Clothes of the Eighties, Clothes Beginning with K

The eighties saw a wider variety and quicker change in clothing styles than currently. That's why I thought this list would be fun for others to read and add to, so feel free to send me any suggestions. Years are approximated, since some fashions tended to last longer in some regions opposed to other regions.

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Name Sex What When Description
K-Swiss Both Shoes 86-89 The all white tennis shoes with 5 white stripes. They are still around today in several varieties.
K-Way Jacket both outerwear mid-80's A windbreaker jacket that folded up into a pouch you could wear around your waist.
KSwiss Male shoe 1985 Kswiss where made popular in 1985 during the Falco rage.
Kaepas sneaker Female Shoes 198? With snap-in color changing logos
KangaROOS sneakers Female Shoes 1982-1984 With the little pocket to store trinkets in
Kangaroos Male and Female Gym shoes/sneakers early - mid 80's Colorful gym shoes with a pocket stashed either on the side of the shoe or on the tongue. Also came as a boot.
Kangaroos Both Tennis Shoes Tennis shoes that had a zipper pocket somewhere on them. Mine were white and purple (of course) and the pocket was underneath the tongue.
Kangol caps Male Accessories 198? Worn by LL Cool J
Kangos both hat 1980s It is a hat that is .........FLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Karate Shoes Males/Female (mostly makes) Clothes Early-Mid 80's Cotton/polyester slippers with a red flexible rubble sole. The most popular color was black but white could be an option when sporting an all-white outfit. A MUST HAVE for any serious break dancer as it made movement easy and made "The Moonwalk" look as good as any Michael Jackson performance.
Karl Kani Male Jeans late 80's Bright Karl-Kani/Cross Colours Jeans and other color-denim, I had a pair of bright green shoes I was the leprechaun! lol.
Keds female sneakers mid eighties Pink and yellow vinyl, hologram-like vinyl keds
Keds Female KEDS Canvas Sneakers 1984-1987 The HAD to be the WHITE canvas ones with the little blue rubber insignia on the back & you HAD to wear them without socks.
Keds Sneakers Both Shoes 1980- Some of the most comfortable shoes ever, and they often came with velcro fasteners, which made it fast and easy.
Keds without socks Female Fad 1987-88 You could alternate Vans w/o socks but they had to be white and it was even better if you could wear multiple pairs of socks with them.
Kicker Boots Both Ankle Boots 1980 -1984 Ankle leather boots from belgium with leather tags on laces, the more tags you had the better. Best worn with either Lois jeans or Farah trousers and a lacoste polo shirt
Kilt Female skirt 1983-86 Part of the preppy movement, kilts (wrap around wool skirts) were held closed with a huge pin, resembling a big gold diaper pin, at about mid-thigh. Usually had fringe along the closing edge. Plaid was a must, usually a mix of red, kelly green and navy Worn with a button down shirt (preferably with a turtleneck or polo shirt under it) and a crew neck cableknit sweater (possibly tied around the shoulders). To complete the look...penny loafers (penny's in) and co-ordinating knee socks.
Kim Female Paisley Guess Jeans!! Mid 80's Does anyone remember when guess came out with the Paisley Jeans. They were light purple and pink and I wanted them soooo bad! Both my friend and I got on the waiting list at Dayton's for a pair and they never called! It was right after Purple Rain so probably '85-86. I wonder what happened to that list? I'm sure it disappeared when Dayton's turned into Marshal Field's and now Macy's. I still wish I had some. We bought white mocassin boots to wear with them but never got the jeans! Oh and of coarse they had the ankle zippers but we used pins to make ours even tighter!
Kissing Coolers Female Lip balm 1985 - Lipbalms that (I believe) were made by Maybelline, they were small and fat (rather than large and thin) and came in all sorts of flavors... smelled and tasted good enough to eat, much like the Bonne Bell lip smackers.
Kneesocks Female Assesories 1970's & 1980's Who can forget cable kneesocks as a staple of every girl's wardrobe? They came in a variety of different colors and were worn up to the knee with a dress or scrunched down with a pair of jeans. Although still commonly used as part of a girl's school uniform, it is a shame that they are not as prevelant anymore....I still like the looks of them.
Knickers Female Pants 1980-82 Short, knee length pants that buttoned at the knee, a la the 1700's came in a number of pastel colors, worn with white or light-colored nylon knee-highs, high-heeled oxford type shoes and a frilly blouse.
Knickers Both (women/girls only in N. America Pants 1981-1983 Pants which ended at mid-calf or just below the knee, cuffed (frequently with either snaps or elastic) to stay in place. Best worn with panty hose or bare legs and feet. First seen (for 80s purposes) as part of Princess Leia's outfit on planet Bespin for _The Empire Strikes Back_, they were also popularized by Lady Diana Spencer during her courtship and engagement.
Knit ties male accessory 1981- Also called sock ties. Knit in a long tube, sewn shut at the ends. A resurgence of a popular twenties look. Harrison Ford wears one in "Blade Runner".
Knotted pearl necklaces Female Jewelry Mid to late 80s A long fake pearl necklace that was knotted once about halfway down the chest.
Kodiaks Male Boots 1980 Steel toe workboots worn with laces undone and jeans tucked inside the boots
Kung Fu Slippers and Happy Shoes Both Shoes 1985 Males wore Kung Fu slippers with the elastic bits at the sides and the girl version is Happy Shoes with the strap across the top knd of like MaryJanee style. Flat cloth slippers, at one stage they also came in a fetching range of pastel colours and are still readily available from asian supermarkets.


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