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This is a topic from the The 1970's forum on inthe00s.

Subject: fashion

Written By: Virginia Morrow on 1/4/2000 at 11:13 a.m.

Hello

I am working on a fashion feature for Britannica.com (the Internet service from Encylopaedia Britannica). The feature would include a fashion and hair memories section, and it would be great to get some good hair or clothes "horror stories" from people.

Also, any exciting resources that you have come across would be great.

Thanks


Subject: Re: fashion

Written By: Kim on 1/13/2000 at 2:47 p.m.

Hi - a leisure suit is a man's cheesy polyester pantsuit, with wide lapels, and usually a terrible color or pattern. Think Rodney Dangerfield in "Easy Money" - when he gets dressed up, it's in a leisure suit.

I remember a few things vividly from my childhood in the 70's that are, retrospect, horrid, but many of them are coming back in style. Go figure.

- Dittos jeans - especially the "saddle seat" style - Gauze Angel shirts - Satin jackets - Feathered hair on girls - permed hair on guys - "Get There" shoes by Famolare - had a wavy sole and a squared off toe. - Puka shell necklaces - Big bell Levi's jeans and cords - Big, puffy down jackets - Rabbit fur jackets - Angel Flight and parachute pants (for guys)

the list goes on and on.....

Subject: Re: fashion

Written By: totally twilight on 1/5/2000 at 7:30 p.m.

I think the 80s board could have more HAIR stories .... here is something scary "THE LEASURE SUIT" holy lord what were we thinking !

anyway Ms. Morrow ... your name is my name too. most morrows have history of being in Oklahoma ..and have indian blood (cherokee, choctaw ? ) you ??

Subject: Re: fashion

Written By: Virginia Morrow on 1/6/2000 at 5:15 a.m.

Thanks for that. I'll try the 80s site. What exactly is the Leisure suit.

As for my name - my parents are Irish (Cavan), so I'm not sure about the Indian blood.