Get That ‘88 Glam Look 

Storyteller Event Committee Co-Chair Kelly Finefrock – who has supported several fashion pop-ups in Montecito – offers her tips for ‘80s gala fashion.

Hair: the bigger, the better. Don’t be afraid of hairspray. Side parts, bold bang waves, and foam-roller curls (brushed out and sprayed) are what it’s all about. Fortunately, today’s hairspray is less toxic; just don’t get too close to an open flame. 

Show those shoulders. Eighties fashion loved the exposed shoulder. Vintage and current frocks offer an array of options for that asymmetrical look, so you have something to shimmy while you “cabbage patch” on the dance floor. 

Stack ‘em. Like the hair of the ‘80s, accessorizing had a “more is more” attitude. Blend a choker with several strands of pearls, stack those bangle bracelets, or add a vintage brooch for good measure. 

Suits, no socks. For men, so much can be gleaned from Miami Vice. Find your most colorful suit. Swap the dress shirt for a bright crewneck t-shirt. Don (Johnson) those loafers. Ditch socks. Pomade. Done!

Get scrappy; go vintage. Santa Barbara has some great vintage and consignment stores, including Punch Vintage, The Closet Trading Store, and Renaissance Fine Consignment. Also, you never know what you might find in a friend/family member’s closet. Have fun. Don’t overthink it. Don’t overspend – save that moolah for Storyteller Children’s Center!