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Today, Old Town Square is a must-visit destination in downtown Fort Collins, but bringing the vision to life wasn’t a walk in the park in the midst of the Savings and Loan crisis that struck a similar note to the current economic downturn. In fact, Stoner comments that the crisis was what he remembers most about the 80s. The Coloradoan created a timeline of the history of Old Town Square and also spoke to the developer Gene Mitchell about the challenges of bringing the vision to life.

 Bringing Back the 1980s

What are your favorite 80’s memories? Believe it or not, I used to perm just my bangs to get the desired height and volume. My favorite accessories? Jelly shoes and my Espirit bag! Stoner says his 80’s favorites include: Footloose, Good Morning Vietnam, Rain Man, Born in the USA, In the Air Tonight and Jump. On Friday he’ll either be sporting an 80’s bowling shirt, or if it still fits, a triple knit three-piece suit he saved from the 80s.

Grab your Trapper Keeper and Boom Box and get down to the square to celebrate this weekend. If you need some help deciding what to wear, here is a list of 80’s fashions to help you pick out your digs.

 Women’s clothes, accessories and hair ideas

• Leg warmers
• Slouch socks
• Tight rolled jeans
• Banana clips
• Blue eye shadow
• Teased bangs: the bigger and higher, the better… Lots and lots of Aqua Net!
• Jelly bracelets and jelly shoes
• Pumps with socks
• Lacy leggings
• Cut up t-shirts worn off the shoulder (air brushed, even better)
• Crimped hair

 Men’s clothes, accessories and hair ideas

• Mohawks and mullets
• Rock band t-shirts
• Leather jackets
• Rolled up sleeves and jeans
• Stonewashed jeans
• Jams and Hammer pants
• High Tops
• Chuck Taylors
• Skinny ties
• T-shirt under a blazer – think Don Johnson, Miami Vice 

The Details

• 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Square Party…like it’s 1985 in Old Town Square
• Live 80’s music
• Wear your favorite 80’s fashions
• Enjoy Coppersmith’s Anniversary Beer
• Free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream for the first 250 people
• Appearance by the Ghostbusters Movie Car and Characters
• Food and Beverage available
• For more information: http://www.ftcollins.com/
• Over 50 downtown businesses are offering discounts and specials to celebrate the anniversary

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