What about the classic Cyndi Lauper look? That for me, epitomises the 1980's.
Shame you're not living here, because kids are going through a 'nu-rave' phase, which seems to be an amalgamation of several styles.
Amy f'n Winehouse clearly appears to be the basis of thought, with a strong Emo-type base, along with fucking chunky plastic jewellery of solid colours, which I had hoped died at the end of my childhood.
In fact, one of my locals did an 80's night a couple of weeks back, and all the women my age (or 30-40) looked like the kids these days - little difference.