How To Dress Like The 80s With Normal Clothes Wear bright colors. In the 80s, people were bold and audacious with their fashion choices. ... Accentuate your shoulders. ... Put on a bulky sweater. ... Don't forget a trench coat. ... Wear high-waisted bottoms. ... Find off-the-shoulder tops. ... Rock a mini-skirt. ... Go with ripped jeans. More items...