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EPISODE · Jul 2, 2026 · 19 MIN

Stacy and Clinton Break Down the Style of Meatballs

from WHY'D THEY WEAR THAT?

In this episode of Why'd They Wear That?, Stacy London and Clinton Kelly revisit Meatballs and break down the movie's surprisingly strong 1979 camp fashion one look at a time. From the rich-kid camp uniforms and short shorts to Spaz's pattern mixing, Rudy's awkward sweetness, and the counselors' very specific summer style, they unpack how the clothes make the movie feel real, funny, and weirdly current decades later. Along the way, they get into 70s middle-class fashion, camp style, nostalgia, and the outfits that somehow feel just as believable in 2026 as they did in 1979.   Special Thanks to Our Sponsor:   Vestiaire Collective -  Shop looks inspired by the show at https://buy.vestiairecollective.com/4...   Produced by Simple Alien → https://www.simplealien.com/ Camera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boy → https://tvboynyc.com/   About Why'd They Wear That?: A pop-culture and fashion commentary show where Stacy London and Clinton Kelly break down the on-screen looks that sparked trends, started debates and occasionally made audiences ask, "Why'd They Wear THAT?" → https://www.whydtheywearthat.com/   Find out more @  ALL CHEWED UP Channel → https://www.allchewedup.com/  

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