

I admit the first time I saw someone wearing the flat-lensed, bright-colored 80's shades I rolled my eyes, but I have to admit now that some people can definitely work this look! The key is using the sunglasses as an accent point and not wearing anything else that's too overtly retro, so that they don't look cheesy (and you don't end up looking like an extra from Miami Vice). I even love the slitted shades that are peeping up now. I think they remind me of Hollywood from Mannequin and I can't help but grin. Sadly, I've only seen them for sale and haven't caught anyone wearing them yet, but I'm hopeful. If any city has people who'd wear them it would be here in San Francisco, land of the eternally fashion eclectic.
HATE: The Big Shoulders

I *loved* the 80's (and, yes, I'm actually old enough to remember it!) and I honestly adored a lot of the fashion - 'winged' shirts, bright colors, bold jewelery. It was fun. It still is, which is why I can appreciate the 80's comeback and how daring so many of these retro looks are. But, I think someone ought to pull a few people aside and remind them that some looks are better left in the past - like MC Hammer pants, tight-cuffed jeans, and, yes, huge-ass shoulders.
Why? For one, it ain't flattering. On a-n-y-o-n-e. Two, the whole look was

oh we were them! A couple weekends ago! We picked them up on a road trip and we wore them! I even have some pictures! LOL These are in my friend's album so I don't know if they're protected; if they are just holler if you want them and I'll email them to you :)
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ok how about we WORE them, not WERE them. I was overexcited, lol.
ReplyDeleteOh, god, those pics are great! lol.
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