What Did People Wear in the 1980s?

The website also notes that people wore oversized sweatshirts with tights during the 1980s. Preppy clothing was in fashion; preppy attire included polo shirts and sweaters that were draped around the shoulders and penny loafer shoes. People often wore the collars of their polo shirts flipped up. Button-down shirts and blazers were also part of the preppy style. Other clothing styles in the 1980s include acid-washed jeans, T-shirts, high-top sneakers and parachute pants.