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Surprise! BITTEN Actually Doesn’t Bite

I’ll fess up: Before I even hit Steve & Barry’s to check out BITTEN, I’d already deemed the line as cheap-looking as its cost, and was eagerly anticipating an affirmation of my snap judgment.

Maybe it was the “Fashion is not a luxury, it’s a right” propaganda plastered above the racks; maybe I’d never actually seen women of all ages, ethnicities and sizes fighting over the same clothing; maybe it was that every item was, in fact, priced at $8.98. But I got this warm and fuzzy feeling that promoting inclusion in an industry that’s been too exclusive for too long via inexpensive, stylish clothes can’t possibly be a bad thing.

While BITTEN has its fair share of ho-hum basics, there are enough trendy pieces (high-waisted shorts, floral shirtdresses) to make it palatable for the fashion-conscious. Pair the white tee with a good bra and unbutton the top few buttons; it’s totally hot. And the birdie graphic seriously ups the cute factor of an otherwise-basic gray tank. Continue reading →

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To Bite or Not To Bite

According to Sarah Jessica, “Fashion is not a luxury, it’s a right.” The fact that BITTEN by SJP seems to embody this idea almost makes me forgive Carrie Bradshaw for fucking with feminism. Almost. But I digress.
Based on the online collection, I wouldn’t call BITTEN high fashion. I would call it incredibly, ridiculously and thrillingly low-priced. It looks as though almost everything, including this little trench pictured, is $8.98. I know, I don’t buy it either. Hence the reason I’m heading to Steve and Barry’s today to get BITTEN in person.
I love inexpensive stuff, obvs. But in my experience, mass-marketed apparel that’s this cheap has the fit and feel of a potato sack. We’ll see if SJP’s manifesto holds any water; look for a post-game analysis later today.