While most people opt for a pop star theme when dressing up for an 80s party or event, one option that is a little more original is to dress like an 80s tennis player. The costumes I'm about to show are obviously based on John McEnroe, and I'm dead serious!
The short-tempered tennis star became infamous for his confrontational behaviour towards the umpire during the 1980s, screaming "Answer my question! The question, jerk!" (when he angrily threw his racket at the juice cart) and "You can't be serious man, you cannot be serious!" when he thought the umpire had made a bad call about the ball being out. He was often booed by the crowds for his rants, but it was hugely entertaining to watch! Embed from Getty Images
The look above is the one you should aim for, and this is the most iconic.
So let's take a look at the fancy dress costume options available...
The white T-shirt and shorts outfit with red and blue stripes is based on McEnroe's Wimbledon outfit and comes in three sizes for men. It comes with the T-shirt, shorts, wristbands and headband. The 80s tracksuit costume comes in five sizes, but does not include any accessories. A tracksuit is worn by tennis players before and after the match, so it's a nice alternative look, or you could just use it to create a 1980s fitness costume.
Tommy Hilfiger Men's White Sports Socks with red and blue bandsUnisex Knee High Tube Socks White and Red
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