Believe it or not, style from the 1980s gave us a lot to love—so long as you know which elements to keep (big jewelry! graphic patterns!) and which ones to leave behind forever (bangs you clearly cut yourself!). If you're intrigued by this story, you're either 1) wondering how on earth '80s style could have any redeeming qualities, or 2) you lived through it like I did and you have nostalgia for this decade of messy, maximalist dressing.
If you're the latter, you'll know: Some elements of the '80s were deeply enjoyable, whether you looked like you were wearing all your clothes and jewelry at the same time or you were experimenting with a color so bright it could melt people's faces off. But the key here is moderation—we want to take elements of what we loved and deploy them strategically, so we don't look like we're wearing a 1980s Halloween costume. Get the balance right, and you might be able to pull out your vintage clothing and stage a re-wear.
