All credit goes to Linde and Chris for making this observation: It seems like nowadays, hipster girls are channeling the original chick clique- The Golden Girls for fashion inspiration. From full coverage polyester and lace dresses that are borrowed from grandmother’s closet to sequin drenched tunics, the influence of the Golden Girls can be spotted both on the streets and the runway (super saturated blazers and early 90s florals are gonna be major for spring).
Golden Girls Intro:
This trend, like any other, is only flattering when in moderation. I was blessed with fashionable grandparents but that certainly doesn’t mean that I want to look like I AM a grandparent. Ya dig? I mean, channeling the past is one thing but I’m not ready to move into a Florida retirement community. Just think about the fact that in the fashion world when you’re being compared to Dorothy, Sophia, Blanche or Rose it’s because you’ve had a “what was she thinking” moment. I don’t think it’s fair to give those lady such a bad rap though – so if you’re gonna use them as inspiration, keep it fresh.
P.S. – How awesome is this photo of Bea Arthur with Angela Lansbury?
Photos courtesy of Polyvore and Lifetime
16 responses so far ↓
miranda // October 4, 2008 at 11:26 pm |
so true! fashion tends to repeat itself.
haha the golden girls were so funny.
promiti // October 5, 2008 at 1:07 am |
ahahha SO AMAZING
also
thank you for being a friend.
la petite fashionista // October 5, 2008 at 2:19 pm |
haahaha amazing. my hometown is a FL retirement community, but rarely have i seen such stylish grannies.
granny chic is going to be huge for spring
i can’t wait..
Austere // October 6, 2008 at 1:02 am |
Aha, what an amazing source of inspiration. Pretty unexpected.
Linde // October 6, 2008 at 2:45 am |
YES! way to update it…Bea and Angela are so great!
saray // October 6, 2008 at 2:49 am |
Great post!!
tessa // October 6, 2008 at 4:31 am |
Stunning!I like Dorothy’s the most.
Stompface // October 6, 2008 at 4:49 am |
Great post!
You are so so right.
What a cool way to think of it too! The golden girls are awesome!
Bsquared86 // October 6, 2008 at 4:55 am |
I was just commenting on the GGs fashion sense the other day. I definitely see “Granny Chic” emerging– big pearl button earings, lace, long cardigans, sequins– love them all! LOL
Mel // October 6, 2008 at 6:11 am |
Oh wow nice blog, i love it. that was such a great read! fashion most def is repetitive xx
ray // October 6, 2008 at 9:42 am |
yeah good blog dude !! i love it
Slacker Chic // October 6, 2008 at 1:12 pm |
Sophia was so hot! I don’t know about being my fashion inspiration, but I definetely subscribe to her life philosophy.
fashionistadiary // October 6, 2008 at 5:36 pm |
i used to love watching the golden girls!!!! such a funny idea! really like what you have done with this post, loves it xo
Leeann // October 7, 2008 at 5:33 pm |
L-O-V-E the Golden Girls, still watch it in fact! I’m a total Sophia =) Amazing post!
Ariel Burke // October 8, 2008 at 3:45 pm |
Everything old is alway made new…just with a fresh modern touch…Great post…I love the Golden Girls!
Leeann // October 10, 2008 at 4:22 pm |
Loved this post so much, we featured it on Beauty Chat. Check it out: http://www.beautychatblog.com/2008/10/fab-friday-finds-13/