So, The Plot Thickens (because the fashion Sickens!)

Ok, let's get one thing out of the way, this is NOT Voirrey, my name online is SMJ Voirreydesigner, I'm her right and left hands these days, and it fell to me to reveal a little more about her, at least her point of view.  If you are following her sparse cogitations (don't worry, I'm getting on her to WRITE MORE STUFF!) you know she's been a little miffed at a certain trend , pervayed primarily by a singular design house, but she's hesitated  to tell all.  So it's my turn, and I know that summer's almost over but I still feel it must be said.  The house which embodied some of the worst fashion this season?

Dolce and Gabbana, both in Ready To Wear http://www.designerzcentral.com/fashion-shows/milan/review-592-dolce-gabbana-spring-summer-2011-collection/

and in their younger line D&G http://www.elle.com/Runway/Ready-to-Wear/Spring-2011-RTW/D-G/D-G#mode=base;slide=0 

Most of the time the Voirrey Group relies on members and friends worldwide, amazing watchdogs who alert us to what's what, but strangely enough it was I who actually noticed it, so I get to go first.  However please let me say that I am a total fan of this house, followed it for years, and may follow it again, but this Spring/Summer just floored me.  Literally, I felt betrayed.  Ready to Wear?  Where?

 This little number really sums it up for me.  Obviously the theme was that same old cliche "inner wear as out wear."  But this is taking it a little too far, ya think? If they were going for sexy, to me they totally missed the mark, that much unmowed shrubbery just dunt do it (to use the vernacular of my rural up-bringing).  I might be convinced to wear the top to bed, but just maybe.  Actually, the arms look to restricting, go figure.

That brings us to exhibit number two.  I have to admit that not all of the pieces look like Frederick's of Hollywood rejects, the white portion of the collection held some potential.  As a lady who LOVES flowy Victoriana, I was indeed drawn to  to this next one.  And now we stop for a brief bulletin for the young and rich, the reality show famous, and the so-called celebrity crowd----In Most Cases, if It's See-through on the Runway, Buy a Liner to Go With It!  That's a basic everyone who dresses in women's clothes should know from childhood, please say it as a mantra every time you shop.  Someday I may even show you my wedding dress, an antique true Victorian, completely see-through, with the most precious chemise beneath. So,  I thought that rather than the Granny panties shown on the catwalk, perhaps a slip of some kind might work.

Nope.  If you look closely, beyond what is admirably pleasant fabric to the actual

construction, well, if I saw it in a vintage shop I'd rip it up and start again.  Why? Well, let's try a couple experiments.  First, if you're actually wearing something, pull on the back of your top until the collar reaches above your collar bone and the top of the shoulder is tightened down.  Is that comfy?  Now take a look at those shoulder seams, and of course tighten your sleeves so that there's no way to get your hands out of the garment, kind of like some Barbie clothes we all had to struggle with back in the day (and I know you did, don't look at me like that).  Could you even GET some sort of liner  under there?  And don't even get me started on the shoddy work of the skirt area, sewn to give the thinnest model a beer belly as she walks.  

Ok, that's my say.  If I were teaching a class I'd go down the pieces one at a time, but I'm going to assume that you've got the gist.  My objections to this line is that it is cliche, sewn uncomfortably and in an unflattering manner.  But most importantly, I have to agree with V, it is part of the pervasive theme in fashion largely catering to the American market, one of crassness posing as sexuality.  And why do I care?  Because I care about what you wear, especially your safety and self esteem.  Taking cues from design lines like this sends all the wrong messages to those around you and to yourself.  Be sexy yes, be as sexy as you want to be, but please, don't sell yourself short with this kind of unimaginative drek.

NOTE:  Please be sure to check out Voirrey SoVoirrey on Facebook, lots of things are gonna be cookin,' and I'm very pleased with V's new icon photo, just having a little fun at Dolce and Gabbana's expense. 

SMJ with Maggie the demonic wonder dog.  Fashionably dressed, honest, under a giant wrap.  And no, that's NOT my choice of couch pattern!