Finish off your style with gaudy jewelry, bold make-up, and big hair. 1  1. Find a blouse or suit jacket with thick shoulder pads. 2  2. Try an oversized top. 3  3. Wear a mini-skirt.  4. Throw on leggings or decorative 1  stockings. 5. Look for stirrup pants.  6. Consider acid-wash 1  jeans. 7. Remember to wear your leg warmers. This trend was especially popular in the early to mid decade. In the 1980s, leg warmers could be found in wool, cotton, and synthetic fiber blends. They came in a variety of colors, with brighter colors favored over duller, neutral hues.