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skygiantsTime got a little away from me last Sunday -- if I remember right I was on Zoom from 1-11 PM, which does not leave a lot of energy for other things it turns out -- so it's been two weeks since the costume poll where we saw a total victory for these intimidation shoulderpads, presumably because everyone was too intimidated to vote otherwise:
This week I'm actually breaking up the routine a bit -- we have a solidly respectable five outfits from Jang Man Wol, but also two other characters stepped up their game so much that I had to give them, for this week only, the opportunity to go head-to-head with our heroine herself!
(Though admittedly one of those outfits was purchased by Jang Man Wol, so I guess it's really her vision still at work here, when you think about it.)
1.
I feel like we've seen dresses in this style from Jang Man Wol before, but not in this particular color? She seems to favor this kind of lace trim when hanging out at the bar, for whatever reason.
The gauzy gray patterning makes for kind of an interesting effect -- she looks a little like she's channeling a granite column? I don't mean that in a bad way! I think it's neat!
2.
Jang Man Wol always rocks a miniskirt, but it's the headband that really stands out to me here -- something extremely regal about a black velvet tiara.
The flowers were a chance encounter, so I can't give her credit for dressing to match them; still, the matching yellow pop is a really fortunate coincidence for great visual effect.
3.
This one has like ... steampunk vibes somehow to me? All that interlocking lace makes her look a little like the inside of a music box.
I especially love the effect on the sleeves, where you really get the full impact of the lace pattern without the modesty sheath underneath the main bodice of the dress, but it's a neat look overall and one that stands well on its own without a lot of accessorizing.
4.
We've gotten hints of this look in flashback before -- these first three screenshots are from episode five -- but I made the executive decision to hold off until we had the chance to see it in full and I think it was the right call.
Look at the embroidery! Look at the SLEEVES! Also, let's take a moment to appreciate the fact that this stolen wedding robe clearly doesn't restrict range of movement in any way, which is a really important consideration on a revenge mission.
In both form and function, I think we can agree that there is absolutely no better choice for lying in wait for your ex with a sword on his wedding night.
5.
OK by comparison it's hard for me to get that excited about this perfectly nice robe-and-nightgown combo, especially under indoor lights.
But I do like the way the silvery-gauzy look vibes with the moonlight and the water. Very atmospheric!
Special Guest Competitor 1.
Room Manager Choi spends 90% of her scenes in her hotel uniform, but when she goes all out, she goes ALL out.
What a look! Specifically, what a look for attending the funeral of the last scion of the family whose total annihilation you have been been patiently awaiting for 300 years! This may be the most impressive black widow outfit of the show, and given the wide array of black widow outfits worn by Jang Man Wol over the course of the series, I do NOT say that lightly.
Special Guest Competitor 2.
Look, I'm just ... going to let this one speak for itself.
Like on the one hand, I'm not sure it really counts for the polls if he's very much wearing the suit ironically? On the other hand: tiger print! cravat!!!
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 consider contributing to the bail fund for indigenous protestors arrested at Mt. Rushmore?
This week I'm actually breaking up the routine a bit -- we have a solidly respectable five outfits from Jang Man Wol, but also two other characters stepped up their game so much that I had to give them, for this week only, the opportunity to go head-to-head with our heroine herself!
(Though admittedly one of those outfits was purchased by Jang Man Wol, so I guess it's really her vision still at work here, when you think about it.)
1.
I feel like we've seen dresses in this style from Jang Man Wol before, but not in this particular color? She seems to favor this kind of lace trim when hanging out at the bar, for whatever reason.
The gauzy gray patterning makes for kind of an interesting effect -- she looks a little like she's channeling a granite column? I don't mean that in a bad way! I think it's neat!
2.
Jang Man Wol always rocks a miniskirt, but it's the headband that really stands out to me here -- something extremely regal about a black velvet tiara.
The flowers were a chance encounter, so I can't give her credit for dressing to match them; still, the matching yellow pop is a really fortunate coincidence for great visual effect.
3.
This one has like ... steampunk vibes somehow to me? All that interlocking lace makes her look a little like the inside of a music box.
I especially love the effect on the sleeves, where you really get the full impact of the lace pattern without the modesty sheath underneath the main bodice of the dress, but it's a neat look overall and one that stands well on its own without a lot of accessorizing.
4.
We've gotten hints of this look in flashback before -- these first three screenshots are from episode five -- but I made the executive decision to hold off until we had the chance to see it in full and I think it was the right call.
Look at the embroidery! Look at the SLEEVES! Also, let's take a moment to appreciate the fact that this stolen wedding robe clearly doesn't restrict range of movement in any way, which is a really important consideration on a revenge mission.
In both form and function, I think we can agree that there is absolutely no better choice for lying in wait for your ex with a sword on his wedding night.
5.
OK by comparison it's hard for me to get that excited about this perfectly nice robe-and-nightgown combo, especially under indoor lights.
But I do like the way the silvery-gauzy look vibes with the moonlight and the water. Very atmospheric!
Special Guest Competitor 1.
Room Manager Choi spends 90% of her scenes in her hotel uniform, but when she goes all out, she goes ALL out.
What a look! Specifically, what a look for attending the funeral of the last scion of the family whose total annihilation you have been been patiently awaiting for 300 years! This may be the most impressive black widow outfit of the show, and given the wide array of black widow outfits worn by Jang Man Wol over the course of the series, I do NOT say that lightly.
Special Guest Competitor 2.
Look, I'm just ... going to let this one speak for itself.
Like on the one hand, I'm not sure it really counts for the polls if he's very much wearing the suit ironically? On the other hand: tiger print! cravat!!!
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Top outfit of the episode?
View Answers
granite column
0 (0.0%)
yellow pop
10 (16.4%)
lace gears
5 (8.2%)
red wedding
27 (44.3%)
silver nightgown
1 (1.6%)
guest star 1: black widow
14 (23.0%)
guest star 2: eye of the tiger
4 (6.6%)
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 consider contributing to the bail fund for indigenous protestors arrested at Mt. Rushmore?
