Back in the ’80s, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe totally ruled the weekday afternoon television screen.
The aisles of toy stores across the country were packed full of He-man memorabilia, making boys and girls everywhere lift their plastic power swords and yell “I Have The Power!”. And now on their 35th anniversary, He-Man, She-Ra, and all their colorful adversaries (hello Skeletor) are about to make a big comeback, with a Masters of the Universe live-action film coming to movie screens, and a new She-Ra animated series hitting Netflix, both next year.
I shared a few months ago how 80s and 90s nostalgia is a HUGE influence on the Fall 2018 Collections and that includes all those colorful cartoon heroes of your childhood!
Whether you were crushing on dreamy He-man, the anime guardians from Voltron, the real American heroes of Gi-Joe or something a little more cuddly and mysterious like the meddling kids of Scooby Doo show off your love for 80s cartoons this season with retro inspired t-shirts.
Pair these Insta-worthy tees with a cool pair of ripped jeans and leather jacket, or chic it up a little and wear one under a tailored black suit, with a sequined skirt, tucked into high-waist pants or paired with a printed maxi or midi skirt- you really can’t go wrong!
Worried about making the look cohesive and chic? Here’s the trick for wearing a Retro 80s Cartoon T-shirt: use ONE color to carry through and anchor your look. Choose one color in your t-shirt’s graphic that is also in whatever you pair it with. This will bring the look together and create something visually interesting.
What I’m Wearing: He-Man Raglan from Alex Strangler Shop | Vintage Skirt from StilettosandSinCity | MCM Stark Galaxy Backpack | INC Bootie | Nordstrom Belt | J Brand Denim Jacket Customized with Back Patch from Bohemian Blue |
Click to Shop of of my TOP Finds Featuring 80s Cartoon Crushes:
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This look is super cute! Now I just need to find a t-shirt with cartoons from my childhood…the 1960’s!
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Oh there are tons!
That He-Man shirt look so fun! So nostalgic. Also, cute skirt and bag you got there dear.
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
thank you!
Wow, I like your pictures. Did you do the pic by Cannon?
Yes, I use a Cannon Rebel.
I love this style! It looks like lots of fun and I love the skirt 😀
Thanks lady!
I can’t believe how easy you make it look!
Awe thank you!
You look super cute in this. I remember He-Man… Lovely post.
Thanks doll!
you have nailed the whole look lovely 1 that t shirt is so fab !
Thank you so much!
This is such a cute idea. He-Man and Sh-Ra bring back so many memories!
Right!
This is so lovely! How I wish I was as talented and could pull off such a look. I love this outfit it fits together really well.
You totally can! Just use my color trick!
I like combining t-shirts with skirts in general, This combination looks really cute
Thank you!
You really look great in this outfit! I definitely can’t pull of the retro 80s t-shirt, but I’m inspire to try!
Thanks so much!
I think I am a bit too young for He Man, as I don’t know the series. However, I would like to wear retro tshirts with the cartoons I grew up with. I like how the colors from the tshirt match the ones on your skirt.
Thanks so much- He-Man is making a comeback this year- maybe you’ll fall in love!
Oh gosh, I used to love He-man, one of my favorite Saturday cartoons. I actually love the retro look!
Awe thank you
I love this vintage top with a cute skirt. You rocked it!
Thank you!
Love! What a fun way to style this look.
Thanks so much!