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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.

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There’s Something About Wifebeaters

Today is a good day because I bought a fresh batch of Hanes Tagless ComfortSoft Tanks, a.k.a. wifebeaters. Yes, the term’s derogatory, but that doesn’t count if it’s used for the practical purpose of discussing style. “White tank top” can mean 90 different things; if I say “wifebeater,” you immediately know what I’m talking about. You feminists will have your day on Cheap JAP, but it is not this day.

I wear wifebeaters under almost everything I own. I buy the men’s version because they’re long enough to cover my butt - this means that, in addition to elongating my torso, they can be worn with leggings 24/7. The men’s tanks are also more fitted up top, as dudes don’t have boobs (unless they’re manboobs, but that’s neither here nor there).

Wifebeaters give almost any outfit a more interesting and slightly badass edge. Say you’ve got a pretty cardigan, jeans and some flats. Don a wifebeater under that cardie, wrap a cool scarf around your neck and bam! you’ve gone from ho-hum prep to badass JAP in mere moments.

Wifebeaters look even better when you take your clothes off. Continue reading →