Why did the bands back in the 80's wear funny clothes?

Question

Also, why did they wear makeup? I see guys with eyeliner on... wtf?

Answer 1

Think about it, in another 20 years people are going to look back and say things about what we wear today.

It's fashion, it's constantly changing.

Besides guyliner is coming back, things move in cycles.

Answer 2

Don't worry...in a few years people will be saying the same thing about the musicians of today.

As for the makeup and hair and stuff...I don't have the answer, maybe someone else does.  But I guess that's what happens when someone starts a trend.  It catches on and lots of people emulate it.

Answer 3

Actually, people who were old enough to be in bands in the 80s were born like that.  It's sad, I know, and we try as much as possible to erase what can be percieved as our heinous fashion faux-pas to today's generations, but cut us some slack, man.  It was that or Bruce Springsteen.

Answer 4

They were new romantics - it was an awesome fashion trend.  I agree it sometimes looked funny, but it was very interesting and great that it was mainstream :o)