Facing Facts: When It Doesn’t Fit
Ill-fitting garments are nothing new. We’ve all been somewhere, either alone or with a friend, and have witnessed it: a poor soul wearing a shirt or pants several sizes outside their neighborhood. We might gawk, politely look away, or pull out our camera in an attempt to snap a photo (or is that just me?). Now I’m not trying to talk about anybody, but…. DAMN. What is the problem? Do their homes lack mirrors? Are their friends or loved ones too chicken shit to tell them how they really look? When (or IF for that matter) they look in the mirror, who exactly are they seeing?
This has to stop. People need to realize when an outfit is just not working.
Being quite buxom (*ahem*), I have a hard time finding button-down shirts that fit well and don’t make my breasts look as if they are bustin’ out of jail. But I’m honest enough to know when a top isn’t going to cut it. If the amount of pressure applied to a button is enough to wrench it from the shirt and embed it in a piece of steel, I pass on the purchase. I often wonder if other people worry about stuff like this. Can you imagine a wayward button taking out some unsuspecting granny? Or what about an innocent child waiting to be picked up and driven home? I just couldn’t live with myself knowing my vanity or refusal to embrace reality caused someone else harm. And yet others carelessly walk around in clothing that poses a potential threat to bystanders. It boggles the mind, it does.
But why don’t people know how bad they look? When someone has on pants that forces their love handles to ooze over the sides, is it really necessary to have to tell them about it? They can’t see or FEEL that? When someone has on a shirt that bares the midriff, but their gut hangs over and holds court in their lap… they don’t notice that? This thumbing of the nose at all fashion-related common sense angers me. How dare they abuse those poor clothes. I say we start arresting people for the attempted murder of cotton and polyester or at least for being a nuisance to society . Not only are these kinds of people delusional, they are offensive to watch, AND at any moment a clasp or button can shoot off and knock someone unconscious (this is a real concern of mine, there’s nothing heroic in a death like that).
I hate to do this, but:
Let’s get it together, people.
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I think they get the message at humor-blogs.
34 Responses for "Facing Facts: When It Doesn’t Fit"
What’s wrong with that, isn’t it a sexy look? Well perhaps not, maybe she could afford to use a couple of pounds, although it isn’t the butt that I don’t like, its the flab around the shoulder blades.
Oh thats just wrong, tell her to put it away. I don’t mind a bit of podge but not in tight jeans
I agree with you 100%. What is wrong with these people? I saw one the other day that was just hideous. I’d rather have my eyes pulled out with corkscrews than see that again.
I don’t think we should arrest them for attempted murder; I’m all for a public flogging. I think that should do the trick.
What I find most unappealing is girls with short shirts who look 8 months pregnant, but aren’t really. That could easily cause a lawsuit for inflicting mental distress and years of therapy.
I know exactly what you are talking about. I often wonder if these Bad Dresser HAVE friends? Because obviously no one has told them how ridiculous they look.
Shouldn’t that be a requirement of the annoying sales people, to tell the general public The Truth about purchasing specific clothes?
Hell, Id take that job!
@ Matt- Yeah… it’s not the size you are.. it’s just a matter of wearing things that flatter you!
@ DeadRooster- Hahaha… snap a picture next time and we’ll build some sort of Wall of Shame, but call it something original.
@ Keli- Public flogging, eh? You know, I’d buy tickets to that. Don’t get me started on tank tops… or TUBE tops. Bleh. I’m not the fashion police… but dammit, some of this should be obvious!
@ Meleah Rebeccah- Haha… you know a lot of the salespeople tell you you look nice knowing good and well it’s quite the opposite. I’m wondering about the friends, though? I mean they say nothing?!! LOL.
Oh, I like the idea of that job. It would requite someone tough, but fair. (which of course means you’re perfect for it)
hahahaha this: this is exactly why I insist that I need to lose weight - because I can’t fit into my old clothes like I used to and I simply can’t afford a whole new wardrobe! Brilliant Jillian
you are so right. i feel like taking pictures myself of some of the stuff i see. even when i wear tight pants, i be sure not to sneeze cause i don’t want to put an eye out with a flying button.
if it doesn’t fit then you must acquit. lol
While I agree that some people look ridiculous in what they are wearing, I fear there is nothing really to be done about it. As for fashion, it just hasn’t been the same since we started allowing females to wear mens Levi’s LOL
Maybe you could start a new trend, Jillian. Dressing in armor to avoid those popping buttons LMAO
My eyes oh my eyes! Although I am supportive of women being confident and happy about their figures, I still think there is a level of decency that we need to adhere to. What’s wrong with wearing a size bigger? She almost looks like a popcorn microwave bag just ready to pop anytime.
Hysterical and so true!
Jillian, you’re my hero for taking the initiative to say something about this madness! I no longer have a flat waist, and I make SURE I wear clothes that hide that fact. I don’t understand why some people don’t seem to understand that muffin tops are NOT in.
AMEN, SISTER!!
I swear…I’m fat. I dress to my weight. I don’t want my rolls hanging out for all to see. I don’t want to make people run off in horror. Watching a fat chick go blobbing down the street with everything hanging out or shown off by skin tight clothing just makes me want to vomit.
Oh, and spandex should be outlawed. I’m just sayin’.
OH MY Gosh Becky, LOOK AT HER BUTT!!!! Umm yeah, I am so not into that at all!
She needs a lil Single talk.. That is just not gonna work huh, you look like ummmm how can I put this nice? SHIT!!!
I agree with you, If is not Jillian approved it is not approved at all!!
Single!
@ Natural- LOL… I almost used that last tine as the title of my post! Also, if you ever DO take any photos of people… be sure to share, I’m loving the potential hilarity.
@ Frank- Allowing women to wear Mens’ Levi’s??? HAHAHA. How old-fashioned! But the only thing that can help this “situation” is to politely remind a friend or family member to rethink an outfit that is obvious (to everyone, but them) unflattering!
@ Jasmine- Oh yeah the size of the person is not the issue… as small people make just as many fashion boo-boos but I’m just wondering if the mirrors these people are looking in show some kind of alternate reality. LOL @ popcorn bag.
@ heidi- welcome! And LOL.
@ Mrs. R- Hahaha @ “muffin tops”. I see this stuff like this everyday, and I just want to ask them: “Really? You thought that was OK?” Argh! Yes yes… this has to stop!
@ Lisa- Isn’t it amazing how our perceptions are different? I believe anyone, no matter what size can look nice… it’s all about knowing your limitations! Dammit I know mine… others should know theirs!
@ Single- LOL @ “Single talk”. Yes, I agree! Haha.. I’m going to trademark that last bit oneday
OMG! I have this problem too, girl. I’m a 34, DD and I think I’ve taken out a few innocent grannies thinking that a size medium would hold my girls in…sorry about that.
I’ve now become one with my buxom-ness (which seems to get more buxom the older I get, I’m sure the mocca lattes don’t help either). I think people don’t want to admit that they’re a size bigger than they actually are…I know I didn’t when it started happening to me. But I’m a lot happiner now in my bigger size, and no one looses an eye.
I agree, we need to have a “that’s too damn tight” task force who go around carrying life-sized mirrors. There should be a fine for that kind of shit.
I leave for a few weeks and you have a blog makeover. I like the new look. It is fantabulous. I see what you are talking about all the time in my office. It is the opposite of pretty. I also hate when I go to the mall and see these teen girls who are a little husky showing off their midriff. It is a privilege not a right people.
Jillian, if I reminded folks of that, no one would be able to leave their homes LOL
Old fashioned? Moi? Yep. I like females that I can look at at any angle and tell they are females. Maybe you should all be forced to wear skirts. Short skirts! LOL
@ Mr. Shife- “It’s a privilege not a right, people. - THIS would have made a much better closing line. Damn. But I’m with you on the teens… Blech. The last time Jan and I went to a movie, there was this girl with a HUGE ass in one of those t-shirt dresses. Anyways, let’s just say she should have worn pants!
@ Frank- LOL. I think you’re trapped in the wrong decade.
But oddly enough I think it’s cute that you would want such a thing :p I rarely wear skirts, but when I do… it’s enjoyable (Jan likes it, so that’s a plus). I’ll admit that it’s nice to be a girly-girl SOMEtimes. For me, a skirt is like the fancy china: you only bring it out for special occasions and when you do… everyone compliments you on how great it looks. 
Oh. My Gawd. Her backend needs an overhaul! LOL I mean, she needs to find something better to cover that up.
I’m with you. Seems like I do everything to try to conceal my bulges and dress for my size and others go out of their way to show them. I don’t get it either. I HATE those lowcut jeans. People should know everybody can’t wear those.
Sir Mixalot begs to differ.
Are boob sizes the same in the US as here just wondering??
I am up to E on the boob meter and that takes a lot of containment. I refused to believe that my boobs were that big at one time and bust out of a shirt in public, one button was left! Thank fuck I had a coat
Drool.
Well now I know why Mr Quelqoth made a sudden reappearance on my blog, he read about the boobs.
Typical.
heh
@ Tigress- I know, right? Never ceases to amaze me what passes for, “Hey, I look good in this.”
@ Qelqoth- I don’t think this pic is what Sir Mixalot had in mind. You forgot the part about the “itty bitty waist”… Hahahaha.
@ Claire- Oh, to have been there!!!
@ Qelqoth- How deliciously pervy.
@ Claire- You should mention boobs more often.
It was very embarrassing, I was also dressed up as a school girl! hahahaha honest.
I wouldn’t normally wear a shirt for the same reason that you stated, but it was school disco night at one of student clubs I went to.
Maybe I should write a post about this! heh
Its boobtastic.
It actually gets more embarrassing too and I could fit in a doodle to illustrate the point.
Its on my list
I have seen worse girl… its better for people like us when they start to dress appropriately… it would save us the shock or in some cases a faint. LOL…
This kind of thing can go 2 ways. People are either obsessed with thinking they’re not skinny enough, or they’re convinced they are, despite all contrary evidence.
In my experience, both types are unbearably obnoxious.
It’s been a while - I like your new place!
And yes, I have the same anger re: others’ clothing choices that you have. It’s a scary thing when you see someone in clothes that are too tight…as we say in my family, they’re “flea-poppin’ tight”.
*sigh*
Thank goodness we’re the logical voice of reason and stuff.
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