Pretty in Pink 1986

Last night I watched Pretty in Pink - a classic story of boy meets girl. Boy is rich, girl is poor - hilarity ensues. (not really, but that teenage angst stuff is just so funny in a not-so-funny way). I was seriously amazed and slightly revolted by the fashions of the mid-80s.  The movie was made in 1986 - a year I thought was at the height of haute couture (think Madonna, Thompson Twins, Howard Jones, Bananarama, Mr. Mister...) Gee, not really making a point am I?

My POINT is - the pink dress Andi made for the prom was so darn UGLY - like she was wearing a bag. 

A pink bag.

Now, I am in the business of showcasing vintage garments - usually with a modern twist - but that sack, if it were to fall into my hands - well, there's nothing for it, NOTHING.

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Oh, and what's your take on the fashions of the eighties?

Comments

[Vintz]

hmmm. We do have our opinions, don't we? Or I suppose you could call it 'good taste'...

I absolutely agree, about the 'sack' dress. But I think that tends to be my opinion of the eighties in general. What ever happened to good old-fashioned sixties sensibilities!?! (those great fashion statements - things like holy, dirty jeans, and upside-down US flags!)

Of course, the eighties were a perfect example of the 'rubber-band effect' - perhaps we stretched it a bit too far in the sixties, eh? And I s'pose the rubber-band is really pretty boring when it's unstretched/flaccid! (Is that the right word?)

[Cara Celli]

Well, I loved that movie, but the dress wasn't the most flattering for Andi. As far as 80's fashions are concerned, some of them, I loved. Some of them, I hope never return:)

[Victoria / Justice Pirate]

I love this movie. Unfortunately I think she looks awful in pink! hehe. But I love the dress BEFORE it was altered. :(

[lisa]

Even though I agree with your opinion - pink sack- I loved the movie too and at the time was so impressed with her creativity!!!! Very inspiring to all of us low budget gals.