Once you get over those memories of bad perms, shoulder pads and nude pantyhose, the 1980s really weren't so bad. And now some of the era's greatest hits – pop prints, neon-bright fluorescents, animal prints, oversized jackets and sweaters, high waistlines and, uh, yes, shoulder pads – are showing up on the world's most influential runways, from Lanvin to Stella McCartney. If you're not ready for a total flashback, just punch things up with a dose of color. And maybe pull out that Katharine Hamnett message T.

On Ali: Helmut Lang blue viscose jersey draped dress, $205, and Mayle orange leather bag, $385, Barneys New York. BDG skinny red stretch jeans, $49, Lycra headband, $16, and horn necklaces, $24, all Urban Outfitters. Kenneth J. Lane enamel bracelets, $115 to $180, Intermix.

On Chaise: BDG purple striped T, $18, Character Hero hoodie, $48, cotton zebra bandana, $8, and blue leather belt, $20, all Urban Outfitters. Levis Capital E matchstick jeans, $178, Barneys New York