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skygiantsLast week's costume polls were not even a competition; Jang Man Wol's denim extravaganza and jidow's cap (thanks gogollescent) trounced all other comers, as -- I'm not even going to pretend to be unbiased here -- well it truly should have.
The last few episodes have been relatively restrained in terms of changes if not the actual outfits, but this week Jang Man Wol is back up to full steam with nine costume changes that range all the way from 'trying EXTREMELY hard' to 'astonishingly I don't think you really tried at all.'
1.
We never get a full view of this dress, but what we see looks cute -- I can't figure it the pattern includes actual words or that's an optical illusion, but I kind of dig the blue scribble effect.
Obviously if you're going out for an ice cream soda, you want to make sure the lips and nails pop. And check those pointy shoulders!
2.
I more or less dig this dress from the front, though admittedly the black straps give a faint bondage vibe, which one might find a pro or a con. That said, it's a little unfair to judge this outfit as-is, because Jang Man Wol is still in the process of accessorizing it when it's introduced.
I actually disagree with Manager Gu here, I think the tiger-print layered over the brown stripes is kind of a neat look. Trust your heart, Jang Man Wol!
That said, I don't love several other elements of this dress -- I think the pattern would work longer with a skirt, and also, why do those straps just end weirdly at the side seam? -- so I'm not mad she decides to change before their rice cake date.
3.
Rice cake date outfit!
My favorite thing about Jang Man Wol's fashion is that when she goes for a theme, she always commits. Look at that puffball-stuffed hair!
The black-and-white speckled nails that definitely were not that color in the previous scene! How long did it take her to change for dinner? Who knows. Who cares. She is READY to eat RICE CAKES now and that is really what matters.
4.
Another outfit that we only ever see from the waist up, which is enough to appreciate the trim but not much else.
Glasses and hairstick always a good look for her, but without a fuller picture I'm not sure this one will be a top contender.
5.
OK, now we're halfway through the episode and it's time for some GLAMOUR.
I genuinely think this is one of the most gorgeous outfits she's worn so far. The dress, the fabric, the earring, the butterfly hair ornament -- I'm trying to figure out which early twentieth-century painter she's giving me vibes from. Mucha, maybe? Anyway, my point is, this outfit is absolutely art.
6.
Between the long skirt, the lace collar, and the candy-colored florals, this dress lands somewhere between 'gothic heroine' and 'prairie housewife' and I don't really know if I'm feeling it.
On the other hand ... accessories .... like, can one argue with a Jang Man Wol with a rose between her teeth? I'm really not at all sure that one can.
7.
I wasn't necessarily ready to rate this black gown higher than any other Jang Man Wol black gowns, until I noticed the buttons down the front.
I think they're roses? I'm SURE they're great. Like the green gown above, it's not a particularly elaborate ensemble, but the fabric and cut are classy, interesting, and extremely flattering. (Accessories definitely not on the same level, though.)
8.
Okay, here it is: the most boring thing I've ever seen Jang Man Wol wear.
I mean the obvious kicker is that she looks incredible in a plain white button-down. (Also the hairstick is very nice.) Still! What's going on! I'm concerned! (Admittedly the show gives us no idea what she's wearing from the waist down, it could be sparkly lime-green lace for all I know.)
9.
Back in lacy florals for the final outfit of the episode, though this works for me a lot better than the longer dress she wore earlier.
Between the puffed sleeves and the pink nails, it's very whimsical-garden-party; whether you think the red purse is an unfortunate clash or a charming accent, I leave as an exercise for the reader.
PS: if you have fun with costume poll nonsense and feel like & are able to toss a buck towards the Mass Bail Fund or some other related org when you cast your vote, I encourage! Maybe Atlanta Solidarity Fund?
gogollescent) trounced all other comers, as -- I'm not even going to pretend to be unbiased here -- well it truly should have. The last few episodes have been relatively restrained in terms of changes if not the actual outfits, but this week Jang Man Wol is back up to full steam with nine costume changes that range all the way from 'trying EXTREMELY hard' to 'astonishingly I don't think you really tried at all.'
1.
We never get a full view of this dress, but what we see looks cute -- I can't figure it the pattern includes actual words or that's an optical illusion, but I kind of dig the blue scribble effect.
Obviously if you're going out for an ice cream soda, you want to make sure the lips and nails pop. And check those pointy shoulders!
2.
I more or less dig this dress from the front, though admittedly the black straps give a faint bondage vibe, which one might find a pro or a con. That said, it's a little unfair to judge this outfit as-is, because Jang Man Wol is still in the process of accessorizing it when it's introduced.
I actually disagree with Manager Gu here, I think the tiger-print layered over the brown stripes is kind of a neat look. Trust your heart, Jang Man Wol!
That said, I don't love several other elements of this dress -- I think the pattern would work longer with a skirt, and also, why do those straps just end weirdly at the side seam? -- so I'm not mad she decides to change before their rice cake date.
3.
Rice cake date outfit!
My favorite thing about Jang Man Wol's fashion is that when she goes for a theme, she always commits. Look at that puffball-stuffed hair!
The black-and-white speckled nails that definitely were not that color in the previous scene! How long did it take her to change for dinner? Who knows. Who cares. She is READY to eat RICE CAKES now and that is really what matters.
4.
Another outfit that we only ever see from the waist up, which is enough to appreciate the trim but not much else.
Glasses and hairstick always a good look for her, but without a fuller picture I'm not sure this one will be a top contender.
5.
OK, now we're halfway through the episode and it's time for some GLAMOUR.
I genuinely think this is one of the most gorgeous outfits she's worn so far. The dress, the fabric, the earring, the butterfly hair ornament -- I'm trying to figure out which early twentieth-century painter she's giving me vibes from. Mucha, maybe? Anyway, my point is, this outfit is absolutely art.
6.
Between the long skirt, the lace collar, and the candy-colored florals, this dress lands somewhere between 'gothic heroine' and 'prairie housewife' and I don't really know if I'm feeling it.
On the other hand ... accessories .... like, can one argue with a Jang Man Wol with a rose between her teeth? I'm really not at all sure that one can.
7.
I wasn't necessarily ready to rate this black gown higher than any other Jang Man Wol black gowns, until I noticed the buttons down the front.
I think they're roses? I'm SURE they're great. Like the green gown above, it's not a particularly elaborate ensemble, but the fabric and cut are classy, interesting, and extremely flattering. (Accessories definitely not on the same level, though.)
8.
Okay, here it is: the most boring thing I've ever seen Jang Man Wol wear.
I mean the obvious kicker is that she looks incredible in a plain white button-down. (Also the hairstick is very nice.) Still! What's going on! I'm concerned! (Admittedly the show gives us no idea what she's wearing from the waist down, it could be sparkly lime-green lace for all I know.)
9.
Back in lacy florals for the final outfit of the episode, though this works for me a lot better than the longer dress she wore earlier.
Between the puffed sleeves and the pink nails, it's very whimsical-garden-party; whether you think the red purse is an unfortunate clash or a charming accent, I leave as an exercise for the reader.
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Top outfit of the episode?
View Answers
ice cream scribbles
3 (4.8%)
bondage stripes
1 (1.6%)
rice cake date
19 (30.6%)
black trim
1 (1.6%)
green glamour
32 (51.6%)
lace and roses
2 (3.2%)
silver buttons
3 (4.8%)
dressed down dress shirt
1 (1.6%)
garden party
0 (0.0%)
PS: if you have fun with costume poll nonsense and feel like & are able to toss a buck towards the Mass Bail Fund or some other related org when you cast your vote, I encourage! Maybe Atlanta Solidarity Fund?
