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20 Celebrities Working Major '80s Fashion

The bigger the blazer, the closer to god.

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Ahhh, the '80s. A magical time where the size of one's blazer could only be bested by the volume of one's hair. Celebrity fashion during this decade was inarguably glorious, and we're rounding up the best of the best.

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Julia Roberts circa 1989

<p>That feeling when your shirt, massively oversized blazer,&nbsp;hair, and <em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">pocket square</em> (?!?!?) are all the same color of.... Actually, we have no idea what any of these colors are, never mind.</p>
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That feeling when your shirt, massively oversized blazer, hair, and pocket square (?!?!?) all match.

2

Lisa Bonet circa 1988

<p>Totally normal-sized hat paired with equally normal-sized sunglasses, nothing to see here.</p>
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Totally normal-sized hat paired with equally normal-sized sunglasses, nothing to see here.

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Drew Barrymore circa 1989

<p>To be honest, this look is pretty current. Sitting on a chair backwards, however, is the most dated thing ever.</p>
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To be honest, this look is pretty current. Sitting on a chair backwards, however, is the most dated thing ever.

4

Nicole Kidman circa 1983

<p>A lot has changed since 1983, but this look? It exists beyond the confines of time.&nbsp;</p>
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A lot has changed since 1983, but this look? It exists beyond the confines of time.

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Tina Turner circa 1988

<p>Apparently gladiator sandals also had a moment in the '80s. Like its moment in the aughts, we'll choose to block it out forever.&nbsp;</p>
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Apparently gladiator sandals also had a moment in the '80s.

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Brooke Shields circa 1982

<p>Ways to Style a White Turtleneck, Volume VIII.&nbsp;</p>
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Ways to Style a White Turtleneck, Volume VIII.

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Paula Abdul circa 1987

Paula Abdul 1987
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Ugh, THESE WERE THE DAYS.

8

Madonna circa 1989

<p>Take note, Kim Kardashian: Madonna did bike shorts first.&nbsp;</p>
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Take note, Kim Kardashian: Madonna did bike shorts first.

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Drew Barrymore circa 1988

<p>We know it's difficult to look at this outfit without asking yourself "why lord, why did you allow this to happen?!?" But if you stare at it long enough, it actually becomes sort of fabulous?</p>
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Honestly, if you stare at it long enough, it actually becomes sort of fabulous?

10

Princess Diana circa 1981

<p>So chic and sweet!</p>
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So chic and sweet!

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Princess Diana circa 1981

<p>But then this happened.&nbsp;</p>
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So much lewk here!

12

Madonna circa 1985

<p>You know how it's mysteriously cool-girl to wear fishnet tights under&nbsp;pants, with the tights peeping&nbsp;out the top? '80s Madonna gets it.&nbsp;</p>
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You know how it's mysteriously cool-girl to wear fishnet tights under pants, with the tights peeping out the top? '80s Madonna gets it.

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Michelle Pfeiffer circa 1985

<p>Her face = judging all the other outfits on this list.&nbsp;</p>
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Her face = judging all the other outfits on this list.

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Christie Brinkley circa 1987

<p>This could be Gigi, no?</p>
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This could be Gigi, no?

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Salt-N-Pepa circa 1989

<p>Squad goals, always and forever.&nbsp;</p>
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Squad goals, always and forever.

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Demi Moore circa 1984

<p>"Overalls need to be bigger!"—whoever designed&nbsp;these pants.</p>
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"Overalls need to be bigger!"—whoever designed these pants.

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Molly Ringwald circa 1989

<p>Obviously, Molly's jacket was made by the same designer as Demi's overalls.</p>
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Obviously, Molly's jacket was made by the same designer as Demi's overalls.

18

Grace Jones circa 1984

<p>This look was for a James Bond film, so obviously it's amazing.&nbsp;</p>
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This look was for a James Bond film, so obviously it's amazing.

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Winona Ryder circa 1989

<p>Just say no to sheer white tights.</p>
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Just say no to sheer white tights.

20

Cher circa 1983

<p>BRB, recreating this beauty look immediately. </p>
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BRB, recreating this beauty look immediately.

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Mehera Bonner is a celebrity and entertainment news writer who enjoys Bravo and Antiques Roadshow with equal enthusiasm, She was previously entertainment editor at Marie Claire and has covered pop culture for over a decade. 

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