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80s Aerobics Instructor costume idea

Bright tank top and a bold headband. High-energy retro fitness that is fun to strike a pose in.

High-energy retro fitness instructor in bright colors.

Easy20 min

What you need

Required

  • Tank top / White T-shirt
  • Headband

Optional

  • Black pants
  • Sneakers
  • LED lights / glow tape
  • Colored face paint
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Substitutions

  • any of: Tank top / White T-shirt

The look

Top
Bright tank top or white T-shirt
Bottom
Comfortable stretchy pants or shorts
Shoes
Comfortable sports shoes
Headwear
Bold headband
Hair
Big, bouncy, pushed up

Makeup

Hair: Tease hair up and out a little for volume, then hold it with hairspray.

How to put it together

  1. Put on a bright tank top, or a white T-shirt.
  2. Add a bold headband across the forehead.
  3. Add stretchy pants and sneakers, plus neon extras if you like.
  4. Warm up with a few silly exercise poses.

Two variations

  • Neon Workout

    Add neon glow tape on your wrists and ankles for a glowing gym look.

  • Sweatband Star

    Wear matching wristbands and a big smile for a classic instructor style.

Safety note

Wear shoes that support your feet. Use skin-safe face paint with a patch test, and keep LED tape off your skin if it gets warm.

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