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80’s flashback?

Started by Michael J. Pratt · 10 months ago

Yes, it’s true… 80’s fashions are making a comeback. When I first heard this insane rumor, I was transported to my bathroom in the house where I grew up. The visual goes something like this: Wham! blasting “Wake me up before you go go, don ... Continue reading »

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Elisa
11 months ago

I'll be the first to admit that the 80s had pretty decent music and movies, but the fashion... no. no, no, no, no, no. It should stay buried. I will tolerate the flats, but not the rest. Yuck.*shivers*

Elisas last blog post..Stella's productive week (from the "Stella the Charming Terror" series)

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Barchbo
11 months ago

As long as the boxy shoulder pads stay buried, I could tolerate the rest. It's fun, colorful, interesting, and great fun for discussion and people-watching.
So much of fashion is predictable and stylized...80s fashion is very anti-that.

I still mis Ton Sur Ton. Sigh. And my Vuarnets.

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Kimm
11 months ago

I've noticed for the last couple of years that there hasn't really been much new fashion but at the same time the fashion world brings back a few items from say the 60's one year and then the 80's the next and make it new again.

Now if they don't bring back these 80's shoulder pads and 90's neon clothing fad I'll be happy.

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Mimi
11 months ago

Ok maybe not everything from this time is great but I love leggins,wayfarers and rompers.

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Jean V. Pratt
11 months ago

Everything in moderation sounds good to me.

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Michelle
11 months ago

I am a child of the 80s so I naturally gravitate towards the trend. I could never wear the big shoulders though as mine are naturally broad, but the vibrant colors and leggings...oh yeah!

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