Friday, October 31, 2008

Fashion Faux Pas

I am no fashionista that is quite clear but I know what a clear violation is when I see one. Today I was that violation but this was more of a wakeup call. When on a business trip packing the right clothes for the right meeting is essential. So being one of those trips where there is a mix formal and informal events made the packing a little complex for me a light traveler. So when I got to India and needed to put on a tie, shirt and pants only to find my pants not being able to buckle, it was a conundrum of epic proportions.

I managed through the first day with my extremely tight fitting pants, but on the second day it proved too much and I resorted to this fashion faux pas. Yes pink shirt, black tie and grey Diesel jeans. I looked like Hunter, who was the lead role in a 80s police TV drama played by Fred Dryer but fat and minus the badge and gun.

Bottom line is I need to get myself to a gym and get serious about getting back into shape. Yes wife, this will make you happy.

M weightwatching

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

when i read "conundrum of epic proportions" i died laughing! you're quite witty mar-thel!

look on the bright side man. your jeans could have been stone-washed and your shirt could have been hawaiian-print :)

Majimo said...

Hey it was quite distressing to be honest. Good thing I was India and in an IT Park for that matter, so fashion was not a big thing here.

Actually my outfit was quite well placed here..

Anonymous said...

poor thing. to be honest i wd've been distressed too! ah the dangers of packing light. but it didn't look that bad lah.

Am sure it was actually "well placed" as you say! Good to blend in to your surroundings with ;)