Those shapeless, high-waisted denim disasters were so atrocious, in fact, that they inspired an entire Saturday Night Live skit.
"When you've given up, put on your mom jeans," went the jingle.
But now brands like Urban Outfitters and Topshop -- not at all known for marketing to moms -- are selling the jeans.
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