Fashions of the 1980s are hot commodities right now. There are those of us who remember wanting to pull off some version of Madonna's look in Desperately Seeking Susan, much like Rosanna Arquette. Women wanted to dress like her and the guys all wanted to be with her. The movie made a huge impact on youth culture and high school fashions of the mid 1980s.

Today we are clamoring for the 1980s look, in all its excess, perhaps because we cannot live so lavishly as we did back then. Less caution is being thrown to the wind, and the fashion conscious are more conscious of their bottom line. Incorporating elements from the outrageous fashions found in Desperately Seeking Susan is a nostalgic move for some, and a way to embrace Retro culture for others.

A Little Animal Print Goes a Long Way

Animal-like patterns found their way onto coat collars in the movie, although the print was somewhere between floral and animal, with a black and ecru pattern. Add a little animal print to your wardrobe with a zebra print belt or a leopard print blouse. Wear the blouse to work, under a jacket, or pull out the bustier and play up the subtly sheer fabric for night on the town.

His Wear

Don't underestimate the fashion statement of wearing his shirt, either. Madonna turned a pair of boxer shorts, a white tank top and a men's shirt into a fashion statement in Desperately Seeking Susan.

Neither Madonna or Rosanna Arquette wore these shoes in the movie, but they surely would have if they had been available. When you can't afford the rhinestone boots in the window, a pair of black Type Z Emily heels with a row of four wide straps should be added to your shopping list. Wear them with a pair of black, sheer knee-highs, your favorite black cropped pants, a black top and a belt.

Don't be so desperate to capture the 1980s that you find yourself in your own savings and loan disaster, instead, enjoy the 1980s fashions of Desperately Seeking Susan in small, palatable doses.

This year the spring trends are all about the throwback to 1980's pop culture and fashion, when stylish clothes were bright and fun. Along with the bright colors and fun jumpers, shirts and dresses in brightly colored, funky patterns are making a comeback of their own. Whether it's a tee, tank, halter or simple summer dress, the bolder and more individual the pattern the better. Here are a few great examples to get you started on your 80's inspired look.

For those of you who are new to this trend, it's a good idea to start wherever you feel comfortable. You can test this trend out for yourself with a funky pattern on a favorite standby: the summer tank top. One perfect piece is the Custo Barcelona Sveta Turquoise Tank ($171). This tank is incredibly gorgeous and features beautiful black, blue, purple and turquoise hyacinth-like blooms in a bright and beguiling pattern. Another super-trendy top that is sure to get you noticed is the Apple Bottoms Printed Strapped Back Keyhole Fashion Top ($51), in eye-catching tropical shades of red, green, blue, yellow, orange and black. If you're a little more rock'n'roll and you want to test the waters with a funky, rock-inspired tee, you'll definitely want to check out the Custo Barcelona Hokie Berge ($81), a seemingly dichotomous mix of a purple and black rock print with a central pattern of orange, red and white.

This trend is easy for anyone to incorporate into their spring and summer wardrobes, and it's oh-so-easy as the brightly colored piece does all of the work for you! Just throw on your favorite pair of shorts or jeans, a cute pair of shoes, some funky jewelry and you're at the top of your game for the beach, the pool or anywhere else this season takes you.