What was your favorite piece of clothing from the 1980's?

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Anonymous wrote:I just saw an IG Reel showing how to do an 80s roll on your jeans. I hope this isn’t coming back.

I hated it. Hit exactly when I moved states, and I thought the new kids had worms in their brains, when actually it was taking off everywhere. But genuinely hated the silhouette and especially the fussy take on safety pins. And then the shoe polished keds.

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Anonymous wrote:Lanz flannel nightgown

https://www.vermontcountrystore.com/lanz-vintage-floral-flannel-nightgown/product/75670

Gawd, yes -- these were ubiquitous at my college, worn backwards, often with pearls and Bean slippers. Years later, when my daughter was born, my roommate sent a Lanz toddler gown as a gift.

I'm dying to know where you went and what year. I really don't remember that as a thing for college students! Maybe you were early 80s, back in the gunnesax day? I had floral VS cotton PJs to take to college -- they had a little lace trim at the neck -- those were really popular.

Take a guess!

Thanks for starting this thread, OP -- reminds me of DCUM from days of yore, when it was fun!

You wore flannel nightgowns backwards with pearls in college? WTF. Was this to class or just around the dorms?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I just saw an IG Reel showing how to do an 80s roll on your jeans. I hope this isn’t coming back.

Pegging?

Don’t google that

Try “peg your pants”

(No safety pins!)

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My sisters and I pretty much had all the items listed in this thread.

While Jordache, Guess, and Calvin Klein jeans were popular, I loved my Gloria Vanderbilt jeans. I was so fashion forward ;0)

[Anonymous]

I had the cutest flat leather loafers---sort of a cross ballet flat but with a slight loafer cut. I wore them so much my freshman year that I literally wore holes in the soles. Loved Benetton sweaters and Esprit cotton pants. Had a Gucci camera case purse that I adored---bought in Italy. This was pre-Tom Ford Gucci reboot so could still afford.

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Anonymous wrote:I had the cutest flat leather loafers---sort of a cross ballet flat but with a slight loafer cut. I wore them so much my freshman year that I literally wore holes in the soles. Loved Benetton sweaters and Esprit cotton pants. Had a Gucci camera case purse that I adored---bought in Italy. This was pre-Tom Ford Gucci reboot so could still afford.

The Belgian loafers?

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Anonymous wrote:Lanz flannel nightgown

https://www.vermontcountrystore.com/lanz-vintage-floral-flannel-nightgown/product/75670

Gawd, yes -- these were ubiquitous at my college, worn backwards, often with pearls and Bean slippers. Years later, when my daughter was born, my roommate sent a Lanz toddler gown as a gift.

I'm dying to know where you went and what year. I really don't remember that as a thing for college students! Maybe you were early 80s, back in the gunnesax day? I had floral VS cotton PJs to take to college -- they had a little lace trim at the neck -- those were really popular.

Take a guess!

Thanks for starting this thread, OP -- reminds me of DCUM from days of yore, when it was fun!

You wore flannel nightgowns backwards with pearls in college? WTF. Was this to class or just around the dorms?

I didn’t do the pearls. But everyone wore the Lanz nightgowns backwards. There was a 3 button opening that was technically the back, but was much more comfortable in the front.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is something only local VA/MD/DC people would remember - Sunshine House long-sleeved t-shirts from the beach (Bethany, Rehoboth, OC). They were SO COVETED and I was just bursting with pride when I finally got one.

My big brother went to OC Beach Week in 1983 and bought me a Sunshine House long sleeved tee AND commemorative Sunshine House Beach Week ‘83 buttons - I have ‘em all still!

Guys and girls wore the tees with OP corduroy shorts and later, Jams.

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Anonymous wrote:My red wool cardigan with navy blue ribbon down w/apples down each side wear button holes and button were 6th-7th grade. I used to wear it with white turtle neck with apples and my matching Bermuda bag, wide whale navy cords.

Totally worshiped the Preppy Handbook.

A few of my monogram sweaters too!

You are my person. I had that same look but also with little white, monogrammed collared shirts to go under the sweaters, to interchange with the animal-motif turtlenecks. Pink wide-wales. Seasonal Bermuda bag covers, with my favorite one being Christmas - hunter green with vines of red strawberries and my monogram (natch) in the center. This was my middle school look - once I hit high school, it was all about the layered polos and Bennetton rugbies.

I’m pp. I had Kelly green wide wales that I wore with my hot pink sweater in middle school. I wore the Limited Firenze v-neck sweater backwards in HS.

I did too! With a long knotted strand of fake pearls. So chic!
-PP

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is my favorite DCUM thread ever. Thanks OP! It's bringing back all sorts of memories.

What about those banana hair clips that were hinged? My hair is so fine that I could never get it to stay in but I coveted that look. Apparently it's back?

[url]https://www.southernliving.com/fashion-beauty/hairstyles/banana-clip
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Also remembering those jelly bracelets in bright colors. I would wear like 20 of them on each arm.

I loved my banana clip! I had big, thick curly hair that I HATED and the banana clip was a great way to corral all of it. And yes to the jelly bracelets!

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Anonymous wrote:My red wool cardigan with navy blue ribbon down w/apples down each side wear button holes and button were 6th-7th grade. I used to wear it with white turtle neck with apples and my matching Bermuda bag, wide whale navy cords.

Totally worshiped the Preppy Handbook.

A few of my monogram sweaters too!

You are my person. I had that same look but also with little white, monogrammed collared shirts to go under the sweaters, to interchange with the animal-motif turtlenecks. Pink wide-wales. Seasonal Bermuda bag covers, with my favorite one being Christmas - hunter green with vines of red strawberries and my monogram (natch) in the center. This was my middle school look - once I hit high school, it was all about the layered polos and Bennetton rugbies.

I’m pp. I had Kelly green wide wales that I wore with my hot pink sweater in middle school. I wore the Limited Firenze v-neck sweater backwards in HS.

I did too! With a long knotted strand of fake pearls. So chic!
-PP

Did you knot them in the middle? Thats how i wore mine and layered with diferent colors pink, white and off white- like Madonna.

[Anonymous]

I left the banana clip out of my long list with the headband and scrunchies. I think I used the butterfly clips and regulqr barrets.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I left the banana clip out of my long list with the headband and scrunchies. I think I used the butterfly clips and regulqr barrets.

Loved the banana clip!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My red wool cardigan with navy blue ribbon down w/apples down each side wear button holes and button were 6th-7th grade. I used to wear it with white turtle neck with apples and my matching Bermuda bag, wide whale navy cords.

Totally worshiped the Preppy Handbook.

A few of my monogram sweaters too!

You are my person. I had that same look but also with little white, monogrammed collared shirts to go under the sweaters, to interchange with the animal-motif turtlenecks. Pink wide-wales. Seasonal Bermuda bag covers, with my favorite one being Christmas - hunter green with vines of red strawberries and my monogram (natch) in the center. This was my middle school look - once I hit high school, it was all about the layered polos and Bennetton rugbies.

I’m pp. I had Kelly green wide wales that I wore with my hot pink sweater in middle school. I wore the Limited Firenze v-neck sweater backwards in HS.

I did too! With a long knotted strand of fake pearls. So chic!
-PP

Same!

[Anonymous]

On the cringier side, wearing men's boxers as shorts. Usually with my OP tees. I see that boxer short look is back too!