1980s : Fashions of the Power Dressing Decade

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1980's Lace Sequined Collar
Vintage 1980's lace collar with sequines and drop dangle beads. Turquoise, pink and yellow beads are very 80's.

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Saks Ally Beaded Golden Stunner
Vintage 1980's Saks Alley label evening gown. Extravagantly beaded full length stunning dress in brilliant gold. Made in the U.S.A. Rayon exterior and full interior liner of skin tone. Moderate v-neckline blends into deep-v back with top solid bead bar. Miniature rear zipper closure features flanking floor length bead strand clusters. Slightly cropped fitted sleeves showcase matching zippers at inside cuffs.

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1980s Rhinstone Accent Skirt Suit
Vintage 1980's rhinstone accent 2-piece skirt suit in turquise foam. Made in the U.S.A by Junnie Leigh. 70% Acetate 30% Polyester blend. Acetate liner. Single breasted three button jacket. Darted front and rear pencil skirt hits at the knee and sits at natural waist.

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Pretty in Pink 80's Dress
1980's pink and cream striped linen dropped waist dress. Sailor style collar, 3/4 length sleeves and bottom pleats.

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1980s Mermaid Cut Golden Goddess
Vintage 1980'S classic mermaid cut golden goddess gown in shimmering metallic gold. Gold lame exterior and details. Acetate blend interior liner. Sweatheart neckline with spaghetti straps and squared back. Rear zipper with top hook and eye closure. Front darting at bust offsets four piece front and side boning for a well tailored and extremely flattering figure. Sequin encrusted vertical stripes throughout. Fabulous puff gathered hemline gives fullness and life to bottom accent.

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Moroci Silk Turquoise Feather
1980's Silk turquoise feather dress by Moroci of New York. the Low scoop neck and thin shoulder straps lined in glimmering rhinestones draw attention immediately to the elegance of this dress. Double hook and eye closures combined with snaps at the side close this dress. Interior smooth silk lining has layers of sheer feathery accents on top fading from light to deep turquoise. The straight cut falls at mid calf with a purposefully uneven look. A broad matching scarf accompanies this striking dress.

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1980s Alyce Designs
1980's Alyce Designs evening gown. Single shouldered dress is accented at neck with triple tier ruffle, matching tiered layering below on skirt. High waistline with decorative bow. Talon zipper closure at side. Crisp white acrylic interior layer with sheer layers on top in varying shades of turquoise.

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1980s Joy Stevens Ruched Seafoam
Vintage 1980's Joy Stevens seafoam green mermaid gown. Ruched bodice and full gathered sleeve. Spaghetti straps expose shoulders. Empire waist is elasticized. Made of 100% polyester.

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1980s Slinky Drop Waist
Vintage 1980's slinky pure white twenties style drop waist dress with shimmering biege fringe overlay skirt. Made in the U.S.A by Filigree. 100% Polyester. Sleeveless top with heavily rouched shoulder seams and drape overlay. Large built-in shoulder pads. Moderate v-neckline. Gathered waist with scallop rouch detail and front rhinestone accent.

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1980s Slinky Ruffle Detail Dress
Vintage 1980's slinky ruffle detail dress in fushia. Made in the U.S.A by Helga Walmsley of New York. Thin Polyester blend. Moderate v-neckline. Batwing sleeves. Length hits above ankle. No zipper, pullover style.

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80's Starlet Crepe Halter Gown
Vintage designer 1980's Hollywood starlet delicate crepe halter bodice gown in palest shell peach. Sheer weave Cotton blend. Scandalous plunging neckline ends at waistband and wraps to backless rear with side hook & eye/snap closure. Intricate knife pleating throughout flows into oversized scalloped hem.

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1980s Button-Down Turtleneck
Vintage 1980's button-down turtleneck shirt dress in black. Summer weight 100% Cotton weave. Free flowing yet form hugging cut swishes at ankles.

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1980's Saks Alley Beaded Silver Suit
Vintage 1980's extragavent "Saks Alley" two piece shorts suit. Stunning silver lurex & tinsel, beaded detail on neckline & shorts hem. Gorgeous icey blue & silver beads, rhinestones, faux pearls & sequins. Unique close-in front pockets & self covered buttons down back, shorts zip at back. Boa of sheer & shimmery ivory gossamer like fabric with sky blue accents on textured white cloth, "Randolph College Shop" tag.

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1980's Abby Kent Designer Beaded
1980's "Abby Kent" designer dress with beaded neckline. Shimmery black poly with silky feel. Shoulder pads, dropped elastic waist and gathered skirt and over sheath. Zipper at back.

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1980's Designer Frosted Mauve 2 piece
1980's Designer frosted mauve gown by "Alyce Designs for Saks Botique". Shimmering floor length double-layer gown of silky stretch mauve poly. Fabric has beautiful sheen & sexy spaghetti staps. Zipper at back. Sheer & stunning sequin over top has batwing sleeves & self-covered buttons at cuffs & hem.

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1980s Sheer Sequins
1980's brilliant evening gown. Sheer long sleeve top accented with bodice brimming in stunning teal sequins. High necked gown has floor length tie around sash connected to collar. Mid calf length skirt has translucent layer on top of smooth rayon interior. Hidden zipper in back.

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Versace 1980's
1980's Vintage Gianni Versace very fine silk, a dream to touch, with a cool orange handbag print. Beautiful graceful lines, and hangs perfectly.

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1980's Silver Lurex Strapless
1980's Silver Lurex Strapless party dress with bow, ruffle, white crenoline underskirt and zipper back.

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80's Metallic
Dazzling 1980's shirt with shimmery metallic finish. Hide away button up front, slightly sheer if held up to the light. Copper brown, obsidian black and and yellow gold stripes.

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^thanks for taking the time to post all of those, seanut!

here's my contribution. ca 1985 giorgio armani pantsuit

pic by me