tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post5922389867311088747..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: Exposed Zipper Dresses -- YEA or NAY?Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-85689706207804682722021-06-30T19:27:14.637-04:002021-06-30T19:27:14.637-04:00I think the exposed zipper looks cheap and like th...I think the exposed zipper looks cheap and like the woman who wears it looks like she's ready to have sex at the drop of a hatAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18142325983824851881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-21909797855164712432018-09-27T12:04:04.110-04:002018-09-27T12:04:04.110-04:00I hate the way they distract from the elegance of ...I hate the way they distract from the elegance of dressier outfits, that being said I think they probably look best when added to sportier attire.<br />I noticed on the televised McCain funeral that his widow and another women had on those type dresses, didn't like that look at all. Sorry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-52921659911805512882015-11-21T11:12:58.912-05:002015-11-21T11:12:58.912-05:00Don't like exposed zippers because unless the ...Don't like exposed zippers because unless the designer is VERY CAREFUL, it makes garments look cheap and slapped together. It looks unfinished, last-minute and cheap (as if the garment manufacturer put it on in a assembly line without even trying to match the color). Only exceptions, modern, Goth, punk [esp. steampunk]. I see garments that could practically be couture, but it looks like they GLUED a zipper to it. YUCK!WhatWorkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09964765523598973436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-48646961457774807532015-06-26T20:52:22.384-04:002015-06-26T20:52:22.384-04:00Actually you can "nurse through implants"...Actually you can "nurse through implants" Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08118181290943750463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-51314005611035352252014-05-03T00:48:00.457-04:002014-05-03T00:48:00.457-04:00Exposed zippers ruin any piece of clothing they ar...Exposed zippers ruin any piece of clothing they are put on. They look trashy and can make the nicest material and clothing item look cheap. There is nothing worse than seeing an AMAZING dress and turning it around to that horrendous exposed zipper. One of the #1 trends I can't wait to die out besides platform heels...girls look like they have hooves with those things on. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-82675419101727718122013-10-11T14:12:47.748-04:002013-10-11T14:12:47.748-04:00Personally, I love the exposed back zipper... But,...Personally, I love the exposed back zipper... But, I like it more on the back of slacks and jeans. In the late 80's and early 90's there were back zip slacks and jeans, and I wasn't sure they were for me, but I tried a pair and WOW!, were they ever flattering: especially with the smooth lines in the front, and they accentuated my rear. I only purchased two or three pair before they faded from style.<br /><br />In the early 2000's they showed up again on the back of capri pants. I grabbed all I could carry at the local fashion store. Then the Miss Sixty Nixie's came out in the late 2000's and again, I snatched every pair my pocketbook could afford. Sadly all of the capris and two pair of the Nixies have worn out. Now I'm on the hunt for casual pants and jeans that have the rear zip. I have a local seamstress who makes my work slacks, all with back zips, but they tend to be pricey. I wish they would come back into style as mass production seems to make things less expensive.<br /><br />Anyway, I'm glad that I found your blog, and the opportunity to share with you. I'll keep visiting your site for other fashion ideas and trends.Pamelanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-85112144376332283042013-10-04T20:07:18.711-04:002013-10-04T20:07:18.711-04:00Agreed. I'm so over this trend and so disappoi...Agreed. I'm so over this trend and so disappointed every time I find an otherwise nice garment with an exposed zipper, especially on work clothes where I think its just inappropriate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-652047778426835532013-05-25T23:06:39.121-04:002013-05-25T23:06:39.121-04:00I'm late to this party but I just discovered t...I'm late to this party but I just discovered this blog. Everytime I see an exposed zipper down the back of a dress (usually on Project Runway) I wonder "Can you sit on that thing?!"Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05751989453706523363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-39537718945244124602013-05-11T20:34:07.685-04:002013-05-11T20:34:07.685-04:00I dislike them, too! No way! I dislike them, too! No way! Iowa Hoodlumhttp://featherpetalsilk.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-38959158733345803492013-04-30T11:29:04.578-04:002013-04-30T11:29:04.578-04:00Pwah, most of the exposed zippers I see look like ...Pwah, most of the exposed zippers I see look like they have been sewed on by cousin It from the Addams family.<br />It looks classy when done with precision and colours which complement each other.<br /><br />Cheap garments with the zipper sewn on the outside badly are just rank looking :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-64365230300861829192013-04-28T17:27:09.673-04:002013-04-28T17:27:09.673-04:00I have to agree. I mainly mind the ones that don&...I have to agree. I mainly mind the ones that don't match, like the black zipper on the red dress. I'm just not a fan.Leigh Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17459054294111375380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-18830036309133433452013-04-27T20:43:03.860-04:002013-04-27T20:43:03.860-04:00Teeth exposed on the right garment - yea (I don...Teeth exposed on the right garment - yea (I don't even consider them to be exposed zips - just zips.). The whole zip on the outside of a garment - nay, nay, nay. ReadyThreadSewhttp://readythreadsew.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-72886288633014908282013-04-27T13:38:49.386-04:002013-04-27T13:38:49.386-04:00They were a fad...let's move on now.They were a fad...let's move on now.mrsmolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16329515914613595719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-84928320410364765142013-04-26T19:49:22.109-04:002013-04-26T19:49:22.109-04:00NAY !!NAY !!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10580272303569398530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-6627604681282835172013-04-26T18:04:03.631-04:002013-04-26T18:04:03.631-04:00Wow. are you sure you don't watch Project Runw...Wow. are you sure you don't watch Project Runway? Because Zac Posen demonstrated a serious case of ennui when an exposed zipper walked down the runway a couple of weeks ago, feigning a yawn and saying it was a tired look. I agree, mostly. I think that sometimes it provides great punch to a strong look. Erzulimojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475371609166418042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-62972167421386355182013-04-26T17:59:07.177-04:002013-04-26T17:59:07.177-04:00I've never done an exposed zip, but I'm th...I've never done an exposed zip, but I'm thinking I should. I've just discovered my local op shop had a ton of zips for next to nothing, none of which are invisible. If it saves me a trip to Spotlight...then yay!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-55539929937090953092013-04-26T11:29:26.934-04:002013-04-26T11:29:26.934-04:00I have enough trouble with hidden zippers that I c...I have enough trouble with hidden zippers that I can't see myself ever installing an exposed zipper. That being said, I think they definitely have their time and place; when used correctly, I think they look kind of neat!Mr. Tinyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646297018044505890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-54797948543936529992013-04-26T11:18:56.646-04:002013-04-26T11:18:56.646-04:00I am not a fan of the current version, which seems...I am not a fan of the current version, which seems to be a willy-nilly use of the unattractive, but functional zipper tape, not just the decorative use of exposing the zipper/zipper teeth. Your opening photo shows an inappropriate use of the exposed zipper. A heavy zipper tape on what appears to be a chiffon garment.patsijeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362426384481772370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-32667724647545560972013-04-26T10:18:26.546-04:002013-04-26T10:18:26.546-04:00That was a few "Yea or Nays" ago.
http:...That was a few "Yea or Nays" ago.<br /><br />http://malepatternboldness.blogspot.com/2013/01/things-i-dont-get-vol-10-contemporary.htmlPeter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-47628458665292788802013-04-26T10:13:44.946-04:002013-04-26T10:13:44.946-04:00I first remember exposed zippers as a "thing&...I first remember exposed zippers as a "thing" when Seth Aaron was on Project Runway. What was that? Three? Four? Seasons ago? Season 7 is what Wikipedia says. Which would make it around 2009 when it was filmed. I'm "meh" about them. I like them ok if the tape coordinates somehow with the fabric/styling, but to slap a zipper on with no regard to the COLOR? Egads. What are they teaching the children these days?<br /><br />I've used one before (http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/46845_10200288075303161_2088733413_n.jpg) on a purse. Not sure I'd do it on clothing.<br /><br />Zippers are for me like undergarments. Meant to be worn but not seen.Nina Suluhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08616884472638151080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-12313455034191057152013-04-26T10:06:46.491-04:002013-04-26T10:06:46.491-04:00While we're complaining about trends, how abou...While we're complaining about trends, how about those truly horrendous platform ankle-breaker heels. I get the long-legged, sexy-in-stilletos thing, but what's beautiful about adding 2-3 inches under the ball of your foot? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-29547038810680990782013-04-26T09:01:23.398-04:002013-04-26T09:01:23.398-04:00All I can say about exposed zippers is when they g...All I can say about exposed zippers is when they go out of fashion, they will be Way Out. They'll be screaming, "early 2010's" so I'm letting them pass me by. Why aren't they on pants and trousers. That would be interesting!urbanitenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-79118930955186484492013-04-26T07:34:52.383-04:002013-04-26T07:34:52.383-04:00The first example is not to my taste (in fact I t...The first example is not to my taste (in fact I think it looks like an awful sewing mistake) but most of the others are OK. I quite like the zipper as decoration look, no matter how dated it is becoming. In fact I am still waiting to find the right fabric to set off two very sweet little chunky zippers bought with a view to exposing them! I'm thinking they belong on the sleeves of a long sleeved top with contrasting piping under the zipper tape. That way everyone will know that I did them on purpose (unlike the first picture). Cleverclogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168361912898524778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-529527378632058442013-04-26T05:08:47.493-04:002013-04-26T05:08:47.493-04:00I hate exposed zippers. Glad to see that I'm ...I hate exposed zippers. Glad to see that I'm not alone!Tammy from Virginianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-40237570900394684872013-04-26T04:03:33.394-04:002013-04-26T04:03:33.394-04:00I don't mind them, usually on a plain coloured...I don't mind them, usually on a plain coloured dress/ top. <br /><br />But nothing makes me angrier than a beautiful floral print vintage style dress with a big black zip down the back. It can really ruin a garment.<br />In the same way this trend for cutting a hole out of the waist of your dress... no matter how many calories I count... I'm never going to feel comfortable showing a triangle of my stomach!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01323724926921410502noreply@blogger.com