Styles/ Designs
This style was usually made with soft and cozy fabrics.
What are shift dresses??!!
She was a popular pop star in the 80s that sang songs like Material Girl and Like a Virgin.
Who is Madonna??!!
This was used to hold cellular phones that were first available in '83.
HINT: think of yuppies.
What are leather briefcases??!!
(1 point for leather, 1 point for briefcases).
Popular fabric in the 80s that was pretty brand new at the time.
HINT: Think of jeans.
What is denim??!!
Who was the 'King of Pop'?
Who is Michael Jackson??!!
This style can be found on either shirts or dresses and is still being worn today.
What are batwing sleeves??!!
Who was the only icon I shown that is a representative towards the anti-fashion (A.K.A. punk)?
Who is Joan Jett??!!
What was another thing yuppies carried around to express their wealth and success?
What are mobile phones??!!
This (if it was real) was commonly worn by wealthier people. Could be on hats, jackets, boots, etc.
What is fur??!!
What group was responsible for the song "Wake Me Up Before You Go"?
What was WHAM!??!!
This was used to make fitness clothes skin-tight (Still being used today).
What is Spandex??!!
She was in the movie Flashdance and inspired people to wear stuff like oversized clothes and leg warmers.
Who is Jennifer Beals??!!
This was another item yuppies used to express their wealth and success. They are still used today to tell time.
What are Rolex watches??!!
Popular shoes in the 80s. *Name one.*
What are:
Moccasins, penny loafers, or Reeboks??!!
(Moccasins and penny loafers are 1 point each and Reeboks are 2 points since I never put it on my slide show).
Who is the 'Queen of Pop'?
Who is Madonna??!!
What are 2 different sweater designs that were commonly worn among yuppies?
What were white V-neck tennis sweaters and cable-knit sweaters??!!
Who inspired people to wear shorter skirts and use different lengths?
Who was Princess Diana??!!
Name 2 common accessories for hair in the 80s that are still used today.
What are scrunchies and ribbons??!!
Use 3 words that I used (or that are close) to describe yuppies.
What are arrogant, undeservedly wealthy, snobby, narcissistic, and obnoxious??!!
What was the decade that I compared and contrasted the 80s to?
What was the 1900s??!!
What was a popular hairstyle?
What were perms??!!
Who was the woman in the musical Grease that made a music video about the fitness craze of the 80s?
Who is Olivia Newton John??!!
What was something you wore on your hands/arms that you could match with anything?
What were fingerless/fishnet gloves??!!
What did yuppies have on most of their clothing to express their wealth?
What are invisible labels??!!
Who sang 'Love is a Battlefield'?
Who is Pat Benatar??!!