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Fashion Time Capsule: Nostalgia I Didn’t Know Existed.
an example of 80s fashion. picture uploaded from Google Images. I was born in the late 90s (‘99 to be exact), but I never really experienced the 90s era, because mainly I would’ve been too young to mentally remember and also because I was born at the end of the decade. Growing up, I mostly saw fashion in the late 2000’s and 2010’s. I wore the matching tracksuits, merch from TV shows, and vests with jeans growing up. (whenever I wasn’t wearing the school uniform)
By Christina Brown5 years ago in Styled
Bring back the flappers
I believe the style of dress that should make a return is the "flapper". This frock was straight in style, light in fabric, and came with a bonus. There was no need to wear a corset with this fashion statement and that made it much easier to do dances such as the tango and the Charleston. I enjoy the old movies where a row of dancing girls is wearing flapper dresses, a feather in their hats, long bead, and are doing the Charleston. It looks like so much fun. The flapper dress is just right for women who enjoy being feminine and accessorizing.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Styled
How to Make a Bold Statement by Wearing the Perfect Hat
There was a time, not so long ago, when everybody wore hats. Both women and men wore them to go shopping, to church, or to go on a walk. People, in general, made more of an effort with their appearance. Showing up at the grocery store in pajama pants in those days might have gotten you a ride in an ambulance wearing a straight jacket!
By Denise Shelton5 years ago in Styled
OH THOSE 70’S
Take me back to the 70’s, the era of beads, flowers, free-love, hippy-dippy hippies and let us not forget free love. “Make love not war” was the rally cry against the war in Viet Nam where a lot of young men died needlessly for “the man”. Although the awareness of antiestablishment was raised and fashion made a statement or no statement back then, it didn’t really matter because everything was cool man. Dudes had long hair, fu Manchu mustaches and some beards were as long as Methuselah’s. Many of the chicks resembled California blondes, long straight locks hanging down their backs that swished across their heart-shaped derrieres with every step, even though many of them would have looked sensational in a tattered flour sack.
By Len Sherman5 years ago in Styled
Reality Bites for the Empire Records of Singles
The ‘90s were the epitome of nostalgia for me. I was in college, and I was starting my adult life while still having tons of fun. My friends and I would hang out, and we’d go to shows and concerts constantly. The music was incredible with the birth of grunge as well as some amazing hard rock bands. We were introduced to bands like Nirvana, Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, Pearl Jam, Mudhoney, Screaming Trees, Stone Temple Pilots, Rage Against the Machine, and Mother Love Bone. Music festivals were everywhere, from Lollapalooza to the Warped Festival and the H.O.R.D.E. tour to OzzFest. Being out and about was what we were all about.
By Christy Eidson5 years ago in Styled
Paisley Knows Best!
Anybody that knows me on a personal level is aware that I am very old-fashioned. I love old hairstyles, car designs, books, movies, music, and clothing choices. This challenge exists for us to relive a fashion trend or style that we want to come back into existence or something that invokes a sense of nostalgia. Something that takes us back in time to simpler days. Honestly, I love this challenge concept! Reliving fashion trends from decades ago that has, unfortunately, become retired is a great way to keep the memories alive.
By Rain Dayze5 years ago in Styled
Diversity and Fashion: What are the Most Influential Cultures?
The fashion world is bursting with inspiration, diversity, and creativity. Throughout the decades we have seen trends emerge, disappear and re-emerge. When it comes to clothing, we all have a particular style we strive to achieve with our everyday looks. But where do we get our inspiration from? With the emergence of social media platforms including Instagram and Pinterest, it has never been easier to find inspiration for our seasonal looks from trending celebrities and influencers.
By James Patefield5 years ago in Styled
Sophisticated And Sexy
Being born in the year 2000, I have not got a wide experience with big fashion trends as I would have liked. I’ve seen the rise and fall of the chinos in men's fashion (thank God) and white jeans become a rare thing of the past for women. Nearly halfway into the year 2021, I am already seeing corsets becoming a returning trend in women’s fashion. This may not be in the fashion of the history before but they are coming back with a 21st century twist. Although I’m elated the return of the corset is among us, I’m still waiting patiently for the day Audrey Hepburn style dresses make their return.
By YesItsMocha5 years ago in Styled
