Collar/Cuffs, Genius or Insanity?
I count myself as a fairly fashionably person, whether that’s how others see me is up for debate, but for the purpose of this argument, let’s say I am. While surfing through the Forever 21 website, something I haven’t done in a while, I stumbled across these beauties (at least they would have the potential of being beauties if connected to an actual shirt) in their Twelve by Twelve collection.
I couldn’t quite understand why someone would want to purchase just the collar and cuffs of the shirt and I really don’t understand why a retailer would make something like this available to the public so far away from Halloween. I guess they are for layering under blazers and dresses, but I’ve never liked the idea of only wearing 1/3 of a shirt. What if I got hot or someone spilled a drink on me? I couldn’t very well take my jacket/top layer off and show the world my lack of clothing underneath. Why can’t you just buy a complete shirt, they’re about $5 more, but infinitely more useful.
Just looking at the pictures remind me of the Project Runway challenge this season when they had to design a suit for Tiki Barber, and Sweet P just tied some fabric around her model because she couldn’t finish the shirt. Maybe the notorious Forevs designers thought that was a fashion statement.
To be honest, I’m confused and am getting even more confused as I write this, so I’ll leave it to you dear readers. How would you wear these collar and cuffs (if at all), and what might the Forevs designers have been thinking?
p.s. If you want to hate Forever 21 for these collar/sleeve contraptions, just take a peek at these really cute Colorblock Leggings to douse your anger.
