80s yuppie fashion

Young professionals trying to make it big in the business world of the 80s were dubbed the yuppies.

This is a photo of a couple in the "Yuppie" style of the 80s. Yuppie stood for 'Young Upwardly Mobile Professional Person'. They wore preppy upscale clothing that reflected their expensive tastes. Women often wore sneakers while commuting to work in cities.

Yuppie fashion is the style and lifestyle of corporate individuals working in a career field. Women would mostly wear power suits

GQ October 1987

Long Shadow books.

Valentino (1986). The Line-up.

Yuppie Fashion was one that was very preppy. Usually worn by the younger working adults. Their style was very clean and matching.

Men's preppy look: sweater over shoulders, boat shoes.

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