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Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
Dear Cougar:
You are not an unattractive woman. And you appear to have the means to purchase expensive clothing and accessories. What I urge you to do is to exhibit some retraint. I understand that you have some insecurities, and that you are dealing with these insecurities by dressing in a manner that makes you think you appear young and perhaps even hip. But, you tend to come off looking a little gaudy in pink Juicy Couture track suits. Personally, I blame your friends. You are all hanging out together at the same bars, shopping at the same stores, and reinforcing what is, to my admittedly untrained eye, a disastrous fashion trend. Flashy is not always the way to go, and sometimes trying to dress young will only emphasize to others that you are not. I am, in general, a fan of outre fashions. Further, I am perhaps not the best person to distinguish for you the difference between chicly avant-garde and eye-poppingly gaudy, having recently purchased a purple velvet blazer. I guess, the best advice I can give to you is to not try so hard, because it just makes you look like you are trying so hard, and that is never an attractive thing.
Your friend,
Flower
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Hard to improve upon advice extraordiaire, I would only note that there is an aphorism for the above-bolded language. The unfortunate part is that I can't remember it exactly, but I'm sure Atticus or someone will know the exact wording (and etymology -- but please, Atticus (or proxy thereof), restrain yourself).
It's something like "Mutton trying to be lamb."
Anyone? Bueller?
