The '80s were only 40 or so years ago, which is not all that long ago in retrospect. In that relatively short amount of time, though, everything from fashion and celebrities to games and toys has changed completely. Everything has evolved in unbelievable ways and it's interesting to look back on what life looked like in the past. Time is strange, and it takes its toll on everyone and everything in the world.

The '80s were an iconic and unforgettable decade which so many people have fond memories of. There are thousands of moments and hundreds of people who shaped the 1980s into how it is thought of today. The impacts the '80s have had on the world and society have been everlasting. The 1980s have created many modern-day concepts and have left their mark on the world and those who lived during them. People love the '80s fashion and lifestyle.

The web is filled with historical images from all points in time, including the '80s. Everything in the 1980s has been recorded for everyone to see now and compare life back then to now. So, for those who want to look back and feel nostalgic for the 1980s or for people who just want to see what it was like, here are 25 images from life and lifestyle in the 1980s to consider.