Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Anti-Utilitarian Fashion [Rant]

And by utilitarian, I mean of utility. Most fashion does not keep this concept in mind. Why not?

I just received this email ad from Ann Taylor Loft and it triggered the image of some people I know that have been spotted around town and in Facebook albums wearing this exact same LOOK.

LOOK = flip-flops, short skirt, sleeveless shirt and scarf/wrap around neck

Now let's diagnose this LOOK; first off flip-flops, short skirt, and sleeveless shirt are all designed for bloody hot weather. I mean flip-flops are practically wearing no shoes at all, which is beside me especially worn with a skirt and seen as cute and spunky. Now the scarf part, wtf?? I mean where I'm sitting it's reaching 100 degree temps outside. Now I guess some would argue this is fashionable for women to have some color around their neck, but when fashion breaches common sense that's where I have to draw the line. This look is just not logical.