I know what you’re thinking.
Why would I want to dress like Andie from Pretty in Pink?
Because believe me, I would totally understand if you were thinking that.
The girl is a complete disaster the entire movie. It’s as though Miss Hannigan time-traveled and threw a party in Molly Ringwald’s bedroom.
The overconsumption of bathtub gin is clearly what leads to the creation of that hideous Frankenstein of a prom dress later in the film.
Ugh, this is not my favorite John Hughes movie.
There are entirely too many problematic themes. The “wrong side of the tracks” thing that was so overdone in the 1980s. The fact that Iona, arguably the coolest chick ever, yuppied up when she met a man. And then there’s Andrew McCarthy — he was so bland they changed one letter and named him Blane (loved him in Mannequin, though).
I’m pretty sure I used to watch this movie just for James Spader’s sake.
Strangely enough, though, upon my umpteenth viewing of Pretty in Pink, I realized I had a soft spot for Andie’s fashion freak. Something about lace and flowy florals and way too much gaudy jewelry. I can appreciate her style now, even if it could have been better executed.
Here, a modern interpretation of Andie’s thrift store vibe. Can you dig it?
Whew. It’s been a while since I put together a Fashion Rewind post. Hope you enjoyed it!
P.S. A critique of every single one of Andie’s outfits.
P.P.S. 15 surprising things about Pretty in Pink. I’m forever fascinated by the fact that the ending was changed because it fared poorly with test audiences. Was it Ducky’s fault? Discuss in the comments.
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