Fight the Frump Fridays...Clothing 101

It's Fight the Frump Friday!

Welcome, You Friends of Fussy! You're lookin' fabulous today (Yep, even you there...I see you in the back! Drinkin' your coffee, you too.)

Today, Fabulous Friends we will take a supa-easy course in Clothing 101.

1) Well-made black trousers slacks pants.  We all know black pants and a good pair of spanx will change your life.  What? Don't believe Mrs. Fussypants? Hmm..

Let's see other trouser slacks pants options.....

Velour track suits will one day go the way of the crinkly-brightly colored track suits from the '80's.

Sing along with Mrs. Fussypants (think Cat in the Hat, Peoples!)...

"I will not wear them to the store. I will not wear them one day more. To the store, not one day more.... Fussy's rules of fashion- I will no longer ignore!"

2) Never wear white (or bright colors) below the waist. White is a big neon sign that says, 'Look at Me!' Wear your lovely black trouser slacks pants, instead. Of course, if you look like Jessica Biel or J.Lo from behind.....Mrs. Fussypants says to accentuate with abandon!

 

Sadly, in real life, we just can't wear certain things!

3) Don't go handbag crazy. Remember this- Money can not buy taste. Those horridly colorful Louis Vuitton bags prove this best.

Oh, Fussy can't stand to see them. Burns her eyes!

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Fussy can't put words to her feelings about that horrid thing. ~~shudders~~

3) A fabulous A-line skirt will hide a multitude of sins! A good skirt will hide what pants accentuate. (Think about those extra pounds and front pleated pants....arrgh, front butt, the dreaded cameltoe!)

Gain a few pounds? Slip on an A-line skirt and you are good to go. No, you don't have to wear those heels! Flats in summer or some knee high boots in winter would be fab-o!

The alternative is to keep it all in those pants.

Ummm, Fussy is craving blueberry muffins!

4) Best. Outfit. Evah. Structured jacket (hides yo' muffin-top), Medium-Rise Dark-Wash Straight-leg jeans, and a cute pair of boots.

So simple to get it right....

Say it with Fussy, "I will onlly but Mid-Rise, Dark washed, Straight-legged (or boot cut!) jeans. I will throw away my low rise and my acid washed jeans. NOW!"

Why do some still get it soooooo wrong?

Only one denim piece at a time, Lindsay!

Ahhh! It's so sloppy and so wrong!

Please, Friends of Fussy, in the name of all things good and stylish, stop wearing T-shirts with no shape! Say it with Fussy, "Ye shall respect ye rack!"

5) Shop smart with Fussy! We are mommies on a budget. Banana Republic and Ann Taylor are often once a year trips. What's a Fabulous Mommy to do?

Start thrift store shopping. That's right, your homegirl, Mrs. Fussypants is the queen of some bargain shopping! Salvation Army, Goodwill, and random thrift stores are just full of designer treats!

If your ego is all wrapped around what others think of you, put on some sunglasses and go incognito, while the kiddos are at school.

Don't waste your money on cheap clothes in stores (they won't fit or last), when you can spend just a few dollars at a thrift store and get a fabulous piece!

Mrs. Fussypants once found some supa-sweet black Yves Saint Laurent trouser slacks pants at Goodwill in Newport, R.I...Jackpot! (Holla, Boozies! Miss Ya'll!)

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And, because Fussy aims to please, your random photoshoped Fussy head!

 

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Malicious people watching at a Pee-Wee Football game.

Comments

[Jennifer's luvin' Fussy]

I sleepily started reading this as I was sitting here in my baggy tshirt and pajama bottoms. LOL! Thanks for the kick in the "frump" for me this morning. Actually most of my clothes are boxed up as we are moving extremely soon (supposed to be today but long story). But I will bear up and join arms and fight the frump with Fussy and open up a box and dig out something a little more un-frumpish. Since moving might be postponed for a little while anyway.

[Heather]

Oh boy! Even though I have come down with pink eye AND a cold, my day has been made. I *think* you would approve of my fashion!

I wear ONLY midrise, dark rinse, straight leg jeans and have been for a year now.

I just purchased last week a nice pair of black slacks that are also midrise AND flat front. No front butt for me!

Fitted T shirts all the way. My boobs are nice and detract from my pink eye and runny nose.

A line skirt...I have two. In basic colors black and dark rinse denim.

So, do I pass the fashion test???

[Honeybell]

Spot on once again! (But I'm not giving up my Havaianas!)

[Amy]

Oh how proud you'd be of me today. No meetings a work, a quiet Friday. Perfect day to really slouch through. And yet -- I am wearing my dark rinse skinny jeans (I can do them, I swear, or I'd never even consider it), red patent driving mocs, red fitted sweater, black leather blazer. Some days it all just falls together instead of falling apart.

LOVE your advice. All women in the US should have to read Fussy's Fight the Frump Fridays.

[Jamie]

You are so awesome!

And girl, I loves me some Goodwill bargains. I seriously have found Ann Taylor, GAP, etc. I also find some cute things for the girls. Now you have to "dig" sometimes, but that is part of the challenge.

I am working on a post about when casual friday goes wrong at the office. People are wearing some crazy shizzle to work these days. ;)

[Mommy 2.0]

Oh No!! You have been following me around like some mad fuss-a-razzi. To bad I am at work, um on break, yeah break, or I would be at home cleaning out my closet. Thanks!?! for the advice/reminders and oh soooo wonderfully horrible images ;)

[Jen Lyons]

I really need to take trip to TN and you be my personal shopper!!!

[Heather]

Stacey and Clinton would be so proud! It all seems like common sense to me, but I guess there are some folks who still don't watch WNTW. I'm still looking for a structured jacket, within my budget, that fits over the H cups. Finding good support is difficult enough, although I take that mission seriously. No Saggies here!

Love ya, Fussy! Thanks for helping us be more fabulous!

[Momo Fali]

You are SO right about not buying cheap clothes! I just cleaned out my closet and had two HUGE bags full of Target tops for Goodwill. I would've saved money in the end if I had just gone to Nordstrom in the first place!

[keri]

Hi, Fussy. We miss you,too (and your black pants finds and wrinkle free tops). But mostly... we just miss hanging out with you and having fun! xoxo

[Becca]

Brand new fussy fan here. Really great post. Thanks for the lesson and the laughs.

[Secret Agent Mama]

How do I love Fussy?
Let me count the ways!

First of all, we COOL ASS HOME SCHOOLING MAMAS need to stick together!!

Second of all, you're a fashionista!!

I love you. :D

[cate]

oh Mrs. Fussypants...you are too funny!

first of all, i'm glad i'm not the only one that thinks those Louis Vuitton bags are HIDEOUS! secondly, that is a muffin top and a half!

[Heather]

Fussy, I finally got some new black pants! And I linked to you again. Am I earning any points? hee hee