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Chief
The girls who get it get it, and the girls who don't don't
Often the absurd is high fashion, until it becomes pedestrian. I know you're kidding but I've had too much espresso and am avoiding work so, several thoughts on why these bigger shapes and bright colors are filtering down to mainstream, but I think it's part reactionary consumerism and part rebellion against the male gaze/minimalist trend.
(1) We've been dressing for comfort for the past two years, and "minimalist" / french girl style was shoved down our throats before that. This structure and kelly green is the antithesis of relaxed sweats and a cool girl who doesn't try hard, it is in fact trying VERY hard. The balloon sleeves, ruching, and bright color all take up SPACE, it is ultra femme without giving a shit about appearing "small" or "flattering." It pushes against the male gaze that's been an undercurrent in women's fashion for a while (think nothing sexier on a woman than skinny jeans and tshirt). This cottage core/ bimbo adjacent style is very popular with the youths, girls, gays, and theys.
(2) Fashion is cyclical, we've seen very tailored looks and very neutral/muted colors for a while and now people want change/ fashion is pushing new shapes and colors so we buy more.
TLDR: Nothing is absurd if you're really dressing for yourself. Also I think a lot of us are just looking for joy and playfulness after two years of drudgery.
This was a great read so thank you for your caffeinated effort here! Love it!
y’all who think it’s cute are cracked out of your minds; puffy sleeves are nice, but that thing is an atrocity
It reminds me of a head of lettuce.
Rising Star
I wouldn’t call it absurd 🤷♀️
Low-key…I love a fitted torso with puffed sleeves. The color is legit.
I think it’s super cute
I wouldn’t wear it because I just wouldn’t know how. But I can see it looking gorgeous on someone who knows how to style it 🤷♀️
Chief
I’ve got big arms, so this might be a top that would actually fit me 😂
Bowl Leader
Not for me I'm sure an influencer somewhere looks great in this but yeah it's a no for me.
You basically have to be tall and skinny to pull this off.
Chief
I agree with tall. But I actually think someone curvy with wider hips and a larger bust would look great in this.
Where do you where this if you are someone who’s into it? I’ll take fashion help for sure😄
Chief
This is the only way I know to defend this fashion.
Fashion designers are running out of ideas? Put a big price tag on it, and people will want it.
ok hear me out. Having it on with high waisted pants makes your waist look TINY and I have long legs so it elongated them even more. A bold or off the shoulder statement piece is more go to outside if the office lol.
I don’t get why it’s absurd. It is more of statement look but it totally works for the right social occasion and atmosphere.
Hideous but Frame makes top notch jeans!!
Chief
Agree! Wearing them now and the only reason I even know the company.
Rising Star
Misogyny
Chief
What am I missing???
I thought the same! (Puffed sleeves)
Rising Star
broccoli?
Puffed sleeves are in now