Overdressed and status symbols

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That might be the weirdest comment on DCUM ever.

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Anonymous wrote:That might be the weirdest comment on DCUM ever.

The one about Justices at weddings? There are an awful lot of former Supreme Court clerks in DC, and they all seem to know each other, especially if they are involved in appellate work.

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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/

The second purse in the video is pure perfection. Understated. Simple. Classy. I love her look of course they all look fantastic but the Louis Vuitton is not my personal taste.

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Do #bigthree moms look down on regular moms with neverfulls (any brand)?

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Big three moms be like:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ckloq8hK3qL/?igshid=NTdlMDg3MTY=

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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.

I've been to the Alhambra several times and I think it's one of the most beautiful places on earth.
That said I would never wear this try-hard jewelry. As my mother was fond of saying, "a fool and his money are soon parted".
This "groundbreaking no-prong method" is now replicated machines in China for a few cents per pendant. My teenage daughter's friends all have dupes and I can't tell ANY difference between theirs and the originals that the moms at school wear.
Have you not noticed? These things have saturated the mass market.

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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.

I've been to the Alhambra several times and I think it's one of the most beautiful places on earth.
That said I would never wear this try-hard jewelry. As my mother was fond of saying, "a fool and his money are soon parted".
This "groundbreaking no-prong method" is now replicated machines in China for a few cents per pendant. My teenage daughter's friends all have dupes and I can't tell ANY difference between theirs and the originals that the moms at school wear.
Have you not noticed? These things have saturated the mass market.

They're gorgeous and the fakes are obvious. Its fine for your daughter and teens to wear the fakes, but you shouldn't.

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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.

I've been to the Alhambra several times and I think it's one of the most beautiful places on earth.
That said I would never wear this try-hard jewelry. As my mother was fond of saying, "a fool and his money are soon parted".
This "groundbreaking no-prong method" is now replicated machines in China for a few cents per pendant. My teenage daughter's friends all have dupes and I can't tell ANY difference between theirs and the originals that the moms at school wear.
Have you not noticed? These things have saturated the mass market.

They're gorgeous and the fakes are obvious. Its fine for your daughter and teens to wear the fakes, but you shouldn't.

not always obvious. I have a real one and someone said something to me like it looks so real. ha It looks real because it is real - it was a gift to me from me that I personally paid for at the van cleefs store.

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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?

I have noticed this at our Big 3 with some parents admitted in the past 2-4 years. Tons of makeup, big hair, very flashy clothing, a completely different look than the norm. It’s just a few but it is bizarre to wear nightclub clothing to a parent gathering.

Are they from Texas? That's the only place where I've lived where people wear tons of makeup/jewelry/big hair to school events, especially sports.

You have not been in DC long? That is also the NY/NJ private school scene. Cali as well.

Not in the San Francisco - the really rich show their money off with real estate—home in Presidio Heights or Marin, then second, third homes in Sonoma and Tahoe. Women are not very flashy with what they wear, but they take great care of themselves: fit, great skin, etc.

It’s actually exhausting on a completely different level.

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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?

I have noticed this at our Big 3 with some parents admitted in the past 2-4 years. Tons of makeup, big hair, very flashy clothing, a completely different look than the norm. It’s just a few but it is bizarre to wear nightclub clothing to a parent gathering.

Are they from Texas? That's the only place where I've lived where people wear tons of makeup/jewelry/big hair to school events, especially sports.

You have not been in DC long? That is also the NY/NJ private school scene. Cali as well.

Not in the San Francisco - the really rich show their money off with real estate—home in Presidio Heights or Marin, then second, third homes in Sonoma and Tahoe. Women are not very flashy with what they wear, but they take great care of themselves: fit, great skin, etc.

It’s actually exhausting on a completely different level.

As DC has gentrified over the last few decades, swarms of wealthy but not rich parents have moved into the city. They tend to be flashy and showy.

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Anonymous wrote:Not at our school at all (and I've never heard of Van Cleef Alhambra). Very laid back vibe.

Really?

It's these:

Starting at $3500 for a full-size pendant. It's what all the sheeple are wearing. Now the teenagers are starting.

This looks cheap and gaudy. My DCs’ school has folks loaded with cash who wouldn’t be caught dead wearing this.

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Anonymous wrote:That might be the weirdest comment on DCUM ever.

Not even the weirdest comment on this thread.

This one’s a doozy. Jeff should sticky it so people can see what their communities are really like.

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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.

The person I responded to made the "village" comment. My mistake was not putting village in quotes. I didn't make the racist comment.

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Anonymous wrote:Not at our school at all (and I've never heard of Van Cleef Alhambra). Very laid back vibe.

Really?

It's these:

Starting at $3500 for a full-size pendant. It's what all the sheeple are wearing. Now the teenagers are starting.

This looks cheap and gaudy. My DCs’ school has folks loaded with cash who wouldn’t be caught dead wearing this.

They are so pretty. However, I prefer the Malachite color

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Anonymous wrote:

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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.

Lol, this. These women are certainly not from some village and didn't work that hard. They mostly married well.