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Ska / Two Tone Check Hat and Braces |
Ska T-Shirts
The first outfit (above) is a very simple and cost effective way to create a 2 Tone look if you're strapped for cash. If you want to wear something more exciting than a plain, white T-shirt, then you could opt for one of these...
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Ska T-Shirts at Amazon UK |
There are also ska and 2 tone T-shirts available for ladies, too. T-shirts are a great way to create the look of a 2 Tone/Ska fan - known as Rude Boys and Rude Girls.
Ska and 2 Tone Fancy Dress Accessories
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Chessboard Skinny Tie |
Wear one of these ties with a black shirt for a very authentic ska look.
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Black, Wayfarer Sunglasses |
Trilby or pork pie hats were an essential item for many bands of the era, and you can see some of the members of The Specials wearing them on their debut, self-titled 1979 album...
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The Specials debut LP |
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See ALL 2 Tone Trilby Hats |
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Ska 2 Tone White Trilby |
Also worn were Pork Pie style hats...
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Pork Pie Hats at Amazon.co.uk |
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Grey Tweed Pork Pie Hat |
However, for lots of low-cost options I would recommend this search for gangster hats.
The 2 Tone and Ska styles borrowed from the 1960s Mod fashion, and the Harrington jacket which had a tartan lining was also popular...
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Harrington Jacket |
White socks with black brogue shoes, loafers, Doc Marten boots or Monkey Boots would also enhance your outfit, although any smart-looking, highly polished black shoes would suffice for fancy dress.
Rude Girls wore winklepickers or monkey boots
As far as trousers are concerned, you could get away with a pair of jeans, just so long as they're not too wide at the bottom of the legs. Straight leg and skinny fit jeans would be perfect. However, for a really authentic costume you should opt for some mod style drainpipe trousers, and the tweed ones below (third pair) look particularly good. The first pair of skinny jeans are the most cost-effective option.
1. Enzo Designer Slim Fit Jeans (five colours)
2. Mod Style Pinstripe Skinny Trousers
3. Classic Slim-Fit Tweed Trousers
Girl fans (Rude Girls) wore short checkered, black and white or plain short skirts with tights. Here are some ideas...
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Two Tone Mini Skirt |
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Longer style Chequered Skirt |
Women's Check Shorts |
Checkerboard Tights |
More accessories to consider (click the pics to see more details)
Ladies, if you're feeling too lazy to create your own costume, then you could always buy this unique-looking, ready-made outfit which includes a stretchy lycra skirt, check top and matching headband. Please note that the bangles and beads are not included, but I've included some picture links below...
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Women's 2 Tone Ska 80s Costume |
Also try these searches at Amazon;
2 Tone Ska Clothing
Ska Clothing
Gangster Fancy Dress
Read more about Two Tone fashion at my website SimplyEighties.com
More 80s fashion ideas
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