Monday, December 17, 2007

Tis the Season...for a knock off

It was Winter/Semi formal in many different High Schools this weekend. Of course new pictures of dresses, dates, dancing and stupidly enough food were posted all over facebook. Obviously I had to look (being the creepy bitch I am) and share some of my comments.

I'm pretty sure more than 70% of the girls who attended Semi Formal this year were wearing a Forever 21 dress. Some were fairly decent and looked nice on the wearer, but others were just outrageous!

Nice knock-off Proenza Scholer dress from Forever 21 homegirl!
Sorry, but every time I go into work and see this polyester mess I have a giggle fit. Winter Formal isn't all tragedies and ugly dresses, there were some nice ones stuck in a sea of hideous.

Tips For next Year:
1) There are more colours than black you know. Everyone wears black, steer away from it.
2) Houndstooth doesn't flatter anyone, not even you Gwen Stefani. This includes accessories.
3) Matching bag and shoes are a no-go. Don't be afraid to wear more than two colours (this applies for everyday)
4) Don't wear Grade 8's graduation dress! If you have to then atleast change up your shoes, accessories and hair please.
5) Stay away from that polyester chiffon fabric with the glitter glue designs. It looks cheap.
6) Shirt and Skirt combos are good. It gives you the chance to mix and match later on for another event.
7) Floor length dresses are hideous if you are 5"3 (apprently some girls are unaware is this common fact)
8) Large curly updo-s make your head look big.
9) Wear a dress that fits you, please. This is a rule of thumb not only for a special event but for everyday! Don't you hate to see a girl wear a pair of jeans 3 sizes to small and her side fat just sticks out like no tomorrow? If they just put on a bigger pair the fat with disappear and they wouldn't look like such a mess.
10) Do not to be afraid of trying new styles. The black halter dress with glitter glue designs and ruffles is ugly and over done. Try a different colour, like purple or green. Different lengths, mini dresses are always fun and put the Semi in Semi Formal (ew did I just say that?). And if its cold, wear nylons instead of footless leggings. It's about time the leggings+babydoll dress was retired.

I didn't attend Semi Formal this year. I wish I did, just to witness all the fashion crimes in person, luckily I have facebook. However I have to give props to all the girls that wore Forever 21 and contributed to PRADAPEOPLE'S paycheque.
Let's hope next year looks better