Contrary to popular misconception, 1985 was a whole lot more than glam rock, hairspray, and neon-tinged trips to the mall. Just ask the Gen X-ers who not only lived through the iconic era, but took a whole lot of photos along the way.
From school photos to Canadian tuxedos as seen in the wild, here are 20 photos remembering what life felt like in 1985.
1
Stylin’ Dad
“My dad and I in ‘85. Wish he was still this cool.”
2
Well Suited
“My dad in ‘85 rockin’ the white suit in Chinatown, Vancouver.”
3
Good Gifts
“My parents and their first microwave. 1985.”
4
Commodore 64
“Christmas 1985.”
5
New Wave Sweethearts
“My parents when they started dating in 1985.”
6
Mall Rats
“Ready to go to the mall 1985.”
7
Summer Vacation
“Summer 85’ trip to Paris.”
8
Staff Snaps
“Nelson, BC Central School 1984-85 school year.”
9
Hay Girl
“My rural Manitoba cousins in 85.”
10
London Calling
“Dad - Hackney, London (85-86).”
11
Middle School Sweethearts
“My wife and I in 8th grade 1985. We're still together.”
12
Canadian Tuxedos
“My dad would've been 67 yesterday - this is him and I in '85.”
13
School's In Session
“JCPenney’s Back to School Beauty Diary ‘85.”
14
Camp Out
“My dad and uncle camping in the Fall of 1985.”
15
He’s Lovin’ It
“Jason Alexander singing and dancing about the new McDonald's Mc D.L.T. burger in 1985."
16
“My 8th grade school photo 1985”
“I was 13 years old. We considered ourselves 'death rock' back then before the term 'goth' became a thing."
17
Dad Duty
“My dad, 1985.”
18
Smoke Sesh
“My mom smoking a cigar, 1985”
19
Taking a Dip
“Swimming off the stern of the USS Enterprise 1985.”
20
Edge of Seventeen
“Most likely going to see Motley Crue, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Ratt or Whitesnake!!!”
