You Will Need The Following Items
Execution
Sweatshirt
Start with the off-shoulder grey sweatshirt, the signature piece of Alex Owens’ look. Let it drape casually over one shoulder to channel her relaxed, dancer-off-duty vibe. The looser and more worn-in it looks, the better.
Bottom Half
Put on a pair of form-fitting yoga shorts (black or dark grey preferred). They should sit comfortably at the waist or hips and contrast with the oversized sweatshirt.
The Heels
Slide into your red high heels — a bold pop of color that nods to Alex’s confidence and performance style. Make sure you can strut or dance in them!
Wig
Wear the Alex Owens wig, styled in voluminous, curly waves. Position it so it frames your face naturally — think “80s effortless” with a touch of dancer flair.
Accessorize with Flashdance Flair
Put on the white beaded bracelet and let it peek from under your sweatshirt sleeve. Then add a pair of dangly earrings to complete the casually glamorous look.
Additional tips
👯♀️ Group Costume Ideas
80s Movie Icons Group:
You as Alex Owens (Flashdance)
Friend as Baby from Dirty Dancing
Friend as Fiona from Fame
Add Madonna “Like a Virgin” for extra flair
Dance Squad Theme:
Everyone picks a dancer from a different era
You as 80s Flashdance, others as 70s disco, 90s hip hop, 2000s Britney, etc.
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Group:
Neon leg warmers, scrunchies, glitter—each person goes all-in on a different 80s trend
Layer with Leg Warmers (Optional): For a more dancer-ready look, add grey or black leg warmers—even better with red heels!
Practice the Walk: Alex has a gritty but graceful energy—combine confidence with laid-back cool as you move.
Tagline Ideas
“Can I start again?”
(Use this after someone asks you to perform the chair dance again.)
“I want— I want so much.”
(Short, raw, and emotional.)
“You got the Goddamn money—go fuck the blonde!”
(Only for spicy or adults-only parties! It’s peak Alex sass.)
Interesting read!