We had planned an American Gladiator New Years too, but sadly that fell through. (note: this plan was in the works before we even knew it was coming back to TV… how funny!).

I still have a couple of those from the 80s, lurking in my downstairs closet. I’d love to bust one out. Alas, my old stirrup pants from the same time period are No More.

I think we should have a party where we all have to wear the best themed, embroidered or bedazzled sweater or sweatshirt we can find.

A grumpy kitten in a coffee mug that reads “I don’t do mornings”.

That’s my favorite thing I’ve read this week. Also, I would pay handsomely to see that.

Susie, I would say from their late 50s to pushing death.

I think sometimes the line is very faint between leggings and tights, but I do think that generally tights are… well…tighter than leggings. They have very little stretch-out-as-the-day-goes-on factor. Does that even make sense? Also, I think seams are a big tipoff.

I love tights. Always have. I can’t tell you how happy I am that opaque tights and empire waists are back. Of course, they’re practically out again, but I live in Jersey. I can afford to be a little behind the times. Although, I suppose it could be worse — I could live in Ohio.

As for women with hips in stirrup pants…just NO.

Navy-blue stirrups with gold flats and a white sweatshirt with a kitten bedazzled on it.