Can we for a moment talk about what is happening with Fall fashion? According to the New York Time’s online blog, which can be found here, women should be wearing fur, fully lined eyes, and lots of textured shimmer. Their inspiration picture is the following:
Before we go any further, I’d just like to ask a few questions, such as “what in the hell is she wearing?” and “where would you wear this outfit to?” As a woman, I have no interest in wearing what amounts to the love child of the Little Mermaid and Pocahontas, but then again, that’s just me. If you are dying to wear the outfit that is claimed to be “the retro dress”, than all you have to do is fork over $6,980 for the dress and $1,990 for the hat, both of which is Prada. Don’t ask me how much the gloves cost as they won’t even tell you the price (Louis Vuitton) possibly for the fear that you might just choke on your morning coffee. Aren’t we in the midst of a recession? Seriously though, if I saw a woman walking around Midtown wearing this, I’d call the local mental health hotline. What is with that hat, anyway? Unless you are an aviator, on a motorcycle or mentally challenged, there is no reason for you to be wearing a helmet constructed of leather and feathers, and its horribly bulky chin strap.
Another one of their fall trends is this gem of an outfit that pairs a see through skirt with a horrible sweater and a purse possibly constructed from the fur of pound puppies:
Is she going to one of those Ugly Sweater Parties, or is this really fashion? Also, I’d like to know who decided that a sheer skirt was a great idea not just for chilly weather, but in general. Of course she has to wear a bulky sweater, it’s the only item of clothing she has on that would provide any sort of warmth. Can we again discuss the prices? The skirt ($3120) and sweater ($2,185) are both products of Christopher Kane, whom I can only imagine is mentally deranged. $2,185 for that sweater? Are you fucking kidding me? I’m pretty sure I could stroll down to my local Good Will and pick up something that looks similar for $5. Not that I would, because I am not blind. What the hell is that over her right breast? Is it a penguin? If this is fashion, than I have no qualms stating that I am fashionably challenged.
What the fuck? I can understand a little leather, or a little print, or a little plaid, but what the hell is happening in these pictures? The first one looks like a dominatrix, the second Edward Scissor Hand’s long lost sister, the third is just terrible and the fourth is one of the least flattering dresses I have ever seen. What is happening here? Are we in the age of avant-garde? I understand that Lady Gaga is pushing the fashion limits these days, but I see no reason why women are supposed to look absolutely ridiculous in order to wear what’s “in”.
Screw it, if these are my options, than I guess I’ll stick with the mermaid-hybrid and call it a day.