Every week, we offer a look into the childhoods of our team here at The Huffington Post. And the result? Well, it turns out we've always been pretty stylish.
This flashback to our youths proves the following fashion rules: Don't be afraid of a statement headpiece, always mix-and-match patterns and there's never a wrong time to wear a bucket hat. And oh so many more.
Take a look at the slideshow below to see our super cute childhood photos and share your own below!
Childhood Style (PHOTOS)
Katherine Fung, Associate Media Editor(01 of71)
"This is me in a tracksuit."
Christopher Mathias, Associate Editor New York(02 of71)
"ATHLETE."
Meredith Melnick, Nutrition and Fitness Editor (03 of71)
"Don't be afraid of a statement headpiece, whether you're practicing Thai dance or reading Frances the Badger books."
Danielle Cadet, Associate Editor Black Voices(04 of71)
"1. Be a trendsetter... I was rocking all blue everything before Jay-Z wore all black everything. 2. Always match your barrettes with your background. 3. Never take a class picture without a manicure."
Christiana Lilly, Assistant Editor Miami(05 of71)
"You have little control over your parents mixing patterns when you are a child. Smile through it."
Leah Squires(06 of71)
"Drive across the country for a month with just the dad and brother who couldn't give two sh**s about brushing hair or an outfit that works."
Kerstin Shamberg, Social Media Editor(07 of71)
"I always wore pink!"
Joanna Zelman, Green Editor(08 of71)
"Only strike a coy pose in pigtails and floral prints."
Jake Bailer, Innovations Editor (09 of71)
"Star Trek t-shirt and bright turquoise pajama pants."
Stephanie Marcus, News Editor, Traffic & Trends(10 of71)
"There's never a wrong time to wear a bucket hat."
Janet Varney, HuffPost Live LA(11 of71)
"Learn the important Hollywood style standards nice and early..."
Curtis M. Wong, Associate Editor(12 of71)
"You can dance...for inspiration!"
Adam Goldberg, Front Page Editor(13 of71)
"A young Adam Goldberg, in awe of the world, wearing stylish overalls."
Annemarie Dooling(14 of71)
"Wearing furry boots in Brooklyn back when Williamsburg was a scary neighborhood."
Ricky Camilleri, HuffPost Live Producer(15 of71)
Be memorable. "This is my dads favorite pic of me and it has hung above his work desk since it was taken."
Jordan Turgeon(16 of71)
"My must-have accessories? Scarf. Sunglasses. Done. Sadly, I had to sell the car when I moved to the city for rent money."
Kimberly Brooks, Founding Arts Editor(17 of71)
"Macramé sweater vests were a must."
Sasha Bronner, Los Angeles Editor(18 of71)
"Southern California one piece black bathing suit style."
Laura Shocker, Senior Editor, Healthy Living(19 of71)
"Always buy a dress you can dance in ... and when in doubt go with the red (jelly) shoes."
Carly Schwartz, San Francisco Editor(20 of71)
"Always pair your bright red bandana with your bright purple fleece."
Zoe Triska, Associate Books Editor(21 of71)
"Neon will NEVER go out of style."
Priscilla Frank(22 of71)
"Always wear tiara. Never look at camera."
Ani Vrabel, Associate Blog Editor(23 of71)
"Start your hat collection early, or you'll never have any hope of getting an invite to a royal wedding."
Taylor Trudon, Associate Blog Editor(24 of71)
"#newenglandcasual"
Lilka Kalick, Associate Blog Editor(25 of71)
"Nothing says patriotism like American flag Keds ... and nothing is more stylish than matching your shirt to your ottoman."
Carla Lohr(26 of71)
"A ruffle collar and Dorothy Hamill haircut was always a pageant favorite, especially in 1984."
Kiki Von Glinow, Associate Celebrity Editor(27 of71)
"Same bangs. Same dress. Always."
Amanda Sterling, Associate Blog Editor(28 of71)
"It was alllllll about the straight-across bangs."
Katherine Patke, News Editor(29 of71)
It isn't a holiday dress without at least one petticoat, and there is no such thing as too poofy when it comes to sleeves. (Also, consider taking the wrapper off the chocolate before you try to eat it.)
David Lohr(30 of71)
Maintain family traditions. "This is a photo of myself around age two in a cowboy outfit (left) and my son, also around two years old, in the same outfit years later. He is 15 now."
Katla McGlynn, Comedy Editor(31 of71)
"Acid-wash overalls, cat-print sweatshirt and neon accessories make a great combination. Ray gun and fierce expression optional."
Clay Chiles, Blog Editor, Special Projects(32 of71)
"If I could rock a double-breasted suit and bow tie this well at one year old, then there's no reason for me to fear them at 25."
Craig Kanalley, Senior Editor, Big News & Live Events(33 of71)
"Can't go wrong dressing up like the TMNT!"
Carolyn Gregoire, Associate Editor, HuffPost Teen(34 of71)
"Peter Pan collars are always a good choice (as are cat pins, obviously)."
Johanna Barr, News Editor(35 of71)
"Don't buy a dress unless it has a matching purse attached to it."
Jessica Samakow, Associate Editors, HuffPost Parents(36 of71)
"It's OK to embrace your beer (or apple juice) belly."
Sarah Klein, Associate Editor, Healthy Living(37 of71)
"Add a belt to a shapeless dress to define your waist."
Rebecca Orchant, Assistant Editor, HuffPost Food/KitchenDaily(38 of71)
"White overalls are probably always a good decision. Also, this is definitely still how I feel about cotton candy."
Jason St. Angelo, Associate Editor, HuffPost Sports(39 of71)
"Nothing's changed from my Hall of Fame days."
Claire Fallon, Blog Editor, Special Projects(40 of71)
"Stay consistant. This was back in my style phase of only wearing hugely oversized, sloganed T-shirts. That phase lasted for around 14 years. And that's my little brother, in classic understated black, napping on my shoulder."
Ashley Knierim, Editor, AOL.com(41 of71)
"Always coordinate your hat to your outfit."
Rachel Tepper, Assistant Food Editor(42 of71)
"What's a little drizzle? Not even rain could dampen my style."
William McGuinness, Senior Editor, HuffPost College(43 of71)
"Cheese means 'Look up and smile. This could be shared with the Internet one day.'"
Nina Bahadur, Intern, HuffPost Women(44 of71)
"It's always acceptable to spice up a floral romper with an oversized bow ... right?"
Lee Hernandez, Entertainment Editor, Latino Voices(45 of71)
"Yee-haw!"
Emma Gray, Associate Editor, HuffPost Women(46 of71)
"Don't be afraid to mix bold patterns ... or carry wands around. Also, Converse high-tops are always a classic choice."
Megan Barreto, Senior Programming Manager(47 of71)
"Sportin' the winter vest and enjoying a Pabst Blue Ribbon with my twin brother and friend (who also enjoys winter vests)."
Alicia Ciccone, Associate Editor, HuffPost Money(48 of71)
"Dressing up is always fun."
Kate Bratskeir, Associate Editor, Healthy Living(49 of71)
"When your outfit is bad, hide behind dad."
Emily Cohn, Money Editor(50 of71)
"The best way to sport a one-piece is by wearing a diaper underneath."
Rebecca Dolan, Associate Editor, Travel(51 of71)
"A lady never leaves home without a hat."
Julee Wilson, Style & Beauty Editor, Black Voices(52 of71)
"Work it! Own it! And as for some practical advice....My mother always told me: 'Pretty is as pretty does!'"
Dan Reilly, Editor, Spinner.com/AOL(53 of71)
"Know how to relax: Wear a robe, drink a Michelob (not really [OK, maybe])."
Jessie Heyman, Associate Editor, Moviefone (54 of71)
"Vogue."
Jessica Rotondi, Associate Blog Editor(55 of71)
"It's all about getting creative with your accessories."
Robert Gorell, Interaction Design & Content Strategy Lead(56 of71)
"Dress to impress the ladies."
Tyler Kingkade, Associate Editor, Huffington Post College(57 of71)
"I have since grown my hair out."
Melissa Hapke, Community Standards Manager(58 of71)
"Does the crocheted dress date me? Seriously, my mom actually did this herself."
Andy Campbell, Associate Editor, Weird News/Crime(59 of71)
"Live vicariously through Maverick in 'Top Gun.' Forever."
Kristen Taylor, Senior Community Editor(60 of71)
"Eating junk food with your sister is not setting a good example. Even with paper hats."
Simone Kitchens, Senior Beauty Editor(61 of71)
"You can wear white after Labor Day. Head to toe, in fact."
Brie Dyas, Senior Editor (62 of71)
"One should always match their ensemble to their accessories. Like a stuffed rabbit named Bun-Bun."
Christina Anderson, Fashion Editor(63 of71)
"A smurf costume is so much better than a trashy nurse/cop/fill in the blank for Halloween."
Christina Anderson, Fashion Editor(64 of71)
"Studs are always in fashion."
Michelle Persad, Fashion Assistant(65 of71)
"It's not a party dress unless there are poofy sleeves."
Jessica Misener, Huffington Post Style Editor(66 of71)
"Blunt bangs work on every face shape!"
Erica Cheung, Huffington Post Style Intern(67 of71)
"If you find yourself with a bowl haircut, there's no use crying about it! Rock it with floral dresses, pink bows and white tights. And when you're in doubt, a mother is always the best accessory."
Michelle Manetti, Stylelist Home Associate Editor(68 of71)
"Some of the most powerful women in the world wear scrunchies, trust me."
Ellie Krupnick, Huffington Post Style Associate Editor(69 of71)
"A flower garland is a festive touch!"
Christina Anderson, Fashion Editor(70 of71)
"A leotard makes for a great top."
Anya Strzemien, Editor(71 of71)
"Never be afraid to mix prints."