February 26, 2010
Style Inspiration: Classic ’80s Prep in The Last Days of Disco
The other night I enjoyed one of Whit Stillman’s talkfests, The Last Days of Disco, and I couldn’t get over Chloe Sevigny’s costumes. Not the one-shouldered spangly disco dresses (how au courant!) or sequin tube tops, and certainly not the high-waisted jeans and crop-top t-shirts, but the classic preppy chic that thirty years later, actually looked really cool. The crisp blouses, the a-line shirt-dresses, the smart blazers all seemed timeless. Not in a dowdy Talbots way, just in a cool, unfussy way. Here, an affordable look book of movie style inspiration. Happy (snowy!) weekend!
LQ: This brings back so many memories of high school. I love the round collared blouse, especially when worn with a crew neck sweater and a ribbon tied at the neck. So mid 80′s.1 year ago
LQ, A ribbon tied at the kneck? What a cute touch! (And I love that blouse, too. So prep school.)1 year ago
Karen: I just got rid of a pair of top siders that I had for many many years. I kept them for sentimental reason, but had not worn them for years. Loved those shoes! Anyone remember The Official Preppy Handbook? Fun book from the early 80′s.1 year ago
Jessica: Oh, I love that movie! And Chloe in it, even tho (because?) she’s such a mean girl…Thanks for inspiring me to dance around my apartment to the soundtrack–ideal snowday behavior
1 year ago
geek+nerd: My dad totally had (and still does have) those L.L. Bean galoshes!1 year ago
Sara Rose: I remember the Preppy Handbook! I love the round collared shirt and wore those same gold studs and a cardigan sweater coat for.years.on.end.1 year ago
Sara Rose: I still love topsiders. I cannot get Nolan to get on the band wgon with them though. So silly of him.1 year ago
Nickie Frye: What a cute blog! Just discovered it. Thanks for featuring my Speedy Bag! xoxo1 year ago
Rebecca: Yes! A thousand times, yes! I love 70′s and 80′s prep so much. I’m always searching for the perfect pieces and you’ve definitely put together some prime suspects.1 year ago
gidget: Great shoulder bag!!1 year ago