Wow, I had no idea there were such strong opinions about the exposed zipper! I couldn’t believe how many people spoke up against it. It seems there’s a pretty even divide between the people who love it and those who hated it. Good thing I didn’t bring up my anti-breastfeeding agenda (KIDDING!!!)
Anyway, I realize that those opposed to the exposed zipper were expressing a dislike for the trend in general, and not my ridiculously cute version in particular. (benefit of the doubt!) But, I also realize that my brightly colored contrasting nylon zip intended for a preschooler also might not do the trend justice. So. In an effort to sway you, or just to show you how pretty an exposed zip can be, I’ve compiled a little show and tell (Ok, this is mostly just to prove to my husband that it IS a thing!)
here we go:
I love it. And that’s what matters. Well, obviously not for the world as a whole, as I don’t see world leaders lined up asking for my opinion. But it’s all that matters for what I sew for my family, at least.
And for those of you still not swayed over to the exposed zip dark side, don’t worry. There have been plenty of trends lately that I do not care for. Case in point:
Hey, I don’t do burlap or shabby chic (which is a killer in this craft world), but it doesn’t mean other people love it! Hats off to doing what we like regardless!! :)
LOL at your hubby :) Mine told me the chenille pants I made looked like a dunny rug ;)
I love the look of a metal exposed zip in an otherwise feminine silhouette. In fact, i have a ruffly, girly yellow mini-dress with a big ol’ black exposed zipper. I haven’t tried to sew one myself yet, but i want to.
Oh I definitely wasn’t saying I didn’t like your skirt. I just am not a fan of the exposed zipper in general. It might grow on me. But at this point, I definitely won’t be wearing it. Kudos to you for doing what YOU like!!
On the last picture I can only say “Oh my.”
And on visible zippers–if someone wants to give me lessons I’ll start making them invisible :)
That last pictre? HA HA HA HA HA HA!!! You are the best! :o)
I don’t do burlap either. Frankly, I just don’t get it.
My 2 yr old is sitting my lap helping me read this morning and she says the last picture looks like pajamas. I completely agree :)
Ha ha! I love these last two posts:).
Hilarious! I can’t wait to see the dress you made for you (and the mysterious photo prop) :)
Hahaha! Anti-breastfeeding agenda! Talk about controversy.
LOL, what a funny post! I *love* me some exposed zipper. Not that I have anything like that in my lameo wardrobe though.
I love YOUR exposed zipper! It’s for a little girl, so by the time she outgrows the outfit, the trend may be passe. :) Maybe that’s why I’m not rushing to do anything for myself with an exposed zipper, though! Great posts!
just cuz its a “thing” doesnt mean we have to wear it. Your skirt is cute. To each is own right?
Too funny.
BTW I am sure that you are clever enough to come up with a trend. Then there’s you and Susan together…. definitely.
Hey, just catching up. I somehow missed April. First, I love little Z’s skirt. I totally dig the exposed zipper for those with the correctly porportional assets. Those of us who have been “gifted” with a larger than life hiney should not weigh in on the debate. Thirdly (?), I saw someone walking down the streets of Europe with those pants on just today and laughed hysterically. It makes a non-model shaped person look like they’re wearing a diaper. Or a pair of badly made MC Hammer pants.