Flashdance, the story of a working class girl who dreams of becoming a professional dancer, introduced the world to new forms of dance and fashion. For the Flashdance costume, start with a black leotard and tights. Cut the neck, cuffs and bottom half from a oversize gray sweat shirt. If you can't find leg-warmers, cut the feet from a pair of thick, high socks. Red high heels complete the look, though if you plan to actually dance, you might not want to go too high. Wear your hair very curly and pulled back with a head band.
The 1980s saw the rise of the female pop diva. Cyndi Lauper, Madonna and other talented ladies danced, sang and spawned their own special look. For this costume, start with a tank top or sleeveless leotard and a short full skirt with a stiff petticoat. Wear with footless black fish net stockings and black boots or mid-thigh leggings and boots with scrunch socks. Search for bright pink and purple, as well as greens or solid black. Good accessories include large earrings, fingerless gloves and a colorful scarf for your big curly hair.
Known as much for his dancing as for his singing, Michael Jackson was a 1980s icon. His recent death has caused a renewed interest in the music of the King of Pop as well as his unique look . For this costume you will need a t-shirt and a red leather jacket. Push the jacket sleeves up to the elbows. Pants should be too short, so your glittery socks and black loafers can be seen. Add a fedora and one glove.
It was in the 1980s that we became aware of the health benefits of dance aerobics. It wasn't long before we were all was getting physical with Jane Fonda and Olivia Newton John. The lively music and fun moves could make almost anyone feel like a dancer. But, of course, you had to dress the part. The outfit included tight, bright-colored spandex leotards and leggings, high top aerobic shoes, a sweat band for each wrist, a headband and around the big hair and leg-warmers.