Originally Posted By willthisbetheone I know that many of you on here grew up in the 60s, 70s and 80s (depending on when you were born), and so I was inspired to bring up this topic after a similar one on another message board I'm on. Are there any retro fashions that you still wear, or is your wardrobe entirely modern? Speaking for myself, although I was born in 1982, I'm a devout 80s fan, as I've written about in an article (now slightly outdated) that I did for RetroJunk (The link, which could be considered NSFW due to language and a few pictures, can be found here: <a href="http://www.retrojunk.com/details_articles/760/" target="_blank">http://www.retrojunk.com/detai ls_articles/760/</a>). I have a denim jacket that's covered in 80s pins and buttons (there are a few 70s and 90s buttons mixed in as well, but it's a predominantly 80s-based jacket). I also have a slew of "Scarface" shirts as well. So what do you do when it comes to retro fashion? Sincerely, John Kilduff
Originally Posted By Ursula Wow, let me get off the floor. 1980's is retro...yes, Ursula, it is. Breathe, girly, breathe. Okay. I think I'm okay now. My home is trying to be mid-century modern. If I had the figure, I would dress mid-century but I don't. I am blessed to have found a few modern styles in today's clothing, so I do blend it into my everyday clothing. I do, however, own a few mid-century handbags that I carry and I am way totally flattered when another aficionada spots it.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb I've jettisoned all my high-wasted, straight-legged jeans, you know like we wore in the '80s. (NOT that the ones I actually wore in the '80s still fit). My wardrobe is fairly modern, but not what you'd call fasionable for the most part. I work for a bank so most of my work clothes are business bland. When not at work I live in my jeans (lowish waste, flair or boot cut) and either flip/flops or my hippy chick sandals and if it's warm enough tank tops otherwise whatever.
Originally Posted By alexbook I think I've got some t-shirts from the 80's, but that's because I bought them in the 80's.
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains alexbook...shhhhhh! If you don't tell they will think you just bought them with that vintage worn out look!! lol
Originally Posted By alexbook >>alexbook...shhhhhh! If you don't tell they will think you just bought them with that vintage worn out look!! lol<< I actually had that conversation once, when a young woman asked where I'd gotten my worn-out, ripped-up jeans.
Originally Posted By officerminnie I got a new pair of Stan Smith Adidas tennis shoes (the plain white ones with the green tab on the heel) that are exactly like the ones I owned back in high school in the early '70's. So I guess that's retro...
Originally Posted By peeaanuut those are still one of the most confo rtable tennis court shoes I have ever worn.
Originally Posted By LuLu Then and now, I *love* the look and comfort of tunics over leggings. I don't have any original ones (from the 80s), but have bought several new sets. I don't really see the "kids" wearing it quite the same, they seem to go for dresses over calf-length leggings. I'll wear any kind of sweater or top that covers the rear over calf- or full-length leggings. I have a *fantastic* jacket from the 80s that I haven't quite gotten the nerve to wear, or it just hasn't quite worked with the new styles. It's probably been 2 years since I tried it, so maybe next seaon it'll work for me. It's oh so New Wave... Note, I didn't actually grow up in the 80s but it was my defining decade - I just loved the futuristic/bright/creative New Wave look.
Originally Posted By LuLu Just rereading Deb's post... The other style I've always loved is slim pants, we used to call them "cigarette" pants. When they first came out again, over a year ago, I got a pair and DD said they didn't look right, weren't skinny enough! I like mine, they fall straight and skinny, again unlike the newer interpretation, which in this case seems to be super tight all the way down. So the new "retro" clothes are more of a re-interpretation, often.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Sadly "cigarette" pants don't really look good on us pear shaped girls, lol. I think the flair on the lower leg helps balance out what's happening in the thigh and north of thigh regions. I'm liking the lower rise jeans better than the high wasters mostly because they don't cut off my air supply when I bend down to tie my shoes ;-).
Originally Posted By Schmitty Good Vibes AAAUUUGGHHH!!! You all seem to be talking about retro styles from the 80's!!!! I like the retro styles from the 50's, bowling shirts (maybe I have 2) and Hawaiian shirts (maybe I have 30)!! I never wore anything stylish in the 50’s because I spent most of my short time in the 50’s in diapers! Another thing I like to wear is tie-dye. And I know many of the rest of you do too!!
Originally Posted By Ursula Nothing is sexier than a man in an Aloha shirt, bermudas, a nice straw hat, and a martini!
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Tie-dye ROCKS! Hey Usula, don't forget the black socks with sandles! Hot hot hot!
Originally Posted By LuLu Yeah, I grew up in the 60s, but those hippie-ish styles just aren't me. I do have a cool 60-ish sheath dress in an op-art black-and-white checkerboardish print. Re pants, I still think the most flattering pant style is the stirrup pant. Nothing like that sleek line to slim and lengthen! I bet they come back next year! That's one thing I do still have, a nice pair of wool stirrups from the 80s. I did wear those a couple times this winter, tucked into boots.
Originally Posted By murfsmom has any one been to macy's lately ? it's like a 60's flash back, all the loud geometric patterns and bright colors! there are a few other stores that i've seen that style in, and yes i've seen quite a few ladies wearing stirup pants !!! i liked the long sweaters and leggings, they say that styles come back, guess they are right, have you noticed the longer shots for this summer ??
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I'll take my 60's hair back -- long and blonde/brown - and shagged to the max -- today it is short and gray/white - sigh ! As far as the styles, I have seen this creeping in for a year or two now, for those of us old enough to recognize some of this stuff -- I have 2 daughters 22 and 12 and they have taken to some of the retro styles.
Originally Posted By Ursula <Hey Ursula, don't forget the black socks with sandles! Hot hot hot!> I meant that in a Charlie Sheen/Tommy Bahama way and not so much an old man with black socks way.!
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Ahhh, I misread your post as sarcasm (my standard view of the world, I'm afraid)
Originally Posted By Ursula No, I totally get it! Add black socks and no sense of style and I'm right there with you! Althogh I happen to know that SGV does have great style!
