Spandex

Love them, hate them... you can do anything but avoid them. They are spandex, and they are back. Who deserves the blame for resurrecting spandex from their glittery, teased-hair, Like a Virgin grave? (...Liberals? Soccer moms?) Unclear at this time.

Regardless of the culprits, Spandex crimes persist. Protect yourself with these simple steps:

1). Spandex with Uggs... just say no.
2.) Ditto with North Face jackets. Unacceptable anywhere other than the gym.
3.) With flashy tops. Spandex + flashy = trashy. You don't live on Statan Island. Avoid dressing as such.
4.) Spandex under skirts. I know, it's New England, your business gets chilly. But think about it this way. Remember "mall bangs?" History judged the teens of the 90's, and it will judge us too.

That being said, I love spandex. If skillfully incorporated, they can be a tasteful addition to any wardrobe. Wear with long sweaters. Wear with shirt dresses. Wear to the gym.

(**But, apparently, do not wear in China. Chinese women are tiny. Like, really tiny. I will sport spans in Boston any day of the week, but these Chinese make my size 4 self feel like Kirstie Allie. Note to self...)


(My favorite Kim Kardashian, seen here sporting the latest model of spans)