The Legel Report

Hello, I know some of you were not even born in 1977 but it is fun to see what some of us dressed like back then. For those that can remember those times, enjoy!

A JC Penney catalog from 1977. I found my next dining room set, which is apparently made by adding upholstery to old barrels:

Also, I am totally getting this for my bathroom:

There's plenty more home furnishings where those came from, however I'm not going to bore you with that. Instead, I'm going to bore you with something else. The clothes.

The clothes are fantastic.

Here's how to get your butt kicked in elementary school:

Just look at that belt. He probably needed help just to lift it into place. The belt loops have to be three inches long. And way to pull them up to your armpits, grandpa.

Here's how to get your butt kicked in high school:

This kid looks like he's pretending to be David Soul, who is pretending to be a cop who is pretending to be a pimp that everyone knows is really an undercover cop. Who is pretending to be 15.

Here's how to get your butt kicked on the golf course:

This “all purpose jumpsuit” is, according to the description, equally appropriate for playing golf or simply relaxing around the house. Personally, I can't see wearing this unless you happen to be relaxing around your cell in D-block.

Here's how to get your butt kicked pretty much anywhere:

Here's how to get your butt kicked at the beach:

He looks like he's reaching for a gun, but you know it's probably just a bottle of suntan lotion in a holster.

How to get your butt kicked in a meeting:

If you wear this suit and don't sell used cars for a living, I believe you can be fined and face serious repercussions, up to and including termination. Or imprisonment, in which case you'd be forced to wear that orange jumpsuit.

How to get your butt kicked on every day up to and including St. Patrick's

Day Dear god in heaven, I don't believe that color exists in nature. There is NO excuse for wearing either of these ensembles unless you're working as a body guard for the Lucky Charms leprechaun.

In this next one, Your Search For VALUE Ends at Penneys.

As does your search for chest hair.

And this -- Seriously. No words.

Also, judging by the sheer amount of matching his/hers outfits, I'm guessing that in 1977 it was considered pretty stylish for couples to dress alike. These couples look happy, don't they?

I am especially fond of this one, which I have entitled “Cowboy Chachi Loves You Best.”

And nothing showcases your everlasting love more than the commitment of matching bathing suits. Wonder what he is telling her.

Then, matching terry cloth jumpsuits:

I could go on, but I'm tired, and my eyes hurt from this trip back in time. I think it's the colors. That said, I will leave you with these tasteful little numbers:

Man, that's sexy.

Mike, that is just too funny. Did we really do that? It’s been sooo long ago, I just can’t remember, or maybe I don’t want to remember. LOL.

Barb Barrett Impens
03 Nov 2007, 3:25 p.m.

Well Barb, I can’t say that I ever wore any of the plaids, but I do remember some monster-wide lapel shirts, ties wide enough to use for a napkin and, of course, lots of bell bottoms. The problem was it got so that’s ALL you could find was wacky styles.

MjL
03 Nov 2007, 3:34 p.m.

Thanks for the wonderful trip down memory lane! Gotta hide this from the hubby, he’ll want to bring these styles back. There was just too much polyester in those days! Um, do we even want to know where you found the catalog??? ;)

Lisa Johnson
03 Nov 2007, 5:37 p.m.

Hi Lisa,
Actually ... I got this in an email and stuck it in my blog. I would LOVE to have the catalog though, I could have some more fun I’m sure.

MjL
03 Nov 2007, 7:31 p.m.

I can remember wanting that barrel furniture.

Michael T.
03 Nov 2007, 8:46 p.m.

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