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A Prayer for Flares
Flares, was there anything else with more flair? Tapered tight at the waist then billowing out at the knees into conical hems. They hug the thighs and release at the ankles, complimenting your body then freeing it. You could fit a pair of combat boots under them and no one would know. In this era of skinny jeans, when a pair of flares walks past, I am always in awe of how the wearer pulls them off with such an air of grace. They don’t strut, they sashay, the back of the ankle hem glancing their shoe before floating back at the next step. Flares are basically two denim dresses acting as a pair of pants and so force a walk that is straight-backed, graceful yet confident.
By Scott Haller5 years ago in Styled
How Cartoons and Country Music Had Me Wearing Bell Bottom Jeans
I don’t consider myself a fashionista. But that doesn’t mean I don’t pay attention. I know what I like, and what I really like is starting to make a glorious comeback. They challenged societal norms, graced the disco floors and marched against the Vietnam War. They clothed the celebrities of the '70s and inspired the pop stars of the '90s. They came and went over the decades, but like the singular memories of our youth they never faded away. All they needed was a nudge, a sound, a small reminder and suddenly the past came roaring back.
By Loryne Andawey5 years ago in Styled
90's Gothic Charm
Black nails, grim makeup, and lace clothes are back from the grave! I recently watched a rerun of the "Ricki Lake" show on Youtube. The unwilling guest of this talk show was described as a "strange" teenage boy, who walked out for the audience in a mysterious cloud of clothing. Since this show was set in the 90's, a reinvention of goth fashion was just beginning to come out of the shadows.
By K L5 years ago in Styled
The Perks of Being a Vintage Flower
You might be thinking, "Marcel, what on earth is a vintage flower?" Fair enough. A vintage flower refers to a person whose fashion style is characterized by choosing what they wear through the prism of being unapologetically themselves. Someone who puts their spin on vintage outfits, making them unique.
By Marcel Grabowiecki 5 years ago in Styled
Making Vintage Versitile
"I love their outfit!" That's a phrase you hear—and probably think of—often after watching a film. I know that was something I said to myself a million times while watching Clueless, because seriously, folks—have you seen Cher's outfits? Classy, cute, and undoubtably nostalgic for the 90s.
By Bernie 5 years ago in Styled
Oh Harem Pants, Where Art Thou?
Call me old fashion, call me "hippy-ish" or call me homely, but when I tell you the feeling of confidence, comfort and sweet "swagg" that overcomes me when wearing a good old fashioned pair of harem pants is more valuable than anyone's opinion about them. I have always been a comfort girl, but I also like to feel feminine and pretty. In my opinion, these are some of the most girly, stylish and cool pants that have ever existed.
By Camille Turner-Bragdon5 years ago in Styled
Bring on the 90's
Skinny jeans are apparently out now. We’re headed back to the 90’s with baggy jeans, crop tops, and oversize tees. I wore all of this when I was a teenager. I was especially not a fan of tight jeans when I was younger. Although, I did wear them.
By Stephanie M Hodge5 years ago in Styled
God Save the Scene Queens
I was falling down a YouTube rabbit hole, as one does when faced with an abundance of free time during the pandemic, and found a video in my recommended feed titled "everyday hair&makeup routine."
By Kathryn Milewski5 years ago in Styled
A preponderance of plaid
My parents dressed me in plaid polyester from about the time that I could walk until about the time the flame-retardant pajama laws went into effect – about seven years later. If you were to see early pictures of me, you might be forgiven if you mistook me for a child whose parents when yachting on weekends or played lawn tennis in the early morning. You could be excused if you thought I might be the child of some Scottish or Irish immigrants given the preponderance of plaid in my day-to-day ensembles. I had plaid polyester slacks, leisure suits, and bucket hats. You might have guessed that, from the looks of things, one of my parents must be Herb Tarlek from WKRP in Cincinnati.
By Frank D'Andrea5 years ago in Styled
Cottagecore: Reviving that Sweet 70s Nostalgia. Third Place in Sweet Nostalgia Challenge. Top Story - May 2021.
Dressing for Happiness If the pandemic has taught me anything about fashion, it’s that we’re constantly chasing that sweet nostalgia of old trends. This past year, I’ve definitely noticed a whirlwind of fads reammerge into mainstream fashion, ranging from rad 70s tie dye, to adorable 90s butterfly hair-clips. And while the revival of past trends is by no means new, I feel like our current craving for nostalgia has been amplified in our desire to reminisce about simpler, pre-pandemic times. People are at home, they're bored and stressed, and they're experimenting with fashion as a way to embrace nostalgia and have some good, simple fun.
By Mina Wiebe5 years ago in Styled
I've Just Been Shot And That Bullet Has Sent Me Back To 1981
It’s an unexplainable wonder. A passion or a love that you don’t understand and can’t fully explain. I didn’t realise how much I loved the fashion of the 80s until I watched the hit TV series sequel to Life on Mars – Ashes to Ashes. Maybe I was an 80s fashionista in my previous life, or maybe I really was just born in the wrong decade, but there is something about the fashion of this underappreciated decade that I feel we could learn from and bring back to our own time. This isn’t just a matter of personal preference, but something I believe could be economically, environmentally and socially beneficial.
By Megan Kingsbury5 years ago in Styled
Joyful Chic
My family members have never been a traditional style icon. Coming from a conservative religious background that runs generations deep, they was taught from a young age (as was I) that the body was a temple. When I imagine temples, I picture spires, chandeliers, gold framed paintings, and a whole host of gaudy furniture. But to my family, the opposite held true.
By Aly Wise5 years ago in Styled