I love these interviews, thanks for doing them; the stories and thoughts behind how people get dressed have always been more interesting to me than the actual outfit visuals.
“I feel the waist to hip ratio has changed for women since the 80s and 90s, but I have no idea if that is provable!” <<<< I always hypothesize this too! The number of times Ive found the perfect drapey, pleated 100% wool trouser only to find I can’t even get the waistband to touch makes me sad :(
I wear a size 25 in jeans so I can’t fathom whose waist that fit once upon a time.
In the 80s, my MIL also starved herself on Weight Watchers and my mom was a “seasonal smoker” for swimsuit season so maybe I’ll give up wondering about the 80s pants for now.
I love these interviews, thanks for doing them; the stories and thoughts behind how people get dressed have always been more interesting to me than the actual outfit visuals.
And big thanks to Lexie for the mention!
Thank you! I agree—I think it makes all the photos richer when you know the thought that went into them
“I feel the waist to hip ratio has changed for women since the 80s and 90s, but I have no idea if that is provable!” <<<< I always hypothesize this too! The number of times Ive found the perfect drapey, pleated 100% wool trouser only to find I can’t even get the waistband to touch makes me sad :(
I wear a size 25 in jeans so I can’t fathom whose waist that fit once upon a time.
In the 80s, my MIL also starved herself on Weight Watchers and my mom was a “seasonal smoker” for swimsuit season so maybe I’ll give up wondering about the 80s pants for now.
Omg the idea of being a seasonal smoker..