Please start constructing your look for our upcoming concert, TOTALLY TUBULAR: A Tribute to the 1980s. Singers are asked to put together a 1980’s costume for this concert.
Parents and concert guests are ALSO encouraged to wear their raddest 1980s outfits to the concert!
Singers, wear your outfit to rehearsal on Tuesday, March 31, also, bring-a-friend on March 31.
Guidelines and restrictions
As you put together your 1980s stage costume, please be mindful of the following guidelines:
- No face paint (though extreme makeup is encouraged), sunglasses on face, or masks
- Arms and legs should be covered (no sleeveless), skirts should be knee-length and paired with opaque leggings, no cleavage or low-cut or skin-tight tops/skirts
- Big hair, wigs (boys and girls) are encouraged
- Due to riser-choreography, Rhapsody girls should wear pants
Major trends from the 1980s
Power Dressing — Sharp-shouldered suits, structured blazers, bold colors, and statement accessories worn by professional women asserting authority in the workplace.
Preppy — Clean-cut, affluent style featuring polo shirts, cable-knit sweaters, khakis, boat shoes, and brands like Ralph Lauren and Lacoste.
Punk — Rebellious aesthetic with leather jackets, ripped clothing, safety pins, band t-shirts, combat boots, mohawks, and DIY customization.
New Wave — Art-school cool blending punk edge with sleeker, more colorful elements—asymmetrical haircuts, bold makeup, geometric patterns, and synthesizer-era futurism.
Glam/New Romantic — Theatrical, androgynous style with ruffles, makeup on men, extravagant hair, and romantic Victorian-inspired elements.
Valley Girl/Teen — Miniskirts (with opaque leggings), off-the-shoulder tops, jelly shoes, scrunchies, and bright colors popularized by mall culture.
Goth — Dark, moody aesthetic with black clothing, pale makeup, dramatic eyeliner, lace, velvet, and Victorian or medieval influences.
Miami Vice/Italian Style — Relaxed elegance with pastel suits, linen, t-shirts under blazers, loafers without socks, and a sun-soaked sophistication.
1980s concert outfit ideas look book
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