1980's Colour and Pattern

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Neon Colors

• Bright neon colors were very popular in the 1980s. Neon pink and neon green were among the more popular choices for neon clothing and accessories. Neon colors were used for everything from bathing suits to prom dresses. Neon accessories such as jelly bracelets and shoes and neon sunglasses and hats were also popular.

Geometric Prints

• Geometric prints featuring random shapes and a mix of colors were used on both clothing and decor in the 1980s. Prints with triangles, squiggly lines, circles and checkerboard squares were popular. Spandex and cotton, along with cotton and polyester blends, were among the fabrics that used geometric prints.

  Metallic Colors

  • Metallic colors in bright, bold shades were popular in the 1980s. Metallic fabrics had threads of Mylar woven through them, which was what gave them their distinctive reflective shine. Dresses and sports coats made in metallic colors such as hot pink, teal green, deep purple and emerald green, along with black metallic, were especially popular.

  Acid and Stone-wash Denim

  • Acid and stone-wash finishes were popular on denim garments and accessories in the 1980s. To create an acid wash, pumice stones soaked in bleach were used to create contrast in the dye pattern of the denim. To create a stone-wash denim, stones were used to give the denim an already worn appearance. These washes were used on denim jeans, coats and dresses, along with denim accessory items such as purses.

  Polka Dots and Stripes

  • Patterns such as polka dots and stripes were popular in the 1980s. Polka dot patterns came in traditional shades of white and black or red and black, along with bolder neon colors and muted pastels. A variety of colour combinations were also used to create both horizontal and vertical stripe patterns. Stripe and polka dot patterns were used on everything from leg warmers and bathing suits to T-shirts and leggings.