15 of the most daring celebrity looks of the '80s

Elana KleinMay 11, 2023, 01:54 IST

Grace Jones; Audrey Hepburn; Cher.Dave Hogan/Getty Images; Ron Galella/Getty Images; Barry King/Getty Images

In the 1980s, extravagant, out-there outfits were worn on the red carpet and at other events.
Flashy trends like sequins and feathers were popular among celebrities throughout the decade.

From Cher to Prince, some of the biggest icons of the 1980s paved the way for today's bold red-carpet looks.

Photos taken throughout the decade show stars wearing daring fashion, from the revealing to the unexpected.

Liberace wore a sparkly, detailed white suit to the 1982 Oscars.

Liberace in 1982.Ron Galella/Getty Images

Brooke Shields wore an open blazer over a revealing blue bodysuit in 1983.

Brooke Shields in 1983.Ron Galella/Getty Images

In 1983, actress Genie Francis wore a layered, flowy pink dress on the red carpet.

Genie Francis in 1983.Michael Ochs Archives / Getty

Prince wore a sparkly purple cape with a hood to the 1985 Oscars.

Prince in 1985.ABC Photo Archives/Getty Images

Cher's feathery headpiece and exposed torso made her 1986 Oscars outfit an especially daring look.

Cher in 1986.Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Heather Locklear showed up to the 1987 People's Choice Awards in a lacy, see-through white gown full of ruffles.

Heather Locklear in 1987.Ron Galella/Getty Images

Annie Lennox wore a bright red bra to a music festival in Belgium in 1987.

Annie Lennox in 1987.Gie Knaeps/Getty Images

Paula Abdul wore a blue, three-piece set to the MTV Music Awards in 1987.

Paula Abdul in 1987.George Rose/Getty Images

Helena Bonham Carter wore a black dress with a variety of textures and fabrics to the 1987 Oscars.

Helena Bonham Carter in 1987.Ron Galella

In 1988, Kim Cattrall put a colorful twist on a classic look.

Kim Cattrall in 1988.Ron Galella, Ltd./Getty Images

At the 1988 Oscars, Cher wore a see-through dress with a plunging neckline.

Cher in 1988.Barry King/Getty

In 1989, Angie Dickinson showed up to the Oscar after-party wearing an all-white, feathery dress.

Angie Dickinson in 1989.Ron Galella, Ltd./Getty Images

Grace Jones wore black cutout dress that resembled strappy lingerie to the International Rock Awards in 1989.

Grace Jones in 1989.Dave Hogan/Getty Images

In 1989, on "The Tonight Show," Dolly Parton wore a white dress with a cutout at her chest.

Dolly Parton in 1989.Ron Davis/Getty Images

At the CFDA Awards in 1989, Audrey Hepburn wore an over-the-top dress featuring a boa of red feathers.

Audrey Hepburn in 1989.Ron Galella/Getty Images

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