Friday, April 16, 2010

How to Wear a Romper

The secret to wearing a romper is this: make it so cute that you don't hate yourself every time you have to pee. Half the time, rompers make a person look as though she's been squeezed through one of those Christmas tree netting contraptions - completely inappropriate and generally frowned upon by any gentrified community. (I guess that this point, I'd might as well admit that I've always wanted to climb through one of them, so take my opinion with a grain of salt).
Let's have a little chat about this:
There are a multitude of sins about this romper. I don't even know where to start. This is no more than a glorified pair of long johns, right? The buttons, the awkward neckline, the disconcerting come-hither glare, the very questionable pairing of boots (BOOTS), and the camouflage shade of green that works to camouflage nothing - they are all available for purchase right here.
If rompers give way to such designs, why wear rompers in the first place? This is why:
You may be paying double the price of the other for this, but who can really put a value on dignity? The color is subdued, which perfectly offsets the cheeky feel of a romper, the draping is impeccable, and I LOVE the haircut. The shoes complement the material, making this piece (available here) ideal for a classy, delicate romp.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

I'll admit it - I am NOT a fan of romper suits; althought that second one could make me change my mind - maybe!

Deanna Pai said...

Kate - I kind of agree. I think I've only fallen for the second one because it looks like a dress at first glance.

Anonymous said...

Yes! The more I look at it, the more I'm starting to like it. I think it's a little short for me though!

twilas vintage clothing said...

I love rompers!! Almost all rompers!! I would even try the first one I think. Maybe not wear it that many times though.

Twila
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