Mid and Late 1980-s

This period has to be my favorite as far as style and glamour. As we saw the return to satin in the early 1980-s, we saw ornamentation in forms of lots of ruffles, lace, plenty of beading, sequins, and rinestones.

Big Sleeves

One thing about the late 1980-s gowns was the poufy sleeves. You don't see them anymore today, and you didn't in the 1970-s either. I like them!

Pretty In Pink

While the 1960-s and 1970-s were all white-white-white, in the 1980-s you started seeing some colors. Most popular were off-white's known as Candlelight, Eggshell, Candleglow, and light to medium pink's as you can see above. Recognize the models in the left and right pictures. Look close!

Close Fitting

Gone is the empire waist of the 1970-s, which left the figure to your imagination. 1980-s gowns were very snug fitting, which would emphasize the curves.

The Bust Is Back

1980-s gowns were also cut specially to follow the curves of the bustline and bodice. This would show off the figure and is especially nice to look at. Some did this with exagerated princess seams, others, like the one on the right, did without this, draping and tacking the fabric on the underbust.