Last Updated on May 19, 2025 by Matt Staff
The ’80s were a time that was all about big personalities, bold fashion statements, and truly unforgettable ways of hanging out. Whether it was cruising around in convertibles, hanging out at the mall, or goofing off with your friends who were outfitted in neon windbreakers, there were so many moments that felt as if they fit right into a coming-of-age movie. These 20 vintage photos help provide a vivid lens to peer back at that time.
1. Hanging out in Brooklyn, 1980s
Brooklyn was the place to be during the eighties.
2. Hanging out on the front porch in the ’80s
The porch hangs during the ’80s were electric.
3. A solid hang between all the cousins back in the ’80s
The whole snacks scene is looking pretty on point here.
4. The mall fit is pure electricity right here
Nice touch with the pink shirt, too.
5. The shades were a nice touch
Couldn’t consider the whole look completed without those shades.
6. It was a solid time hanging out at the Galleria, circa 1987
The hair is on point here too.
7. Hanging out at the arcade in 1981
Arcades really had their moment during the ’80s.
8. Some very familiar faces here back in the eighties
Because who doesn’t love some fun bowling with their close friends?
9. Some college buddies hanging out in 1987
Looks like things were about to (or already) get a bit rowdy.
10. The couch hangs could be a total vibe
No kidding. That couch looks amazing too.
11. These buds seem to be having a swell day back in the eighties
He fully committed to the short shorts look.
12. The high school scene back in 1980-something
Loving throwback jersey shirts that are fresh on the scene too.
13. A pretty rowdy house party back in the ’80s
Everyone seems like they’re having the most fun they’ve ever had in their lives.
14. A mid-’80s summer party seems to be popping off here
Those summer hangs are always the best. Especially when you take things outdoors.
15. A group of kids hanging out in Redfern, Sydney, 1989
They’ve got the skateboards in tow. That’s a guaranteed recipe for success.
16. Freestyle BMX in the ’80s
Freestyle BMX’ing has always been such a vibe.
17. A solid hang with the buds back in 1988
Everyone looks like they’re having a blast.
18. A swell birthday party in motion here back in the eighties
She held nothing back in taking that cake down.
19. So many gems to be found at the malls during the eighties
The malls were the place to be during the eighties.
20. Hanging out on the stoop. Baltimore, circa 1980s
The stoops were always a great place to hang when growing up.
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