Whether it’s the crimped curls, metallic accessories, or the dance-floor moves straight out of “Footloose,” here are 17 prom photos that capture the unforgettable fashion of the ’80s.

Fashion is not merely an ever-evolving trend but a cyclical phenomenon that often finds its roots in nostalgia, and the ’80s is a prime example of a decade that refuses to fade away.

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