80s skater style

Now that electric scooters are all the rage, the 80s skater style is all the rage. Something that is not surprising, since, like almost all the clothes of that decade, it had a component of originality (and in many cases also of fun) that is now practically irresistible for everyone.

Films like 'Al filo del abismo', 'Back to the Future' or 'The Search for Animal Chin' They are among the main references of the old school skater style. Let's see what the clothes were like then:

Back to the Future

'Back to the Future' is one of the classic films of the 80s. Everyone knows the plot of this key film for the popularization of skateboarding. However, her wardrobe has never been given so much attention as now.

White vest and sneakers

This look is the 80s in its purest form. Although it includes garments such as a plaid shirt, the result is dynamic and sporty. Sneakers help, but there are also other details that can go unnoticed, such as the rolled up jacket, the digital watch or the walkman.

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Padded vest

The key to bringing back the 80s with your look is wear this garment over two or three layers of clothing. The famous red quilted vest from the movie goes over a denim jacket, plaid shirt, and T-shirt.

Blue jeans

This part of the look is the easiest to reproduce. You probably have several blue jeans in your wardrobe that will work perfectly.. Just make sure they are not skinny.

Nike SB Air Force II Shoes

In 'Back to the Future', Marty McFly wears red and white Bruins that are currently hard to find. But Nike has in its offer with other models that will allow you to get closer to the skater style of the 80s, as is the case with the Air Force II Low.

If you already have all the equipment and all you need is the means of transportation, don't miss this comparison of electric scooters to choose the one you like the most.

At the edge of the abyss

The 1989 film 'Al filo del abismo' is an excellent source of inspiration for the skater style of the 80s. In the costumes you can see that, although the change of decade had not yet occurred, the fashion of the time was already beginning to move towards grunge.

Denim and camouflage

This eclectic look is made up of a black denim jacket, camouflage cargo pants and Converse All Star sneakers.. Under his jacket he wears a red short-sleeved T-shirt with a wide print.

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Black jacket

As you can see, washed jackets already emanate vintage vibes on their own, but if you want to reinforce them, Consider making a drawing with acrylic paint or sewing on some patches of bands from the 70s and 80s.

Camouflage trousers

If you don't have camo cargo pants, military green will help you achieve a very similar effect.. As before, the important thing to not lose the eighties touch is that the cut of the pants is not skinny. In this case it is straight leg.

Converse shoes

All the Chuck Taylor All Star black sneakers can not be missing in any shoe rack, especially in those of those who enjoy giving retro touches to their looks.

Rock paintings and bands

In the second look we find a casual plaid shirt over a The Cramps tee and patch embellished black jeans. Christian Slater wears protections on elbows, wrists and knees. And we do not forget a small but important detail: the white sports socks. A piece that was not missing in the wardrobe of 'Back to the Future'.

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Plaid shirt

Surely you already have a casual plaid shirt like this one in your closet. Do you prefer an authentic vintage plaid shirt? Then consider stopping by a second-hand clothing store. In many of them there are real gems awaiting the followers of the eighties trend.

Rock t shirt

These days it is very easy to find shirts of your favorite rock bands. The character is a fan of The Cramps, but you can wear that of your favorite band. Just make sure it's 70's or 80's to keep the old school style in your look.

Black jeans

For the bottom consider a black straight leg jeans like this. As in the previous look, the chosen footwear is the classic Converse sneakers.

The Search for Animal Chin

If you are an old school skateboarder enthusiast, this 1987 movie entitled 'The Search for Animal Chin' will be very interesting for you. Dressed in colorful shorts and t-shirts, the legendary Bones Brigade team (Tony Hawk among them) skate on ramps and pools from various American states as they search for a wise old man named Won Ton "Animal" Chin.

Lastly, 'Thrashin' (also known as 'Skate or Die') is another movie about skateboarding released in the 1980s that can offer you inspiration for your looks. The story tells of the confrontation between two rival skater gangs from Los Angeles.