Undergarments
should remain under clothing
Janelle
L. Burns - Fashionably
Tuesday
A huge fashion problem is one that screeches
out, “I’m lame,” even if the wearer is sporting
the most in-the-moment clothing.
Now,
for those of you who find yourself in the
words to follow, don’t take it as an attack.
I’ll just assume this is the first time
anyone has harshly laid down the sometimes
overlooked rules. For those of you who know
exactly what I’m talking about — read on
and crack a smile in favor of someone else’s
folly.
The first issue is bra straps and color.
The one mistake most women make and I think
this is on behalf of our mothers advice
when we were coming of age, is to wear a
white bra with a white shirt. Wrong with
a capital “W.”
If one wears a white bra with a white shirt,
you can see it better. The best color to
wear with a white shirt is a beige or brown-toned
bra, depending on your skin color. The color
disappears into your skin tone and the bra
will blend, instead of stick out.
I understand there are many adorable shirts
with asymmetrical necklines, one-shoulder
elements, transparent fabric and the like.
However, I do not understand why women wear
a normal bra with them and ruin the cuteness
of the shirt. If none of your friends have
told you because they don’t want to cause
a tiff, I will tell you right now— no hard
feelings. It looks horrible when your bra
straps hang out!
You may be thinking to yourself, “Duh,”
but look around next summer and you will
see what I’m talking about. A peeking or
plain-view strap ruins the line and distracts
from the shirt. Please invest in a strapless
bra. Victoria’s Secret makes one that you
can wear five different ways; there are
no excuses. You have all Fall and Winter
to invest in one.
Second issue at hand is socks. This applies
to this and next season especially, so pay
attention. It’s just plain wrong when anyone,
including Michael Jackson, is wearing white
socks with black pants. Meaning: even if
you’re him, don’t do it.
It is also unsightly to wear socks with
sandals. I had a roommate my freshman year
who did so, and I’d always freak out. She
said her feet get cold. I said if it is
so cold you have to wear socks with sandals,
hello— don’t wear the sandals!
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