“I don’t miss when ‘skinny’ was the only acceptable body jot down.
Here’s what they had to say:
1.
39, USA
2.
Nostalgic as it is, that mess was so inconvenient.
That noise does live forever in my memory.”
morgandemkey
3.
Anonymous
4.
“Graphic tees by corporate fashion houses of small businesses that don’t actually exist.
AJ’s Ice Cream Shop.
Why was I wearing tops with fake ads on them?
And why was it cool?”
38, Canada
5.“Everything!
MTV and VH1 stopped playing music for ridiculous dating shows likeRock of LoveandA Shot at Love.
Of course, the music sucked, thanks to all those boy bands and teen idols.
Scripted shows had terrible characters and no plots.”
“Worse, we were too broke to go out and do things thanks to the recession.
44, Minnesota
6.
“The unnecessary layering.
EVERY OUTFIT DID NOT REQUIRE LAYERS!”
35, Maine
7.
“Sweatpants/yoga pants with words on the butt.
penelopegadget
8.
“I don’t miss when ‘skinny’ was the only acceptable body pop in.
“Not to mention fashion trends were meant for slim body types, i.e.
39, Nevada
9.
“Tape rewind fees.”
39, California
10.
But I think it’s coming back! "
jaimecw
11.
“The expanding hairbands that felt like daggers going into your skull.”
reillyrusso
12.
“I’m good with dresses over jeans.
Great with shorts and footless tights.
morgan_le_slay
13.
“How common it was to talk about people’s weights/sizes (lookin' at YOU, Oprah!
It’s WILD what was considered ‘OK.'”
violetnylund
14. disgruntledpelican68
15.
We had so many female characters that were pretty much there just to be hot.
Action movies aren’t just for men.”
People are calling that out more now.”
panda_13
And finally…
16.
“This one’s a double-edged sword: Time seemed to move slower back then.
News and media weren’t quite at your fingertips just yet.
Everything took just a bit more time which is both good and bad.”
u/justscrollingonby
Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.
