Early Experiences - What turned you on?

[a9127]

Retro time again. I remember seeing this movie from the 1960's on TV as a kid. Who could resist a title like that?

The Triumph is pretty cool and that is Diane McBain as the "leader" of the gang. Maybe she'd like to go for a ride with me on my Harley sometime?

Very beautiful, she never got the roles or recognition she deserved. I have seen her in other movies from the 50's and 60's.

[a9127]

As hot as I think styles were for women in the 60's and 70's unfortunately I cannot say the same about men's clothing. I was seriously trying to decide which (if any) of the outfits pictured I would feel comfortable wearing.

I would be intrested in hearing from other guys (especially those who were around back then) about what they actually wore. Or would wear if this look came back.

My dad for example did infact own several "lesiure suits," wide ties, double knit pants, and even white shoes which he wore to work at General Motors. I am a "bigger" guy and think some of the clothing pictured would look hilarious on me. And at 6'4" I don't know what I would do with "platform" shoes. They remind me of "Kiss."

As a teenager and into my early 20's I wore "Tommy Hilfiger" stuff all the time. Also Ralph Lauren "Polo" shirts and khakis. It might as well have been a uniform... Of course that was the late 90's-2000's. They probably look silly today...

I tend to dress fairly conservatively nowadays and have been told by many that I always dress well or "look good."

(Of course I am planning to wear that green "leisure suit" on my date with Dove Cameron. I'm sure she will not be able to resist. )

[a9127]

"Grand Prix" (1966) featured the "ridiculously beautiful" Françoise Hardy as the girlfriend of one of the drivers. The first time I saw it was in the mid 90's. I happened to see it again on TV recently, an excellent movie about auto racing albeit "dated" as far as modern technology (especially in 2018). Grand Prix starred James Garner (who did most of his own driving during filming ).

Françoise, however, was about 50 years ahead of her time.

[a9127]

Was just reading an article about a new show called “Everything Sucks” on Netflix about teenagers. Assumed it meant today’s generation. Had to laugh when I learned it was set in 1996! OMG! Time for the nursing home... Will probably watch it anyway just to see how “accurate” it is. Might be fun. Here are six reasons why the 90’s and 1996 in particular did NOT suck.

6. Alicia Silverstone
5. Helen Hunt
4. Sharon Stone
3. Cindy Crawford
2. Jennifer Aniston

And the main reason 1996 totally did not suck:

1. Dove Cameron was born

(Re: "Clueless" pic. Had a phone just like that. "As If!" )

[Boner]

Originally Posted by a9127

Was just reading an article about a new show called “Everything Sucks” on Netflix about teenagers. Assumed it meant today’s generation. Had to laugh when I learned it was set in 1996! OMG! Time for the nursing home... Will probably watch it anyway just to see how “accurate” it is. Might be fun. Here are six reasons why the 90’s and 1996 in particular did NOT suck.

6. Alicia Silverstone
5. Helen Hunt
4. Sharon Stone
3. Cindy Crawford
2. Jennifer Aniston

And the main reason 1996 totally did not suck:

1. Dove Cameron was born

(Re: "Clueless" pic. Had a phone just like that. "As If!" )

Hmmm....I think my #1 reason for 1996 not sucking was the release of "I'm Moving On" by Cece Peniston

The first couple photos is how she looked then. The last one is from last week! She's still so beautiful and sexy!!

[a9127]

Originally Posted by Boner

Hmmm....I think my #1 reason for 1996 not sucking was the release of "I'm Moving On" by Cece Peniston

The first couple photos is how she looked then. The last one is from last week! She's still so beautiful and sexy!!

CeCe is also a good reason...

(Go check out the "Drag Queens" thread in a few minutes. This picture was in my inbox today at work. Thought you might like it. )

[a9127]

Probably long before any of us on here were around. Back in the 1950's, years before there were "Hippies," there were "Beatniks." Some of the women look kind of hot. Looks like fun. You learn something everyday. I never realized sex existed before 1979...

(Yes, I'm joking. Thinking of throwing a "Beatnik Party" sometime especially if the girl in the striped top, miniskirt, and stockings will be my date. Maybe Dove Cameron will wear that for me? )

[a9127]

Originally Posted by a9127

As hot as I think styles were for women in the 60's and 70's unfortunately I cannot say the same about men's clothing. I was seriously trying to decide which (if any) of the outfits pictured I would feel comfortable wearing.

Found a great site discussing both Women's and Men's fashions from the past. It even links to sites that offer these styles (although updated) today. Including Big and Tall sizes.

https://vintagedancer.com/1960s/1960s-mens-clothing/

Of course Sean Connery makes this all look good.

[a9127]

Barbara Bouchet from "Casino Royale" (1967) a spoof of James Bond films--not to be confused with the 2006 movie of the same name starring Daniel Craig as 007.

Jean Shrimpton, Françoise Hardy, Diane McBain, Julie Newmar, and now Barbara? Was I born in the wrong time or what?

[a9127]

One more post then I gotta go workout. It's 27 degrees F in Indianapolis plus snow. What a Spring Break...

Anyway finding this warmed me up. I noticed my friend from the 1978 Pro-Trac tire ad is featured...

God, I really was born in the wrong time...

(Maybe looking at pictures of Dove Cameron will make me think otherwise? )

[a9127]

Jane Seymour. One of the many TV's at our gym was playing an "infomercial" featuring Jane. I still remember her from "Live and Let Die (1973)."

[a9127]

"The Avengers." Another 60's show that had a beautiful star (who was somehow always getting tied up... ). Diana Rigg as "Mrs. Peel."

(Was thinking they should remake it with Dove Cameron as "Mrs. a9127." )