Carbon Costume

…Weird Al Yankovic is a singer-songwriter known for his silly parodies and pastiches, scoring hit singles like “Amish Paradise” and “White & Nerdy”. He’s also starred film and television with UHF and The Weird Al Show respectively. Put on the glasses and mustache for his 80s look….

…Try as he might to make a new name for himself, Robert Van Winkle, better known as Vanilla Ice, will always be remembered for such classics as “Ice Ice Baby” and “Ninja Rap.” While the rapper now dresses like a member of Limp Biscuit, it’s his hi-top haircut and harem pants of the ’80s that make his costume fun to imitate….

…moon closer to our planet in an attempt to destroy it. Thankfully Dr, Zarkov finds Flash Gordon (played by Sam J. Jones) and takes him to the planet Mongo to save all of humankind! It might sound like a stretch. But, hey, it was the ’80s. And it makes for a really great closet cosplay. You’ll want to start with a blonde wig, tan slacks, a brown leather belt, and white sneakers. After that all you need is the signature Flash Gordon t-shirt and you…

…tled The Lost Boys but Jami Gertz stole every scene as the vampire coven’s one woman, Star. She looks after Laddie and is supposed to be with David. That is until Michael comes along and changes everything. Star’s look is one that was popular with certain groups in the ’80s. She wears her long dark curls loose and opts for a flowing maxi skirt and simple tank top to combat the California heat. Her sandals aren’t ideal for the motorcycle rides her…

…te’s style is exactly what you’d expect for a career woman fresh from the ’80s. She wears her blonde hair in a high ponytail held in place by a blue scrunchy. Her red lips match both her stud earrings and her tie. Her white button down always pairs perfectly with either a blue or grey shoes and heels that match. And of course she never goes anywhere without her briefcase and her phone. Unfortunately her phone model is now a classic and very expens…

…In Toy Story 3, Barbie is a pretty blonde doll who ends up being donated to Sunnyside Daycare with Andy’s toys, including Woody. There she meets Ken, who seems to be her the boy of her dreams. Barbie’s outfit is based on an 80s look, when aerobics, leg warmers, and bright fluorescent colors were in….

…ut the series, and imitating her look is a great chance to dust off some vintage dresses or accessories you might have lying in the back of your closet. Otherwise, focus on bold 80s prints with vintage-inspired silhouettes. And of course, don’t forget to practice your southern drawl to really sell the part….

…Fresh is a character in the mobile game Subway Surfers. Intelligent and perceptive, he’s a deep thinker prone to cynicism, as communicated through his song lyrics. Fresh loves all things 80s, as indicated by his huge boombox that’s always playing music. Above all, he’s the glue that holds the Surfers together….

Pete Martino (played by Richie Moriarty) is the perpetually upbeat 80s scout master killed by a stray arrow on the CBS sitcom Ghosts. Prior to his death, Pete was a dedicated family man and scout leader to a troop of girls, one of whom loosed the arrow that accidentally resulted in his demise. To recreate his look from the show, you’ll need large-framed glasses, tall boot socks, green shorts, and a khaki shirt. Adorn the shirt with as many patche…

…”JD” (played by Christian Slater), is the teen with a sadistic side in the 80s dark comedy Heathers. New to town, JD and Veronica quickly turn their high school upside down in their quest to exact revenge against the most popular students. JD’s look embodies the outsider aesthetic. He is portrayed wearing a long trench coat, black motorcycle boots, and a silver hoop earring no matter what the rest of his costume entails. Though he wears several ou…