1998 called

So, I have shared, on many occasions, that I am no fashionista. I am a jeans and basic tee type of gal. Maybe a tank in the summer. And most definitely a turtleneck in the winter {because turtlenecks are one of the very best things that could have ever happened to my neck. So cozy!}. Cardigans. Skinny jeans. Sweatshirts. Yoga Pants. And some ballet flats. So mostly, I suppose, I’m a basic white girl {did you know this is an actual term now? It is. Check it out}. Sans Uggs, dog pictures, shopping at Forever 21. Which are all criteria for earning the BWG title. But I did love Pitch Perfect. So there’s that.

But seriously friends…

The clothes that are comin’ back around right now… well, I just don’t know what to do about them. I don’t know if I should cling to them like a long lost friend from Camp Riverside. Or if I should turn my back on them and hope they go away soon.

While I rarely go real shopping, I frequent Target on many an occasion. So when my friend Leslie shared this photo on Facebook, I took note of the shirt the next time I shopped the bullseye. And yes, it’s as fantastic as it looks.

You know what I love about that shirt? It’s that it’s supposed to be ironic. Or vintagey. Which basically means old school. READ: If you graduated in 1998, you are old. Glad I graduated in 2000. There’s bound to be a good party like it’s 1999 trend before we start seeing 2000 showing up on shirts.

As I perused the clothing section further, I determined I am either completely out of touch {pretty likely} or I fell and hit my head on a blunt object. It was seriously as though I was in a time warp. Because this dress… I am fairly certain this is the same exact dress that my friend Andrea wore the summer after 6th grade when she performed Stay by Lisa Loeb in the Czech Days talent show. This dress and bare feet. It was very 1990 something. But apparently, babydoll is back! Because seriously, who does not want to be dressed like a giant baby all the time. I plan to purchase this dress, wear it with leggings, and chant Donna Martin graduates as I march around the house with my baby on my hip.

As seen on the babydoll ensemble, big florals are apparently all the rage. This could be found on several pieces throughout the clothing department. This had me lamenting the fact that I’d ever gotten rid of this shirt {yes. This is a no-cavity-club Polaroid}.

And again, with the florals come the mini dresses {are they even still called that?}. I would only wear this dress if I could also watch Melrose Place while I wore it. And eat some easy cheese. While listening to Wilson Phillips’ Hold On. It’s that incredible.

And these boots. Ohhhhh, these boots! My friend Jamie and I both owned boots eerily similar to these. We wore them nearly every day of 8th grade {it was definitely jr. high}. We paired these with calf-height white tube socks that we slouched down. And often, shortalls.

And Jamie, if you’re reading this, we have hit the Back to the Future jackpot. At least back to our future. Or our past. If we each pick up a pair of the boots, some white tube socks, and a pair of these, well, we can seriously party like it’s 1997.

I am not saying I won’t have a pair of these bad boys in a year or so. I mean, giant pants, no waistline, tons of compartments for toys, kleenexes, diapers… the possibilities that overalls would provide reach far beyond just a clothing item. They are like a wearable medicine cabinet. But I will only buy them if I can wear one strap hanging down.

Had I just saved any of the shortalls or overalls I’d had over the years, I wouldn’t even have to think about whether or not I wanted to spend money on these bad boys. And again, can I just point out how cool tall, white socks are?

There were plenty more throwbacks where those items came from. And I would have taken more pics but my children quickly became annoyed at the stop and go traffic. But the clothes, well, I’ve seen them all before. And I’m sure we’ll see them all again. The cropped shirts. The palazzo pants. And I definitely saw a young gal sporting a legit scrunchie the other day. The styles just keep on keepin’ on.

I guess my reality is, I’m 32. I have 3 little boysies. And I’ve never been very trendy. So I doubt I’ll start now. I suppose I have succumbed to leggings and skinny jeans this time around so who’s to say what the future will bring. Maybe I’ll even hop on the bootie train this season {always a little late to the party}. Maybe Hammer pants. Maybe dual-colored slouch socks. And maaaaybe even a crocheted vest or two. But if there’s one thing I’m sure of, it’s this… If perms make a comeback, then I will definitely be purchasing some overalls and a visor. Because apparently, those items make even a basic white girl pretty darn happy.