Monday, October 17, 2011

Acid Washed Jeans from the '80s



Acid wash was a fashion
staple in the 1980s.
When it comes to 1980s styles, I'm embarrassed to admit that I actually liked parachute pants. A few years later, acid washed jeans became super popular. Acid wash was an effect created by washing denim jeans with pumice stones and bleach. 

Usually a fan of whatever was in style at the time, I honestly don't think I owned one pair of acid washed jeans. I just wasn't a big fan. Acid wash was one style I was happy to say goodbye to. 

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8 comments:

  1. aliciaOctober 17, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    i'm pretty sure my mom had those exact jeans. :/

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  2. UnknownOctober 17, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    I remember classmates rockin those jeans with their LA Gear hi-tops.

    Good times. I myself had a pair of parachute pants. I was the white MC Hammer.

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  3. ShannonOctober 17, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    I think my mom and I had matching pairs of the Guess acid wash jeans in that picture! Why we wore those things...I have no clue!

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  4. Ms. AOctober 17, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    You won't be the least bit surprised to hear that I still have numerous pairs of acid washed jeans in my house, will you?

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  5. Justine’s HalloweenOctober 17, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Oh, eww! You really bring back the memories - of both good things and bad! (these would be one of the bad things.) Putting on a pair of these is like putting on 10 extra pounds in appearance. :) I think I'll scream if they come back into style...

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  6. Martin MaenzaOctober 18, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    I have to admit I rocked a pair or two of acid washed jeans (one gray, one blue) during my college years. They were pretty comfortable.

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  7. LL Cool JoeOctober 18, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Oh yeah cringe I had acid washed jeans too. Black and blue. I thought I looked good. :D

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  8. b-chicaOctober 18, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    My only pair of actual "acid washed" jeans fell apart quickly. Had several pairs of their slightly differently treated cousins, "stonewashed" and loved those.

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