Make it work! [Project Runway] - Page 2

Stan4dSteph · 08-03-2006, 10:17 AM

The bottom two were rightly chosen. However, did you agree that Robert's was better than Bonnie's? I just thought the whole parka over a suit was bizarre. I actually liked Bonnie's as a unit, although those pants were pretty awful. I suppose it was too much rehash.

Not Afraid · 08-03-2006, 10:29 AM

Bonnie's was a bit dated, but it worked so well with the afro-model I sort of liked it (and I've always liked brown and pale pink together). Robert's ensemble was ot only poorly constructed but not atractive at all. Wearing an anorak over a sexy skirt is one big fashion faux pas, IMHO.

Prudence · 08-03-2006, 10:43 AM

There seemed to be a big issue about the pant fabric in Bonnie's outfit which I couldn't really analyze through the teevee screen, but if it was truly awful I could see cutting her. I don't get the tirade about the cowl neck though.

I'm totally shocked that Angela's team won the challenge. It was shocking enough that her design was picked. I wonder if she'll hold up, though. A big key to her win seems to be that she's a way better manager of other people than she appears. I don't know that she personally has the construction skills to keep up with the others on individual challenges. Also, she needs that collaboration to keep her embellishment ideas grounded. Without her teammates I think the jacket would have been festooned with rosettes. I don't think "less is more" is something she usually considers.

(Says the person currently wearing her husband's Animal t-shirt to work because vacation starts tomorrow and she couldn't bring herself to wear work clothes today.)

Not Afraid · 08-03-2006, 10:47 AM

I didn't get the outrage over cowl necks either. The latest Anthropologie catalog had a new cowl neck sweater featured that I was drooling over.

Prudence · 08-03-2006, 10:57 AM

They're everywhere! I've been having trouble finding sweaters that AREN'T cowl necks - which on a short stubby gal such as myself is a phenomenally bad look. I mean, it's already out so it's not super new, but it's not like it's super super dated like it was made out to be. Whatsherface editor chick acted like it was the biggest fashion sin ever.

Stan4dSteph · 08-03-2006, 11:27 AM

Yes. I am mourning the return of the tunic-length sweater. My short legs and full hips do not thank you, gods of fashion!

Gemini Cricket · 08-03-2006, 11:29 AM

I watched an episode of this the other day when they made a dress for some Miss USA/America to wear for another pageant. The dress they picked was nice and had faux jewelry around the neck.
I felt sorry for the middle aged guy with the glasses making the green dress. He was paired up with Miss "This isn't my vision" Lady. She did NOT get axed at the end of the show and I thought she should have. The queen with the black hair got axed. But his dress was awful, too.

Not Afraid · 08-03-2006, 11:30 AM

And, I'm LOVING tunics. The shorter tops of recent fashion, combined with lower rise pants, have made every shirt a belly shirt for me - and I should NOT be wearing belly shirts. Actually, no one under 17 should be wearing belly shirts, IMHO. I am very long waisted and I find I look thinner with a tunic top worn with long, straighter leg pants or even close crops.

Gemini Cricket · 08-03-2006, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

Actually, no one under 17 should be wearing belly shirts, IMHO.

AND no kid under 12 should be wearing a thong. A lady in my office has a friend whose daughter (12 yrs old) wants a thong. She wants it to stick out of her pants like some girls do now. Oy!

katiesue · 08-03-2006, 12:05 PM

Here here to both of the above.

I have the same problmes with the shorter shirts, long waist plus boobage makes them way way too short - bleh. I'm all for any trend in longer shirts.

08-03-2006, 10:17 AM	#11
Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	The bottom two were rightly chosen. However, did you agree that Robert's was better than Bonnie's? I just thought the whole parka over a suit was bizarre. I actually liked Bonnie's as a unit, although those pants were pretty awful. I suppose it was too much rehash.
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08-03-2006, 10:29 AM	#12
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Bonnie's was a bit dated, but it worked so well with the afro-model I sort of liked it (and I've always liked brown and pale pink together). Robert's ensemble was ot only poorly constructed but not atractive at all. Wearing an anorak over a sexy skirt is one big fashion faux pas, IMHO.
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08-03-2006, 10:43 AM	#13
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	There seemed to be a big issue about the pant fabric in Bonnie's outfit which I couldn't really analyze through the teevee screen, but if it was truly awful I could see cutting her. I don't get the tirade about the cowl neck though. I'm totally shocked that Angela's team won the challenge. It was shocking enough that her design was picked. I wonder if she'll hold up, though. A big key to her win seems to be that she's a way better manager of other people than she appears. I don't know that she personally has the construction skills to keep up with the others on individual challenges. Also, she needs that collaboration to keep her embellishment ideas grounded. Without her teammates I think the jacket would have been festooned with rosettes. I don't think "less is more" is something she usually considers. (Says the person currently wearing her husband's Animal t-shirt to work because vacation starts tomorrow and she couldn't bring herself to wear work clothes today.) __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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08-03-2006, 10:47 AM	#14
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I didn't get the outrage over cowl necks either. The latest Anthropologie catalog had a new cowl neck sweater featured that I was drooling over.
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08-03-2006, 10:57 AM	#15
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	They're everywhere! I've been having trouble finding sweaters that AREN'T cowl necks - which on a short stubby gal such as myself is a phenomenally bad look. I mean, it's already out so it's not super new, but it's not like it's super super dated like it was made out to be. Whatsherface editor chick acted like it was the biggest fashion sin ever. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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08-03-2006, 11:27 AM	#16
Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	Yes. I am mourning the return of the tunic-length sweater. My short legs and full hips do not thank you, gods of fashion!
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08-03-2006, 11:29 AM	#17
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I watched an episode of this the other day when they made a dress for some Miss USA/America to wear for another pageant. The dress they picked was nice and had faux jewelry around the neck. I felt sorry for the middle aged guy with the glasses making the green dress. He was paired up with Miss "This isn't my vision" Lady. She did NOT get axed at the end of the show and I thought she should have. The queen with the black hair got axed. But his dress was awful, too.
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08-03-2006, 11:30 AM	#18
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	And, I'm LOVING tunics. The shorter tops of recent fashion, combined with lower rise pants, have made every shirt a belly shirt for me - and I should NOT be wearing belly shirts. Actually, no one under 17 should be wearing belly shirts, IMHO. I am very long waisted and I find I look thinner with a tunic top worn with long, straighter leg pants or even close crops.
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08-03-2006, 12:05 PM	#20
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	Here here to both of the above. I have the same problmes with the shorter shirts, long waist plus boobage makes them way way too short - bleh. I'm all for any trend in longer shirts. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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