Fashion Merchandising Degrees

You remember them, you probably wore them, so get ready, because fashion styles of the past may make a comeback soon. We all know that fashion repeats itself, for better or worse, but some styles are worthy of another go round. Here are 10 styles that desperately need to make a comeback:

1. Leisure Suits
   Leisure suits weren’t staying alive for long, but this ’70s fad could easily make a comeback based on its comfortable and casual appeal. Leisure suits consist of two pieces: a jacket and matching trousers that came in several bold colors and groovy patterns. Men were often seen at discothèques, golf courses and even in some workplaces wearing leisure suits. Shortly after its peak in popularity, leisure suits were deemed too casual for the workplace, but with some fresh updates, leisure suits could come back just as strong and successful as their first go round.



2. Stirrup Pants
   Stirrup pants were a fad of the ’80s, and one that could easily be brought back. With all the pluses of flexible spandex and knitted fabrics, as well as an elastic strap that fit under your heels, stirrup pants are a cool twist to a basic pair of leggings. The stirrup is mostly a decorative addition, but it also helped keep the tapered look in place and is useful when wearing boots. Women of all ages could keep this beloved ’80s look going, by pairing stirrup pants with oversized sweaters, belted shirts and flats.



3. Skorts
   For the active girl, skorts were a perfect choice. Skorts are a combination of shorts and skirts, hence the name. Some skorts look like skirts all around, but have shorts underneath, while others look like skirts from the front and shorts from the back. While golfers and tennis players still sport skorts, all women could benefit from having a casual skirt that has the comfort of shorts.



4. Pillbox Hats
   A pillbox hat is a small women’s hat that was popular from the 1930s until the 1960s. A traditional pillbox hat has a flat crown and straight sides, and is made with felt or another sturdy material. These small formal hats were typically pinned on the head to stay put and many came with veils or fine detailing. Jackie Onassis was famous for wearing pillbox hats and making them a popular fashion statement. Much of today’s fashion emulates old-fashioned, formal wear, in which the pillbox hat could be the perfect fit for the modern woman.



5. Suspenders
   A forgotten accessory, suspenders, without a sports coat, was a fashion statement of the ’80s and early ’90s. Suspenders help keep your pants up, in addition to creating a laid-back touch to a semi-formal look. Suspenders quickly became popular among men and women, especially TV stars like Steve Urkel from Family Matters and Robin Williams from Mork & Mindy, whose bright colored suspenders added to this nerdy, but popular trend.



6. Leg Warmers
   Leg warmers were a rad accessory in the ’80s. These soft, footless socks were first worn by dancers, because they were thought to keep their lower calves warm and prevent muscle cramps. Leg warmers’ popularity skyrocketed when aerobics videos and dance-crazed movies like, Fame and Flashdance featured them. This iconic accessory was typically worn with workout gear, tennis shoes, heels, leggings and anything funky, which would be easy to pull off with today’s fearless fashion.



7. Crop Tops
   Crop tops weren’t totally short-lived; they actually survived much of the ’90s. These mini shirts were best paired with a little waist and a lot of confidence. Crop top are a versatile piece of clothing that could easily make a comeback with summer on the rise. Sorry fellas, but leave the crop tops to girls.



8. Trucker Hats
   Although trucker hats have been around for decades, and are known by actual truckers and farmers as “gimme caps” for their promotional origin, these hats didn’t become trendy until the early 2000s. Once musicians and actors started wearing trucker hats, the fad caught on with American teens and young adults. Trucker hats are made of foam and plastic mesh, with a slightly curved bill and plenty of room to personalize. Trucker hats, while funky and flashy, should make a comeback for their coolness and affordability.



9. Overalls
   Think back to the days of rolling up the pant legs or wearing one strap on your favorite pair of denim overalls. The relaxed fit, durability and casual appeal of overalls are what made this clothing item a favorite amongst men and women of all ages. They were first worn by construction workers, farmers and railroad workers to protect themselves and their trousers when doing laborious work, but later became a fashion statement in the ’60s, ’70s and most of the ’90s. Denim overalls offer comfort and practicality, two necessities missing in much of today’s clothing.



10. Leotards
    The same leotards you saw in gymnastics and aerobics classes were being worn by women in the ’80s and ’90s as street wear. They were often worn with pants or jeans to create a tucked-in look, and paired with crop tops or tights for that exercise-chic style. While the leotard was mostly phased out in fitness wear by sports bras and shorts, there is no reason why this extremely versatile item can’t make it big again.

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