I was wondering if you know of any bouffant hairstyles that wealthier / powerful women wore in the 70s - 80s? Like Countess Raine Spencer, Barbara Cartland, and Margaret Thatcher?
I am such a sucker for some campy voluminous hair, so when this request came in I went absolutely feral gathering CC. I've tried to put together a range of styles and sizes for you to use on your 70s and 80s simmies. Hope you enjoy! CC links under the cut.
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1 - Alex by ImVikai
2 - Eloise by Joshseoh
3 - Benedikte by Daylife Sims
4 - Elizabeth by Feral Poodles
5 - June by Feral Poodles
6 - Paley by Javi Trulove
7 - Myrtle by Joshseoh
8 - Radziwill by Javi Trulove
9 - Marilyn by Feral Poodles
10 - 80s Ballad Recolour by Ice-cream for Breakfast
11 - Phoebe by Birksche
12 - Beatrix by Daylife Sims
13 - Elizabeth by Daylife Sims
14 - Mama by Feral Poodles
15 - Wacko by Simadelics
16 - Beatrice by Simandy
17 - Queen of Drag by Vittler Universe
18 - Beatrix by Joliebean
With thanks to some amazing creators: @imvikai @feralpoodles @joshseoh @daylifesims @javitrulovesims @simandy @vittleruniverse @simadelics @joliebean
Sooo.. I may have a tiny bit of an obsession w the 60s, 70s & 80s, and therefore I've accumulated a lot of CAS custom content both made for and capable of working in that time-frame! Here is a (very non-finalized) master list of said CC. I will most likely edit this, or post a part two. (I am also 100% open to WCIFs regarding these decades, vague and specific!)
Full list below the cut, but creators shown in the preview are
@ridgeport @simduction @ice-creamforbreakfast @feralpoodles @hezzasims @simstrouble @joliebean @zombietrait @its-adrienpastel @deathpoke1qa, @leeleesims1
(an * denotes a TSR link)
1960s
Sets
@enriques4 & @serenity-cc's Back to the 60s set is a must have for bright 60s basics to mix and match
@sentate & @trillyke's 1990s-themed 2020 Collab has pieces that are perfect for mod fashions
From babydoll to boho, Sentate's April 2021 Collection has it all for late 1960s & early 1970s looks alike
For some gorgeous turn of the decade looks, be sure to nab @ice-creamforbreakfast's Date Night Collection
Clothing & Footwear
Create more early 1960s looks with @gilded-ghosts Earth Angel dress!
I love @ridgeport's Birdie skirt as a mod mini! It comes in tons of colors & excellent patterns
amythesailor's Twiggy dress is full of fun patterns and colorways!
If you need something bright, @deathpoke1qa's 60's dress and matching go-go boots are the way to go
Hair
@simduction's blog is full of big fun retro hairstyles, but their Nancy, Peggy, & Beecky hairs are some of my favorites of the bunch.
@daylifesims also has a ton of fun picks, Shades of Cool, Hammer Horror, Heavy Bangs, & their Daphne and Fred Hairs are best suited for 60s style
@joshseoh's Blaire hair is cute and curly for a peppy 60s chick!
@feralpoodles' Monique & Monica Hairs are sleek and modish, they're perfect on their own or with some accessory bangs
Lets talk beehives. @ravensim's Terri Hair is loose and wavy, ridgeport's Fleur Hair is stacked and layered. @candysims4 has two beautiful beehives, Follow Me & the long and sleek Bee Hair.
@glimersims' Sugar Hair is an adorable flippy half-updo
A more 50's style like @birksche's Higher Twist Hair is perfect for your older sims
And @okruee's Bordeaux Hair is a wonderfully messy bun
1970s
Sets
Lets start the decade off strong with Gilded-Ghosts & @surely-sims' Perfect Party Set, which includes some gorgeous Build/Buy items as well (and BB could and should be a masterlist of its own..)
@joliebean & @clumsyalienn's Slavic Allure set lends itself perfectly to hippie and prairie style looks in a gorgeous Eastern-European inspired package.
On the topic of hippie, clumsyalienn's Heatwave Pack is perfect for all your free-spirited Sims
And so is serentiy-cc's Bohemian Child collection- that fur coat is a must have
Now for something bold and fun, straight out of Sears, ice-creamforbreakfast's 70s-inspired November 2022 set
Clothing & Footwear
@glumbut has never let me down with their Sonny and Dahlia jeans, and their Aroa top is recent favorite of mine
I love using ridgeport's Phia Suit for some good late-70s professional girl vibes
Hair
I've got some more feralpoodles hair for you, her Diana Hair is perfect for all your flower children & the layered and windswept Lara & Farrah hairs are straight out of the late 70s
And of course more ice-creamforbreakfast, another Fawcett-inspired look with their Farrah Flip, and their Milla Afro is a must have, whether you make vintage sims or not.
@simstrouble's Mirela hair also lends itself to a more subdued 70s style
And if you're looking for a long shag, @kamiiri's got you covered with their Phoebe Hair
1980s
Sets
Joliebean's 5th Avenue Conversion is great for both 80s business & 80s-does-40s looks.
@zombietrait's 80s Goth Pack is perfect for, well, trad goth looks. It's a must.
@dogsill's Upside Down Pack is full of great basics and rockin hair.
A multiparter, @aniraklova's Wild and Stylish 80s sets are over-the-top in the best way possible. Make sure to check out all 3 parts!
Clothing & Footwear
Now, it wouldn't be the 80s without some Wall Street goodness, and @quiddity-jones' Double-Breasted Suit is perfectly patterned for all of your business needs.
Part 2 of @jius-sims' Retro Collection is sweet and classic, perfect for the 80s housewife, or your girl-next-door.
@cooper322's Blondie Jacket is just so splendidly rocker-chic.
More from joliebean, their Ultraviolet & Daytona dresses are wonderful for all sorts of patterned & neon looks
Hair
joliebean's Beatrix Hair is a fun cropped style, it works for all sorts of fem looks, but I especially love it combined with a classic powersuit
@goamazons' Gloria Hair* is equally classy, and even bigger
Now, it wouldn't be the 80s without curly (often permed) looks, so here's some, ranging in volume. Goamazons' Floris Hair*, simstrouble's Beatrice Hair, & @softerhaze's Rhiannon Hair are all long styles with cute curly bangs. simstrouble's Eddie Hair is similar, works for both frames, and rocks a shaggier mullet-style.
@candysims4-ccfinds' Bonnie Hair is a shorter curled look with plenty of volume
Kamiiri's got two hairstyles I *love* for this decade, the Simone Hair is a full, long, curly style, and the Celine Hair is shoulder length with beachy curls and just the right amount of volume.
Multiple-Decade
Sets
As hilarious as it is, ice-creamforbreakfasts' half of the My Wedding Trauma Set has some awesome pieces. The Kelly-Marie Hair works great for 80s looks, and the dresses involved are right out of the class of 1987's prom. It even has an Elvis-inspired jumpsuit. (Check out surley-sims' half for the matching sunglasses)
Clothing & Footwear
@melonsloth's Jolene Outfit is a wonderfully classic outwear piece
@casteru's Bodycon Wrap Dress is just that! It's simple and works great on 70s-80s ladies.
Jius-sims' Retro Collection has some great footwear as well, they're simple and classic enough for all sorts of decades looks
@hezzasims released some beautiful 50s-inspired pieces, though I think they work great in any decade!
Hair
daylifesims' Long Rose Petals hair is simple enough for any decade, though I particularly love it in the late 1970s & early 80s.
The same goes for simstrouble's Rhoda hair, it reminds me so much of my mom's when she was a teen in the 70s & 80s.
All night long 1980s - 30 Day Lookbook Challengue @shoobysims
The 80s was characterized by being ostentatious, excessive in each of its elements. At this time fashion was defined as superficial and materialistic but as far as we are concerned, eccentricity and theatricality in dress are captivating beyond aesthetics itself.
The 80s also represented a turning point in the history of fashion due to globalization, everyone could wear a dress with shoulder pads and scratch their hair to the top.
CC Links down below:
Rosemary: | Hair | Dress | Earring: BG | Makeup: BG and GTW EP |
When it came to being bold and bombastic, the 1980s was the decade all about excess. Bridal fashions reflected the opulence encouraged by the super consumeristic atmosphere of the time. Puffy sleeves, lavish amounts of lace, voluminous skirts, big shoulders and even bigger hair typified 80s bridal style. The ultimate goal was to achieve an over-the-top princess fantasy, inspired in part by the real life royal wedding of Princess Diana in 1981.
The overarching theme was one of grandiosity and extravagance, with a focus on making a statement and a bride taking centre stage. This extended past just the gown and into accessories, with veils and headpieces reaching excessive proportions. These sat atop quaffs that gained extreme heights thanks to vigorous teasing and generous amounts of hairspray.
Bridesmaid dresses were equally defined by the era's maximalist attitude. Puffy sleeves, big bows and bubble skirts were typically made from taffeta in a range of pastel hues. Following the trend set by Princess Diana, it became common for bridesmaids to wear stylistically similar versions of the bride's dress, often in a slightly more subtle form. CC links and reference images under the cut.
You can find other lookbooks in the Season of Brides series here:
With both the 50s revival and the explosion in popularity of hair metal bands, the 80s were probably the most bombastic decade when it came to men's hair. I had so much fun putting this one together! CC links under the cut.
You can find more of my male decades hair collections here:
1970s ✺ 1990s
1 - Viktor by Birksches
2 - Bermuda by GoAmazons (TSR)
3 - Short Hair with Wavy Long Bangs by Kijiko
4 - Peter Parker Fornite Conversion by Busted Pixels
5 - Igor by Okruee
6 - Bandanas Are Lit by Luumia Sims
7 - Maurice by Johnny Sims
8 - Lonely Eyes by Dreambot
9 - Ember by Okruee
10 - Stevie by Serenity
11 - Rio by Okruee
12 - Roman Hair by Adrien Pastel (retired - direct download)
13 - Swept Back with Neck Hair by Birksches
14 - Nerdy by Bed & Musae
15 - Medium Curly Version 2 by Kiara Zurk
16 - Billy Recolour by Sloe Dancing
17 - Rodrigo by Veve Sims
18 - Retro ReBOOT 80s Hairstyle and Bandana (TSR) by Oranos
19 - Carmina by GoAmazons (TSR)
20 - Hermes by Okruee
21 - Jackson by Okruee
22 - Hair 33 Tourmaline by QR Sims
23 - Eddie by Simstrouble
24 - Greaseball by Cement
With thanks to some amazing creators: @bustedpixels @okruee @dreambot @serenity-cc @its-adrienpastel @sloedancing @oranos @qrqr19 @simstrouble @cmescapade