Just to be clear, in today’s post I’m going to say things that even a year ago I never thought I would utter. Three phrases to be exact. It’s a night of firsts. Let’s dive in.
I’ll start by saying that I ran a lot of errands today. I wanted to be sure that I got them all done today because tomorrow the high is -15. {That’s the first thing I never imagined saying. High, -15? What. The. Heck.}
Which brings to to phrase number two. One of the items on my to-do list was stop at the thrift shop to look for a pair of sweat pants for Derek to wear curling. {Me, Derek, curling? Never thought I’d say that. Ever.} Not like a gross pair {my sis thinks it’s disgusting to buy athletic wear at the thrift shop} just some general cold-weather swishy pants.
I found a good warm pair. Hope he likes them.
Now, if you know me you know I can’t simply just get one thing at the resale shop without having a gander around first. So I did. And lucky me…I scored a super cute cardigan from Ann Taylor Loft. $2.50 with 25% off, yes please. I was just about to take my great deal and run when I spotted something unlike anything my eyes have ever seen before.
It was long and dark and so incredibly awkward I knew it would be worth at least $5. {Happy day…it was $2.50 as well.} I knew I couldn’t let this gem go. I’ve been kicking myself for not buying that magical Unicorn Clock. I’ll just show it to you.
Yes friends, I’ve laid my hands on the mother of all awkward sweaters. Seriously, I’m pretty sure this sweater has given birth to all other crazy corny sweaters. There are so many weird things about it…where to begin…
It’s so weirdly long. My friend Katie rightfully dubbed it a sweater gown instead of a sweater dress. {That’s my third phrase…sweater gown.}
The design is also on the back.
While we are talking design, let’s focus there. Look at those skiers! When Katie first saw it she asked if they were squirrels. I think they look like they are hovering over a toilet.
It’s made to fit someone my size. Although the length is so weird…it’s form fitting.
Maybe most troubling…it’s from ESprit brand. At one time this was a legit item by a major brand. Yikes!
The high placement of the skier design really accentuates the roll under my belly button {ladies, you know what I’m talking about.} I look like a 45 year old who has had 5 kids and no desire to get her figure back.
I have no desire to rush this year…but man I wish it was time for sweater parties. Next year not only will a wear a sweater, but I will show up proudly cloaked in an ensemble of sweater. Oh, for the love of thrifting this has been a great day. I’m sure it’s one of the last of its kind, so I’ll probably be fending off runway offers and messages from fashion editors. Tyra who? Amy’s got a sweater gown. Look out.
If any of you know a backstory of this sweater gown, I’d love to hear it. Is it a cross country ski dress? You tell me. Your guess is as good as mine. What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever seen at the resale shop?
See you tomorrow,
Amy
