’80s Revival: Are shoulder pads back?

The ’80s are back.

Tom Ford’s entire ready-to-wear collection was a tribute to the decade, complete with neon animal print, plunging necklines, and of course…shoulder pads.

Odes to the ’80s were spotted on other New York Fashion Week runways as well. Case in point: the boxy blazers at Zadig & Voltaire ready-to-wear show.

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A boxy blazer at Zadig & Voltaire ready-to-wear Fall/Winter 2018-2019 fashion show.

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Spotted: a green cheetah print suit with shoulder pads at the Tom Ford Ready to Wear Fall/Winter 2018-2019 fashion show.

Image: Getty

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A plunging metallic suit at the Tom Ford ready-to-wear Fall/Winter 2018-2019 fashion show.

Image: Getty

Do you dare to embrace the trend?

’80s fashion inspiration is more than just head-to-toe neon spandex. These runway looks have us wanting to mix a little more fun into our fashion rotation.

We’ve picked four essential ’80s trends – shoulder pads, animal print, metallics, and neon – and found ways you can actually wear them.

The key to keeping it fresh is combining an ’80s trend with a modern element: try a sleek lime green mule, a red leopard print bucket bag, or a shiny silver bomber jacket.

We’ve rounded up our favourite ’80s inspired pieces here:

The trend: Shoulder pads

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Womens Tank Tops Loose Fit Gym Vest Top Vest Shirt Womens V Neck Buttoned Contrast Knitted Vest Summer Fashion Casual Top Cotton Pajamas Shorts Women Black

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£9.99

Amazon

Antler

Essential Tote Bag In Black

Delivery: free

£65.00

Antler

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STILORD

Costa Small Mens Bag Leather Shoulder Messenger Bag Handbag Vintage Man Purse Leather Cross Body-Bag for 7 inch Tablets Satchel Genuine Leather, Colou Brown

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£84.90

Amazon

CHARLES TYRWHITT

Double Breasted Linen Jacket - Taupe Size 36S S by Charles Tyrwhitt

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£189.00

Charles Tyrwhitt

Tommy Hilfiger

Womens Poppy Medium Backpack, Blue (Space Blue), One Size

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£70.75

Amazon

Charles & Keith

Cressida Quilted Push-Lock Clutch Black

Delivery: £4.00

£69.00

Charles & Keith

Tommy Hilfiger

Men TH Elevated Nylon Backpack Hand Luggage, Blue (Space Blue), One Size

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£62.24

Amazon

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CHARLES TYRWHITT

Wool Twill Silk Jacket - Stone Size 36S by Charles Tyrwhitt

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£179.00

Charles Tyrwhitt

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The trend: Colourful animal print

Flounce London

wrap top in animal print

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£35.00

ASOS

Just Cavalli

animal print dress - Neutrals

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£585.00

Farfetch

Helene Berman

double breasted animal print coat Red

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£210.00

ASOS

Karen Millen

Animal Print Jumpsuit

Sold out

£225.00

Karen Millen

être cécile

animal print skirt - Pink

Sold out

£251.00

Farfetch

Maison Scotch

animal print top Red

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£75.00

ASOS

Diane Von Fürstenberg

animal print sweatshirt - Green

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£566.00

Farfetch

Rixo

Jane Top in Animal Print,Blue

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£197.03

Forward

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The trend: Metallic

Mango

metallic polka dot dress Black

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£79.99

ASOS

Michael Lo Sordo

Metallic Velvet Camisole - White

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£240.00

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Dodo Bar Or

Metallic embroidered dress

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£653.00

Mytheresa

Golden Goose

Dele metallic stirrup trousers

Sold out

£265.00

Mytheresa

Victoria Beckham

Exclusive to mytheresa.com - metallic dress

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£395.00

Mytheresa

Missoni

Metallic knit pants

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£840.00

Mytheresa

Lisa Marie Fernandez

Arden metallic maxi dress

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£905.00

Mytheresa

Bershka

metallic trousers

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£29.99

ASOS

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The trend: Neon

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The Diamond Store

Lab Diamond Cross Necklace Pendant 0.22ct set in 18K Gold Vermeil

Delivery: free

£169.00

The Diamond Store

Fat Face

FatFace Nova Natural Wave Fleece Jacket

Delivery: £4.95

£59.00

FatFace

The Diamond Store

1.5ct Lab Diamond Tennis Bracelet Claw Set in 18K Gold Vermeil

Delivery: free

£439.00

The Diamond Store

Yvonne Léon

9K Yellow Gold Baby Coeur Enamel Diamond Signet Ring - Womens - 9kt Yellow Gold/Enamel/Diamond

Delivery: £5.00

£445.00

Browns

Charles & Keith

Polly Floral Appliques Set White

Delivery: £4.00

£19.00

Charles & Keith

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Linen Shirts for Women UK, Short Sleeve Blouses for Women UK, V Neck Solid Color Button Down Cotton Linen Shirt Casual Loose Tops for Office Work Basi

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£7.99

Amazon