What He Really Thinks Of… Your Alexander Wang Sweater Dress

August 6, 2009     Posted in Fashion, Style

thinking guys


By Vivian

I’m going to be honest here: the only reason why I’m posting this hyphen-dress is because I desperately want it. Imagine this with some killer black booties. Sigh. So, as the selfish person that I am, I’m exploiting my column to find out what my guys would think if I ever got the guts (or the cash!- we’re talking Alexander Wang, man. He made my future wedding gown Mrs. Obama’s inauguration dress!) to wear something like this outside.

The Look:

alexander wang ss 2009 sweater

The Boyfriend, Rutgers University- Seriously, babe? It’s a really expensive ripped up sweater. Give me five minutes and a pair of scissors and I can make it for you. I’ll call it “Inspired by Moths.” And because I love you, I’ll give you half off, too.

Photographer, The Art Institute of Houston- I like it on the runway. It’s the type of stuff you get all the time at fashion shows. But in real life? I don’t know… you’d have to be pretty hot to pull that off.

Premed, NYU- Did she pull on an old sweater without realizing it had giant moth holes?

Little Brother, 12- That’s so cool! I want to rip up my shirts! She looks like she just got attacked by some kind of wild animal. Like that tiger dude from Las Vegas. *“Er… really? Didn’t he get like, really hurt?“ Okay, fine. Maybe not like him. That wasn’t funny… Sorry.

G, St. John’s University- Uhm.. I don’t really know about the holes but I kind of like how it’s all shiny and stuff.

“Shiny and stuff” That’s it? Cause technically, these constitute as “shiny and stuff” too:

You think he’d like these? Hm..maybe I shouldn’t be taking my fashion advice from these guys.

Visiting Cousin, 15- It looks like a really, really short dress. Or a long sweater. With holes. I can see her undies.

Uncle- “Undies”?? What are you kids looking at?! …. Why isn’t she wearing pants? *Eyeing me suspiciously* Is that what you girls are wearing these days? Does your mom know about this? Why would anyone want to wear anything with holes in it??

Okay, so obviously I have the majority against me. But you know what? I’ve decided I like it anyway. It’s a girl thing. And to my smart-ass bf, I think you’ve got a point there. I think I’ll try to DIY something like this (who’s the smart one now, huh?). I’ll keep you guys updated if it comes out well. Unless, of course, you guys hate it. In which case, kindly sound off in the comments section. I’d love to know your opinions (and lord know you’ve got ‘em!).

Also, do you ever wonder what guys think of the things you wear? Have a questionable article of clothing you want to see featured in upcoming “What He Really Thinks“ articles? I’m open to submissions from you guys!

18 Comments on "What He Really Thinks Of… Your Alexander Wang Sweater Dress"

  1. Samantha says:
    Thu, 6th Aug 200912:19 pm 

    I don't like how baggy the sleeves are. It's just too 90's grunge for me, but to each their own.

  2. Renee says:
    Thu, 6th Aug 200912:32 pm 

    "I'll call it inspired by moths" LMAO that jsut cracked me up

  3. Lola says:
    Thu, 6th Aug 20093:21 pm 

    Michelle Obama's gown was by Jason Wu, not Alexander Wang, fyi.

  4. Nikki says:
    Thu, 6th Aug 20095:07 pm 

    That sweater is the ugliest thing I've ever seen…. who would ever pay money for that?

    That picture should have the caption below:

    "Woman pictured above, poor gal ; cant afford to eat nor dress herself"

  5. oobunillaoo says:
    Fri, 7th Aug 20092:46 am 

    i would love this more if it had patches of another color as opposed to holes.

  6. indi says:
    Fri, 7th Aug 20093:05 am 

    Mmm, I'm pretty divided… Right now it just looks like some old sweater you stole from your dad, all stretched out.

    I love the colour (kinda shiny and stuff, lmao) and if it were a little bit more fitted and longer in the front, I'd definitely wear it, with a pair of boots and a waist belt. Oh yeah and without the holes. Okay, basically I want to change the whole garment. :)

  7. Desiree says:
    Fri, 7th Aug 20096:03 am 

    i steal sweaters from my dad and uncle all the time. dont sleep. and im definitely buying a sweater dress this fall

  8. V says:
    Fri, 7th Aug 20096:06 pm 

    You would have to be seriously skinny and hot to pull this off, coz it's quite bulky. I think there are nicer sweater dresses.

  9. Vivian - Rutgers Uni says:
    Fri, 7th Aug 20096:39 pm 

    LOL! Wow that was a huge fail on my part. Thank you, Lola, for pointing that out!

  10. Casey says:
    Sat, 8th Aug 20097:05 am 

    this months issue of Cosmo featured a similar (cuter and more wearable) sweater, for much cheaper too i'm sure.

  11. criolle johnny says:
    Tue, 11th Aug 20095:30 am 

    Dumbest thing I've seen since the "low rider" pickup truck. (You couldn't carry cargo, 'cus it's a low-rider. You couldn't carry passengers, cus it's a truck. Worthless)

    What good is it?

    This is expensive, already-trashed, ready to throw away. Even the model wearing it looks pissed off about it.

  12. moshii says:
    Wed, 12th Aug 200910:56 am 

    It looks like she stole a sweater some poor homeless man.

  13. Hayden says:
    Thu, 13th Aug 200911:54 am 

    i actually think it's really hot. wouldn't look good on just anybody though

  14. Mel says:
    Thu, 13th Aug 200910:22 pm 

    I'm all for the oversized sweater. Without the holes, I think it'd be really cute. ^_^

  15. Be Jaan Fashion Club says:
    Mon, 3rd Oct 20119:32 am 

    very hot and gossip style of Alexander Wang Sweater Dress. on the way of her leg is shining hot attraction.

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