TMI

I have noticed a disturbing trend in the past year or so in dresses, and I don't like it.  Not one little bit.  At first, I just thought it was a one-off mistake that someone thought was cute.  But then it started showing up more and more.  From designer labels to Target brands.

What could have me so offended, you wonder?

The exposed zipper.

Just look for yourselves at this abomination of fashion.

Ugh.

Awful.

Really?

Absolutely RIDICULOUS!

Call me a purist, but I just feel like there are some elements of construction which should remain hidden.  This isn't a beautifully rough hewed log home with exposed beams.  It's a party dress.  

Plus, it's just offensive when I work so damn hard to make sure my zippers go in, stay in, and are hidden.  

Seriously - there are far, far better ways in my mind to create an embellishment on a garment.  

This just seems cheap and tacky.

And if I'm going to pay $298 for a dress like this

It sure as HELL shouldn't have a big ol' ugly zipper on the back of it.  (I can't find a picture online of the back, but I saw it in a catalog.  Trust me:  Big. Ugly. Zipper.)

Blech.