Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Am I crazy?
Perhaps it's the result of too little sleep and too much stress at work and on the home (selling) front, but I think I actually like this jumpsuit from BCBG. Sure, $380 is far too much money to spend on such a trendy item -- After all, won't we be saying that jumpsuits were so "2009" in a year or so? I certainly hope so. -- But I admittedly like the overall vibe here, which is a relaxed yet sophisticated weekend look. I can see the model eating alfresco at some chic New York eatery in Greenwich Village or something.
Now normally, I despise jumpsuits/onesies on adult women without exception (or so I thought, anyway). At best, I'm left thinking "It's not that bad" or "I don't hate it, but it'd be cuter if it were a dress". More often than not though, jumpsuits leave me wondering "Why, God, why? Do you not own a mirror?" and shaking my head in wonder.
As Jessica Simpson has so unfortunately illustrated, jumpsuits are often times worse from behind than from the front. And yet...even from the back, I think this is OK. Perhaps even flattering on the right shape. The top is fitted enough to show off a smaller upper body and the bottom is forgiving enough to hide a pear shape and/or muscular thighs. So, while this jumpsuit is too bare on top to work for me (I need more support), I can't help but think this may be the exception to my ban on jumpsuits.
Help me, dear readers, and let me know your thoughts:
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6 comments:
It's so cute on the model! Unfortunately, since there's a 4 size spread between my top sizes and pant sizes, I have a feeling this would look terrible on me!!
Christina -- I feel you (but in reverse, alas)...I also have a feeling that if you're over 5'8" or something that the rise would be way, way too short...
I'm dubious very dubious. But I admit I wanted to hit "I'm wearing one right now" just to throw off the results. hehe. I think you need to be like six feet tall and Heidi Klum to pull this off. But if you get it, you MUST take a pic and I promise to only leave flattering comments. ;-)
Christy -- I am in fact 6 feet tall (I swear!), but I'm no Heidi Klum, alas.
Oh wow I had no idea. See, I'm short. 5'4 to be exact. And I just assume everyone is my height. Just like I assume everyone I meet is my age. I can't tell you how many people I've offended when guessing their age - people who are several to 7 or so years younger than me. Anyway - wow 6 feet. BUY IT! You are young and hip and beautiful! I'm sure you can pull it off!~
I think it's probably flattering on very few people...and only when worn on a yacht or anywhere on the Mediterranean coast? :-/
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