Reader: Antrack. Year: 1988-89. Location: Rocky Mountains.

    "This photo reminds us that the 80's weren't all about neon and mall hair. Down in the Palm Beaches, we were preps. Glasses-wearing, pants-pleated preps, apparently. You might not be able to tell, but that fanny pack I'm wearing is not nylon; it's chambray. Remember chambray? It was a popular fabric for jumpers - it's like denim, but lighter in color and texture.

    I love my mom's jaunty neckerchief; I don't remember her being that stylish."