People watching

Working during shows, you have a really great opportunity to people watch. And sometimes, you'd rather not see what you see. Here are a few examples.

1. One lady came in wearing a print so loud you wanted to cry. And she was wearing both pieces--the top and the bottom. To quote a coworker "she'd blend in well with a watermelon."

Lesson 1: when it comes to bold prints, top or bottom, not both.

2. Older gentleman wearing pants up to the middle of his ribcage. With a belt. And suspenders.

Lesson 2: Belt or suspenders. Choose one or the other, not both.

3. Older gentleman, wearing a button down shirt. It would have been fine, except for the giant eagle with rippling American flag behind it. It took up most of the shirt and the sleeves.

Lesson 3: Be patriotic, but within reason. Wave your flag on a flagpole, not emblazoned upon your barrel chest.

4. Late-middle age larger woman. In stretch pants with no back pockets and a shorter cotton shirt (no exposure, just not long).

Lesson 4: If you are larger sized, stretch pants with no back pockets either make you look like a frog who stood up or a pair of beach balls. Just say no to ill fitting pants. It is still possible to dress nice no matter your age or size. Keep telling yourself this.

5. Young-middle age woman. She was wearing one of those pretty satin shirts that is in fashion right now, the ones with the empire waist and somewhat low neckline. But she wore a ribbed turtleneck beneath it.

Lesson 5: Dressy shirt with utilitarian turtleneck beneath is not what we mean by "layering your look." Just say no to bad fashion choices. When in doubt, ask a friend.

More to come.