TikTok fashion creator Danielle Wiens recently stumbled on her mom’s old dresses from the 1980s. Instead of leaving them tucked away, she decided to try them on and share the moment with her followers. What started as a fun fashion experiment quickly became an internet sensation, with fans left speechless at how stunning the dresses still looked.
In the TikTok video posted in June 2023, Wiens modeled several of her mom’s vintage outfits, including prom and engagement dresses. She twirled around in each piece and placed side-by-side photos of her mom wearing them decades ago.
Danielle Wiens’ mom owned some iconic ’80s dresses we all remember
@daniellewiens I can’t believe she still has all of these but this was so fun #prom #dresses ♬ original sound – Danielle Wiens
Wiens’ mother’s collection included numerous hallmark styles of the era. Wiens first pulled out a bright pink prom dress, a strapless, mid-length gown with a cinched bow at the waist. The dress was from Nordstrom and still looked as stylish as ever.
Then came her mom’s senior prom gown, which was a beautiful black-and-white strapless dress from the mid-80s that stole the show. Another highlight was a soft mauve gown with oversized sleeves and ruffles reminiscent of classic glamour. The reactions to iens’ lineup hinted why fashion houses like Saint Laurent and Miu Miu have been bringing these styles back.
Fans can’t get enough of the vintage dresses
Wiens’ video sparked reactions among millions of viewers, with thousands flooding the comment section to share their love for her mother’s wardrobe. Many admitted they wished they had kept their parents’ old outfits, while others felt justified in holding on to vintage pieces. “You’re justifying my hoarder tendencies for my baby girls,” one fan joked.
Another added that the outfits aged well, stating how impressed they were at how effortlessly stylish the clothes still looked. The senior prom dress, in particular, won the internet over. “Oh my god, the senior prom dress is beyond,” one fan gushed, while others joined them to reminisce about their own experiences, proving that these fashionable moments live on in memory.