Lilly Pulitzer: Ugliness at Target

4-22-15-LIlly-Pulitzer-Target-Ugly-Bearman-CartoonsShopping 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.

 

Comments

31 responses to “Lilly Pulitzer: Ugliness at Target”

  1. Cha Avatar

    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

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      I don’t know if you can call a brand out for 40 Years trendy. Haha

  2. Comedy Plus Avatar

    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. 🙂

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      Actually many of the articles point to the young but also the middle age and older country club set

  3. Tony McGurk Avatar

    I actually think he likes the pajamas & think he’s pointing to her obviously fake boobs

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      Trust me he likes those too

  4. Bill Murphy Avatar

    The story of “The Emperor’s New Clothes” comes to mind.

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      What about his Groove?

  5. qka Avatar
    qka

    I would have totally missed this if it weren’t for you, Bearman. Thanks for nothing!

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      I have heard I was good for nothing

  6. Binky Avatar

    I’ve never heard of her, but I guess that’s not surprising as I’m not very up on things.

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      U til this week, me either.

  7. Michael corley Avatar

    It’s all purty-like

  8. frigginloon Avatar

    Since when has the Bearman been a fashionista? I don’t have a clue who Lilly Pulitzer is? Did she win a prize bwhahahahahahahaha

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      I know what I like

  9. Dave Avatar

    It looks like somebody puked on a shirt. Ladies, it’s time to come to your senses.

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      hmmm..maybe I could make a camapuke design

      1. Dave Avatar

        Can I get 10% of the profits? 😉

        1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

          I need you to provide the puke

  10. jynksie Avatar

    Further proof that society needs to stay -off- my lawn! [good gravy]

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      Further proof that you are turning into your grandfather

  11. Jason Avatar

    I like to buy clothes at Target. They just don’ t have my size most of the time.

      1. Jason Avatar

        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.

  12. Gruhn Avatar

    I had no idea. He really looks like he wants to touch it.

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      He thinks she will explode if he does.

  13. Nate Fakes Avatar

    This is why I wear t-shirts. Cheap, affordable and I typically don’t need to battle a crowd to get one.

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      Good thing your wife loves that look

  14. Enrique Jimenez Avatar

    I was wondering what this all this Pulitzer stuff was about at Target. Now that I know, Yikes!

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      I am only here to inform Enrique…:)