I came across this article from the Trinidad Express (written by Lorraine Waldropt) and I thought this is a good read for those who are preparing there outfits for the Carnival season in Trinidad & Tobago
High-heeled boots with long flowing linen skirts, batty riders on 200 pound divas, purple and blonde polka dot weave and the handbag to match…Whew! Carnival fashion is just too much! It's a fact everybody dresses to impress for the season. Outfits you've been eyeing for the whole year make their debut for fetes and what you wouldn't feel comfortable wearing at the club or on a lime during the year you throw all caution to the wind and flaunt for the Carnival season.
But is there a limit on Carnival haute couture?
Do we women sometimes overdo, scandalise and "cosquelise" (derived from cosquel) this free-spirited time of the year? I mean, it's a time where everybody wants to free up but should you do it just to stand out? Why make a statement if it's a bad one? Or better yet, why make a laughable spectacle of yourself?
We did our own research and came up with the Top 10 Things we feel women shouldn't wear to a carnival fete. Perhaps these pointers may inject some sense into the self-décor of Carnival divas:
1. Tight white pants with fluorescent coloured underwear printing through — Okay so you decide to wear tight and white, but ladies tell me why on earth do you want the whole world to see your underwear? Bingobag or thongs this fashion flaw will only spoil your outfit, come on!
2. Flip flops to a Gala All Inclusive — That in my book is a definite "NO NO". So you paid your $600 plus to go to a stosh all inclusive fete probably at the Hyatt or the Hilton. After paying so much to go to the fete why wear flip flops? Perhaps you should have taken some of the ticket money and bought yourself the appropriate foot wear.
3. Over-tight pants and over-tight top — There are two words which just don't go together — over-tight and over-weight. There are two more words that actually fit right in — blood-poisoning and under-circulation. Besides looking ridiculous, wearing sizes several notches below your actual size can be hazardous to your health so ladies take note!
4. Dark Shades at a night fete — This fashion "don't" is too comical for words. Tell me are you attending a superhero party? That can be the only reason why you will wear a darkers to a night party.
5. High-heeled boots and long flowing dress — Some women want to make a resounding fashion statement at a premium party. They want to be different with a signature style but wearing the lethal combination of high-heeled boots with a long dress is something for the Fashion Police to draw their handcuffs. Better yet, you better not let Joan Rivers catch up with you.
6. A mini dress cutting just under the butt at a cooler fete — A cooler fete is a laid back party with much reveling and crowd interaction so tell me ladies why would you take God out of your thoughts and why wear a mini dress to such an event? Face it, you might spend more time pulling your dress down than having fun with your crew... SILLY SILLY SILLY!
7. Short pants so short the side pockets hanging out — Get this straight — pockets are meant to be inside not outside no matter what the sales girl at the store says.
8. Mas make-up before Monday and Tuesday on the road — Save your overdone make-up and excessive glitter for Carnival Monday and Tuesday. Wearing heavy overdone make-up to an outdoor day fete is not recommended.
9. Loose wigs and weaves — So you in Soca Monarch and Machel says, "Jump". Or you in a Ladies First fete and Fay Ann says "Roll On The Ground". You do as they say and a few minutes later yuh realise yuh hair on the ground. Need I say more. Case closed!
10. Somebody else's man as an accessory on your arm — Last but not least OPP (Other People Property) is a No-No for not only Carnival, but in my book.....for the whole year round.Find yuh own.
So those who have packed and ready to fly out to TnT, go through your suitcase again and make sure none of the above items are in your luggage.
