Grease was the word

I'm off to the theatre tonight (oh yes I'm very cultured me). Dreamboats & Petticoats is what I'll be seeing; not a hit with my mates but thankfully I have old fashioned taste in music like my Mum so I'm going with her. Obviously I don't get a chance to dress up very often so I already sorted my outfit a month in advance (maybe a slight exaggeration). I decided to watch Grease to get some hints on accessories. For those of you who've never heard of Dreamboats, it's a musical set around all the best hits of the 50's and, I think, early 60's. Whilst watching Grease it got me thinking about fashion in the 21st century.

Back in the fifties everybody dressed as proper ladies and proper gents should dress. The youngsters were Teddy Boys and had their perfectly coiffed hair, cool leather jackets and drainpipe jeans. But the slightly older generation were a tad classier. Even the lower class wore shirt and ties on Sundays. I don't recall ever seeing a photograph of my Grandad in a t-shirt. I visited the theatre a few years ago and was shocked to see what some people were wearing. In my mind, you go to the theatre - you wear your best. If you were going to see a comedian then obviously a ball gown would look a tad ridiculous, but at least wear something smart/casual. I've seen people turn up in shorts and t-shirts! My Grandad would turn in his grave if he saw what the youth of today has become.

Thankfully, fashions from the past always make a comeback. Just recently it was fashionable to bring back the forties era; sheer blouses and high waisted palazzo pants etc. Last Summer we were back rocking the prom dresses and capri pants. The sixties is always a popular fashion trend which keeps bouncing back to life. But instead of waiting for these trends to make a comeback, can't people just start dressing smart every day in general? People knock the 80's for it's crap fashion, but nowadays people can't get enough of puff-ball skirts, leggings, coloured tights and harem pants. It makes me wonder; what have the noughties got to offer fashionistas in the future? Mis-matching tracksuits? Leggings with everything? The classic T-shirt and jeans combo? I don't believe we'll ever make a fashion mark on future generations, all we do is keep bringing back older, tried and tested trends. Which, to be honest, is perfectly fine with me.