There I was, just
Dayyyyyyyyyyyyum! That sh*t is tragic. Yet, yet...I can't look away! It's kind of mesmerizing in its own freakish manner (um, kind of like this blog, no?). As I stared at this apparent aberration, I began to feel a little dizzy. I mean, I didn't know what to look at! I could look at the scribbles on the right shoulder. Or I could stare at the, uh, the skyline? Is that a skyline emerging from the olive green and black checkerboard pattern above her right ass cheek?! But zoinks! I can't forget about the other side of the jacket! Those pink and black diamonds are just...just...phenomenal! And what's that?! That sleeve! Is that a target? Like, is that an invitation of sorts???
The more I think about it, the less I'm horrified by it and the more, dare I say, intrigued I am. I'm not sure when the switch from strong disgust to mild admiration occurred, but it definitely took a few moments. Here, let's test my theory. Let's see if I, myself, am simply just bat-sh*t crazy or if I'm onto something here. We'll let the memory of this garment marinate in our minds for a few moments and then we'll look again. Don't worry, I'll wait.
See, as objectively gnarly as that blazer is, it takes serious guts to attempt to wear something like that. And I, the girl who according to her coworkers was "dressed like Luke Skywalker"* the other day, have to respect this woman for at least trying (as well as entertaining me throughout an otherwise very dull Congressional hearing).
*Which, of course, I took as a compliment, especially since they were, um, right...
16 comments:
Ahh there's the Biggieness.
Huh. When you put it that way you did look a little like Luke.
Gooooose... I am (not) your father...
When you said you had to go home early, i-66 and I figured you were off to shoot womp rats at the dump.
Yeah, I don't know what's up with the star wars thing. A couple of years ago I kept seeing women everywhere wearing these:
http://freedomwife.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/mustang-brown-sweater.jpg
which look remarkably like this:
http://www.movie-maniacs.co.uk/images/OBI-WAN%20GG..jpg
obi wan much?
goose--
Luke is hot, thanks!
shannon--
Nope, I don't shoot anything that doesn't attack first. But I will STRIKE BACK! LOL! Get it?!
ninja--
Retro future awesomeness. It's here to stay.
Just so you know, you will not be permitted to use any Jedi mind tricks on me to steal my dog. That is all.
I wore a red sweater with multicolored striped yesterday and I lost count of how many people commented on my "colorful sweater." It's just color, people!! I imagine many people thought I looked crazy, so rather than shunning crazy blazer lady, I appreciate her uniqueness.
n--
Just take it as a compliment if DC doesn't like it. That's what I do. And I'm with you on crazy blazer lady. I fully appreciated it by the end of the two-plus hours that I stared at it. In fact, if I owned it, I, too, would wear it. I don't know where or when, but I'm sure I'd figure out a time and place.
For your next Shambles PI, can you launch an attack on flip flops in order to point out how ugly and ridiculous people look wearing flip flops to work? I actually find flip flips more offensive than crocs.
I like the blazer. It's fitted, you know? It looks tight. I mean like TIGHT DAWG, but also tight as in not loose. Also it looks like it lacks shoulder pads which is cool. Shoulder pads are for assholes.
Also could you play tic tac toe on it? I'm all about multi-functional usiform clothing.
n--
You read my mind! Commuter shoes are so on my Shambles PI to-do list.
peter--
Yes, yes and yes.
Personally, I like it. If it was not fitted it would be frumpy, but as it is (based on what I can see in the picture) it looks fashionable and flattering. Definitely not something you see often in the professional world.
However, if I owned the blazer I'd probably only wear it on the streets-- I can see it looking hideous with office-friendly trousers or a knee-length skirt.
me thinks Suze Orman would like to steal that woman's blazer.
cindc--
You are right about wearing it in context. I think it could really be a cool piece. But yeah, after the hearing was over I noticed she had paired the blazer with a knee length black suit skirt and some boxy-looking mid-calf suede boots. *shaking head*
jennifer--
Mayhaps! That Ms. Orman sure does love a wacky pattern!
Um . . . I have wanted to share this with the world, but have not had the right opp. to do so. World, I have a life-sized cutout of Luke Skywalker in my living room!!!! (Wow. That felt good. Like years of a burden lifted off my shoulders . . .) Oh. And I have an Ewok, too. Um, and I was Luke for Halloween last year. (Too much information? Or is it the cross-dressing?)
BTW, the greatest hairdresser in the world, Vivian, is not at a salon right now b/c she just moved back. However, she is prob. coming over to my house to cut my hair next week and perhaps we could work something out (ahem, I like rolled $50s).
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