It could be said that every decade has its fashion mistakes. In the 70’s, you had bell bottoms. In the 90’s, you had flannel. In the 00’s we’ve got bed head hairdos. The 80’s were no different. We had teased hair, polo shirts, and penny loafers.

Probably the most hilarious and ridiculous style, however, was the blazer. And it wasn’t just any blazer. No, the 80’s blazer had to have shoulder pads. Nothing said cool and sexy like a white jacket with enough shoulder padding to survive a ten story fall. Undoubtedly fueled by popular television shows of the time, the blazer was a staple at any social function.

My mom actually bought me one. I never wore it, though. Why didn’t I wear it? It’s highly possible that I refrained because I just didn’t feel like I was cool or hip enough to pull the look off. More than likely, however, I refused to wear it because the one my mom bought me had glitter on it. Whose idea was that? That’s just stupid. Then again, we’re talking about a blazer with shoulder pads. The road to Stupidville had already been taken.

Remember the fashion disasters of the eighties with this funny design.

Design description:

Above—gradiant blue text: “I’ve got a white blazer with shoulder pads at home in the closet.”

Underneath—stylized pink text: “Don’t make me use it.”