Fight the Frump- Dollywood Don'ts

Mr. Smartypants & I took the boys to Dollywood last Sunday. The best description would be a down-home hillbilly version of Disneyworld. It is huge and oh my goodness it is expensive. Over $30 per person is a travesty. Luckily we went for free. Thanks for pulling those strings Grandma! Anyhoo, I had to show you what I saw.

Fannypacks, Airbrushing & Tye-dye- Oh My!

The famous Fussy head shall protect the identity of the fashion offenders. Seriously, where do I even begin with this scene? What is the world coming to when people spend huge amounts of money on poor-quality cotton/poly shirts covered in ~~shudders~~ airbrushing? I am appalled.

Speaking as a lady who is carrying an extra 30 20 10lbs after having a baby, let me just scream from the mountaintops, "Cover the extra lbs, Ladies." Every single woman no matter the size can look beautiful when properly dressed. This is not properly dressed. One more note, swimsuits are not ever proper daytime attire, K?

OK, let's break this scene down. See the lady in capris & aqua tunic? I give her the Official Fussy Thums Up. Her friend in Tye-Dye? Oy Vey, my eyes are bleeding. Tye-dye? A big don't. And sadly, see the PERSON in grey in the background. I shall call it Pat. Dressing in a way that onlookers can't tell if you are male or female is a serious don't.

Now, how about a happy scene from Dollywood? Here is Mr. Smartypants with Joey and James on the merry-go-round.

Now it is your turn, Frump Fightin' Friends of Fussy! Link up a post about beauty, fashion, getting healthy, dieting or anyway you fight the evil that is known as frump. I made a nifty new graphic so now we have a choice of which one to use. Be sure to use a graphic, link your specific URL here & link back to this Linky list on your post. Have fun!

Love you sooo much, Fussy

Comments

[themommykelly]

I think the only scene I like from Dollywood is Mr. Smartypants (He's HAWT, sista!) and the boys (so precious)!

The other photos have left me with just one question: "Do people own mirrors?"

[Sarah]

I used to live in East Tennessee, and went to Dollywood once. As we were driving there, I was saying "I can't believe I'm going to DOLLYWOOD!!!" But, it's a very nice theme park, I actually thought it was beautiful what with all the flowers and landscaping and all. Although it is a terrible place for fashion - I think most theme parks are! I think you tend to see a lot of long skirts and tennis shoes in the south because of certain denominations. Unfortunatly, lots of girls (some of my friends included!) think it's okay to wear sweatshirts and tennis shoes with their long skirts... Just because you have to wear a skirt and you want to be comfortable doesn't mean you have to look frumpy!

[Colleen - Mommy Always Wins]

I LUV people watchin'...

[Colleen - Mommy Always Wins]

I *luv* people watchin'! Summerfest just started today in Milwaukee - its like a Mecca for fashion don'ts!

[World's Greatest Mommy]

Too funny! I'm grateful that I'm not in any of your photos. I live in perpetual horror that Stacy and Clinton (or Fussy) will show up at my door to document the travesty that my wardrobe has become. I'm gradually digging my way out. But even I would not be caught dead making the above mistakes. (mostly)

[Sarah (GM)]

My parents took my daughters to Dollywood two years ago. They had fun. I have never been but I agree - people watching is fun - as long as you don't get caught!

Hope the move is going well. I met Karla this last weekend. What a lovely lady! The epitome of Southern graciousness.

[Lizz @ Yes, and So is My Heart]

Isn't it amazing what people will put on?

Cute picture of part of your family.

[lisa]

oh my, oh my...i'm still laughing out loud!

[mom2fur]

I'm terrible, but I play 'What Not to Wear' when I'm people-watching. Didja ever notice how the people who need to cover up the most...don't? You'd probably have a heart attack if you came to the beaches here. I have nothing against bikinis--but thank-you-very-much, they don't belong on a 50-year-old with 3 belly rolls!!!
Your family is so cute. The little guy is the image of you!

[mom2fur]

PS...I hope beautiful Jeremiah is feeling 100% better now! Nothing scarier than sick newborn...except maybe doctors who use terms like 'toxic.'

[mrsmarch]

This is a plea for help from the expert Frump Fighters! I need do advice, as in hair do!!! I guiltily submitted my own pics so Fussy doesn't have to hunt me down with her camera and post my shame for all to see. Please take some time to come give your great advice!

Thanks!

[TX Poppet]

I'm linking to my attempts at the 100 Pushups Challenge. I'm afraid it may be less inspirational and more of a cautionary tale, but hey I'm trying to to get fit. Well, sort of.

[ali]

we play this game at Canada's wonderland every week. and seriously? plaid shorts that are too tight? NOT HOT. it seems to be all the rage this summer and it's just not cool. my eyes!

[Edi]

OK I have to admit that I sometimes wear a fanny pack. At my defense I must say that I don't recall wearing one this year...yet.

I've always hated them and it was my MIL who bought me my first one. When I had babies it was handier than a purse say if we were going to the park. I do sometimes use a fairly large one when we go on a hike or I think I've used it when we've been to Silver Dollar City :) Yes they are hideous, but they are handy. I don't like carrying around a purse so what should I use instead of a purse and instead of a fanny pack??

[Lisa@BlessedwithGrace]

Oh, Mrs. Fussypants. I wish I had something clever and witty to share for the Fight the Frump Friday. I must admit, however, that I am currently sitting in a pair of old denim shorts and wrinkled white t-shirt. To make matters worse, the hair looks rough and I have no make up on. So, I am not the one to share advise today. I love the pictures. Thanks for sharing your family adventure with us all. You ROCK, girl!

[Shamelessly Sassy]

I love Dollywood, but it is a gold mine of fashion disasters.

[Christine]

Mr. Smartypants is handsome and is sportin' some happening shorts.

[Tracey]

Reminded me of the spring fashion rundown I did back in February with stuff right off the runway! Too funny. I hope it is okay I linked back to an older post!

[Dejoni]

Ms. FussyPants,
May I say your husband is one fine specimen of a man. Woman, no wonder you are pregnant all the time.
I tip my tiara to you..he is HOT!

[Melissa]

I will echo what some of the other fine Friends of Fussy have said regarding Mr Smartypants..."Nice Catch!" Plus, he not only gets Hottie points, but he also gets Super-Sweet points for getting on the merry-go-round with his boys.
:o)
Keep up the good work with all your boys and your blogs and your moving and maintaining your composure! You are an amazing woman!

[Alli Worthington]

Y'all are gonna give Mr. Smartypants a big ego!

[Karen]

Good heavens, that looks like the streets of downtown My Town. Scary indeed.

[Jackie W transplanted Okie]

Finally came up with a FFwF post !

Do I win somethin' ?

[Rachel]

Very funny. Just left my last triathlon post. I would hope that I am NOT frumpy!!

[Lynette]

I've been to Dollywood once, it was right after Christmas one year, it was honestly too cold to remember ANYTHING about it, LOL

And people dressed the way you pointed out...do they NOT have friends that are truthful with them or what?

[Kim H.]

Oh my word! Everyone MUST visit Gatlinburg and all it has to offer at least ONCE in their lives.

[Melizzard]

OMG I'm laughing hard, so hard. I had an idea to do a FTF post just like this about swimwear when we went to Aquatica in Orlando last weekend. But when I got there the overwelming reality of naked humanity hit me so hard I could not face up to the task. It. Was. Too. Scary.

[moosh in indy.]

All those people at Dollywood?
From Indiana.

[Mom101]

Isn't going to Dollywood sort of a "don't" right off the bat?

[Alli ~Mrs. Fussypants]

Yes! Dollywood is a total Don't! The things we do for our kids, huh?
LOL!

[Jackie]

But a free don't.

[karrie]

Oh, I think most of Pigeon Forge gets a pass. It has its own separate culture.

[swirl girl]

Aaah- Dollywood: Where there are more toes than teeth! I have been to Pigeon Forge and left there feeling like an absolute goddess! What an ego boosting vacation!

[Lotta]

Who are these moms that let their daughters out of the house in too tight clothes. If my daughter ends up being chubby like me I'll sit her down and make sure she knows she can't wear crop tops!!!

[Annesf]

Love your site. But if you are really fighting "frump", you could start with Mr. Smartypants "baseball cap." I don't care how popular and widespread these hats are, they just make men look tacky, backwoods, hill-billy, even "low-life." I don't mean to offend anyone, but there is still such a thing as classic good taste, and these hats just don't cut it.

[Annesf]

More about men's hats. One of my nephews collects men's hats (not baseball caps), the kind with brims. He wears them with casual clothes when he is not working,and he looks really chic, cool, and handsome.