hot body n.— «The reverse kimono dress is what the garment industry calls a hot body, meaning it sells so well that a designer makes it for more than one season, often tweaking it by using a new fabric.» —“Michelle Obama’s Thakoon Dress” by Teri...
monkid n.—Gloss: a monkey that is dressed and cared for as if it were a child. «Ms. Delaney’s primates come from laboratories, roadside zoos and misguided owners. Naturally feisty and easily bored in captivity, monkeys are far from being ideal...
chicken cutlet n.— «Well, now, it’s not only not snug, but I look ridiculous because it has boning in the chest AND I have no boobs !!! I do have some “chicken cutlet” silicone fake boobs, so I’m tempted to wear that with the dress.» —“Fat and flat...
matchy matchy adj.— «Yes, I’m getting matchy matchy here [see invite paper and bridesmaid dress swatch]. I very much dislike the matchy matchy. However, I dislike shopping even more.» —“Ties For Our Guys” by Miss Lime in Los Angeles Weddingbee May...
anti-fit adj.— «A jeans manufacturer has a commercial for a new brand of jeans “with anti-fit.” I was still struggling with this concept when I heard a woman fashion expert on the radio say “Of course, most clothes now are anti-fit.” What the hell...
fakenger n.— «It is difficult to tell the difference between a hipster and a messenger. Same bags, same pants, same too-small shirt, same studded belt; tats, piercings, alterna-hair: check. I know that messengers like to call the hipsters...