Were you an 80's Fashion Disaster? I was...
The other day my friend Lisa and I were chatting about our hideous fashion sense during the 1980s. I think I was one of the worst offenders. BIG everything; hair, nails, jewelry, color, SHOULDER PADS. YIKES!
I am a bit self-deprecating, so thought I'd share some of my biggest fashion disasters with you. So sit back and grab a
I could never get enough of bejeweled anything! Bring on the sequins, glitter, rhinestones, studs, whatever. I particularly loved this outfit on the right. I was so proud when I spent a $$ on these whopping 4" long turquoise parrot earrings with rhinestones. Love the shoulder pads in the left photo...
Ah, does anyone remember those over-sized sweaters? So flattering, weren't they?
Bright, bright, bright! Get me some sunglasses...
Bright, bright, bright! Get me some sunglasses...
I can't believe I wore that obnoxious rented gown to the Grammy Awards...I'm horrified...
You may be asking, why am I sitting with these people? I used to work for John Lee Hooker (on the right in the photograph). It was a lot of fun, but needless to say, so embarrassed looking back on these photos now. As Uncle Beefy so nicely put it, "The 80's called... they said you could keep the hair."
I know a lot of us have memories of the 80s and our crazy fashion sense.
Any memories of your own fashion disasters that you'd like to share?
Any memories of your own fashion disasters that you'd like to share?
I'm sure we'd all love to hear.
And if you have photos...please send over!
And if you have photos...please send over!
Comments
Nathalie
xoxo alison
Hey Nathalie ... I was working at Union Sq Macy's back then too ! Wish I knew you then. If we did, we could have gone to Maiden lane for a quick cappuccino and discuss the benefits of sculpted nails vs. tips !
xo
Your look in the 80's was very different than mine in the 80's. While you had parrots in you ears, I was taking babies to the dr. for shots and check-ups! I looked just like a Mom...Brandon just brought me home some photos and I took it down a notch or two where you kicked it up a few notches:) It looks like you were having so much fun! I was too, just a different kind of fun:)
XO
love ya for sharing...
Karen
The shoulder pads, Lynn!!! Do you know I still have a pair of removable ones in my drawer (hoarding much? moi?), remnants from an angora mini-dress that was supposed to be worn with leggings - sequined in the front, of course!
In my freshman year I arrived to college totally dressed for the adult life: kaftan, 100% synthetic, in electric aubergine, contrasted with acid-orange blouse with iridescent buttons...and the hair, the hair! So sorry I don't have a scanner to share with you this timeless beauty.
I'm very impressed by your last photo: your smile is brighter than Julia's!
Love the parrot earrings to match the shirt and your friends Hard Rock Sweatshirt brings back memories. REmember how EVERYONE had those sweatshirts?
The blue eyeshadow too---when fashion magazines try and bring that back i just shudder. I remember we all wore hose & white leather pumps and "add-a-bead" and "twister" necklaces and "double-belts" and "jellies" and "mia's" shoes....wonder what we'll be saying about 2010 fashion in 20 years? LOVED this post friend!!!!! oxoxo