Overdressed and status symbols

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NO! that Van Cleef Alhambra jewelry is hideous

Oh please. It is gorgeous.

It reminds me so strongly of like Shrinky Dinks or “Make it and Bake it” Jewelry. The ones that look like shamrocks are particularly hilarious. Have you read the story of the empires who had no clothes? People will buy anything.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NO! that Van Cleef Alhambra jewelry is hideous

Oh please. It is gorgeous.

It reminds me so strongly of like Shrinky Dinks or “Make it and Bake it” Jewelry. The ones that look like shamrocks are particularly hilarious. Have you read the story of the empires who had no clothes? People will buy anything.

VCA started in the late 1800s / early 1900s and their craftsmen developed a groundbreaking method in the industry in which no prongs are visible in the jewelry. It was established in the 30s, very few people are accomplished enough to do it, and it takes around 300 hours to complete. The "shamrock" is actually inspired by the Alhambra palace in Spain, which is one of the most famous monuments of Islamic architecture with elements of Spanish Renaissance. Americans - no culture, zero taste.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s funny because many people are talking about how expensive flashy purses are somehow inappropriate for drop off or pick ups however, most extremely expensive purses are not “flashy “and Hermes purses are not even obvious in anyway. So if you don’t know about purses or care about purses you shouldn’t know what the Hermes purse is, right?

Here are some examples of understated perfection from Parisians:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ck07HrHsJm_/?igshid=NTdlMDg3MTY=

These three women appear to be current Wharton students. One of them is from a developing country where her pocketbook could feed a village. Disgusting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s funny because many people are talking about how expensive flashy purses are somehow inappropriate for drop off or pick ups however, most extremely expensive purses are not “flashy “and Hermes purses are not even obvious in anyway. So if you don’t know about purses or care about purses you shouldn’t know what the Hermes purse is, right?

Here are some examples of understated perfection from Parisians:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ck07HrHsJm_/?igshid=NTdlMDg3MTY=

These three women appear to be current Wharton students. One of them is from a developing country where her pocketbook could feed a village. Disgusting.

How do you know Penn?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s funny because many people are talking about how expensive flashy purses are somehow inappropriate for drop off or pick ups however, most extremely expensive purses are not “flashy “and Hermes purses are not even obvious in anyway. So if you don’t know about purses or care about purses you shouldn’t know what the Hermes purse is, right?

Here are some examples of understated perfection from Parisians:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ck07HrHsJm_/?igshid=NTdlMDg3MTY=

These three women appear to be current Wharton students. One of them is from a developing country where her pocketbook could feed a village. Disgusting.

Why do people think they can dictate how others spend the money they earn or are gifted. Maybe she worked her but off to het out of a village and it is the first nice thing she was ever able to buy for herself? Or maybe she just liked. If she didn’t hurt anyone in the process why would you judge her?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would feel like an idiot wearing a 10k bracelet.

Meanwhile, people in Europe and Asia will wonder what is wrong with you and this perspective on life. IMO, this guilt and self-consciousness are connected with American women's poor body image, overeating, and sexual disfunction. 43% of American women experience sexual disfunction, over 70% are overweight, almost half are obese. There is so much guilt or shame about everything in this country. You shouldn't feel like an idiot because of your outfit. 99% of people won't even pay attention and why would you care if the 1% judge you? Just live a little.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CncGf2sBVoM/

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CmFSIbtJpF6/

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cm4oyVCBmhd/

These women all look great and I am happy for their happiness but the point is that they look the same as the woman wearing H&M to most of us and the parents at DC private schools would knock them over running to kiss up to John Roberts or whoever.

Lol. So true.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s funny because many people are talking about how expensive flashy purses are somehow inappropriate for drop off or pick ups however, most extremely expensive purses are not “flashy “and Hermes purses are not even obvious in anyway. So if you don’t know about purses or care about purses you shouldn’t know what the Hermes purse is, right?

Here are some examples of understated perfection from Parisians:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ck07HrHsJm_/?igshid=NTdlMDg3MTY=

These three women appear to be current Wharton students. One of them is from a developing country where her pocketbook could feed a village. Disgusting.

Why do people think they can dictate how others spend the money they earn or are gifted. Maybe she worked her but off to het out of a village and it is the first nice thing she was ever able to buy for herself? Or maybe she just liked. If she didn’t hurt anyone in the process why would you judge her?

You probably meant we'll but this is so ignorant and racist "Maybe she worked her but off to het out of a village and it is the first nice thing she was ever able to buy for herself?"

No she's probably not from a village and please don't say stupid things like this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s funny because many people are talking about how expensive flashy purses are somehow inappropriate for drop off or pick ups however, most extremely expensive purses are not “flashy “and Hermes purses are not even obvious in anyway. So if you don’t know about purses or care about purses you shouldn’t know what the Hermes purse is, right?

Here are some examples of understated perfection from Parisians:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ck07HrHsJm_/?igshid=NTdlMDg3MTY=

These three women appear to be current Wharton students. One of them is from a developing country where her pocketbook could feed a village. Disgusting.

Why do people think they can dictate how others spend the money they earn or are gifted. Maybe she worked her but off to het out of a village and it is the first nice thing she was ever able to buy for herself? Or maybe she just liked. If she didn’t hurt anyone in the process why would you judge her?

So patronizing and wrong. Do you just assume POC who carry Chanel or Prada come from villages and worked their butts off?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s funny because many people are talking about how expensive flashy purses are somehow inappropriate for drop off or pick ups however, most extremely expensive purses are not “flashy “and Hermes purses are not even obvious in anyway. So if you don’t know about purses or care about purses you shouldn’t know what the Hermes purse is, right?

Here are some examples of understated perfection from Parisians:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ck07HrHsJm_/?igshid=NTdlMDg3MTY=

“understated”
“perfection”
“Parisians”

[Anonymous]

Degustibus non disputantum est.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:At DC’s school, many moms are totally overdressed for whatever the occasion is, and wear multiple, yet identical to each other, status symbols. Ie, the whole set of Van Cleef Alhambra jewelry, several Cartier or Tiffany bracelets (like 5 or so on each wrist). It’s all so OTT, and I don’t get it at all. I may wear one nice watch, or so, but even though I think I am well put together, these women make me feel like some sort of Cinderella covered in ashes. What is this style and do moms wear these items at your private?

OP if you won't dress nicely for yourself, then maybe consider it for your child(ren)?? They want to be proud of their moms. Kids notice other kids' moms. It's just part of life.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s funny because many people are talking about how expensive flashy purses are somehow inappropriate for drop off or pick ups however, most extremely expensive purses are not “flashy “and Hermes purses are not even obvious in anyway. So if you don’t know about purses or care about purses you shouldn’t know what the Hermes purse is, right?

Here are some examples of understated perfection from Parisians:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ck07HrHsJm_/?igshid=NTdlMDg3MTY=

These three women appear to be current Wharton students. One of them is from a developing country where her pocketbook could feed a village. Disgusting.

Either way none of them are “Parisians.”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would feel like an idiot wearing a 10k bracelet.

Meanwhile, people in Europe and Asia will wonder what is wrong with you and this perspective on life. IMO, this guilt and self-consciousness are connected with American women's poor body image, overeating, and sexual disfunction. 43% of American women experience sexual disfunction, over 70% are overweight, almost half are obese. There is so much guilt or shame about everything in this country. You shouldn't feel like an idiot because of your outfit. 99% of people won't even pay attention and why would you care if the 1% judge you? Just live a little.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CncGf2sBVoM/

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CmFSIbtJpF6/

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cm4oyVCBmhd/

These women all look great and I am happy for their happiness but the point is that they look the same as the woman wearing H&M to most of us and the parents at DC private schools would knock them over running to kiss up to John Roberts or whoever.

Lol. So true.

Lol I laugh Bc I went to a wedding in dc where a few well heeled private school moms of all ages (one was my sister’s MIL lol) were racing each other to see
Who would get to sit next to the scotus justices who were there.

[Anonymous]

Wow, private school board, never change.

Good reminder that private schools are just another kind of luxury brand purchase.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would feel like an idiot wearing a 10k bracelet.

Meanwhile, people in Europe and Asia will wonder what is wrong with you and this perspective on life. IMO, this guilt and self-consciousness are connected with American women's poor body image, overeating, and sexual disfunction. 43% of American women experience sexual disfunction, over 70% are overweight, almost half are obese. There is so much guilt or shame about everything in this country. You shouldn't feel like an idiot because of your outfit. 99% of people won't even pay attention and why would you care if the 1% judge you? Just live a little.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CncGf2sBVoM/

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CmFSIbtJpF6/

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cm4oyVCBmhd/

These women all look great and I am happy for their happiness but the point is that they look the same as the woman wearing H&M to most of us and the parents at DC private schools would knock them over running to kiss up to John Roberts or whoever.

Lol. So true.

Lol I laugh Bc I went to a wedding in dc where a few well heeled private school moms of all ages (one was my sister’s MIL lol) were racing each other to see
Who would get to sit next to the scotus justices who were there.

I've attended several weddings with multiple justices in attendance. Normally the tables at least are assigned so they are *not* seated with sycophants.