A Moment of Fashion Nonsense

[omorka]

Does this dress make any sense to anyone else? It seems both immensely unflattering (to the point that I can't imagine a frame it would do anything for) and rather impractical to me, but maybe I'm just not getting it.

Comments

[sevarem.livejournal.com]

Huh. Well, I like the body of the dress and I like the kimono sleeve, but I don't like them together. And I especially don't like how you only get ONE sleeve. So you're either too hot or too cold. Dress fail.

[theoldone.livejournal.com]

I'm sure I know someone who could wear this without looking silly . . . but I can't think of who it would be.

[altamira16.livejournal.com]

So your design is due in the morning, and you have spent most of the night drinking. This is how you turn in your work.

[panthyr.livejournal.com]

I assumed it was some sort of superhero costume design. Although it lacks room for the Most Common Super Power (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MostCommonSuperPower).

[starcat-jewel.livejournal.com]

Almost looks like something designed for conjoined twins. With relatively little modification, it could be.

[doctorcaligari.livejournal.com]

I kinda like it, but then again I like asymmetry and nonsense and suchlike in fashion. It looks very Japanese-inspired to me. Looks okay on that model, but I grant that it probably would be unflattering on many if not most people.

[quantumduck.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I am ALL ABOUT this look - once we do away with the terrible stripes in the example. Asymmetrical with Kimono sleeves and a completely wild silhouette? I was charmed.

[pinesandmaples]

I would wear the hell out of that dress, especially during Mardi Gras season. Would it look good? Who cares! I'd wear it with mucho style.

[auditrice.livejournal.com]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks that. I really want one of them.

[ghostdogmeta.livejournal.com]

I want a sundress, and I want to be a matador.

Or...I have enough fabric for the body and one sleeve. F it. I have a deadline.

[wren-chan.livejournal.com]

It is indeed rather whack. Sort of like something I'd expect to see on a Takarazuka stage.

On the subject of strange clothing, does anyone know what what this (http://www.womanwithin.com/clothing/Lingerie-skirt-With-Satin-Bow-by-Amoureuse.aspx?PfId=168439&DeptId=9600&ProductTypeId=1) is? or WHY it is?

[pinesandmaples]

Two options:
A) Seduction wear that covers a part of the body that the wearer may be nervous about.

B) Burlesque costume.

[omorka.livejournal.com]

I vote A.

[pinesandmaples]

I've actually seen one in action as a burlesque costume, and it was stunning. There was a glitter packet tucked under the waistband that showered the first row with happy when the skirt came off to reveal some cute studded underpants.

On the other hand, I really like New Orleans burlesque so my bias is making these memories go all misty and sweet.

[doctorcaligari.livejournal.com]

Looks like it's supposed to be vintage-inspired lingerie or some such.

[peoriapeoria.livejournal.com]

It reminds me of the woman with water urn spilling down.

I think the sleeve isn't designed correctly, it should have the formalized pleats and NO HORIZONTAL stripes. Really, no stripes. Maybe a greek key hem?

And, there should be a way to decorously pull the sleeve around the back and over the other arm like a shawl.