Before I start, I want to mention two caveats when it comes to this outfit. Number one, this is the type of ensemble and purposefully feeble beauty that will get me a good a**-kicking by feminist groups everywhere – Bring on the mullets! Secondly, I’ll admit it, this outfit is hard to pull off and look chic.
It’s success really comes down to a. the right fit and b. the right hair and makeup. Failing to do the aforementioned properly will result in you end up looking like Paris Hilton and well…like Paris Hilton. The pants (www.urbanoutfitters.com) should be loose, as if you bought them last week and have only nibbled on lettuce and Diet coke since then. Same goes with the men’s blazer (www.clubmonaco.com), which should be worn with the sleeves rolled up, in a “This is supposed to look like my boyfriend’s jacket!” sort of way. Seeing Chicago on Tuesday night, I feel the time has come to show a sophisticated strip of tummy in a sequined tube top from the Spice Girls-era (which was also famously redone by Sarah Jessica Parker not to long ago) and some bold pumps (www.ninewest.com). Finish off with a big cocktail ring.
The hair should be naturally disheveled and the makeup kept fresh. Springing curls and full-on blue shadow means “Game Over!”. How do you know if you’ve done it wrong? If you get more than 5 numbers, chances are you look like a hussy. Go home and try again.
