Heather Locklear had a few fashion faux pas in the '80s.

The 1980s were a particularly unique period in fashion history. Chunky shoulder pads, statement belts, and neon were all the rage. However, even then, these bold trends could be taken too far. Although Heather Locklear will forever be associated with the 1992 series Melrose Place, she began her acting career in 1980 with a small role on CHiPs. Shortly before, Locklear had been considering a career in psychology and had dabbled in acting for commercials when her future manager spotted her star potential.

In 1981, Locklear became the star of the evening soap opera Dynasty. Her on-screen outfits weren't as extravagant as those of her co-star, Joan Collins. For example, while they both wore sequined dresses, in a publicity photo published on IMDb, Locklear's dress was sleeveless, while Collins's sleeves were made of tufts of tulle.

While Locklear was a huge fan of her Melrose Place and Spin City costumes, her '80s Dynasty looks likely didn't last as long. Still, Locklear did skillfully embrace '80s fashion in many instances, whether it was swimsuits, oversized jackets, or glamorous, form-fitting evening gowns. However, even with a team of people helping Locklear craft her public persona, there were times when the eccentricity of '80s styles let her fashion down. Whether it was weird fabrics, wild accessories, or outlandish cuts, there were some looks that Locklear couldn't salvage.

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Locklear was too caught up in fashion trends.

In the 1980s, belts became increasingly larger and more bizarre. Even moderately wide belts could be made wider by wrapping them around the body several times. Heather Locklear seemed to have gone a bit overboard with this styling technique in this 1984 publicity shot. Her belt looked more like a long piece of real rope tied into a soft bow, and it clashed with her classic white shirt and dark jeans. While rope belts were common in this decade, they were often braided, had elastic panels, and were more stylized than Locklear's.

Locklear's metal belt proved a failure.

Unusual belt choices also let Heather Locklear down in 1981. On the one hand, her silver halter top was a superb choice, right down to the stylish scarf hem. However, the placement of the matching silver belt was odd, sitting just above the belt loops on her jeans. Perhaps it was part of the shirt? In that case, Locklear would have been better off pairing it with a skirt or pants without belt loops. The jeans also looked out of place, appearing too casual compared to the very dressy top.

Fitness fashion did not bring success to Locklear.

Activewear was something of a rite of passage for anyone living through the '80s. Even fitness video queen Jane Fonda didn't always nail the look (especially when she added a belt to her swimsuit). While Heather Locklear avoided the belt faux pas, her 1981 activewear look was disjointed by the multicolored stripes on her headband and leg warmers. Her burgundy swimsuit also clashed with the brighter colors of her accessories. The '80s were the height of leg warmers' popularity, so Locklear likely could have invested in a pair that would have better complemented her swimsuit and headband. Alternatively, she could have ditched the distracting headband and paired her thigh-high leg warmers with a sleek black swimsuit.

Locklear's lace dress was not award-winning.

Heather Locklear attended the 1987 People's Choice Awards in a sheer white dress with a striking silhouette. The numerous ruffles cascading over the shoulders, hem, and sleeves made it look like a repurposed wedding dress or a grandmother's tablecloth. The tassels in the front added even more flair to the already embellished dress. However, Locklear clearly adhered to the "more is more" principle, accessorizing the look with large beaded earrings.

The oversized jacket Locklear chose was a controversial purchase.

Heather Locklear nailed the '80s look when she paired a baggy wine-colored jacket with a white shirt and trousers in March 1987. However, when she tried to replicate the look a few months later, the look was dull. Her oversized white jacket was too similar in length to the white patterned dress underneath, creating a lab coat-like look, and the cuffs on the sleeves were sloppy. Overall, the look was not only unflattering but also quite wrinkled from certain angles, making it even worse.

Locklear's Golden Globes outfit was over-the-top.

Heather Locklear's 1987 Golden Globes look was quintessentially '80s, right down to her feathered, teased hair. While the dress deserves credit for not having excessive shoulder pads, it still looked like it was lifted straight from the Dynasty wardrobe department. The super-shiny navy blue fabric had a plasticky sheen reminiscent of the faux leather of the decade. While that alone was more than enough, the glittery silver embellishments on the shoulders and waist of the dress were unnecessarily distracting, especially the large fan-shaped embellishment in the center.

Locklear's jacket was a blinding disaster.

Three years earlier, in 1984, Heather Locklear's Golden Globes look was a mashup of textures. Locklear was just 22 years old at the time, and she paired her gown with a pearl-embroidered jacket that made her look much older. Tiny pearls were everywhere, from the fluffy bodice and shoulders to the lace mesh on the other half of the sleeves. We'd love to see what her outfit would look like without the jacket.

Fortunately, Locklear's awards show looks truly took off in the 1990s. Locklear's 1996 Golden Globes gown, with its dramatic side slit, may be her finest red carpet look of her career.

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