jeff oakley Posted February 24, 2017 Posted February 24, 2017 In 1976 I went shopping with a mate and bought a pair of "Oxford Bags" which for the youngsters on here were trousers that were in fashion. But these were 36" bottoms with a 9 button waistband in a light blue. I thought I looked cool but the reality was when walking through Doncaster in a slight wind catching sight of myself if a shop window with all this material flapping around my legs as I walked was a shame I a can never live down. I feel the shame just like it was yesterday. My mum made cushion covers out of them which made my shame last even longer as they were always there. 1 Quote
Man On The Clapham Omnibus Posted February 24, 2017 Posted February 24, 2017 I had a pair of purple loons (very wide bottoms and very tight top). If I stood still they settled around my feet such that my shoes were totally hidden! They went with a purple floral pattern shirt with tie made from the same material and a black Regency style corduroy jacket. These days that ensemble would elicit wolf-whistles from brickies an hod carriers! Then, though, it was cooool... 1 Quote
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted February 24, 2017 Posted February 24, 2017 5 minutes ago, Man On The Clapham Omnibus said: I had a pair of purple loons (very wide bottoms and very tight top). If I stood still they settled around my feet such that my shoes were totally hidden! They went with a purple floral pattern shirt with tie made from the same material and a black Regency style corduroy jacket. These days that ensemble would elicit wolf-whistles from brickies an hod carriers! Then, though, it was cooool... Or was memories of seeing these flared monstrosities when I was a child in the seventies that caused me horror when (not quite so extreme) flares actually came back in a decade or so later. And given that we've just had skinny jeans back "in" does that mean the flared horror will be descending on us again? Quote
John K Posted February 25, 2017 Author Posted February 25, 2017 I'm feeling petty ashamed right now... There is an epic PS4 game coming out on the 1st March. I've pre-ordered it and wazzed an extra £60 to get the Collectors edition. And that's not the bad bit. I've booked the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday off work to play it. I'm nearly 50 and supposedly a responsible adult... ... Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.