A brief note before I hop into the Lost in Translation (take 4). Yes, I’m feeling better though not perfect. Now back to our regular lost in translation post.

I’m going to the Opera on Friday. It’ll be great. The guys are going to wear suits, and the ladies, not to be out done are dressing up too. Well, if you know me, you know that I just don’t wear dresses – unless i’m attending a renaissance fair…. but that’s a whole other topic.

That being said, I have a great black skirt that has a layer of chiffon over the top. It’s super dressy. Having been sick, I decided that the idea of wearing the slinky litle top I had with it was not a good idea. So, I’ve been browsing for several days on the internet trying to find something dressy and long sleeved to go with the skirt.

Now, everything goes with black, right? Only.. what the heck is up with the fashion here. I couldn’t find a dressy top (in general) but then… when I did find a couple that would work, they were disasters. Below, for your viewing pleasure – photos of some of the options I encountered…..

The color is great. Really. But what’s up with the flowers and that weird fringey stuff at the bottom? Who the heck would want to wear this? Not me.

Um.. yeah – this shirt screams… * I HAVE BOOBS AND I WANT YOU TO LOOK AT THEM!! (NO REALLY I DO!)* On a secondary point. Who chose the colors? Black and gold stripes with Red? UGH.

That’s pretty much Lost in Translation for me.