Can you stand another retro thread?

[That80sRush]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Awww, you cut Duckie.

I think I have seen your outfit on approximately 346384682364 of the girls on our 80s composites. (I was on them too, just not THAT preppy.)

Yes, and sadly I dumped Duckie for Blaine.

This was my go-to resource for my pre-college shopping:



I drew the line at Fair Isle sweaters, however.

[OldAOPi]

I have to say I love your thread. I was out of college at that time - but not by much so I loved those movies because they reminded me of NOT being married with a kid and I was young enough to wear what the college kids did.

I say FAST TIMES! Is it the uncut version?

[OldAOPi]

And I always loved the preppy look too as I wasn't the ruffly type. My sis worked at the Limited and got me lots of monogrammed sweaters, too!

[33girl]

Originally Posted by OldAOPi

And I always loved the preppy look too as I wasn't the ruffly type. My sis worked at the Limited and got me lots of monogrammed sweaters, too!

OK, I hate to go on a tangent, but with the oldsters in this thread I thought I might get an answer. Does anyone know when the Limited stopped having Outback Red, Forenza etc and just started branding everything The Limited?

[aopirose]

Originally Posted by 33girl

OK, I hate to go on a tangent, but with the oldsters in this thread I thought I might get an answer. Does anyone know when the Limited stopped having Outback Red, Forenza etc and just started branding everything The Limited?

Yes.

[That80sRush]

Excellent tangent! I can remember buying an Outback Red top in '86, and I'd forgotten all about Forenza. I think they still had Forenza in '89? The 90's are a fashion blur... and when did it start being all about Express, to the point that you couldn't find a Limited anymore?

[Benzgirl]

Originally Posted by That80sRush

Excellent tangent! I can remember buying an Outback Red top in '86, and I'd forgotten all about Forenza. I think they still had Forenza in '89? The 90's are a fashion blur... and when did it start being all about Express, to the point that you couldn't find a Limited anymore?

I'll continue the digression....
Since I worked for The Limited, here is the scoop. Forenza was moved over to Lerner in the late 80s, and could also be purchased by Vict Secret Catalog. OBR was the big house line for "Cut and Sewn" which Limited-Speak for casual. The other big line around the late 80s/ early 90s was Paul et Duffier (aka Paul and Duffer, by the sales associates), which was more of the Career line. Axxess was the Limited's accessory line

Express began in the early 80s and was originally placed to be the Limited's "tweener" line. When they first opened, all of the accessories were neon. At the same time, The Limited also carried Liz Claybourne.

BTW...when I worked for the Limited, we had so many Greeks working there that we joked we were all members of Lambda Tau Delta. One girl even had a letter sweatshirt made.

Now, back to the 80s

[NutBrnHair]

Originally Posted by Benzgirl

I'll continue the digression....
BTW...when I worked for the Limited, we had so many Greeks working there that we joked we were all members of Lambda Tau Delta. One girl even had a letter sweatshirt made.

Now, back to the 80s

I remember hearing that the GAP stood for... "Greeks Are Purchasing!"

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by That80sRush

Yes, and sadly I dumped Duckie for Blaine.

This was my go-to resource for my pre-college shopping:



I drew the line at Fair Isle sweaters, however.

ACK!! We actively sought out PNMs in Fair Isle Sweaters! I remember a composite when we had to have fans going, since everyone was wearing at least two sweaters!

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

I remember hearing that the GAP stood for... "Greeks Are Purchasing!"

Oh, so true!!

[barbino]

The Preppy Handbook ! Will anyone else admit to buying a copy? Being from Chicago, I was pretty unpreppy although I tried. Ganz nightgowns, Fair Isle sweaters and Pappagallo! I worked at a Pappagallo shop for awhile, and loved their shoes and clothes. I remember when pink and green Malia dresses were what to wear during rush. The 80's were such fun.

[irishpipes]

Oh yea, I admit it.

[nittanyalum]

<3

[That80sRush]

Hey, that's a cute sweater! What I was thinking of was more like this, only in itchy shetland wool, and with a placket with pearl buttons in the front:


Pref night

I wore an outfit that I’d tried on a dozen times before I left for school. My dress was light grey raw silk and had a straight skirt with kick pleats in front with pink inside and a pink collar. I had a charcoal grey UltraSuede belt, and some fabulous charcoal grey Caressa pumps with big leather bows.

First was St. Elmo’s. We met and talked in the chapter room, and when it was time for the program we all turned to face the front of the room, standing. The lights were dimmed slightly, and on the front table was a decoration that was the sorority’s symbol made of mums, with candle holders in the middle of it. It looked a little like an arrangement you’d see at the front of the church for a funeral. The Rush Chairman had a reading on sisterhood, and lit two of the candles with the one she was holding, saying something like one was for the sisters, and one was for those who would join. When she went to place the candle in the center holder, there seemed to be so much wax build-up from prior uses that it didn’t stay upright. She fiddled with it, it toppled, and she said “Well, that one was for St. Elmo’s.” Still, not losing her composure!

At Fast Times, we started off in the living room, and were given glasses of sparkling cider. Pastries were passed on trays, and I said “no thank you” since I didn’t want to spill on my dress. When it was time for the ceremony, we moved into the chapter room which was darkened except for candles and twinkling lights around the ceiling. The walls were draped in white, there was lattice at the front of the room, and it was magical. The sisters all wore navy blue taffeta dresses, and I found myself imagining myself wearing one next year. We were given the sorority’s flower as a favor, tied with ribbons in their colors. Had I not loved this group all week long, this ceremony would have made my decision.

After the parties we walked in silence to the student center to sign our bid cards. The line snaked around the room, and Rho Chi’s were making sure we didn’t talk. I saw my roommate, who had preffed Fast Times and Valley Girl. We were holding the favors that we’d received at our parties, and she held up her favor from Fast Times and looked away. Cool! She wanted Fast Times too!!

When I got up in line to fill out my card, I put:

1. Fast Times
2. St. Elmo’s Fire

[nittanyalum]

^^^I don't know why I didn't think to go right to LLBean, I just googled and picked one that was sorta representative from the images. But mine at the time definitely looked more like the version/pattern in your pic.

And come on, out with Bid Day already, please!

[NutBrnHair]

Originally Posted by barbino

I remember when pink and green Malia dresses were what to wear during rush. The 80's were such fun.

Ahhh Malia sundresses -- I can still see the one I wore to Skit round...

Not this, but similar!