My inspiration for this post came from my dear, longtime blogging friend, Debbie @ Musings by an ND Domer's Mom, who is not only a gifted...
When I think back to the 70's and even the early 80's, I can't believe that I actually wore Nik Nik shirts because of how much I currently hate not only the look, but more so the feel of polyester on my skin.
OMG, even just saying the word, polyester, makes my skin crawl.
Polyester is like wearing a straight-jacket because of how tightly it clings to the body; especially if you're sweating. Which brings up my next point - polyester is so freaking HOT, and you all know how much I hate being hot. Polyester feels like I'm trapped inside a hot pizza oven because the material doesn't breathe, it just holds onto the heat.
OMG, even just saying the word, polyester, makes my skin crawl.
Polyester is like wearing a straight-jacket because of how tightly it clings to the body; especially if you're sweating. Which brings up my next point - polyester is so freaking HOT, and you all know how much I hate being hot. Polyester feels like I'm trapped inside a hot pizza oven because the material doesn't breathe, it just holds onto the heat.
As far as I can see, the only people who should be wearing polyester are the Eskimo's in Alaska, where the temperatures are -80°F. I think all Eskimo's should turn in their fur coats and try wearing a Nik Nik. I bet they'd feel much warmer...
Other than that, polyester should be abolished because I consider it a filthy, dirty curse word.
And yet, back in my youth, I wore Nik Nik's like nobody's business; regardless of how much I hated polyester. In fact, I purchased a new Nik Nik at least twice a month because I just couldn't allow anyone in the nightclubs to see me wearing the same Nik Nik in a row. My friend Tim and I would drive over to Chess King (remember that store?) and buy a new Nik Nik on Friday or Saturday nights, just before we headed out to the clubs for a night of drinking, smoking, and disco dancing!
Yes, people, I was a wild party animal back then. And I was a freakazoid on the dance floor!
Here is an early advertisement for Nik Nik shirts...
Isn't it funny how we all seem to change when it comes to our tastes in fashion? What we once loved, we now find hideous. Yet, it's entertaining to look back and think, "I WORE THAT SHIT?!?!"
I leave you with a classic example of a 1970's Disco Nik Nik shirt. Worn by none other than John Travolta in the movie, Saturday Night Fever. And whether or not you liked disco, you have to admit that Travolta's dance moves in this film were incredible! This scene was literally shot inside a Brooklyn, New York nightclub in the 70's.
You go, John!
Other than that, polyester should be abolished because I consider it a filthy, dirty curse word.
And yet, back in my youth, I wore Nik Nik's like nobody's business; regardless of how much I hated polyester. In fact, I purchased a new Nik Nik at least twice a month because I just couldn't allow anyone in the nightclubs to see me wearing the same Nik Nik in a row. My friend Tim and I would drive over to Chess King (remember that store?) and buy a new Nik Nik on Friday or Saturday nights, just before we headed out to the clubs for a night of drinking, smoking, and disco dancing!
Yes, people, I was a wild party animal back then. And I was a freakazoid on the dance floor!
Here is an early advertisement for Nik Nik shirts...
This print looks like The Great Gatsby, doesn't it?
Being someone who hasn't worn a printed shirt in over 30 years, I can't believe that I even put these VISUALLY SENSORY OVERLOADED shirts on my back. I look at them now and they hurt my eyes because they are WAY too busy...
And please notice the pants. Those too were made of a POLYESTER blend.
Another thing about polyester I'm not crazy about is how shiny it is. Holy crap, it's like you're wearing material that's been laced with aluminum foil...
I actually don't mind this one because it's primarily in my favorite color. Black.
However, notice how W-I-D-E the collar is. It looks like BAT wings!
However, notice how W-I-D-E the collar is. It looks like BAT wings!
Yes, and there were Nik Nik's for women as well...
Do any of you remember Simplicity patterns? Take a look at this polyester shirt pattern. Isn't it a hoot? And look, they only cost $1.00!
Japanese themed Nik Nik's...
This one looks like a scene from Gone With the Wind...
Quite frankly, I have no words for this final picture.
Other than....."GAG ME WITH A SPOON!"
Other than....."GAG ME WITH A SPOON!"
*(these two guys look like they should be working at Wunderbar, serving giant pretzels with beer cheese, while playing an accordion )
Isn't it funny how we all seem to change when it comes to our tastes in fashion? What we once loved, we now find hideous. Yet, it's entertaining to look back and think, "I WORE THAT SHIT?!?!"
I leave you with a classic example of a 1970's Disco Nik Nik shirt. Worn by none other than John Travolta in the movie, Saturday Night Fever. And whether or not you liked disco, you have to admit that Travolta's dance moves in this film were incredible! This scene was literally shot inside a Brooklyn, New York nightclub in the 70's.
You go, John!
Have a fantastic week everyone!
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