costumes, outfits
The “It” Factor
“I found these while going through old photo albums this weekend. Halloween 1979, I was a canvas for my older sister’s creativity. And clearly, I was thrilled about it. And yes, clowns freak me out 37 years later!”
(submitted by Kyle)
Denim Diva
“My fifth-grade picture. I picked out the outfit AND the hair. I now wish I had gotten a second opinion.”
(via source)
Maroon 5
“My mother must have ransacked the Sears catalog to purchase these Sears Tuffskins maroon denim outfits (with white top-stitching) for all five of us kids. She got matching outfits for herself and Dad, who aren’t in the photo. Then we all went to Six Flags Over Georgia, where we were mistaken for – on multiple occasions – either a gospel group or a a country music band. As the eldest child (12) and only girl…I was completely mortified and spent most of the day dragging 20 feet behind my family. Flash forward 44 years and it is now my brothers’ and my most ‘precious’ (and totally hilarious) memory! Embrace the awkward!”
(submitted by Pat)
The Spirit Of ’93
“My sister hired a photographer to take our family picture all dressed up in our red, white and blue in 1993. Our Dad, pictured in the white shoes, was very patriotic and my sisters and I are as well. It all made sense at the time but now we can laugh and call this picture one of our most awkward family photos! Thank you to my sister for always thinking up such wonderful memories for our family!!”
(submitted by Connie)
The Patriot
“This is my family’s one and only professionally taken portrait. I remember being so angry my mom made me wear the uniform from my Fife and Drum Marching Band (for which I also had no love). The photo sessions were taken at my grammar school so the entire school was able to partake in my misery. I am smiling though. Somehow.”
(submitted by Colleen)
Dad Of Steel
“I asked my Dad if he wanted to see Man of Steel with me. Five minutes later he came down with this one. But he couldn’t find all the parts of his outfit, so he had to improvise. I’ve never seen him in a pink speedo, but I guess he always one on hand.”
(via source)
Daddy Daughter Goth Night
“This is me (the goth one) and going to our church daddy daughter dance. I still dress goth but its really funny seeing the contrast between me and my family (and comparing our enthusiasm for the trip).”
(submitted by Madison)
