Recently, while browsing in a discount store, I stumbled upon a display of colorful sunglasses with bold, square lenses and neon arms. “No need to buy a pair,” I told my friend. “I can just dig through my parents’ basement; I’m sure I’ll find my old junior high pair.”
But those sunglasses aren’t the only relic from the ’80s that linger in my memory. Back in sixth grade, I remember saving up my allowance to buy a round acid-washed denim purse, roughly the size of a dinner plate. It had pleats, a puffy middle, and long, slender straps perfect for slinging over my shoulder. The wild part? I honestly believed that purse would never go out of style.
Fast forward over two decades, and I watch as ’80s fashion makes a comeback. It’s amusing to see trends return, especially when you didn’t experience them the first time around. If you actually wore parachute pants in the ’80s, it’s unlikely you’re rushing to grab a pair of “harem pants” (as they’re now called) from American Apparel. But hey, let’s be real—some things haven’t improved with time.
As I observed various trends resurfacing, I thought to myself, “Sure, leotards and Members Only jackets are back in, but there’s no way acid wash will ever return.” Then, surprisingly, it did. This spring, I spotted a young woman confidently sporting acid-washed overalls. Strangely, she didn’t look out of place; they were well-fitted and made from a chic dark gray denim. I still won’t be adding any to my wardrobe, but she definitely made them work.
Skipping past the sunglasses, I then found a rack that appeared to hold maxi skirts. Upon closer inspection, I realized they were actually a pair of long, flowing, wide-legged pants adorned with a bold Southwestern print. A flashback hit me: I remembered wearing pleated pants in pastel Southwestern patterns back in elementary school. Apparently, these palazzo pants are all the rage now, though I’m not sure I’ll ever put a pair on myself.
Of course, I have been known to change my mind. A few years ago, I was adamant about never buying skinny jeans, claiming I couldn’t wait for them to fade from fashion. Now, I have four pairs hanging in my closet. I might have even left that store with another new addition.
Sometimes, it just takes me a while to embrace a trend. I begin to see it on women in magazines and on the street, and I gradually convince myself it might work for me too. For example, I grew fond of the skinny-jean-and-tall-boot look for fall, realizing that wide-leg jeans tucked into boots don’t quite have the same appeal.
However, the ’80s fashion memories I carry are mixed. Some, like jelly shoes, fill me with nostalgia, and I’d gladly buy a pair for a daughter if I had one. Others are so cringe-worthy that I prefer to forget them altogether. Sorry, sixth-grade me, but it’s true—just like the double spaces you were taught to add after sentences in typing class, some of those outfits really will fall out of favor.
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In summary, revisiting ’80s fashion is a walk down memory lane filled with both cringe-worthy and cherished moments. As styles continue to cycle back into popularity, it’s a reminder that fashion is often just a matter of perspective and timing.