Shoulder Pads And More On The Horizon.

 Or should I say, Horrorizon!

I suppose one needs to be of a certain age to appreciate this and I certainly am. Yes, having had firsthand experience with 80's fashion, I can vouch for the fact that it isn't the most flattering of fads. Looking at old photos from this era isn't for the faint of heart.

Already most of the stores are going crazy stocking jeans ( also other trousers but I tend to gravitate toward jeans ) that could have come straight out of the back of many a wardrobe, attic or cellar. The torn knees are rampant and the high waisted and belted loose fitting jeans are being promenaded all over town already. I suppose they are more flattering than the former ubiquitous skinny jeans but only just.

Little do the youngens know that shoulder pads are entwined in this era and who could ever forget our icons, the ladies of Dallas, Falcon Crest, Who's The Boss and of course the 80's poster girl, Madonna? Gosh, that reminds me about the other style trend that might follow...teased hair. Teased and full of hair spray.

Hardly any of us gals went out to the discos ( yes, nightclubs in our time where places of ill repute with scantily dressed staff ) without a can of hairspray in her purse. Oh yes, going to the bathroom was a lesson in navigating hovering layers of hairspray mist. And not the expensive one either, No, the good old cheap one that stuck like glue to our poor strands of hair. Fringes wouldn't dare sag with a touch of Elnet on them.

One thing I have learned from all this is that it pays to keep clothes for longer than a season, year or decade. Trends go in full circle and being clad in vintage gear that is part of the current fashion is fun, cheap and good for our planet....age does have its advantages!

Biggi