Contrary to popular misconception — and the plot of Stranger Things — the '80s weren't all about the Cold War, high ponytails, wood detailing, and cramming as many neon colors as possible into a single outfit. Just ask the Gen X-ers who were there, spending the decade at the lake, by the pool, and even on the slopes.
From fun nights on the town to sweet birthday party snaps, here are 20 fun photos that will have you longing for the 1980s.
1
Pool Party
“Old Film of a Pool party in the 1980s.”
2
Ride On
“My dad and his motorcycle sometime in the ‘80s.”
3
“Hiking date ‘80s”
“Cousin and his (now) wife hiking in Shenandoah in ’84 or ’85.”
4
Rocking Out
“My mom with her Walkman in the ‘80s.”
5
Fresh Air, Fresh Fits
“Photo of my Folks hiking Big Bend in the early ‘80s, love my old man's fashion sense.”
6
Lake Life
“1984. My dad liked to wear short shorts. This is a rare photo of him not smiling. He loved the great outdoors. Love ya Dad!”
7
The Great Outdoors
“Camping 1986. The 80’s baby!!”
8
Biker Dudes
“My dad and his friends in the ‘80s.”
9
The Droids You’re Looking For
“My Kindergarten Halloween party. Early '80s. I'm the stormtrooper.”
10
Santa Baby
“Nana and Mom at a Dillards Christmas party in the ‘80s.”
11
Corny Costumes
“My parents in the early 80s at a Halloween Party. Forget money, I wish I could inherit that Corn costume.”
12
Play Ball
“Speaking of '80s, me in the '80s, I loved my sports.”
13
Party On
“Beer, big hair, and birthday cake (1982).”
14
Your Move
“Friday night at the bar, 1982.”
15
Best Men
“1982, my grandfather & his best friend on New Year's.”
16
All Downhill
“My grandma and grandpa on skiing vacation with friends in Switzerland during the 1960s.”
17
Park Fare
“1980s Family Picnic - Austria.”
18
Camp Out
“My mother and my late father on a camping trip in Maine - late 1970s / early 1980s.”
19
Gift Wrapped
“Christmas morning in the mid-1980s (Houston, TX).”
20
“Xmas 1982”
“Temperature in the 70s that day in Delaware. Xmas and first day of school were the two days you wore completely new clothes.”
