We can all agree that J. Lo looks hot on the cover of eFashion Rocks.
Corset belts are huge for fall, and in general we are totally in favor of them. But we think the Dolce & Gabbana metal corset belt deserves a little bit of closer inspection.
The corset itself has a somewhat problematic history in terms of women fainting and suffocating, but that doesn’t bother us as much as the way the D&G belt references the chastity belt.
And here’s why:
The lock and key on the D&G corset belt reminds us of how medieval knights would lock up their ladies in chastity belts to guard their purity while they went out marauding and plundering.
We think this trend started with the recent resurgence in popularity of the Cartier love bracelets and the idea that locking someone down in a piece of expensive metal symbolizes commitment.
But really, whose vision of sexy is this?
–ALISON COOL
Tags: Dolce & Gabbana
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On another note – remember when beyonce wore the balenciaga leggings, and faran reasoned that perhaps it would have been more groundbreaking to wear them as everyday wear? I can imagine them with j.lo’s grey vest, I think that’d look interesting/less costumey.
I get what you’re saying about the corset belts with locks, and sort of agree. I think if worn with an outfit which projected less vulnerability, they could look glam. however, since they carry on from the whole doll woman look, they’re less empowering feeling.
On another note – remember when beyonce wore the balenciaga leggings, and faran reasoned that perhaps it would have been more groundbreaking to wear them as everyday wear? I can imagine them with j.lo’s grey vest, I think that’d look interesting/less costumey.
I get what you’re saying about the corset belts with locks, and sort of agree. I think if worn with an outfit which projected less vulnerability, they could look glam. however, since they carry on from the whole doll woman look, they’re less empowering feeling.
On another note – remember when beyonce wore the balenciaga leggings, and faran reasoned that perhaps it would have been more groundbreaking to wear them as everyday wear? I can imagine them with j.lo’s grey vest, I think that’d look interesting/less costumey.
I get what you’re saying about the corset belts with locks, and sort of agree. I think if worn with an outfit which projected less vulnerability, they could look glam. however, since they carry on from the whole doll woman look, they’re less empowering feeling.
On another note – remember when beyonce wore the balenciaga leggings, and faran reasoned that perhaps it would have been more groundbreaking to wear them as everyday wear? I can imagine them with j.lo’s grey vest, I think that’d look interesting/less costumey.
I get what you’re saying about the corset belts with locks, and sort of agree. I think if worn with an outfit which projected less vulnerability, they could look glam. however, since they carry on from the whole doll woman look, they’re less empowering feeling.
That’s how I feel about engagement rings….they’re a sign of being owned by someone else who is not obligated to wear a corresponding mark. Or is that too much?
That’s how I feel about engagement rings….they’re a sign of being owned by someone else who is not obligated to wear a corresponding mark. Or is that too much?
“But really, whose vision of sexy is this?”
If a woman buys herself this then it’s her own vision of sexiness. For women who have difficulties letting men into their life – in reference to what you said it would be antithetically symbollic – representing woman’s newfound impenetrability in a world of mysogynistic beliefs. (Feminist ideals???)
Regardless… I think it’s a statement piece only for the person who purchased it and is wearing it and with this belt specifically I think she would be one and the same – I don’t see too many men buying their gfs this belt.
“But really, whose vision of sexy is this?”
If a woman buys herself this then it’s her own vision of sexiness. For women who have difficulties letting men into their life – in reference to what you said it would be antithetically symbollic – representing woman’s newfound impenetrability in a world of mysogynistic beliefs. (Feminist ideals???)
Regardless… I think it’s a statement piece only for the person who purchased it and is wearing it and with this belt specifically I think she would be one and the same – I don’t see too many men buying their gfs this belt.
“But really, whose vision of sexy is this?”
If a woman buys herself this then it’s her own vision of sexiness. For women who have difficulties letting men into their life – in reference to what you said it would be antithetically symbollic – representing woman’s newfound impenetrability in a world of mysogynistic beliefs. (Feminist ideals???)
Regardless… I think it’s a statement piece only for the person who purchased it and is wearing it and with this belt specifically I think she would be one and the same – I don’t see too many men buying their gfs this belt.
“But really, whose vision of sexy is this?”
If a woman buys herself this then it’s her own vision of sexiness. For women who have difficulties letting men into their life – in reference to what you said it would be antithetically symbollic – representing woman’s newfound impenetrability in a world of mysogynistic beliefs. (Feminist ideals???)
Regardless… I think it’s a statement piece only for the person who purchased it and is wearing it and with this belt specifically I think she would be one and the same – I don’t see too many men buying their gfs this belt.
“But really, whose vision of sexy is this?”
If a woman buys herself this then it’s her own vision of sexiness. For women who have difficulties letting men into their life – in reference to what you said it would be antithetically symbollic – representing woman’s newfound impenetrability in a world of mysogynistic beliefs. (Feminist ideals???)
Regardless… I think it’s a statement piece only for the person who purchased it and is wearing it and with this belt specifically I think she would be one and the same – I don’t see too many men buying their gfs this belt.
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