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08-21-2011, 04:43 PM

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Jan in VA

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Originally Posted by Airwick156

OUT OF SIGHT!!! How GROOVY is that...and just think...that ugly stuff is coming back into fashion. LOL

Dear Lord, not on MY body they're not!

Jan in VA

08-21-2011, 06:19 PM

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tinliz

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I never saw gingham bells. I made a pair of red velvet bells and a long vest for a friend. Even used polyester double knit to make bells with matching tunic tops for myself.
Your post brings back memories. :)

08-21-2011, 06:24 PM

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Ghetohound

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Yea buddy! I have a picture of me wearing a pair of elephant bottoms with a wild print shirt that was tied at the waist. No...not gonna post it! LOLLLLLLLL

08-21-2011, 07:05 PM

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irishrose

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1973. My first grade daughter had those in a pink double knit. I wish I had them for her to see now. My navy doubleknit ones were 40 inches on the bottom - on a size 10.

08-21-2011, 07:06 PM

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QweenBee

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Peace love and harmony! Love em!

08-21-2011, 07:43 PM

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Teddybear Lady

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I have a pair of white denim, bell bottom, hip hugger jeans in my cedar chest! Yep, I'm older than dirt! Will be 59 on my birthday in Oct.

08-22-2011, 06:06 AM

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tinliz

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Originally Posted by Teddybear Lady

I have a pair of white denim, bell bottom, hip hugger jeans in my cedar chest! Yep, I'm older than dirt! Will be 59 on my birthday in Oct.

Can U still wear them? :)

08-22-2011, 06:25 AM

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dunster

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Teddybear Lady

I have a pair of white denim, bell bottom, hip hugger jeans in my cedar chest! Yep, I'm older than dirt! Will be 59 on my birthday in Oct.

Can U still wear them? :)

Ouch!

Don't you know that clothes shrink in the cedar chest? And in the closet?

08-22-2011, 07:28 AM

#29

NanaCsews2

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Originally Posted by peaceandjoy

Early to mid-70's - elephant bells. Don't ask how I know...

Don't ask me either how I know they were called 'elephant pants'. Daughter in HS during 2002-2005. Her jeans were tight on top and really wide from the knee down.
In the 60's my mom made many dresses, shorts, pedal pushers and crop tops (remember those?) for us with the gingham checkered fabric. In every color.