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80s Sweaters or Sweater Dresses

Nic Writer
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Join date: 25 Mar 2007
Posts: 740
01-14-2010 13:18
I actually have several sweaters and sweater dresses I really like, but they are all plain colors. I'd like some wildly patterned, mid-thigh sweaters/sweater dresses that just scream 1987 - bulky knits, vivid colors, large patterns. I'd prefer a nice crew or cowl neck, though a turtleneck might be okay too.

Something like this:
http://www.hookedonvintage.com/home/hov/page_4089_58/vintage_1980s_bright_pinwheel_angora_sweater.html

Or these (particularly the 3rd, 5th, and 7th):
http://nylonvinyl.livejournal.com/20677.html

Or a lot of the stuff on this page:
http://badsweaterguy.typepad.com/

I've struck out on XStreet and Slapt so far, though I haven't looked at every single item. Can anyone suggest some starting points? (Good solid-colored sweaters/dresses welcome, too!)
Malia Writer
Unemployed in paradise
Join date: 20 Aug 2007
Posts: 2,026
01-14-2010 15:54
I have a solid colored turtleneck sweater dress from FORSAKEN in my inventory, for starters.

I did a little search just out of curiosity and didn't turn up any wild prints, but plenty of solids.

This one has a loud pattern only at the top.
https://www.xstreetsl.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=1921075

This one just screams "Flashdance"


Some leggings and/or legwarmers with these would be very 80's:
https://www.xstreetsl.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=1156417
https://www.xstreetsl.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=2046950
https://www.xstreetsl.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=871426

Purple is very 80's
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Nic Writer
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01-15-2010 08:53
From: Malia Writer
I have a solid colored turtleneck sweater dress from FORSAKEN in my inventory, for starters.

I did a little search just out of curiosity and didn't turn up any wild prints, but plenty of solids.


Malia, thanks! I'll check out FORSAKEN.

From: Malia Writer

This one has a loud pattern only at the top.
https://www.xstreetsl.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=1921075

This one just screams "Flashdance"


Hm - both possibilities. Thanks!



Oh, I like those, too! Thank you so much! I think you looked in more categories than I did - I missed all of those the first time around.

I was actually prompted to look for 80s sweater dresses to go with a pair of HOC pumps with legwarmers I bought after seeing them in the forums yesterday... lol
https://www.xstreetsl.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=2044371

I figured leggings or tights would be simple enough to make myself, and I have some nice ankle boots that seem very 80s to me.

From: Malia Writer
Purple is very 80's


*blush* I have to admit, I have that dress in three colors already - though not purple. Yet...

Well, shucks. I was hoping patterned sweaters were out there and I was just missing seeing them. I guess there is more of a limited market than for solid colors. If I find anything, I'll post - just in case there's any interest.

Thanks again, Malia!
Malia Writer
Unemployed in paradise
Join date: 20 Aug 2007
Posts: 2,026
01-15-2010 10:13
I didn't narrow my search by category at all, which is probably why I got more results than you did. I just typed "sweater dress" in the main search.

The new HOC shoes with legwarmers are hella cute, I love her shoes so much! I think I have all of her shoes... even the men's... :o
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Malia Writer
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Join date: 20 Aug 2007
Posts: 2,026
02-07-2010 15:42
Nic, you still here? Found your sweater dresses... check Argus Collingwood's shop, she has print sweaters and sweater dresses. :D
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