Originally from Cincinnati, Walk The Moon is steadily climbing up the pop charts every day, launched into celebrity status by their hit single, “Shut Up and Dance.“

If you haven’t already heard this catchy, ’80s-esque rock tune, I highly recommend checking it out (and their entire album!) along with the music video: 

WALK THE MOON – Shut Up and Dance (Official Video)

Below are three looks based on the music video that I think totally embody the feeling of the retro dance-off! 

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1. A Backless Dress and Some Beat-Up Sneaks 

The first time I heard this song on the radio, this classic and memorable line definitely brought to mind an image of the lead singer’s dream girl. In the video, we see her wearing a backless dress, and in some shots, it’s evident that her sneaks are indeed “beat-up.”

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This look is screaming to be worn on a night out or to a summer party. Start with the quintessential backless dress and red high-tops (beat-up quality optional). Add red lipstick as both an alternative to dying your hair red and a fun additional pop of color to balance out your fiery kicks.

You could accessorize the way Nicholas’s love interest did in the video, with a heart pendant, a stack of bangles, and a silver arm cuff, or you could simply make this look your own! 

2. This Woman Is My Destiny 

The lead singer, Nicholas Petricca, sports an outfit in the video that’s entirely wearable in an everyday context. A leather jacket and the watercolor-like neon pops of color on his shirt take center stage. 

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