by Rynski on Jan.26, 2010, under danger, life
All dolled up to walk the dogs?
Coco Chanel would gag if she saw the way I go on a dog walk. At least that’s the feeling we get based on this quote from her:
Just another pretty face/Art and photo Ryn Gargulinski
“I don’t understand how a woman can leave the house without fixing herself up a little – if only out of politeness. And then, you never know, maybe that’s the day she has a date with destiny. And it’s best to be as pretty as possible for destiny.”
My dog walks – or other mundane activities – often find me dressed in sweats and a bulky jacket with a hat plopped on my head. OK, fine. The sweats are often velvet and the jacket is sometimes faux fur, but that’s only if I’m going somewhere that doesn’t have mud.
And sure, Coco, we may want to be pretty as possible for destiny – if destiny happens to be a good looking stranger. But if destiny means death, then who really cares.
We also have to ask why we would care to meet a stranger, no matter how good looking, if the stranger were to scoff at us if our hair was a mess.
Yet some folks won’t even leave the house without primping for hours. We are perplexed to see some get dressed up, dolled up or otherwise wear tons of jewelry, makeup and hairspray for all kinds of places.
Like the gym. Not only is the perfume or cologne going to end up smeared all over the weight benches, but its aroma may be enough to make fellow exercisers sick. I once saw a man nearly pass out from the waft of the woman’s perfume on the treadmill next to him.
Or a routine trip to the supermarket. An evening gown or tux is not de rigeur when all we need is a gallon of milk. Unless, of course, you’re trying to pick up the hunky butcher or the cute chick who works in the produce section.
And, of course, the dog walk or park. This is one place where you should expect to get dirty, furry, slobbery and step in mud – or worse. Yet I’ve still seen women wearing high heels – yes, high heels – to bring their dog to the park. Even if you’re coming right after work, one would think you’d throw a pair of sneakers in the car.
We’re not saying folks should wear their pajamas to run errands around town — although we’ve seen that, too — but they don’t have to spend hours in the mirror just to leave the house.
Sorry, Coco. We like your style, but we don’t want to necessarily follow it.
What do you think?
Do you get dressed to the nines to run errands?
Do you wear makeup or jewelry to the gym?
Where’s the strangest place you’ve seen someone all dolled up?
Will you leave the house without hairspray and makeup?
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January 26th, 2010 on 1:31 pm
I’m a jeans and t-shirt kinda gal. Luckily my job doesn’t require some crazy dress code, and I’m hardly ever attending high-end events that require getting dolled up. The only time you’ll see me dressed up is if it’s a nice company holiday party, or someone’s wedding. Even then I probably under-dress everyone else, haha. The only thing is that I don’t leave the house without a little eyeliner and mascara…that’s it as far as makeup goes!
I laugh at those who decide to wear white shirts, or nice outfits to the dog park. Before you know it, the white shirt turns in to a unique one-of-a-kind paw printed shirt! It’s fun to watch that transformation!
January 26th, 2010 on 6:10 pm
yes, those white t-shirts at the dog park make me laugh, too. it’s also funny when folks get all bent out of shape because they actually expected to stay clean at the dog park.
jeans and t-shirts make the world go round, right after tank tops and velvet sweats…hahah
p.s. my take on DRESS CODES appears below…
January 26th, 2010 on 1:56 pm
I literally roll out of bed and walk the dogs before I shower for the day, so I look craptacular…hair in a wad, no makeup, sweats.
I dress up for work, so it’s nice to dress casually when I can.
January 26th, 2010 on 6:09 pm
craptacular!
what a groovy term! hahah. glad you get to stay casual for work. dress codes stink. when i worked in a spiffy madison ave office i had a DRESS CODE MEMO on my desk every monday. hahah. gentle reminder…
January 26th, 2010 on 2:33 pm
For cryin’ out loud Rynski! Velvet sweats and fur on a dog romp?(bet the hat is cute though)…
January 26th, 2010 on 6:08 pm
no, no, no – no velvet and fur on dog walks – only places where i won’t get muddy. dog walks gets fleece sweats and leather, for goodness sakes! (and yes, i do pride myself on coolish hats…)
January 26th, 2010 on 3:16 pm
I work from home in my pajamas so I often walk my dog wearing my pajamas. I just don’t walk up and down the street but we walk far and I’m bundled up in pajamas, scarf, hat.
Okay, so I’m eccentric.
I used to be the co-chair of our neighborhood association and people who came to the meeting would say, “Oh, you’re the gal who walks her dogs wearing her pajamas.”
Yep, that’s me.
January 26th, 2010 on 3:35 pm
Nothing wrong with it at all, Karyn. We only live once. Good for you for being yourself! I think it’s great.
January 26th, 2010 on 6:07 pm
i love it!
i was waiting for you to say, though: “oh, you’re the gal who comes to the association meeting in your pajamas.” that would be even cooler (as long as you’re not running errands).
good for you!
January 27th, 2010 on 7:43 am
When I was in high school, it became a fad to wear pj bottoms to school. I don’t know if girls are still doing that these days, but I see it from time to time at the store or something.
February 1st, 2010 on 1:32 pm
I guess one of my pet peeves is that people don’t dress nicely anymore… I remember my first time to the Tucson Opera… totally ruined the whole thing for me when there were people in khakis and polo shirts! Like it or not, part of the whole opera experience is the ambiance of everyone being dressed up!
I think it is somewhat disrespectful for people to go places dressed poorly. I am a clothing optional kind of girl, so for you to dress slovenly is akin to me not dressing at all… Many would be offended. I may even get arrested. I think people should get citations for dressing like slobs! Just my humble opinion, of course!
I hate how “casual” Tucson is… I am always over-dressed for most things (since they won’t let me go naked!)