One size fits most
I own a lot of things that I like. I like my chocolate brown towels. I like my two little glass bowls that are just the right size for a little bit of yogurt. I like my tall green vase. I like so many of my books. I like the quilt on my bed, and the CamelBak pack I take hiking, and my game of Scrabble that came in a wooden box.
But I own a couple of things that I really, really love. My 1950’s floral chair. My sexy Macbook. My Martin guitar. My beaten down, worse-for-the-wear, “just hold it together, sister” Honda Accord. And my black Michael Stars turtleneck.
If you’re not familiar, Michael Stars is a brand that makes “one size fits most” clothing. I do not know what this means, since sometimes their shirts fit me, and other times, well, I suppose I’m not one of the “most.” I just did a little research, and apparently, to Michael Stars, “most” means sizes extra-small to medium. I do not think that is an accurate assessment of “most,” but that’s just me: a solid medium with boobs.
When shopping, my eye is always drawn toward Michael Stars t-shirts – especially the ones that are infused with “Shine.” I do not know what they do to make their shirts glow with an effervescent luminescence, but I’m all over it. Like a slug on wet pavement, I am all over it.
Last August, I was shopping on old Ballard Ave. in Seattle, and came across a black Michael Stars turtleneck. Overpriced, but well-made. Elbow-length sleeves, and slim-cut down to just past the hip bone. Thick, stretchy cotton – no “Shine,” but magnetic, all the same. I bought it on that hot August day in anticipation of the upcoming dreary season, and this has been my go-to shirt all fall and winter.
I want to wear it every day. I’m wearing it today. And I can’t promise that I won’t be wearing it tomorrow, too.
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After years of spending every hard-earned babysitting dime on the latest fashions, I’ve converted to the quality over quantity, less is more theories. Your Michael Stars turtleneck is a testament to this. I’m a firm believer in wearing classic, flattering pieces, and pairing them with unique and stylish accessories. Never doubt the power of a monochromatic outfit(usually black for me) firmly rooted in a bright yellow heel. :) xx
Mary, as my best-dressed friend, you know that I always take your advice to heart. I need your expert eye! I say that we trade our expertise:
You will be my personal shopper.
I will organize your life.
As a result, we will both be more successful. You = more productive, me = more attractive. :)
Michael Stars! I don’t think I’m one of the “most” that fit into that clothing line. Oh well, I still think you’re more badass than I am.
I have never heard of Michael Stars but I am now very intrigued. Man, I am tragically un-hip.
“like a slug on wet pavement”? THAT is the best visual EVER!
what the heck… so strange.
and i concur with anonymous.
i think that “shine” is a fashion element sadly restricted to females and cross-dressing males.
unless… ;)
a conversation I had with tyler today…
me: “tyler, can I eat you?”
tyler: “no”
me: “why not?”
tyler: “because, I’m not a bweakfast!”
the real question is how that conversation between ashley & tyler would change if tyler’s shirt had ‘shine’ in it…
i have a hunch that you would be all over him like a slug on wet pavement.