Mounted antlers jersey union suit
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Item 99841
Regular: $69.50
A big "thanks!" to Jeff who pointed out this little number that J.Crew is offering. At first, I was going to use it for a "Love It or Leave It" post, but upon closer look I thought it was better "suited" for the "Questionable Item of the Week".
Where to begin... ;) First, I totally agree with Jeff's comment of "I especially like the model's pose in the first pic. It's as if he was wearing a suit or something." It's true! The model (shown in the image to the left) is striking such a serious pose. The pose would be fine if he was wearing a regular three-piece suit, but not so much for pajamas that have antlers all over. ;)
Second, I am totally not loving the close up of the behind. The image (shown to the right) is unflattering. For some reason, I find the description of "button placket" super un-sexy too.
Third, of course the pajamas "wards off the chill on cold winter nights", since a guy is most likely to wear these comfortably around the home when he is alone. ;) (In all fairness, I have clothes I wear around the house, like sweatpants, that I would not be caught dead with in public.)
Fourth, I think that price of $69.50 seems a bit high for some pajamas with a "festive hunting lodge antler print". When I showed this item to my husband and asked if he would buy let alone wear it, he laughed, said "c'mon", and walked away laughing some more.
I should quickly add that I do think the pajamas would look a-d-o-r-a-b-l-e on any one of the {super cute} boys featured in J.Crew's Crewcuts catalog. But on a grown man... not so much. ;)
What are your thoughts on the union suit for men? Do you think I am being overly critical? Would you buy this or leave it at the store? Have you see this first hand, and if so, what are your impressions? Do you think this would make an excellent gift for the holidays? ;)
OMG! These are hilarious. I would not buy these at Target for $19.99 and never $69! Hee hee, my husband would not be happy to wear these or see the pricetag. Perfect questionable item
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These are funny & I love the model's pose. I think a $69.50 price tag makes them even quirkier. It's a pass for my DH, though.
ReplyDeletei bought the ladies snowflake ones! i buy them every year! guilty as charged! hehe
ReplyDeleteRidiculous, but adorable! I especially love the "festive" pattern :)
ReplyDeleteAlthough the price is a bit too high...
Hilarious post Alexis. Gave me a good laugh.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't get these, but I do love the polka dot pyjamas pants for women! I am a sucker for a polka dot pattern. :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks like the "flush" button on his pants failed to work....oh j.crew, is your plumber a failure too these days?
ReplyDeleteAAAAAH!!!!!!! I have a nomination for a Questionable Item of the Week.. The Gstaad shearling jacket. $3000 for that ugly mess?? Jcrew's designers are batshit crazy.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.jcrew.com/AST/Navigation/Women/PRD~10615/10615.jsp
Hmm.. Link doesn't show.. It's item 10615.
ReplyDeleteI really want to buy those union suits! haha Too bad our store didn't get them :(
ReplyDeleteI have to go to another store and just get mine there.
Great post, Alexis! These are defintely a *no go* for my DH, but would be adorable in a *mini-version* for my little boys (at a much, much lower price, of course). :)
ReplyDeleteyeah, my boyfriend thought these were ridiculous, but I would get the female version b/c I think they're quirky and cute, nice for lounging xmas morning perhaps. :)
ReplyDeleteThis will be my 5th Holiday working at J. Crew. We have the union suits every year. They've generally ended up in the sale rack. But, last year the men's and women's sold out in my store before they were marked down!
ReplyDeletep.s. The women's patterns are really cute this year.
i love your satire. oh my... even if my husband would wear them, i don't think i'd let him. :)
ReplyDeleteI can't stop laughing at this. I think the sight of my boyfriend in it could keep me giggling all winter long.
ReplyDeleteMy husband has been begging for these (the plain color ones) for the past three Christmas'!!! (I keep hoping it is a joke...I think it is:) I refuse to get them. I think the sight of a 6'1 225 lb man in these would be the best birth control ever!
ReplyDeleteI agree with anon at 9:09 - I am an associate and we sell out of these every single year before they are marked down.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to see a Festivus Union Suit. Now that's somthin' I'd wear!
ReplyDeleteIf these had feet, my husband would be all over them. I'm so glad they don't!
ReplyDeleteI just bought the plain red union suit for about $42 today as they were on markdown and in combination with my student discount. I'm all over it and will be happy to wear it this winter when I'm lounging around at home. Heck, I may even use it as a base layer when I go snowboarding later this month. Just don't take yourself too seriously and have fun with something that is comfortable, practical, and functional.
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