A big bow was essentially a requirement for all prom looks in the early '80s, whether it was on your bustle or in your hair. The most common prom style throughout the '80s was a drop waist dress that ...

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.