Ashlee Simpson Disgraces Memory of the Oh-So-Classy ’80s
October 12, 2007 | Pop Culture
Ashlee Simpson celebrated her 23rd birthday with a precious ’80s-themed party at her parents’ house a couple weeks ago — and has now leaked the pictures for our viewing “pleasure.” Lucky us! BF Pete Wentz was the Prom King to Ashlee’s Prom Queen. Or was it the other way around? Regardless, I have to ask…
Did guys really wear ruffled suits in the ’80s? I went to the prom in the ’90s, myself, but I remember ’80s suits being of the Miami Vice white-and-pastel variety. As for ruffled suits… I believe my dad wore them in the ’70s. Was he just ahead of his time?
Um… and Ken Paves? Ashlee’s bangs need to be at least four inches higher, preferably with a claw. Of that, I am certain. And where are the shoulder pads? The acid wash? The headbands? The pale pink Wet ‘N’ Wild lipstick? The jelly bracelets…?
My God, the jelly bracelets!
This party was a disgrace. A DISGRACE, I say!
[R.I.P. '80s. You will forever be survived by my beloved Cabbage Patch Doll, Rochelle Michelle, and my crush on Kirk Cameron.]
Tags: Celebrities
martini lover
says:
pete’s trying too hard to be a hipster, as always. i’d like to see him in some nice parachute pants.
Julie
says:
I went to the prom in the late 80’s and the guys did NOT wear ruffles. Dumba$$ needs to get her decades straight the next time she throws herself a party.
Pete is just downright FUG no matter what he’s wearing.
jewed
says:
Looks more like an engagement party than a birthday. Jessica looks like Ashlee’s tarty mom.
letibe
says:
LMAO..Julie! I agree, Pete is FUGLY!!!
Hannah
says:
I hate how Ashlee always does that pose with her side profile and seductive look that’s not really seductive.
princess bride
says:
is pete like five feet tall?
Jenn F.
says:
You’re right, Hannah… the look is getting old!
It looks like they didn’t research the 80’s very well… what a pair of dumb-asses.
jenner
says:
Ditto Hannah. It’s like Whorehan’s peace sign – too obvious, too obnoxious, too pissing me the hell off.
Sorry to be so testy – I just LOATHE this talentless hack. Yet I adore her tacky sister…what is WRONG with me…????
D
says:
As a product of the 80’s and extremely proud of it, I would like everyone to reference the great flick Valley Girl for all future fashion choices. If that is not available, Pretty In Pink will do, but is definitely a second choice.
Jenn F.
says:
Valley Girl ~ damn, that was a classic!
Michael C
says:
As said above, those clothes aren’t 80’s
My Formal ( our term for prom ) was 1987. I wore a black tux, shiny black with shiny electric blue cummerbund. The suit came with a fire hazard training video – I’m joking or course.
Dishie
says:
It saddens me to say this, but Pete looks better with eyeliner.
Jo Jo
says:
Dishie, you’re right! I think the same thing; Pete does look better with eyeliner.
kathleen
says:
D – I love you! Certainly not enough references to my favorite guilty pleasure movie (Valley Girl) anymore. Nic Cage was so HOT in that movie! and the music ROCKED. I still never run out of opportunities to use the line “it’s over. like totally. like fer sure.”!
maryoda
says:
Yes, you can tell from Ashlee’s pose the girl loves her nose…….I think she poses that way either to accentuate it or look at it, (or both.) But she did remember the jelly bracelets, she has about 30 on one arm, but they are black. I could have done this party so much better!!!!(if I had her money). But still, I coulda rocked this and I’m kinda jealous I didn’t get to 1st. Coulda held it at the local skating rink and think I might! Could make a great halloween party… Definitely the men had pale jackets (whites or pastels) with a metallic cumberbund and tie in the shade of their dates dress. Of course, Ashlee’s bangs should have been higher, so much higher, but love the white shoes with the black and pink ensemble…….
Melissa
says:
OMG people get a life…. Obvisously your parents didn’t teach you the very first thing they shoulda… if you have nothing nice to say than keep your damn mouths shut. Why can’t you people leave these poor kids alone. It’s pretty clear they care alot about each other, they make a cute couple, and it’s really NONE of anyones business but theirs what they do. I’m all about the gossip rags, but jeesh enough already. I’d rather read about what funny, crazy in love thing they did than if she got botox or if she got plastic surgery. who cares if she did. she looks great, he looks great, let them be in love!
Alexandra
says:
I agree with what Melissa said! I’m not a big fan of Ashlee, but they seem very happy together, let them be.
As for commenting on the party, it looks like it was fun and the theme’s a classic. Who cares if it’s 70’s or 80’s? No need to obsess over it, find something better to do.