Oh my (said in a baritone voice)
well...yeah.
You know, Gretchen was wearing a pantsuit today. That's really all I can think about right now.
I could tell her couture look was a lot of work, but I guess I don't get it. The styling was, indeed, awful (I mean, regardless of the era of the fashion inspiration, it's being made for the modern woman) and I just didn't like the aesthetic. I don't see women wanting to wear that, even for an over-the-top fashion show. Like, whoever got THAT dress in a fashion show would be bummed, and we all know it. They'd rather wear Mondo or the other guy's look.
That said, I think Mondo was just channeling whatshisface. Do you love how I can't recall ANYONE'S name right now? I guess I'm thinking of Marc Jacobs, a few seasons ago--bright primary-ish colors, stripes, plaids. I feel like I've seen something just like his dress, but all I can find for reference right now is this:
http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl2/20/202478/08_2009/0d8e42d8ee8e04c8_marcbymarcjacobs.jpg
Here's something else:
http://poshposh.com/image/2010/04/Marc Jacobs multi-colored plaid cotton-blend sleeveless dress.jpg
(and the above is proof that once you've made it in fashion, you're pretty much good to go. I mean if ANY PR contestants made that, they'd be out. It's like a horrible Teamsters take Granny to the Prom, right?) I did like the way the couture look translated to the day dress...it was instantly likeable, but dare I say...perhaps already available in the marketplace?
I coldn't totally embrace the other guy's look somehow either, though. I don't know. BUt yes, the pant/shoe/boot thing was a great idea on a budget and with 2 days to work. And his cocktail dress was divine. Just the right level of sheen, smartly kept black, and with long sleeves for once. That made it very sporty, for a dress. LOVE.
And the losers today really were losers. ouch.
I want to make one comment about positive attitude and compliment-giving--that Michael C. is one cool guy. For as much dissing as he's gotten, he had something nice to say about just about everyone's look. Now, maybe everyone did, and the producers chose to edit that out, I don't know, but there's something nice about that kid.