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Ocelot II
(123,572 posts)applegrove
(124,955 posts)I wore something with shoulder pads.
debm55
(43,528 posts)had two sets of breast. From that point on I cut my out.
Ocelot II
(123,572 posts)It would sort of bag and wrinkle funny around the shoulders. I don't know whose bright idea those damn things were but they made everybody look weird and top-heavy. A woman I worked with liked that football player look. She was overweight and had the fashionable Big Hair and her big shoulders on top, but she wore tight leggings below the enormous jacket, and she had very small feet. So she always looked like she was balancing her big top half on these teensy feet and would fall right over if you gave her a little shove. Not a good look, IMO.
debm55
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MaryMagdaline
(7,934 posts)applegrove
(124,955 posts)of all four granddaughters wearing clogs with our party dresses back in the early 1980s.
debm55
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debm55
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FalloutShelter
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debm55
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FalloutShelter
(13,139 posts)Maybe early 70’s.
I think I may have had one too.
debm55
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FalloutShelter
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electric_blue68
(20,257 posts)debm55
(43,528 posts)I_UndergroundPanther
(13,028 posts)I dyed some long white Chainette fringe a rainbow gradient looks cool as shit.
FalloutShelter
(13,139 posts)Just for you- the ultimate fringe moment:
I_UndergroundPanther
(13,028 posts)Some serious fringe. Loved it.
a kennedy
(32,979 posts)bought another one but it wasn’t half as neat as the one that got stolen. I had sewn special and cool buttons on the one that got stolen and was just sick. Still miss it.
Walleye
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Permanut
(6,879 posts)Well, mostly gone.
debm55
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Dulcinea
(7,990 posts)Barnum was right.
Dulcinea
(7,990 posts)Why do guys wear this? I'll never know. Women think it's stupid.
debm55
(43,528 posts)pay extra to have your jeans look like crap. I ordered a pair of jeans. When I got them it said to dry clean them. dry clean my jeans. NO WAY. I sent them back.
ProfessorGAC
(71,867 posts)I actually see them even more in JH than in HS.
And, it's a 100% girl fashion. I have never seen one of the boys with that look.
Marigold
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DBoon
(23,580 posts)debm55
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debm55
(43,528 posts)no_hypocrisy
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LoisB
(9,632 posts)shower caps OUTSIDE in public.
As a national park ranger I had one of those straw hats in summertime and to keep it from being destroyed in rain, had to buy these covers for them, in the shape of the hat, it fit well but I always thought of them as shower caps for my hat.
LoisB
(9,632 posts)rain coverings we would wear over the scarves. Can't remember what they were called.
radical noodle
(9,570 posts)2naSalit
(95,953 posts)It seems that there was a transition from hats to scarves in the 50s and 60s which is when I recall seeing/using those rain bonnets.
LoisB
(9,632 posts)LoisB
(9,632 posts)electric_blue68
(20,257 posts)2naSalit
(95,953 posts)And it showed me why I need to stay away from the general public because they are at their worst when on vacation. It taught me more about people than the wildlife and property I was there to teach them about.
debm55
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LoisB
(9,632 posts)Jeebo
(2,387 posts)I always thought they looked ridiculous.
— Ron
debm55
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SWBTATTReg
(24,963 posts)debm55
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SWBTATTReg
(24,963 posts)Polly Hennessey
(7,734 posts)would go away. They are absurd but not as hideous as clogs.
debm55
(43,528 posts)stage pf my life.
electric_blue68
(20,257 posts)Strengthened my ankles.
About 2 in thick high heels were my speed. 👍
sarge43
(29,169 posts)This one isn't currently a trend, but I'm sure it will be back: Big hair, 60's and 80's.
debm55
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Diamond_Dog
(36,229 posts)80s style big hair, not 60s style. You had to use hair spray to get the look.
I_UndergroundPanther
(13,028 posts)My big mullet mowhawk hair but it’s now got skunk stripes of shimmery white/ silver in it. Looks almost like crystal.
Diamond_Dog
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I_UndergroundPanther
(13,028 posts)It’s been every unnatural color that exists, however I stopped dying it because I wanna watch it turn white/ silver.
a kennedy
(32,979 posts)She loves it. Although it is more white, but it’s just a perfect and total white, so I do call her Sterling.
Niagara
(10,314 posts)Both garments are unnatural in every way.
debm55
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WestMichRad
(2,122 posts)… for guys.
Polyester pants
Plaid pants
Yikes!!
debm55
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Lochloosa
(16,500 posts)debm55
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sorcrow
(578 posts)I wore one for my sixth grade school photo.
Fairly cringey in hindsight.
Fashionably yours,
Sorghum Crow
debm55
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I_UndergroundPanther
(13,028 posts)Still wear it.
sorcrow
(578 posts)Fashion is for people who don't have style.
Regards,
Sorghum Crow

Paladin
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ProfessorGAC
(71,867 posts)I had a worsted wool blue pin stripe.
I wore either gray or burgundy shoes. Never brown.
I wore a different pair of gray with a gray suit, black on black. Beige linen with the pale gray double breasted.
I had a pair of medium brown faux alligator I wore with my olive green suit.
Yeah, I had a lot of shoes back then. All Euro cut slip-on dress shoes.
When I started traveling extensively and doing most of my work in actual operating sites, I quit wearing suits & sport coats. So, the shoes became of low value.
I gave them away about 10 years ago.
Paladin
(29,696 posts)I've got some beautiful dress shoes, bagged up in a closet; haven't worn them in years. Need to get off my dead ass and give them away, as you did. Got a bunch of neckties I need to pass on, as well.
Sounds like you knew how to dress. I'm a big fan of cordovan shoes.
moniss
(6,725 posts)and also wide-wale corduroy pants.
debm55
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moniss
(6,725 posts)always got the weird shiny look on the seat.
debm55
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HoosierDebbie
(407 posts)No cords, but I LOVED my elephant bell bottoms. I thought they were so cool. I wouldn't mind wearing them again.
moniss
(6,725 posts)when walking and nobody could tell if I had shoes on or not.
debm55
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hlthe2b
(108,386 posts)with cleavage down to the pelvis. Let them go nude if they are that determined to show every bit of cellulite (because it isn't the size "2's" who wear these "fashions."
When I see these women, all I can think of is that old meme: "It's gonna blow!!" (She's gonna blow!)
No, I'm not body-shaming--as I have nothing to be self-righteous about. But...Let them go nude if they wish and save the fabric.
debm55
(43,528 posts)underpants on. Is that in style?
mzmolly
(52,012 posts)end.
debm55
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mzmolly
(52,012 posts)We're going on decades.
Emile
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debm55
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Emile
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Dulcinea
(7,990 posts)Gross!
debm55
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Shermann
(8,870 posts)They are great for swimming and sunbathing and dry very quickly.
Who says they are declining in popularity?
Lithos
(26,505 posts)People should wear whatever they want and what is comfortable for them. Fashion is just an excuse for others to judge and be judged.
debm55
(43,528 posts)wear to be "fashionable" whether they look good in it or not. It soon falls out of favor. And you will have to buy new fashions. It keeps the clothing industry running. Style.is something that stays fairly constant. My wedding dress was fashionable in 1979. but not today, My Juliet veil that wore is not fashionable today. Even though they are beautiful. no one would wear them today. I think men have it easier in style vs. fashion. It is not an excuse to judge others. Style never goes out. Fashion does and is meant to.
I_UndergroundPanther
(13,028 posts)Fashion. I make my own damn style with clothes I like from any era and I make it work. I get quite a few compliments too.
debm55
(43,528 posts)at the store decide to bring out. and call the seasonal fashions. Or if you are like us you can make your own. But face it most people do not have the time and energy to do that.But they can pick fashionable outfits that work with their jobs, body type and age.
I_UndergroundPanther
(13,028 posts)Get patterns for what I want and modify them
debm55
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I_UndergroundPanther
(13,028 posts)You can add stuff tweak it and have something banging and totally unique.
debm55
(43,528 posts)in also. Most of my "teacher"s clothing" I gave to an organization that help abused women to go on job interviews.I helped them with their hair and makeup, and accessories.At the time, I weighed 90 lbs. so HS girls could wear also. I am retired and buy more relaxed items.
chowmama
(645 posts)Style = I like wearing this.
Fashion = I want everybody to see me in this.
debm55
(43,528 posts): hug:
radical noodle
(9,570 posts)remember the MuuMuu? omg!
debm55
(43,528 posts)my grandmother. It has a Polynesian floral print on it, She must have a ton over in her house as she wears a different one every day for about two weeks.
debm55
(43,528 posts)belted waistline. It is full cut.
radical noodle
(9,570 posts)My grandmother wore housedresses all the time. Similar but with a waistline. Generally the prints weren't as gaudy as the MuuMuus were, either.
I_UndergroundPanther
(13,028 posts)It’s spelled muu muu?
I thought it was spelled moo moo.
3catwoman3
(26,335 posts)…to fit a cow.
debm55
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debm55
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Brother Buzz
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debm55
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Brother Buzz
(38,247 posts)Prof positive why social activities should never, ever, become fashion designers.
I_UndergroundPanther
(13,028 posts)1970’s knee length pants.
Also the 1970’s color palette ugh.
Who thought avocado snot green, baby shit brown with bright ass orange would look good is beyond me.
debm55
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I_UndergroundPanther
(13,028 posts)Or teal and mauve were the 80’s palette I remember because Harford mall became all teal and mauve in the 80’s and it stayed that palette until the aughts, lol
debm55
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CanonRay
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FuzzyRabbit
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Shermann
(8,870 posts)They haven't "gone away" but it's been mostly blue jeans in my experience for the last 15 years. You still need a collared shirt, though.
debm55
(43,528 posts)nicely. I don't see them anymore.
Shermann
(8,870 posts)I had to bust one out recently for a job interview. So, you still need them for that. You can add "interview suits" to the list as well.
debm55
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yellowdogintexas
(23,104 posts)Soft and go with everything
The only place I can find them are through their website. I also have a similar pair of capris.
debm55
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Aristus
(69,331 posts)Ugly fucking things. Hope they don’t come back.
debm55
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Aristus
(69,331 posts)Not a square toe among them.
debm55
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OAITW r.2.0
(29,574 posts)When the knees wore out, they became my summer shorts.
debm55
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if..fish..had..wings
(858 posts)Just can't pull them off anymore
debm55
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HoosierDebbie
(407 posts)I don't like uneven hems. No asymmetrical tops or dresses. No high low dresses, especially prom or wedding dresses.
debm55
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clam diggers, pedal pushers, cropped leg pants whatever they are called are a study in unflattering clothing in my opinion. Also leopard print everything. I had some good laugh out louds reading these posts!😄 Thanks everyone!
debm55
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electric_blue68
(20,257 posts)sakabatou
(44,217 posts)How far past the knee is considered capris?
jfz9580m
(15,588 posts)I hate the damn things! I have no idea if they are still fashionable or not since I am a frump.
But I have hated high heels every single time I had to wear them (which fortunately was not too many times). I am not very tall, but I’d rather stay at 5’ 3.5”(no forgetting the 0.5 dammit!) over wear those horrible things!
debm55
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kozar
(3,032 posts)High platform shoes, for men.
Koz
debm55
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Lunabell
(7,309 posts)Really tacky in my opinion.
Emile
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debm55
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lark
(24,657 posts)They came back, shwing how far women have fallen!
debm55
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yellowdogintexas
(23,104 posts)wearing stiletto heels with pointed toes, like in the1950s here. Walking uphill on cobblestone streets.
lark
(24,657 posts)I loved 3 inch heels, but never stilleto heels or pointed toes. I used to wear 3" stacked wood heeled boots dancing, but with my bad back, those days are totally over.
justaprogressive
(3,012 posts)Whalebone stays chastity belts, Eleganza suits ( )
debm55
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10 Turtle Day
(658 posts)Especially those huge collars. Glad they went out of fashion. Add in the wide short ties while I’m at it.
debm55
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yellowdogintexas
(23,104 posts)cowboy boots with short dresses in weddings!!
Cowboy boots belong with jeans.
I have seen more weddings ruined by a row of bridesmaids in short dressy outfits and cowboy boots.
debm55
(43,528 posts)she wore cowboy boots too. I think it was a theme wedding as the groom and ushers wore jeans, denim shirts, bollo ties of boots. The reception was held in a barn. What can I say.
happybird
(5,358 posts)Men's suits or tuxedos with skinny leg-type pants. Been seeing it in red carpet photos for at least a decade and it looks dumb (imho). It makes the feet/shoes look clown-sized and the all body proportions just look off, too.
debm55
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The Wandering Harper
(915 posts)especially when they contact the ground
especially especially when they contact the ground and get wet
debm55
(43,528 posts)At one time frayed bottom jeans were the thing.
KatK
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MustLoveBeagles
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Clouds Passing
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(43,528 posts)Elessar Zappa
(16,308 posts)When I was a teenager in the 90’s, many kids were sagging their pants. But it looks dumb.
debm55
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Wicked Blue
(7,699 posts)I wish high heeled shoes would go away permanently.
debm55
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1WorldHope
(1,081 posts)I live in my "house dress/ moomoo/tent. Why? Because I can. I'm old and I ain't sucking it in for anyone.
debm55
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Mad_Dem_X
(9,887 posts)I was a child in the 70's and my mother would dress my sister and me in these awful pants. I look at the photographs now and CRINGE!
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