#12 Redux | This volley is worth full exposure | Thanks Erk and Mr. C | MC encourages you to BREAK
posted by MC at 12:55 PM
Thursday, July 02, 2009
1 Comments:
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Erk said...
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It's all the we's in tip #12 and related discussion that make me uncomfortable: "we should never see," "we must first learn the rules," etc. I'm not sure who this we is or that I want to be a part of it. The our of #14 is much clearer, much more inclusive-- it encourages boosting style morale for the benefit of *everyone*. I'm all for that. #12 vibrates with judgment and prissy propriety and a vaguely Victorian odor. Brando did something very exciting for the undershirt in the late 40s-- something I'd like to keep in my hopper. At the same time, I'm open to the notion that we've become all too used to letting things hang out-- to keeping everything untucked, unbuckled, worn low, and so forth. I think I want the tip to encourage me to reconsider the role of the undershirt, to what might be exciting and somewhat innovative or fresh about keeping it wholly UNDER. xo
One of my major pet peeves - the crew undershirt exposed at the opening of the button down. Has MC officially endorsed the v-neck? Or the a-shirt?
MC endorses wearing the undershirt that is most appropriate for the outer-shirt you're wearing. Yes, you're right in saying that the undershirt should never show. So, if you're wearing a button-down shirt closed to the top with a necktie, opt for a crew neck undershirt. A summery short sleeved shirt would call for an A-shirt. The v-neck is always a great option for under a v-neck sweater....or dead sexy on its own with a pair of jeans. Don't be shy.
I never am. :)
I'm loving the tips!
But, as you might suspect, I'm at odds with #12. Why should we never see through a button-down shirt? Similarly, why shouldn't we see undergarments peeking out (at the neck, etc.)? These aren't tips so much as rules, and I'd like to keep my options open... to reserve the right to showcase the layering of outer garments and underwear... to feature see-through when it seems appropriate or particularly piquing... xo
Fair enough. You're right...#12 is a rule, not a tip. That said, MC maintains that rules are meant to be broken. And for skillful breaking, we must first learn the rules. When you're ready for a good rule-break, please let me know and I'll make note here on the blog. We celebrate the rules whether in-tact or broken!