Before They Were Housewives: Tamra 21 photos Next Gallery Before They Were Housewives: Gretchen 9542561 Tamra Barney looking top of her class. 9542566 Looking pretty in pink. 9542571 Aww, baby Tamra. 9542576 Tamara never got suspended -- she just sported suspenders. 9542581 Proud mama. 9542586 This hot blonde was made for the OC! 9542591 Whether Tamra's in a uniform or just a prim outfit, she looks like she's head of the class. 9542596 Big sis Tamra looks like she has her hands full. 9542601 We can already see that mischievous little twinkle in Tamra's eye. 9542606 Tamra took the '80s and ran with them. The white pumps, we can't. 9542611 So young and innocent--who knew this cutie would turn into our favorite firecracker, Tamra. 9542616 Just chilling and looking adorbs. 9542621 We wonder why Tamra stopped rocking the pig tails--they're so cute! 9542626 While we love our Tamra now, photos like these make us wish RHOC was filmed in the '80s. Imagine the fashions we'd see--denim dresses all the time! 10009901 A big veil, big shoulders, and big teased hair--this is what '80s bridal was all about. 10009911 Between those bangs and that matte lipstick, this wedding is definitely tied to the '90s. 10009916 You're really not fancy unless you wear gloves with your wedding dress. Previous Pause Next 1 of 17