Shopping at Target the other day got ugly as hoards of women vied for pattern print designs from Lilly Pulitzer. Both online and in-store, the line which was expected to sell out in weeks, instead sold out in hours. Face it, a brand that typically sells for $200 an item is going for $40 and it is no wonder there was a rush to the store.
Now I am not a fashionista (but my wife is and she agrees with me), but unless you are planning on spending time in Hawaii, in a beach town, or at the “club”, my opinion is this is not at all an attractive look. Others tend to agree with my opinion saying things like:
- “Target stores across the country were mobbed with shoppers, not protesting the ugly patterns and nauseating colors that is the Lilly brand” (source)
- “I’ve always had a sneaking fondness for Lilly Pulitzer’s clothes. Not to wear, mind you, because they are ugly as sin; I have never seen a woman wearing Lilly Pulitzer who would not have looked better in a ratty flannel bathrobe.” (source)
- “The clothes are, upon close inspection, not so terribly attractive. Actually, they are rather unattractive. And that is part of their charm.” (source)
Don’t get me wrong, there are a few items I have seen that aren’t bad but as a whole I would return anything my wife bought from that brand (not that she would). But if it were a choice between flowery Lilly Pulitzer and flowery quilty Vera Bradley, it would be Lilly all the way.
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31 responses to “Lilly Pulitzer: Ugliness at Target”
nice post! I saw one article about it. Personally I don’t think it’s ugly but I understand what you mean.
As long as it’s trendy or supposed to be expensive, some people would do anything to get … anything! lol
I don’t know if you can call a brand out for 40 Years trendy. Haha
Shows what I know, I’ve not even heard of Lilly Pulitzer until today. Well, I’m old that’s why. I still wouldn’t mob a store for something this ugly. I’m guessing this is for the very young. If it isn’t then it should be.
Have a fabulous day. 🙂
Actually many of the articles point to the young but also the middle age and older country club set
I actually think he likes the pajamas & think he’s pointing to her obviously fake boobs
Trust me he likes those too
The story of “The Emperor’s New Clothes” comes to mind.
What about his Groove?
I would have totally missed this if it weren’t for you, Bearman. Thanks for nothing!
I have heard I was good for nothing
I’ve never heard of her, but I guess that’s not surprising as I’m not very up on things.
U til this week, me either.
It’s all purty-like
Purty ugly
Since when has the Bearman been a fashionista? I don’t have a clue who Lilly Pulitzer is? Did she win a prize bwhahahahahahahaha
I know what I like
It looks like somebody puked on a shirt. Ladies, it’s time to come to your senses.
hmmm..maybe I could make a camapuke design
Can I get 10% of the profits? 😉
I need you to provide the puke
Further proof that society needs to stay -off- my lawn! [good gravy]
Further proof that you are turning into your grandfather
I like to buy clothes at Target. They just don’ t have my size most of the time.
Which is?
Shirt = XL, pants = 36 W 34 L. Either I’m so abnormal that they don’t carry the sizes or so normal that they always sell out.
I had no idea. He really looks like he wants to touch it.
He thinks she will explode if he does.
This is why I wear t-shirts. Cheap, affordable and I typically don’t need to battle a crowd to get one.
Good thing your wife loves that look
I was wondering what this all this Pulitzer stuff was about at Target. Now that I know, Yikes!
I am only here to inform Enrique…:)