A new fashion trend has come to my attention and I am just not sure what to make of it. Featuring heavily at recent fashion weeks in Paris and New York, it is a garment that I think is just as divisive as Crocs.
Originally worn by men maintaining coal-fired boilers, it has now filtered down from the Stella McCartneys and Gucci’s of the world to the point that you can now find them at the local shopping centres.
I present for your consideration, the boiler-suit.
Just looking at it makes me hot, and not in a good way. Now that the weather has turned slightly, I have donned a cardigan a few times in the last week, but the humidity is off the charts around these parts. So I am shivering and sweating at the same time, as ladies in their mid-forties and beyond tend to do.
So let us take a deep dive into this latest trend.
Boiler -a fuel-burning apparatus or container for heating water.
Suit – a set of outer clothes made of the same fabric and designed to be worn together
Pros
- Easy to just put it on and not think about what goes with what
- Several have loads of pockets, good for storing personal cooling devices such as hand-held fans
- Good for when you haven’t picked up a razor in a while
- Good for those who haven’t moisturised lately
- Can wear with thongs and be ironic
- Possibly good for those who suffer from the bloat
- No elastic digging in anywhere
Cons
- Looks silly if not working in the Boiler industry
- If you are susceptible to sweat, you are literally marinating in your own filth
- Where do the farts escape? WHERE? Issues…..
- Dehydration issues
- Heat stroke susceptible
- In danger of looking like a complete fashion victim
- Problematic if you get the stomach flu and there is a big line up for the bathroom
- Might be asked for assistance in the carpark to help change a tyre
So in conclusion, my fashionista friends, this is one trend that I am going to steer clear of. Thank you, NEXT!
What about you? Do you dare to don this trend?
