What did men’s fashion look like in 1987? The late 80s were a casual time in fashion with multiple layers and stylish accessories. Button down shirts worn open over tank tops, t-shirts and turtleneck made of the bulk of 1987 guys clothing. Topped it off with a brightly colors blazer and you have the peak 80s cool look.
Cotton pants and jeans were pleated wat the waist, sometime coming back on trend now. Belts and suspenders were equally popular in 1987.
Other trends in 1987 winter were crazy print pullover sweaters called ski sweaters. Members Only jackets were still cool but because of the Top Gun movie fad, leather flight jackets were better.
See these looks from 1987 clothing catalogs. Use the 1980s menu to find new men’s clothing in the 1980s style.
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- 1987 yellow and green sportcoats worn with casual shirts and pants for the young men
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- 1987 the white suit with casual shirt was a classic “Maimi Vice” look in summer
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- 1987 classic
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- 1987 men’s Memphis shirts
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- 1987 red, white and blue was a common color combo in summer
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- 1987 Memphis shirts and T shirt
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- 1987 cotton shorts
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- 1987 summer casual with a light blazer jacket, drawstring pants, striped shirt
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- 1987 men’s casual shirts
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- 1987 mens muscle T shirts, polo shirts and sleeveless tops
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- 1987 nautical
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- 1987 cargo pants and button down shirts
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- 1987 Preppy
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- 1987 twill cargo pants
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- 1987 fall flannels
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- 1987 Nerd
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- 1987 Ivy prep for fall- throw over a sweater on the shoulders for instant 80s rich guy cool.
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- 1987 pastel v-neck sweater vests
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- 1987 striped polos hirt
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- 1987 blue button on suspenders
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- 1987 red clip on suspenders with jeans and a winter sweater
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- Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses, 1987
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- 1987 aviator sunglasses
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- 1987 Top Gun-style leather jacket, sweater
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- 1987 geometric print sweaters
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- 1987 mens nylon jackets
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- 1987 men’s full, swept back hairstyle
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- 1987 hairstyle
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- 1987 mens slip on loafers
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- 1987 banded bottom shirts and chino trousers
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- 1897 plaid shirt over Henley with pleated trousers and betl
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- 1987 casual fall fashion
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- 1987 Levi’s outfit
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- 1987 #bikercore
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- 1987 hiker casual
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- 1987 #hikercore
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- 1987 teen- Converse chucks, sweatshirt, sweatpants, layered socks
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- 1987 summer casual sportswear
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- 1987 men shorts and T shirt (Converse and Pony)
Debbie Sessions has been teaching fashion history and helping people dress for vintage themed events since 2009. She has turned a hobby into VintageDancer.com with hundreds of well researched articles and hand picked links to vintage inspired clothing online. She aims to make dressing accurately (or not) an affordable option for all. Oh, and she dances too.
