Were you a tweener or a teenager in the 1980’s?  If you look back fondly on that time, then you surely remember the 80’s rubber bracelets.  Think of Cyndi Lauper or Madonna and their wrist to elbow black jelly rubber bracelets as they bounced around on stage or in a music video.  Though there are still some diehard rubber bracelets fans that hung on from the very beginning, many were are sold in novelty stores or costume shops for any themed 80’s ensemble otherwise incomplete without these bracelets.

One of the greatest things about the 80’s rubber bracelets was their affordability.  It was so inexpensive to mimic some of the top music idols of the time.  For a teenage girl, this was incredible.  You weren’t begging mom or dad to buy you a one-hundred dollar outfit just like the one in the latest hot music video; you could buy these with allowance or easily work them into your budget with a part-time job in high school.  If you misplaced a few or Fido got a hold of them, they were so easy to replace.  Need sixty on just one arm?  Not a problem.  Many of the jelly bracelets being sold came in packages of a dozen anyway.

A more present day spin on the black 80’s rubber bracelets finds them representing causes such as:  POW/MIA, melanoma awareness, skin cancer, gang prevention and as the traditional color of mourning.  A particular country’s sports teams wear a black rubber bracelet and a white rubber bracelet as a sign against racism.

Many people wear the black 80’s bracelets today simply because they are affordable and black is timeless and matches almost anything.  They usually come in packages of multiples, with up to a dozen in a package to purchase.  These are great for children, teens and adults.  They are easy to care for, durable and inexpensive.  They slip on and off easily and can be worn with casual clothes or easily hidden under business attire if needed.  So if you are headed to an 80’s nostalgia party or just looking for a way to funk up your accessories, check out the 80’s rubber bracelets.  Many of the greatest values that will find for them are online.