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It's true that everything comes back around. It seems just like yesterday that my friends and I were walking down the hallways of Junior High avoiding, as well as dishing out, our fair share of overall wedgies. It has been several years since I retired my GAP bibs. I have moved on to bigger and, questionably, better denim that requires a button and a zipper.
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So imagine my surprise when heading out to the buses on the last day of school, I see a team of girls huddled together wearing stonewashed shortalls with one strap undone. And if that wasn't enough, they were rocking some serious Dr. Martin combat boots, (90's footwear, a topic for later exploration).
I couldn't let the girls leave without an update!
(Me) Mrs. Todd: HEY! Girls! Come here a second.
Girls: What's up Mrs. Todd?
(Me) Mrs. Todd: Have I just been transported back in time? Are the 90's back?
Girls: What do you mean?
(Me) Mrs. Todd: You're wearing the same clothes I used to wear when I was in Junior High.
Girls: We didn't know you dressed cool.
(Me) Mrs. Todd: Girls, you have no idea how cool I was. (If you're questioning my coolness, please note picture above.) Have a great summer break. Good luck in high school.
It wasn't a prank. It wasn't a statement of individuality. It's true, THEY'RE BACK! Something many wore for comfort (babies), practicality (farmers), and trend (anyone who watched 90210 the first time around), has been dug up and resuscitated.
As the yellow buses pulled away, the students left me wondering, as they typically do. Will I get sucked back into the overall scene? I'd like to think I would have enough willpower to "just say no", however I swore I would never wear a pair of skinny jeans too.
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Casey,
ReplyDeleteThis is hilarious. I, for one, give you an incredible amount of coolness points. I need to start looking for the shortalls. I have only seen one girls wear them at my middle school. Not exactly a trend yet. I'm looking forward to more past fashion reports.
Karen
I second Karen's comment. This is hilarious. I absolutely love your throwback picture and I have also noticed the trend in overalls starting to come back. A teacher I work with wore them on our final institute day and someone complimented her and she said that she wasn't sure if she should be wearing them or not. It's so funny how we think that way. I definitely rocked some pretty sweet overalls and shortalls in my junior high years too. Thanks for the laughs!
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ReplyDeleteLet's see I was in Jr. High...let's just say a while ago! Back then overalls and shortalls were both in style. Heart throbs in overalls then would have been Patrick Swayze and Tom Cruise!
ReplyDeleteCasey, I LOVE THIS BLOG!!! I really hope overalls make a comeback for adults, those are some of the comfiest clothes out there! I love the conversation you had with your students and the picture of you in high school! Can't wait to see what else you post!
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