If I See One More Person Wearing Leggings...

WHY??!!! I just don’t understand the fashion industry or our society these days. While shopping nowadays I can barely go into some stores because of all the 80’s stuff they are bringing back. WHY!!?? Why would you want to do that? The 80’s fashion was not cool. It was ridiculous. I’m sure they thought it was cool at the time, but no. It wasn’t. I do not like the 80’s.

It’s not like I’m being a traitor to my generation because although I was born in 1987 I am not technically an “80’s child” because I grew up in the 90’s. Only two and a half of my 19 1/2 years were spent in the 80’s and it wasn’t even when I was old enough to know what was going on around me. No...I was a 90’s child- the transitional period between the 80’s and the 70’s revival. I spent most of my childhood wearing scrunches in my hair and overalls with Winnie the Pooh on them which then transitioned into getting my first pair of bell bottoms in 6th grade. (Love the bell bottoms! But miss the overalls )

So, I wouldn’t say the style I grew up with was that terrible. But then again…I didn’t have to wear the 80’s clothes. For those of you that don’t remember exactly what the 80’s style I detest so much was like, let me remind you. Women with feathered hair, fluffy bangs, side ponytails, off the shoulder shirts, thick belts, mini skirts, tight straight jeans, leggings, leg warmers, spandex, hoop earrings, rubber bracelets, and the ever so popular slap bracelets. Guys was a little different with Mohawks, frizzy/curly hair, rolled sleeves, sleeveless shirts, tight leather pants, leather jackets, spandex, , brimmed hats, and who could forget the parachute pants.

Now, don’t get me wrong about the generation of the 80’s. I’m sure some very important things came out of the 80’s, like break dancing, Cabbage Patch dolls, the joy of roller skating, the phrases “bad” (meaning good), “fresh” and “totally”, Pac Man, Michael Jackson before he was creepy, Star Wars, Billy Joel, Molly Ringwald movies, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Just to name a few that I’ve come to know and love. But as for the style that materialized out of the 80’s…I am not a fan.

In stores now and even around campus here at Miami (especially with the local bars’ 80’s Nights) I am constantly reminded of this period and it makes me fear for the future. Not only do we have the “millenium generation” with their cell phones by the age of 12 and their rap music, fake rock, and MTV but now we are going to have this 80’s style come back. I just can’t handle these two things at once.

So, I don’t understand what people’s fascination with this style is and why in the world they would want to bring it back. I realize everyone doesn’t feel the same as I do. Katherine for instance loves 80’s music…but I don’t remember if she likes the style or not. Anywhen, the next person I see wearing leggings…oh boy…it’s not going to go over well. Please people…don’t give into this. Don’t let our society go back to this. If anything…lets bring overalls back . Come on…leggings or overalls? I think you know the answer!