Fashion trends come and go but some become classic. As Bollywood is here for a while giving glamour and oomph since the 60s, we decided to look into all the classic trends that were born during the 80s. As the 80s was the golden era of Bollywood and we can’t get enough of that time.
Inspiring Retro 80s Bollywood Looks
1. Flared pants
During the 80s, from Neetu Singh to Zeenat Aman everyone was opting for Bell bottoms or say Flared pants. They became the fashion statement of that era, everyone song sequence had at least one look containing flared pants. Now you can see a lot of B-celebs choosing to wear bell bottoms instead of straight pants.
2. Neck scarves
Now neck scarves are hugely popular but it was the 80s when the trend of wearing scarves on the neck came. The 80s didn’t have any shortage of glamour as every other actress was opting for neck scarves on their dresses. It makes your look more feminine giving you a lady boss vibe. Currently, everyone is adopting vintage scarves to enhance their overall look.
3. One-shoulder outfits
One of the most intricate pieces of vintage clothing was one-shoulder outfits. Bold, glamorous yet so sophisticated. Currently, fashion icons seem to get a hold of 80s fashion. Donning amazing pieces of clothing from the 80s era. The time was classy was much more important than revealing outfits, besides that 80s LBD are still popular.
4. Androgynous outfits
You might consider androgynous fashion something that originated recently but it was the actress like Rekha and Hema Malini that introduced then India to androgynous clothing. During that time every other Bollywood actress was donning suits and pants. Gender-neutral outfits were a rage in the 80s.
5. Metal frame sunglasses
Yes, metal frame sunglasses that you must have noticed in the Instagram feed of every influencer were a popular trend in the 80s. Golden Bollywood gave birth to many trends that are still adorned by many.
