Posted on 10/07/2004 3:27:41 AM PDT by BigWaveBetty
I'm praying retailers are dead wrong. Wasn't a fan of the poncho in the 70's and my heart hasn't grown any love for them in 2004.
Please excuse the insult if you like them but they do nothing for me. And I've never seen a poncho that says, I'm the one, we'll look gorgeous together, buy me! Plus those annoying little fringes inevitably drag in the onion dip when I'm at a party trying to get a little nosh.
Hey! You got onion dip on my fringies! Well you got poncho fringies in my onion dip! *We pause to ponder the possibilities...*
The hostess and I let out a simultaneous Nahhhhhhh! Nothing good ever comes from combining poncho fringies and onion dip. However, the dog, trying to nip at the onion scented fringies did become my best friend.
Now from the experts on ponchos:
Apparel retailers across the country have been begging for something new, a fresh look that every woman doesn't already have in her closet.
This summer they got one: the poncho.
Crocheted with airy holes, off-the-shoulder or down to the knee, the '70s-era accessory has made a big-time comeback and is a hot product for clothing retailers headed into the fall shopping season.
Teenagers are wearing ponchos. So are their mothers and grandmothers. There aren't many fashion trends that can claim such reach.
Adding to the poncho's appeal, it disguises less-than-buff arms and comes in a friendly one-size-fits-all.
"Women got tired of everything being so body-conscious and bare," explains David Wolfe, creative director with the Doneger Group, a consulting firm that advises retailers on fashion trends.
Retailers from top to bottom have embraced the once utilitarian cover-up. At the low-end, Wal-Mart has them displayed front and center in refurbished apparel departments. At the high end, Neiman Marcus is showing a striped cashmere poncho in brown, black and gray for $245.
In between, Marshall Field's is offering a black open-knit poncho for $29.99, while Target is featuring a cheap-chic, flower-adorned pink version for $12.99.
The women's apparel industry certainly could use a boost. Sales of women's clothing fell 6 percent in 2003, the third consecutive year of declines, a reflection of the recession, lower-priced foreign imports and a lack of hot items.
Sales of women's clothing were flat through the first half of 2004, but they could jump 4.5 percent by year-end, predicts Marshal Cohen, chief industry analyst with NPD Group. If so, it would be the best showing in five years. Continue the Poncho Pitching
Here are some examples, some good, some bad, some just plain ugly.
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I'm glad the clothing manufacturers have finally stopped making moms miserable trying to sell us their slutty fashions.
Sure you hate ponchos, so do I, but,,,, let her try one on, you might be surprized. She'll probably look so cute you might mull the thought of one over for yourself. You just never know! And using a poncho (or whatever they really want) as a reward is always good parenting. :-)
One trick I taught my now 24 year old was if it's ugly, try it on. I've been amazed at the stuff I thought "ick" about until I put them on.
Ok, climbing off soapbox now and securing it away! (you know, now I'm gonna have to try on a poncho! Rats, now this thread is a bust.) Back to politics.
Cute Buns?
Sure, go ahead and say it. I remember reporting after my first Bush Rally this year, when I was behind him,instead of infront or to the side, that our POTUS has an especially nice Tush for a man of his age.
As an American of Hispanic background, I do not wish to start wearing a "Zarape" again, LOL.
There's certainly no arguing with that!
Hillary's hellish voice came over my radio this morning telling FL voters we're all doomed. Doomed I tell ya!
Who do I have to pay to stuff a dozen socks in that witch's mouth?
I have always considered Chico's to be the GrrrAnimals for GrownUps.
Sounds like it would be good for sitting at the computer.
Good idea on the blanket turned poncho pollyshy! Your granddaughters will love ponchos for a present since they're all the rage. Prepare to be Queen Grandma!
Har.. good.. he also has wonderful legs in the few pix you see.
A few weeks ago in Kirkland when I got my hug/kiss from him I put my hand on his sholder & upper arm.. He is VERY firm & muscular.. (not in the "arnold" way - but no Mushy flesh!
we went the other way with them.. used them as lap covers & shawls.. esp was popular with the elderly relativews & folks at church.
We had a ladies guild "transformation" party in early 80's I recall, it being fun.
some of them were very attractive in addition to being useful..
just got a scare with Glenn's beck's last segment.. was afraid I would no longer listen.. those of you that heard, know what I mean.
I thought he was killing GWB's reelection for sure. Hope his first comments aren't used out of context
Cheers, everyone.
During the first go-round on the poncho, I was working in retail. Ponchos are mah-vel-ous garments if one tends towards kleptomania, and our security people earned their pay following poncho-clad ladies through the cosmetic department.
Oh dear,
I like the fluffy pink one!
I have to admit that ponchos look especially bad on short women with curves and short legs--- you tend to look like an army tent with feet.
HOWEVER--- I have seen a coupla really cute ones that are more like fine ribbon net, body clinging and not too bad--- but you still need long legs.
Is this year's theme going to be jammies and robes? Or maybe a takeoff of the Texas ball where everyone wears cowboy boots - only, of course, we will wear slippers.
Do we know the date of the Inauguration?
I'm having difficulty finding a gown for a reasonably fit almost 60 woman, with FAT arms.
I've found a pattern and will run down some ravishing fabric and make it myself if necessary.
I really wish I'd purchased that Black Tuxedo Dress from the Barrie Pace catalog even tho I had nowhere to wear it. Now that I'm hoping to have someplace to wear it, it's nowhere to be found.
That's not it. This one is sleeveless which is what I MUST avoid.
The one I want was all black with a black satin shawl collar. It is no longer available.
We love you in shoulder covers.
My shoulders aren't ready for this one.
Rats - back to the search...
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