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Share Embarrasing Childhood Pictures Where You Look Like You Skipped A Few Decades
All of us most likely went through a 'special' fashion phase in our young years. Apparently, there was one that made kids look at least 20 years older. The best part? We have photographs, so now we can have a good laugh about it. Go ahead and share those priceless moments when you looked like you were in your middle ages while being a child.
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#1
When You Look Over 40, But You're Actually 12
Allana Rose 8 years ago
This idea came out in the 1990's when everyone was getting Glamour Shots! Believe it or not, we actually paid the shop to doll us up like this to take this "Glamour photos" of ourselves! I had it done too! *LOL*
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#2
My Wife Was A 40-Year-Old Receptionist In 4th Grade
Friedlander Rosenzweig 8 years ago
She looks like that kid, Cousin Oliver, from the Brady Bunch. You know...he came on in the last season and killed the show. Only cuter! 😊
Beth Arriaga 8 years ago
I'm pretty sure we were best friends and worked at the same office.....
#3
A Friend Of Mine Gave Me Permission To Post This Gem. Circa Early 90's
Agnes Jekyll 8 years ago
Froggy! I haven't thought about him in 20 years. he was hilarious.
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Friedlander Rosenzweig 8 years ago
Perfectly gorgeous child visually impaired by myopic parents!
#4
I Was Born In 1981, But Turned 55 In 1992
Lara B. 8 years ago
Hey, don't you worry. These glasses are absolutely trendy again these days :)
Agnes Jekyll 8 years ago
You look very sweet, and someone gave you face-eating glasses and clip-on earrings. It's not your fault.
Friedlander Rosenzweig 8 years ago
Think about it...this kid is pretty good looking...would it be better that she be trussed up like a thirty year old Kardashian? A few minor changes and she’s fine.
Laura Zaini 8 years ago
it's amazing how a little detail can make the difference because to me the things that ages you the most are the earrings and the pendant
#5
Give Me The Sassy Grandma Look
Angelina Wilkins 8 years ago
Low key looking like Rose from The Golden Girls! I'm sure that bad hair is long gone, but lucky girl still has those beautiful baby blues!
#6
Just Found My Glamour Shot From 1995. I Was A Sassy 45-Year-Old In 7th Grade, Apparently
June Pixeld 8 years ago
I was a victim of leopard print.bless my mom, she saved me from myself because she thought a 6 yr old shouldnt wear any, but i got a lot of it in my room.
Iskrena Dimitrova 8 years ago
But you were totally nailing it for the period! Reminds me of Jennifer Aniston.
Amy Burdewik 8 years ago
Woah... after seeing the pictures above, I did not expect to see something like this.
#7
Two Questions: Have You Accepted Jesus Christ As Your Lord And Savior, And Are You Interested In The Deal Of A Lifetime On A 1987 Plymouth Mercury?
Beth Arriaga 8 years ago
The best part of the whole photo? The thumb in the corner. Classic parental move.
#8
My Wife: Pilgrim, Futurist, Fabulous (1987)
Iskrena Dimitrova 8 years ago
The lasers are very Star Wars. A sweet little girl. I don't see why this photo should make this list.
#9
The 90's Were Not Kind To Me
Andrea McBride 8 years ago
The button cover on the collar. The missed button underneath. Savage
#10
I Love The Big Shoulder Pads And Teased Hair. I Doubt 90's Fashion Will Make A Comeback Anytime Soon
Final score:
60points
Maria Beilschmidt 8 years ago
In the 80's I said 70's fashion was dead. In the early 2000's I thought people would have to be certifiably insane to repeat the 80's. As horrific and traumatizing as the early 90's were, don't let your guard down. It could flare up like a bad case of herpes at any moment.
Allana Rose 8 years ago
I remember those days of the HUGE hairflip in the front!! The higher the flip the better!
#11
Time Was *not* On My Side!
Final score:
59points
#12
My Poor Sister In 4th Grade. She Was A Full Blown Nerdy Librarian
Final score:
42points
Blue Cicada 8 years ago
Looks like a younger version of Big Shoulder Pads and Teased Hair. Cute kid!
#13
10 Yo (i Think) Wore Mom's Shirt For Pic Day, Was Asked If I Could Afford Shoulders On Shirt
Final score:
26points
Maverick rudometkin 8 years ago
i love the 90's because there, we aren't body shamed by our teachers and the school board
Chelsea Truong (Submission author) 8 years ago
The shirt is over 20years old and my mom made it herself....& NO I AM NOT JOSEPH GORDON LEVITT.... he is a boy!!!
#14
I Had A Bad Mullet. You May Say No Mullet Is A Good Mullet But I Managed To Have A Terrible One
Final score:
26points
Ambrocious (Submission author) 8 years ago
I wanted to say, 'Failing business in the front, sloppy party in the back' but I wasn't sure if many would get it :P
Agnes Jekyll 8 years ago
That's hilarious!! We used to call it "Hockey Hair" or "The Flow"
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Glamour Shots: 12-Year-Old Preteen Into 21-Year-Old
Final score:
8points
Rachael Leventhal (Submission author) 8 years ago
Actually, this was me. I assure you, I was 12; it was 1991. Unfortunately, I did not grow up to be nearly as attractive as advertised, but still managed to find a great husband and our kids are better looking than either of us.
Sarah Britt 8 years ago
Evidently yall just don't know what them glamour shot places could do lol trust me, this is definitely in the realm of possibility.
Rachael Leventhal (Submission author) 8 years ago
Unfortunately, I was not as good-looking when I grew up to be an actual 21-year-old, or I would have planned on just marrying rich. :)
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Me As A 4th Grader In A Pencil Skirt, Sporting Helmet Hair.
Final score:
1point
#17
First Grade, Looking Like John Denver's Love Child, Ready To Put You In A Sweet '72 Chevy.
Final score:
1point
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What do you think ?
Ben Smith 8 years ago
We only laugh because it's 2017. Most of these pics are from the 80s and early 90s when these outfits were the norm. It's funny, but it's not shocking or anything. In 30 years people are gonna look back on some of what we wear now and laugh...
Agnes Jekyll 8 years ago
I disagree. Not all kids in the 80s dressed like adults.
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Nia Hilton Wohl 8 years ago
These girls are dressed in the styles of the times. These fashions are only now associated with older women because they are worn by women who still dress like they did in their younger days.
Blue Cicada 8 years ago
Good point! Although some of the shoulder padded, bibbed dresses were the norm for girls and women's dresses in the 80's, while the men switched between really skinny ties and really fat ties.
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Daina Lepika 8 years ago
Still when you are 70-80 y.o..... You will deffinitely think you looked much better in those pictures then you look right now. :)
Blue Cicada 8 years ago
These pictures prove that anyone can look like a dork/dweeb/old lady with just the wrong outfit. Herein is a collection of handsome folks in unfortunately unflattering clothing.
Ben Smith 8 years ago
We only laugh because it's 2017. Most of these pics are from the 80s and early 90s when these outfits were the norm. It's funny, but it's not shocking or anything. In 30 years people are gonna look back on some of what we wear now and laugh...
Agnes Jekyll 8 years ago
I disagree. Not all kids in the 80s dressed like adults.
Load More Replies... Nia Hilton Wohl 8 years ago
These girls are dressed in the styles of the times. These fashions are only now associated with older women because they are worn by women who still dress like they did in their younger days.
Blue Cicada 8 years ago
Good point! Although some of the shoulder padded, bibbed dresses were the norm for girls and women's dresses in the 80's, while the men switched between really skinny ties and really fat ties.
Load More Replies... Daina Lepika 8 years ago
Still when you are 70-80 y.o..... You will deffinitely think you looked much better in those pictures then you look right now. :)
Blue Cicada 8 years ago
These pictures prove that anyone can look like a dork/dweeb/old lady with just the wrong outfit. Herein is a collection of handsome folks in unfortunately unflattering clothing.
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