MONSTER QUEST = ROMPERS
Carol and I were hanging out last night watching the genius that is 
Monster Quest inspired this post for me. It got me to thinking—is there any fashion trend so bad that it could be called "monstrous?." So hideous that a sighting of one of these things could call for a team of investigators? A trend so ridiculous that it could spawn a really bad reality TV series?
Of course there is—Rompers!! It's not just the hideousness of these rompers, it's all of the cutesy things that go with them. Even the word "romper" is off putting. Who wants to wear anything called a romper? Anyone over the age of 10 caught wearing one of these should be locked up in a maximum security nursery. Rompers Please Go Away! And For Good This Time!!
Carol and I are having a Monster Quest-athon tonight–can't wait!
Thanks Carol for the romper collage!
Related posts:
More inspiration from Atlantis Home:
- Comments (56)
- Filed Under Uncategorized
- Posted at 3:05pm
-
HAHAHA this post definitely contributed to making my day.
I don’t believe in bad trends, I believe in poorly designed garments. A good designer can make anything work, it’s just a matter of fit, fabric, and color choice. But yes, I would definitely agree most rompers out there are unattractive.
That sounds like such a fun show, I dont think we get it in the UK but I will be sure to look! And yes romper, the word, is so hidious I cant bear it! Have a fun night!
x
http://fashionpearlsofwisdom.blogspot.com/
And going to the bathroom? Wouldn’t you have to get almost naked!?
I 100% agree with you on this, with 2 exceptions.
1: Donna Martin looks hot in a few romper things in a couple old episodes of BH 90210 (like season 1 or 2)
2. The ever-amazing Jenny Lewis! She pulls it off like no other.
thequeenjosephine.blogspot.com
lol! agreed! rompers are worse than the extra-extreme drop waist diaper-style pants (note i said “extreme”, as the drop waist, when done in a subtle way, can be flattering.)
i remember wearing rompers as a child. i felt like a baby in them! enough said.
as for monster quest, i will have to check that out. sounds right up my alley!
i think they’re cute on some people! but unfortunately not everyone can pull them off. there have been some really cute ones popping up all over the place though. and i’m guilty of lusting over at least 1
http://almostlikesushi.blogspot.com
Rompers look like children’s wear – not something I want to be sporting as an adult!
Mostly, I love the way you talk about your children and Jane talks about you on her blog. You seems to have such a wonderful relationship – a rare and lovely thing!
does jane own/wear several rompers???!!!
i have beef with white plastic sunglasses, they are an instant outfit cheaperizer! (yes, that’s my made up word!!)
I think of all the hideous fashion statements out there, Rompers are a good one to just say no to. Period. Love the blog!
hi judy! this post is very entertaining. i havent heard of monster quest but i think im going to record it on dvr now. rompers can be too cutesy, i agree. and they are so hard to take off when you’re taking a pee!
So hilarious! I love dressing my three year old in rompers, she looks so cute… Me on the other hand? I think I’d throw up from all the cuteness!
http://www.fabbrunette.com
Question: What makes jumpsuits acceptable but rompers horrible? They’re essentially the same thing no?
really? I’ve had several girls come into the shop accessorizing theirs with oversized cardigans, wide belts, and fabulous shoes..they look so great. I think it takes the right body/mindset to pull it off…although not for me.
Beautiful collage! ;D Love the blue one with a collar. Lovely! ;D
Solo
Travel and Living
Job Hunt Pinoy
So jumpsuits are ok but not rompers? Nonsense. I had some friends five years ago who thought shorts were hideous and absolutely no-go and you sound pretty much like they did.
I totally agree on the word “romper”. hahaha. Also, I’m pretty sure I would love that show. I have a strange addiction to urban myths, unexplained phenomena, etc. Alas, I am currently in Lithuania, where the number one type of show includes people dressed in national garb muddling their way through Lithuanian pop songs. I’m not watching too much TV these days
Love your blog
wow, I guess it´s for the first time I disagree with you…I like rompers- just few of them actually, but htey can look good.
Maybe jumpsuits work because they have Le Smoking, chic house-painter associations while the romper is cut in unflattering places on a woman’s body, drawing attention to an awkward part of the torso.
It is hard to imagine a woman over 30 rocking the romper without putting a dramatic coat or fabulous boots on with it. Could be done, but worn alone a’la the red carpet pics?…yikes.
We tend to call them playsuits in the UK (rompers are for babies). I think it’s an age thing too. They look cute on young coltish girls/some leggy models but as one poster said over a certain age, they’re not a good look unless you go for a longer leg length – but then it becomes a jumpsuit. Oh the vagaries of fashion!
Monster Quest definitely sounds like something I would watch..I will tune in!
And I agree with you on rompers…they’re meant for 5 year olds, not 25 year olds. (although i do have some cute ones from f21 to sleep in!)
http://fashionroadkill-halifax.blogspot.com
this post made me laugh out loud at my desk. Thanks for brightening my morning. Yes, i agree with you AND I feel there is a huge difference between a romper and a jumpsuit… primarily pants and sleeves!
haha Last night I saw an episode of MonsterQuest, it was about Killer CHIMPS!! I was scared shitless.
I was rather suprised when i saw monster quest I watched bits and pieces of many different episodes yesterday though I have to wnder if some of the creatures they see are real…And i love your blog and Janes too. =)
p.s. I want to start a blog someday soon I hope.
Thank you!
I have a serious dislike for rompers.I just can’t stand them. Or the word “romper”.
This brightened up my day.
I kind of like rompers! But of course, they’re not for everyone. I have a floral romper and it pretty much looks like a dress, you can barely even tell that it’s actually shorts.
What? Maybe it’s the word romper but I think it’s the same as a jumpsuit in my vocabulary. So are jumpsuits okay? I mean I own several and I have purchased in the last few months from Barneys, Neimans, Nordstrom. I think Jane has a few too if I recall correctly. I have received nothing but compliments.
xoxo!
Don’t take me too seriously on the rompers. It’s true they are not for me (I am 46), but Carol has one and looks very cute in it. Most of the Monster Quest episodes are hilarious, but the one about Big Foot in the Canadian woods was kind of scary. I love that show!
Nothing wrong with rompers-as a matter of fact I’m wearing one right now. lol
btw Judy I love your blog, you are timeless and very inspiring.
Haha yeah romper might be an off-putting word…that’s why in the UK we call it a jumpsuit
Harem pants are just the worst in my opinion. Who can possibly be a fan of having their crotch dangle in between their knees? I only dread to find out.
Rompers give me the worst camel toe.
hmmm I don’t think I agree with you on this on. A romper is kind of like a short jumpsuit, and if I’m not mistaken I think I’ve seen both you and Jane in a Jumper. If you have good legs, and the right shape, I think they looks great. I mean there are bad styles of everything right?
Interesting. In my opinion, Fashion & Styling is something very subjective, likewise rhythmic gymnastics, synchronized swimming & etc. You can’t really judge whether a design is considered hideous, ridiculous or beautiful. Some great designs might not necessarily captures the eyes of the public and vice versa. Sometimes, it takes that specific group of people with certain likings to appreciate a designers collection. To name a few, Hussein Chalayan, Christian, John Galliano & so forth. It really depends on how far/much the design attracts/captures the interests of the masses. The more the better and eventually that branding will become famous from there due to the awareness. Anyway, among the few ones, i knew Christopher Kane’s & Junya Watanabe’s collection are kind of monsterous
Lovely! I am staring at the purple dress on that collage. =D
Summer
Writers Den
Brown Mestizo
hiiii! i really love your blog and Jane’s.Your style is so different of what I used to, but i really like it. I’m a make up artist and i’m planning a blog too. You are inspiring!
A hello from Brazil!
haha i think its one of those things that, if you’re not careful, would really start to grow on you. I hated them for a long time, and then one day woke up with the need to own one… or four. but its definitely not the most functional piece of clothing hahaha
http://missmillecrepes.blogspot.com
i think that mont rompers are ugly. Freepeople hase a few cute ones like:http://www.freepeople.com/index.cfm/fuseAction/products.detail/_/Cricket-Club-Romper/productID/2867beb3-f1d9-4e38-a167-60a4993f025d/categoryID/e1811798-21cc-41f1-8bfe-6cac3b761305/
I can’t believe that this is the post that gets me to comment, but I have to add one thing. While I have seen one or two people look okay (FROM THE FRONT ONLY) in one of these, I agree that the word “romper” is hideous, but even worse is when they are referred to as “playsuits.” Bleccchhh.
We have a difference of opinion but that’s okay. The world would be robotic if we didn’t have different views. =) I love rompers very much. Every since I was little Ive had a fascination with overalls. The romper/jumpsuit is the new and improved overall. Every time I wear one out i get compliments. I’m 19 and even though “rompers” are associated with baby clothes I’m proud that i can pull one off and feel sophisticated. You and Jane’s blogs are my favorite among every blog out there!!
wow. funny…cocoperez.com just said that rompers are in!! : ) ha! if i had the body for a romper, i would totally wear one!!
CC
I wear rompers all the time, I think you have to be able to pull them off. If you can’t, then just don’t wear them.
wow that sounds cool.
Rompers ,hahahaa i’d have to agree with you (:
This made my day!
I think something I used to like about this blog was that supposedly there are no such thing as “fashion don’ts”.
Some petite girls look great in rompers without looking like toddlers. I own 3 rompers, including the Urban Outfitters peach one above, and I doubt that I look “hideous”.
http://cgi.ebay.com/CHRISTOPHER-ROSS-GOLD-PANTHER-BELT-BUCKLE-BELT-SIGNED_W0QQitemZ220466304248QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVintage_Men_s_Women_s_Accessories?hash=item3354d0d4f8&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/christopher-ross-orchid-belt-buckle-1983
Rompers are ok if you have a perfect body and I agree they are a little wierd over the age of 10.
Love your blog!
East2WestStyle.blogspot.com
I love rompers and jumpsuits. Not much difference in my mind, one has shorts and one has pant legs.
Rather harsh I think.
Wow. I could not disagree more with your opinion. I’m sure we all agree that style is subjective and that every woman, no matter what her age, should be allowed to wear what makes her happy without judgment from others. As someone who embraces many forms of fashion which stray from the mainstream and often adorns herself in unconventional attire, I am surprised by your pretentious tone. Rompers may not be your cup of tea, but your post makes you sound narrow-minded and hypocritical. That’s unfortunate.
I love your blog but you should really say “In my opinion” or “I feel…” when your talking about something. I’m sure there were a few people wearing rompers when they read this post, and you sounded very rude.