I have a question: Why oh why oh why are 80's fashions coming back? Is this necessary? Don't we have enough problems in the world without adding horrendous fashion into the mix? Didn't we realize the first time around that these clothes were horrific in every possible way? Don't get me wrong, I loved the 80's. Especially being a kid then; it was fantastic. In fact, there are a lot of things about that decade that I would LOVE to resurrect. Think about it: all the teen queens (Lindsay, Paris, Britney, etc) were in diapers--if that; Michael Jackson was normal (for him), there were no such things as Reality Shows, Tom Cruise wasn't a religious zealot, no one had ever heard of the internet or cell phones and yet we somehow managed to survive and be happy. ALL WAS RIGHT WITH THE WORLD.
Oh, yeah, except for one thing: THE CLOTHES!!!
Do you really think that an oversized, off the shoulder, knee-length sweater with leggings and a 6-inch wide belt that buckles in a V is figure flattering? Well, I have news for you: It's Not. (I actually saw that exact outfit in Sunday's JC Penney ad.) But not just that, I have seen them everywhere lately. In commercials, print ads, on celebrities, etc.
Have you seen them, too? Am I overreacting? Am I the only one who hopes against hope that we will NOT bring back the way-tapered jeans and stirrup pants and shoulder pads? Please, join with me in this crusade. We can stop it if we try. I know I may not be the snazziest dresser or up on all the latest styles and whatnot, but I know a fashion disaster when I see one and this, dear readers, is it.
*Blogger is being retarded about letting me upload pictures and I had a great one from the Target website. But, I will just trust that you know what I'm talking about.
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I used to have a sweet pair of bright red and orange clam-digger shorts. Maybe I should see if I could find them. Let me tell you, I looked good in those bad-boys. They went best with my turquoise Chuck Talyors, folded over of course.
I love the chuck taylors, don't get me wrong...but an entire ensemble made out of hokey accessories does not an outfit make! Down with the kids at Nordstrom trying to get all retro and looking like it's Halloween!
That's so funny. I wrote a post this past year about 70's hair. And that was before I saw Iman sporting Farrah Fawcett hair on Martha Stewart.
But on one thing I stand corrected. I recently noticed a sister blogger wearing gauchos and she looked great. I ate a little crow, but that's OK.
I did, however, finally pack up my old striped legwarmers and cart them off to DI. Someone is going to be very happy that I packed them around the past 20 years only to unload them just now when they are making a comeback.
Chef: I am now actually ashamed to admit to being your wife.
J: Thank you for reprimanding Chef for me. He hears it from me enough and a little reinforcement goes a long way.
CW: Iman, Farrah Fawcett and Martha Stewart. Three women who should NEVER be in the same sentence together. Oh, how I laughed.
I'll stick with my mu mu.
(Thanks for the visit and the sharing the view!)
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