WIW - Saturday Night Fever - YouLookFab Forum

The title of my post is a nod to the Gibb brothers and the sad passing of Robin Gibb. The news has been plastered with scenes from Robin's funeral service. I guess I was thinking about how many of my high school years were spent listening to the Bee Gees. Yes I know they had been around for years prior to Saturday Night Fever but that is my first remembered experience of their music. Whenever I hear any of the songs from that soundtrack it immediately takes me back to the heady days of high school - crushes on boys, school dances and having the whole world of adulthood still to explore.
So here is what I wore Saturday night to attend a surprise 40th for DH's baby brother. It was at a sports club and he was definitely surprised. Picture 4 is what I wore during the day to catch up with some old high school friends (that's also why I had the Bee gees on my brain). My best friend organised the impromptu breakfast get together as several of our old school mates including her brother were back in Kiwi land for brief visits - lots of smiles and laughter and do you remember whens.

1-3 - black bootlegs, black/cream butterfly print high/lo top, black leather plaited belt, trusty red boots, black leather jacket & cream scarf
4 - black straights, black long sleeve T, black/cream poncho, bronze ballet flats

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13 years ago

Makrame

Veteran

I love that high-low top, as well as you entire outfit in 1-3! Reminds me of a high-low blouse I need to start wearing - I think I am going to try to copycat you. Bootcut jeans with that top and red boots really look great, and so does your leather jacket.

Kiwichik

Thanks Makrame am flattered that you would consider copy catting.

Jaime

(website)

Wow, I would have just been overwhelmed with nostalgia overload after all that. Just hearing the Bee Gees on the radio practically did me in. I love your high/low blouse, your use of asymmetry and you in black and white!

Lyn D.

Oh Yes Kiwichik, I remember the BeeGees wearing white scarfs, and the Disco Days!
Did you see Barry's flowing white hair at the Funeral Service yesterday? What a sad thing to bury all your brothers so early...
B.T.W. you looked Fab and I love the leather jacket.

Transcona Shannon

I used to love the Bee Gees - Saturday Night Fever was the first album that I completely memorized and could sing along with every song. They were such an iconic symbol of a time, weren't they?

You look so chic in 1-3 it's CRAZY! Love this outfit.

@Shevia - definitely nostalgia overload but in a good way.
@Lyn - yes I did see Barry Except for the hair colour slightly more lines he still looks very much as he did in his hey day. So sad for him to have to see off all his younger brothers.
@Shannon spent many hours with that album memorising the words and practising the hustle.

Sveta

Your surprise party outfit is amazing - with and without the outerwear layer

velvetychocolate

I love your outfits, and thank you for the trip down memory lane - I'm listening to "Saturday Night Fever" right now on YouTube and remembering the time I took a 'serious' disco class when I was about seven years old. I distinctly remember a yellow blouse with thin gold pinstripes in it. The class was weeks and weeks, every Monday and Thursday, after school. There were only 12 of us accepted into the class.

Don't laugh, but I *still* remember all the moves. I can do them with my eyes closed. My husband laughs (and laughs and laughs) at me for this, but whatever. Due to circumstances, I am the only person in my social circle who knows how to do these moves. My husband is a bit older than me, my stepkids are obviously younger than me, and my friends wouldn't even try it. <---too embarrassing for them.

Every once in a (rare) while, I'll break out into these dance steps, out of the blue. Could be in the house, could be in pajamas, could be on the street - you just never know. As silly as it sounds, at least it makes people smile and laugh. That class I took all those years ago has to be worth something, don't you think?

Here's a not-bad version of 'Stayin' Alive' on You Tube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v.....re=related

I just did the 'moves' on the kitchen floor for fun - my doggie loved it and my husband can't stop laughing ...I hope this is a good thing??

@Sveta thank you
@vc loving you breaking into dance out of the blue

lyn67

Your high low top is amazing, would steal it from your closet on a Saturday Night (out) Fever in less than a blick of an eye:-) Loved the other outfits, too-it seems you had a great time. I'm so sad for Robin, loved the Bee Gees, too:-(((.
And your living is also fab!:-)

lasallepal

Active Member

The high/low top is beautiful. It looks fluid and the print is discreet. It is so very flattering to your figure and plays to all of your strengths. The leather jacket is also flattering and the way you accessorized it. You are really "owning" those outfits and they are not wearing you. Gorgeous!

christieanne

It's very sad about Robin passing. I didn't see any coverage of the funeral here in the US.
My sister had the biggest crush on Andy Gibb - pretty normal for a tween girl back then I guess - and we did listen to the BeeGees way back when.

Last week my DH and I watched the movie the BeeGees did with Peter Frampton (my crush back then and first concert I ever went too) - Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. I had seen that in the theater when I was in middle school but never since. Let me tell you to avoid this film. Worst thing ever. We watched the whole thing in fascination with the kitsch and camp. Talented fellows and great musical inspiration but overall - horrid.

On to your outfit! Looking good and I love the shape of the hi-lo top for you. It falls perfectly where you want it too. Nice combo of black and white and red as well.

catgirl

Okay, these first two outfits are some of my favorites that you've ever posted! I am sad about Robin Gibb - I love their music and have fond memories of awkward school dances from that era.

CocoLion

You look way too young to have been in high school during the Sat. Night Fever era! Your surprise birthday party outfit is perfect.

jayne

I love that high low top on you...so flattering! And oh yes, the bee gees and a YOUNG john travolta! Yum

Thsnks Lyn, lasallepal,christieanne (mental note avoid SPLHCB),Una,Cocolion & Jayne.

Meredith1953

You wear black and white as well as you rock color! I love that high-low top on you! Ah, the brothers Gibb! That definitely takes me back in time, in a good way of course!

cheryl

That high-low top is fantastic. You look great. I'm also a big fan of Saturday Night Fever and The Bee Gees.

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