Thursday, March 14, 2013

Wal-Mart dress code?

Yes, this is another post about clothing choices.  Sue me.

(Actually, please don't.  I can't afford a lawsuit, and it wouldn't even be worth a lawyer's time.)

Is there a dress code for Wal-Mart shoppers that I have not seen?  Apparently the correct answer is yes.  Unfortunately, it isn't a 'classy' dress code.  It's informal.  Very, very informal.  As in 'roll out of bed and go' informal.

Honestly, who came up with the notion that it's acceptable to venture out to a public store in pajama pants?  I can understand being sick and needing to run get medication at the pharmacy.  However, there are repeat offenders who come in wearing pj pants to shop for groceries and everything else.  Really?  It's too much work to put on a pair of jeans?  And these are usually the ones who misplace their wallet or pocketbook because, surprise, they have no pockets.  Well, duh!

I understand that common sense is not always prevalent in Wal-Mart but...really?

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Yoga pants aren't for everyone

Some people shouldn't wear yoga pants.

Before you jump off the handle, relax.  I'm a chunk, so I don't wear yoga pants (I don't do much yoga, come to think of it).  Tight clingy pants + my butt = not pretty.  And yes, I wear tight tops on occasion...in the privacy of my house.  Or under a baggy sweatshirt for extra protection from winter winds.

Unfortunately, there are women my size (or bigger) that find it a good fashion choice.  And to top it off, in the most literal sense of the term, the shortest and skimpiest tank top is usually the chosen top to complete the ensemble.  Bonus points if the neon-colored underwear is visible through the fabric.

What are they thinking?  "Hey, I just barely got these pants over my ass, but it almost covers my crack.  Let's see...oh, here's that top that's two sizes too small and almost spills my boobs when I bend over.  Perfect!  Time to go out in public."  Have they no respect for themselves?  Or for the eyes of everyone else that has to see things that should remain covered?  Seriously, announce your incoming somehow.  Maybe a bullhorn.

"ATTENTION!  I AM WEARING TIGHT YOGA PANTS.  MY CRACK IS SHOWING, AND YOU CAN SEE EVERY JIGGLE OF MY THIGHS.  IF YOU WANT TO KEEP YOUR LUNCH, LOOK AWAY."

Have some respect for yourself...buy clothes that fit.