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Parachute Pants
If I say the word “parachute,” what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? If you were born in the 90s, you probably think of a device that’s used when jumping out of a plane; if you are a Fortune 500 exec, you probably think of your retirement or severance benefits; however, if you grew up in the eighties, the word “parachute” is more likely bring parachute pants to mind.
What
are parachute pants? Back in the early 1980s, parachute pants were tight,
shiny pants made of synthetic material. These pants were originally
created for break dancers who needed pants that could stand up to the
abuse of break dancing. In the late 80s and early 90s parachute pants went
from being tight to being extremely baggy thanks to the notorious fashion
sense of a Mr. MC Hammer.
While women sometimes wore parachute pants during the 80s, they were most often worn by men and they’re probably not coming back onto the fashion scene anytime soon. Every fashion decade has one thing to be ashamed of. Parachute pants may very well be the skeleton in the closet of 80s fashion.
I do have to admit, there are some diehard parachute pants enthusiasts out there and if you look hard, you can find a couple of brave souls wearing them today. If you’re one of these people, rest assured that while parachute pants may no longer be in style, there are a few specialty stores that still have them for sale.
If you can’t wait another minute for the slick, zippery feel of parachute on legs, check out this store where they are available in every color of the rainbow. Dude!
The Original Parachute Pants Store:
http://www.Parachute-Pants.com
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