Do you still think Jake from Sixteen Candles is a hunk? Believe strongly that “No one puts Baby in the corner”? Still thirsty for Tab? Then you, my friend, must be loving the current 1980s renaissance seen on fashionistas around the globe. In Europe and in the U.S., 80s-inspired fashions can be seen on the hippest of the hip … and some of us that are not so hip.
I’m not saying that people with perms and mullets—people who have not updated their look since the 80s—are living large now. It’s an 80s renaissance after all. Fashion designers are looking back at the 80s and sampling from the most beloved trends of that decade. And, I think they have done it better the second time around—thankfully.
Originally, I was shocked at my first leggings-with-lace sighting. Paired with a mini and ballet flats, I was shaken to the core. Okay, that’s a little dramatic, but I vividly remember turning to my friend and saying, “I wore those the first time and I’m not wearing them again!”
Back in the day, leggings with lace and minis were the ultimate. This look was so hot with a pair of Sam and Libby’s. You know, the flat shoes that came in a rainbow of colors and featured a huge bow on the toe? I loved that look. It was rad! Well it’s back, and is more sophisticated because now we call them “ballet flats,” which already sounds better–––but the spirit is the same.
Once I got my head around seeing leggings and leg warmers, I am now a fan. Seriously, why did these ever go out of style? Even though I am not super toned, or even toned, I do wear leggings. I go sans lace, as it’s just too much of a throwback to my youth. And … I heart leg warmers. With skinny jeans (another retro 80s classic) or leggings, they are hot! Wear them paired with a cute animal print (Zebra is my beast of choice), and a pair of ballet flats, and you, as my sister says, will be “rocking that look!”
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