The Gallery: Rewind
The theme on this week’s Gallery is ‘rewind’ and Tara got me thinking about clubbing in the 80s and 90s. If I could rewind my life, I’d love to re-live those clubbing days.
I loved clubbing in the 90s.
I didn’t drink, I didn’t do drugs and I didn’t tart myself up. But I danced.
I danced and danced and danced.
I drew attention to myself because I had no inhibitions and I never ever stopped. Not that I ever bothered with the attention, I was way too busy dancing. I was first on the floor and last off it.
The clubs weren’t swanky, they were grungy. I went to alternative nights and student nights. You couldn’t beat a mix of cheesy pop and some indie and, of course, Levellers’ One Way I very rarely went to a club that didn’t play One Way. I started clubbing at 17 and carried on until I got pregnant with my eldest at 27. Throughout that time, One Way was always there.
I dressed in combats and band Tshirts – if you had combats, you didn’t need a bag (or a boyfriend to carry your purse). My best friend from university and I went through a phase of wearing quirky dresses and tights for clubbing, always with our Doc Martens. That was us dressing up. No make-up, no heels, nothing sexy or low-cut, but in our own way we were making an effort.
I absolutely loved those days. If I could go clubbing without guilt at not being around for my kids going to bed and getting up again and if I wasn’t old enough to be the mother of everyone else out, I would still love to go clubbing now.
Sadly due to the old chestnut of my never-ending house move, I can’t find my photos of my favourite clubbing outfits, so you will have to make do with this one of the typical 1990s me.
This post was written in response to a prompt on The Gallery at Sticky Fingers. Pop across to see how others have interpreted the theme ‘rewind’.
Great memories, sounds like you enjoyed yourself. I had Doc martins too and loved them but always wanted a purple pair but was never allowed!
Thanks very much, Kizzy. I was always allowed to dress how I wanted (and get piercings) – I dressed like this from the age of 14. I think my parents saw it as an acceptable form of rebellion – better than drink, drugs and teenage pregnancy! Over the years I had Doc Martens in pink, yellow and silver, as well as black of course! I’ve been wearing them again over the last few years, I love them!
Ahhh I remember Doc Martens really well and the 90s had the best music ever. I was obsessed with dying my hair a lot during my teens. Now I just want it not go white 🙂 great photo!
Um. I was still at school in the 90s!
I did go clubbing in the noughties and I loved mostly. I loved dancing and wish I could do it now; it’s one of the things I miss most about having this stupid illness! I don’t miss the whole getting dressed up and drinking to excess that I did though.
Love the fact that you had no inhibitions, there aren’t many people of that age who can say the same. Great memories 🙂
I am hoping there are going to be more club and hair pics on the Gallery this week. The 80s and 90s were definitely where it was at!
That’s a great photo. Love it. This is the kind of Gallery for me. Big hair and dodgy pants. Awesome.
Haha, I lived in my combats! And I rarely had a hand bag, lol massive pockets! Good times! Great photo xxx
thats a great picture. My 80’s all look big hair, big glasses and big shoulders lol
The Levellers were fantastic, great post. I’d love to come clubbing with you any time you like : )
I always dressed up when I went clubbing. Looking back I wonder why.
those were the days! x
What a lovely trip down memory lane. I used to be rather fond of the Levellers too!! Hope you go dancing again soon xx
Oh I love a good dance when we go out, the very rare times we go out that is. I could boogey all night!
Sounds like loads of fun. I had the DMs but was too you for clubbing in most of huge 90’s!
I will happily go on a sober nights clubbing with you any time you want!
What a great picture and story x
Great memories and oh yes, Doc Martins!
Mollyxxx
Thanks very much, everyone!
Good to know other people liked their Doc Martens too – and their combats, Mama Syder!
So many people used to dress up, Angela, I think I was the exception!
Thanks, Emma! I’ll take you up on that one day 🙂
Thanks for the offer, Jodie! That would be awesome 🙂