but i dont wanna be a pirate!

why does every item of clothing from express have to have at least one ruffle on it?? i bought 2 shirts in a rush today, without really trying them on. bad move. the ruffles are obnoxious. i don't understand why they have to be there!

this is what matt had to say about a pix msg of the shirt:
i think its super cute! but it is pretty ruffly i wouldnt wear it in public
its like jerry seinfeld's pirate shirt




i should probably just not shop at express anymore, but banana republic and j.crew are too expensive. although after working overtime at baxter + my hours at wildfire, i will have the $$ for a well deserved shopping spree. i need to clean out my closet and start afresh. i think the look i'm going for is classic, american sportswear with a little edge for the weekends. blacks, whites, grays, and navys. very adventurous, i know. look out. but i just want clothes that i will still love after wearing 4 times, and can mix with everything in my closet.

related clothing rant: why is every shirt so baggy and blousey?? i may be in the minority, but i hate that style. i just look bigger. please give me fitted and structured over loose and blah. except in summer lazing dresses. those can be as flowy and loose as possible. i need the coverage, since i will most likely be drinking many beers and consuming many hot dogs in these dresses.

but now i'm just mad that i have to go all the way back to express and return the shirts, and i will feel super bad if the guy that helped me pick them out is there, because he was really nice... maybe i can bribe someone else into doing it for me. or sell them to my sister. cuz she LOVES ruffles. and flowy shirts. how are we related?