Had a fun weekend. We went to Belk's on Sat and got to meet Tim Gunn. For those of you who aren't familiar, Tim G is an advisor and overall celebrity for Project Runway. He is also the host of his own show and author of a book (and apparently from my gift bag, a day calendar for 2009). The best thing on his resume I believe is his current title at Liz Claiborne, Chief Creative Officer. I think I'm totally going to shoot for that at my job.
Coworker: Why is your keyboard upside down?
Me: I'm being creative! I'm on my way to CCO! You know, Chief Creative Officer!
Coworker: In that case, would it be creative for you to throw away those 3 week old coffee cups that are growing toxic mold?
The fashion show was fun and Tim was very nice when we talked to him for our picture. His cohort (I'm assuming a Liz Claiborne representative) was asking me for feedback about my Liz Claiborne shopping experience. I asked for them to add extra fabric in the jacket sleeves so that they can be let out more for those like me who have long arms. Tim's response was to "tjuzs it" which basically means do something so crazy with your clothing that no one will notice that your sleeves are too short. This seemed somewhat odd advice to me. After the fashion show, there had been a Q&A session where a woman had asked about how petite women should dress. Tim answered that petite women are the most forgotten about body type in fashion and need lines designed just for them. Now wait a minute. I know for a fact I have NEVER seen a Tall section in a department store but there is ALWAYS a petite section. Why weren't they told to "tjuzs" it?
I think its pure discrimination. When a short woman or full figured woman complains she cannot find clothes or has to get them altered people are sympathetic (with the exception of me, of course). When tall skinny women complain they can't find clothes, people glare at them. I don't mind that your fit model is 5' 7". I understand I am freakishly tall with gorilla like long arms that drag the ground. It's safe to say over half your buyers will need shorter sleeves and get it altered. Just leave some extra material in there for the % of us to have let out. Until then, I will "tjuzs" it.
Coworker: Why do you have your sleeve rolled up with a candy bar tucked into it?
Me: I am tjuzsing!
Coworker: I think you have that CCO thing in the bag. Have you tried our Employee Assistance program?
