And did I mention big? Well, then let's talk hair. Guys had lots of it but women's hair wasÉ well, it could have had its own IP address.

Just 15 years later, big and stuffy has been replaced with casual. For women, skirt suits have been replaced by pants and sweaters. And men have tossed aside their full suits for dress pants and a button-down cotton shirt.

1986 Men Then

HAIR It was longer than it is now. It wasn't quite shoulder length but it was fairly shaggy with a part on the side and the longer side flipped back.

FACIAL HAIR Moustaches and beards were big.

CLOTHING Attire was formal. Dark black suits, white, polyester-blend, button-down shirts with conservative ties (not too wide or too narrow). Ties were mostly dark blue or green with small, repeated patterns, like anchors or golf tees.

SHOES Shoes then were heavier, generally wing-tipped.

2001 Men Now

FACIAL HAIR Nothing or a goatee.

CLOTHING Today's clothing is business casual. Cotton button-down shirts — white or medium blue. If a tie is worn, it's a conservative size with subtle patterns. Dress pants, though not suit pants, in greys, black or brown, and possibly a sweater, like a cardigan or sweater vest, over the shirt.

SOCKS Plain dark socks — don't get crazy.

SHOES Brown or black lace-up shoesÉ no slip-ons, please.

1986 Women Then

HAIR What can I say? It was big! And it was always trying to be something it wasn't, such as straight hair that's been permed. It was often teased and feathered back.

GLASSES Again, big! The frames were plastic and often had a light color to them. The bows often got funky too.

JEWELRY Have I mentioned big? Big silver earrings, bracelets.

CLOTHES Silk or wool suits. Skirts. No pants. Absolutely no pants. The suits were dark and very professional looking. Blouses were off-white and blousey with a big bow at the throat. Feminine was in.

NYLONS Nude

SHOES One and a half to two-inch heels. Blue or black pumps.

2001 Women Now

HAIR Women's hair today is very natural. If it's naturally straight hair, women wear it straight. If it's naturally curly, let it be curly. And in the workplace, it is down as often as it is worn up.

GLASSES Small, wire-rim models.

JEWELRY Small and understated — no odd piercings in the workplace.

CLOTHING Tailored pants — black, grey or brown. And a men's-style button-downed shirt or a light-weight sweater set. Pink and light green are "in" colors.

LEGGINGS If they're wearing pants, women are wearing matching trouser socks. If they're wearing a skirt, they may wear dark leggings instead of nylons.

SHOES The shoes are stylish, dark and chunky. The slim-heeled pump is long gone because it's far too formal.