How Do You Dress Like A Modern Material Girl Without Looking Like Madonna?
So you’re nostalgic for the ’80s. You’ve watched “Desperately Seeking Susan” and love “Thriller.” In fact, you’re so wild about the decade that you want to copy some of the fashion. You want to be a Material Girl. But how do you dress like that on a normal basis without looking like you just stepped out of a costume party? Here are some tips on how to dress like an ’80s streetwise chick without getting mistaken for a Madonna double: *Wear the right jewelry: Religious jewelry, especially silver crosses with Gothic details à la George Michael, makes a statement without being overtly ’80s. Try cross earrings, necklaces, rings—really any piece with a cross will do. Jelly bracelets—in purple, red, and black—are Material Girl staples, but keep the look subtle by wearing no more than five or six on each arm. Extreme stacks are best left to the past. Also search for big, funky earrings. If you go for big hoops, tacky plastic, or eye-catching faux gems, downplay the rest of your jewelry o
