So the 80s has been in over the past year, and I’m all for that – but it’s gone a step too far.
Leggings – check.
Shoulder pads – check.
Garish makeup – check.
Back-combed hair – check.
2009 was the year of the new 80s. Everything that we had laughed at when looking back at old photos was what was crammed in the shops. So what did we do? We crumbled. Instead of sticking to our guns and still laughing at it because, let’s face it, most of it is ridiculous, we ran out and raided Topshop for every item we could find.
I wonder if you will be doing the same thing come Spring…
Warning: If you aren’t the greatest fan of leggings then don’t read on. You will be appalled.
So, what will be in the shops in Sring? Well – they are a new type of legging. They are crazily patterned and (wait for it)… thigh length. I kid you not, they are a crazily patterned cycling short. Definately not for the faint hearted.
Now, if you happen to like the sounds of this then go for it. Throw on a bum bag, your baggy denim shirt from last season and a backwards cap for good measure. If you dare to wear that you will probably look pretty good – totally individual, oozing confidence.
But does that item of clothing sound like it will look good on anybody other than that person? No.
It will more than likely become an unprecedented disaster. Curve hugging to the extreme, coupled with a length that cuts off at the fattest part of your leg? Yep, an unprecedented disaster.
Definately an item that you will need to try before you buy.
Hannah O’Connell