English Listening B1 Episode 31 -
Fill in the Blanks Exercise
TRACK 06
The Decade That Fashion Forgot
When I look at fashions of previous eras, it's difficult not to laugh. Your parents might have old photos of themselves with perms, wearing . This is what was fashionable in the 80s. We talked to four people who lived through the 80s, fondly known as the .
A BIANCA CARR.
My look started with my hair. I loved the . I got it cut regularly and then I'd have it dyed. My natural colour is red, but I'd get it . Blonde. Of course, I thought it was extremely stylish, though I look at old photos now and just. Hinge makeup was . I use lots of my eyes. At the time I thought it made me look mysterious and then there were the clothes. Leggings were . I remember seeing someone at a club wearing and thinking they were the coolest thing ever. Only enough. They're back in fashion now. I also wore a lot of because not only was it affordable, but also . In fact, I still buy vintage stuff. There's nothing in the shops to match it for style.
B RICK LANDIS.
My kids asked me to show them photos of myself before I got married and it's really embarrassing. The clothes we wore then , but to be honest, I don't know what's worse. The shiny coats we wore then, or the wears now. She looks like she painted the trousers on. They are so tight. As for my son, why does he think that he looks cool when he wears his jeans, so ? Isn't it funny how something so attractive? We were influenced by singers just as kids are today. But singers in the 80s were that are out a day. I don't know what I'd do if my son or daughter came home looking like them. What I remember most of all is that we loved and we weren't afraid to . I suppose some things never change.
C ELLEN KING.
Everything was big in the 80s, jewelry, shoulder pads and hair. You either covered your hair in , you have a perm. I got mine perms because I want to look like . I think she looks much better now and hope I do too. What I remember most about the 80s was Lycra. It was in . It became popular when keep thick clothing crossed over and became part of . And I used to wear tight pink like leggings with or a puff skirt and high heels. I still wear high heels because I'm on the short side, but I wouldn't dream of wearing the rest of the outfit. What amazes me is that my own daughter wears leggings. Now I suppose it just goes to show that , and when you least expect it. They're back.
D JASON PHELAN.
For me, the 80s were all about . I'd watched my favorite bands on TV and then try to that suited me. I liked wearing and jeans. The Jackets made me feel sophisticated, even though I was from a . Rolling up the sleeves made the elegant jacket look casual and made me think I was cool. I used to get the jackets at because I couldn't afford High Street prices. My friends on the other hand, preferred wearing with the latest trainers. Whatever we were though, we try to look like individuals. It seems to me that these days teenagers just . They don't develop their own styles. My son disagrees though. He says that today's fashion is in the 80s. He thinks the way we used to dress is .
