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The 80s? We had to have business wear!

BUSINESS Although high fashion magazines didn't dwell on business fashion (some would call it anti-fashion), they couldn't completely ignore the throngs of women in the work force...more than ever before in history. Here are some wonderfully accessorized takes on male dress, work wear and traditional clothing. As you can see, if it is from the 80s, it quite likely has polka dots or stripes!


Skirt and jacket by Agnes B.



Dress by Valentino Miss V. Glasses, Anglo American Eyewear


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