Why Did I Buy This?
I am hereby launching an exciting new feature called “Why did I buy this?” The hope is that someone can suggest a way I can wear the item in question, rather than continue to avoid making eye-contact with it in my closet or under the bed (where the unworn shoes go.)
I don’t know what I was thinking when I bought this black overall thing, but I remember really wanting it. It’s made of very lightweight wool, and the top part is very slouchy.
I would never, ever wear it with a blouse like the model is wearing, since I am not a milk-maid. Remember, as I stated somewhere recently, “Sister Wolf takes her fashion cues from Patti Smith, Morticia Addams, Keith Richards, and a Jewish grandma circa 1975.”
How about a white tank top and lots of bangles? A black t-shirt? A fitted white shirt? Ugh, right? I’m stumped. I’m not afraid of looking too manly, but I am afraid of frilly and I hate anything that might be called boho.
Well, there it is. Help a Sister out! And if you think this was a wacky purchase, just you wait.
Tags: shopping
June 20th, 2008 at 1:52 am
I actually really like it….worn with a simple tee underneath and some ankle boots and the turn up the cuffs a bit, it could look really really cool…
June 20th, 2008 at 4:26 am
Personally, I’m in love with this:
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7336677/c/109853.html
…and think it would look fantastic under those. With a leather cuff.
June 20th, 2008 at 7:07 am
I think a simple t-shirt is the way to go. And I’m always a big fan of bangles, so I support that suggestion. Susie’s booties suggestion seems really cool too. I also think some chunkier gladiator style sandals, like the ever popular Heech from Nine West would look cool with a cuff at the ankle.
Will you post a pic when you wear it? pretty please?
http://www.shinylittlethings.com
June 20th, 2008 at 8:54 am
So funny! One could devote a whole blog to this question . . . But sometimes what seems like a fashion slip-up can turn out to be the best purchase you ever made (like a black squined La Petite Salope bustier I once bought at a sample sale). I rather like the outfit, especially the blouse!
June 20th, 2008 at 10:23 am
I vote for the simple white t-shirt.
June 20th, 2008 at 11:20 am
i love your overalls!
x
just a plain white tee, or something floaty and feminine to balance out the masculinity of the suit. Roll up the trouser leg into the 7/8ths trend and add some chunky heels. bangles look good, but keep jewellery gold and ethnic.
hope this helps!
June 20th, 2008 at 11:57 am
I love this feature! I would totally wear it with a jewel toned scoop neck T and a slouchy (but slim) grey cardigan. Oh and with gladiator heels. (Have any of those under the bed??) I think you could rock this look so easily SW. Not a bad purchase at all…
June 20th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
Oh my, I am getting excited. I think I may get to wear this thing, after all!
Susie B, I don’t even remember if I have ankle boots, I’m going to look under the bed.
Tobie Lynn, why do they want so much $$ for that T?!?! Bastards!
Wendy and Molly, okay, I do have white t-shirts, check.
Couture Carrie, I want that damn bustier!
Julie and K-Line, no gladiators for me, except for those ridiculous gladiator spats I bought during some kind of brain outtage.
June 20th, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Why did you buy it? that’s the question, right? Forgive me, but it kinda looks like it would be great for my friend’s 13 yr old daughter, Phoebe … don’t be mad, you know I love you.
June 20th, 2008 at 9:04 pm
Oh those young whippersnappers. they wear the darndest things! it looks like something a pouty, messy haired european youth would be wearing on facehunter. You know…stuff that’s borderline mental but imbued with so much coolness it hurts. I think you have the attitude to carry it off!
i’m too chicken. i’ll probably wear a tuxedo blazer over the top of it.
June 20th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
Sonja, you’re absolutely right. I thought I was 13 for a moment
Miss Wombat, a tragic but truthful analysis. But alas, even my attitude has failed on this one.
June 20th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
I vote for a T-shirt that’s NOT white. You don’t want to look like a mime, do you? The whole shoe question is really tricky. I’ve dug to the deepest core of my inner gay fashion asshole, and I can’t come up with shoes. Sorry.
June 21st, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Might I suggest a white tank and silver shoes?
No, really, a white tank and combat boots?
July 15th, 2008 at 5:58 am
Ooooo…who makes that?
if you don’t want it, i’ll buy it off you!