80s Disco Nights at London Nightclubs -- What to Wear!

Eighties fashion is actually coming back in … did you notice? Even pieces that aren't blatant copies of the decade of crimping and legwarmers have the same bold colors, off-the-shoulder obsession and affinity for eyeshadow. If you’re hankering for some nostalgia in your weekend, then 80s disco nights at your fave nightclub in London are the place to get it. Partly for fun, and partly for information, we are looking at the fashions that defined the 80s … and will again define your weekend!

Paint splatters

Two decades ago, paint splatter fashion was unfathomably cool! You can DIY for a night at a London nightclub, or go authentic with the Esprit paint splatter jeans that made such a splash when they came out. Yves Saint Laurent and Diane von Furstenberg have both created paint splatter fashion, but you'll find more affordable pieces in your local thrift shop. Capris and short, fluffy skirts go well with a bit of splatter -- but don't ever break the double-splatter rule! Top or bottom only, please.

Stirrup Pants

Only for the most hardcore of 80s enthusiasts with the thinnest of legs, stirrup pants made even Kylie Minogue look a little triangle legged … but they'll certain give your weekend outfit for 80s nights at London nightclubs a bit of authenticity!

Neon colors

This will be one of the easiest 80s trends to replicate for your London nightclub adventures. Neon is back in a big way, and every department store in the world has some to be found, at least in the kids section. Go with neon orange, yellow, pink and green for best impact. Blue and purple just look a little, well, blue and purpley. If you’re going to hurt somebody's eyes, you may as well do it properly!

Pegged jeans

You'd roll up your jean legs in the 80s to keep them out of the way of your motorbike pegs … one of the origins of the expression pegged jeans. This will be an easy, low investment costume for an 80s disco night at your fave London nightclub -- it can be done to just about any jeans, other than flares. Fold any excess fabric over first and then give it a little roll -- not just a simple flat fold. Much too preppy!

Hip Hop Dance Moves for Nightclubs in London

If you’re a guy and don't naturally have talent for dancing, a lot of the fun goes out of nightclubs. However, one supremely male-oriented style of dance that can help pep up your standard sequences at nightclubs in London is hip hop. It has its roots in African dance, and the staccato, simple movements of most styles mean that it is extraordinarily easy to make look decent. Practice these moves at home, as well as in dancing lessons before you head out to your favourite London nightclubs this party season!

Moonwalking

The 80s were long enough ago now that moonwalking is back in favor. It's passed the ugh phase back into the cool, retro phase! It can even be done to a lot of electronica and hip hop, as well as pop and rock. To moonwalk well, you have to practice. Here is the basic technique:

• Put all your weight on the ball of your right foot
• Put your left foot flat on the ground, in front of the raised foot
• Drag your left foot backwards so that your toes are in line with the heel on your right foot, while lifting your left heel slightly.
• Don’t push down on your left foot, or it won’t glide properly
• Lower the heel of your right foot as you drag the left back, raising its heel slightly.
• A full length mirror really helps!

Krumping

Best done to full hip hop songs, krumping is a fast, sharp style of dance that incorporates lots of different moves in a short space of time. The best way to learn krumping to incorporate in your dancing in nightclubs in London is to watch a video tutorial -- check out www.pimpmykrump.com for a huge array.

Harlem Shake

London nightlife loves the Harlem Shake! Electronica and even chillout tunes go great with a Harlem Shake. Here's the moves to practice before your next appointment with a nightclub in London.

• Put your forearms out, and move them from right to left
• Your left shoulder moves up towards your ear, and your arms move to the right
• Switch sides, moving your right shoulder up to your ear and your arms to the left.
• You'll do the switch 3 times, and then pop, which involves throwing your left shoulder back and down, while your right shoulder goes up and forward.
• You need a bit of space around you at your nightclub in London to practice this one -- go on a quieter night.