I wasn't much for fashion back in mid 80's. I was born in 72, so by the time the 7th grade rolled around, parachute pants and leg warmers were in full swing. I had just made the transition from grade school to junior high (6th grade was still grade school back then in the Midwest), and almost overnight, I had to start worrying about the clothes on my back and the shoes on my feet. It would seem that, and pardon the purposeful alliteration, that puberty promotes posturing.