Retirement or Birthday Party?
Looking back on photos from the 80s and 90s, it’s so obvious how dated everything is. Even though a certain hairstyle or jewelry choice seemed so cutting-edge back then, it now looks “vintage” and old-timey. The same can be said for this photo of someone’s birthday party. Well, it could be a birthday party, but it could also be a retirement party. Based on the haircuts and outfits, it’s hard to tell.
The only indication that this photo might be from a kid’s birthday party is that there are a ton of kids in the background. The girl in the foreground holding the card, however, could be anywhere from 12 to 50. We blame the turtleneck and mature gold earrings, not her overall demeanor. Add in her cropped haircut, and this girl looks like Linda, the office assistant who is retiring after a 30-year-long career at the same job.