Last week, I had jury duty. You would know this if you followed me on twitter. I took my lunch breaks at Isabel Marant.
In any case, I think we can agree that JD is likely the least trendy mandatory civil service bestowed upon Americans. In true spirit lent to my namesake though, I took to my closet and combined as much neon as my wardrobe would allow. You know, to bring some color to the dreary court houses on Centre Street.
Starting with the most important feature of the outfit: I took a crisp white silk blouse and worked around it. I’m not sure if you can see it in these photos, but it may perhaps be the best blouse to have fallen into my lap. If not because of the material, than most certainly because it’s mullet shaped--shorter in the front, longer in the back--and MR says yes to mullets. I digress.
The outfitting results were phenomenal, if not because nearly every passerby looked me up, down and in some instances shook their heads, then because during the downtime between juror trials, I may or may not have taken this belt off and tried to wear it as a bracelet, head piece, anklet and uh…a purse strap.
For jury duty, this is appropriate because: At the end of the day, I am just wearing a crisp white blouse and jeans. My pants are belted and the shoes give me some height while still promoting comfort. I can't really rationalize the detachable green collar, though.
This repels because: Viva la neon! Flatforms! And suppose the attorney questioning the prospective jurors could get past bright pink pants, a neon belt, and layered collars, how do I explain the two double-strap watches set to universally wrong times? I don't know, would you pick me for your juror?
blouse: Juicy, collar: Eleven Objects, pants: Current/Elliott, belt: Gap, shoes: Ash, watches: Swatch, red and orange cuffs: DANNIJO, rings: Mark Henry, all photos by Naomi Shon
...No one else did.Your other option, however, should you choose to stay away from the neons: check 'Yes' when asked, "Have you ever been convicted of a felony?" Add: 'And I'd do it again.'
Originally published here, where I will be guest blogging all month long. You just wait to see the kind of shit I have hidden up my sleeve. Muhahahaha.





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Haha this wouldn't repel me at all. In fact I think this is incredibly cute, but I generally dress like someone out of a strange, morbid circus...so.
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Brilliant! I love it - I would have wanted you on my jury had I been up on the stand!
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brilliant, literally and figuratively; those neons are blinding my eyes through my computer screen. i would not trust you to determine the destiny of a questionable parking ticket..... civil service narrowly averted.
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I really LOVE the outfit, and don't find it dramatic at all... but that's just me... plus people tend to stare and shake their heads when they see me so I guess that's why it's pretty wearable for me :)
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I love this repelling look! It obviously worked to repel the jurors -- much more stylish than Liz Lemon's repelling method! But I too digress.
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Ahhahaha! You are way too funny! And if chosen for Jury Duty, I will have to rummage through my daughters closet for neon!!! Hahha, love it!
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I thought that I'm just lucky one who live in small town and get nearly every passerby look at me up, down and in some instances shook heads, but You're master. At first I was so annoyed buy it, but now I'm enjoying. haha! It's even flattering.
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Yes, I repelled every man within me in the 5km radius, even my dad. I wonder why no one picks you as a jury *sarcasm* But if I did get into court, I'll probably pick you! That's some pants you got there, you're really working those neons.
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I WISH I could get away wearing an outift like this where I live. Melbournians are so dark!
You've got me even more excited for Spring than I already am.. if that's even possible!
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Haha awesome! I just bought that belt the day before at the Gap for literally 4 bucks, so great. Haha I was going to go the safe route, all white with the belt as the standout, but you my friend, have exceeded the potential the belt was ever designed for (I can only assume). ;) I love it!
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I wore an all-denim snap button up mini dress for the 4th, man repelling and embracing some Americana at the same time.
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I fear it might attract bees rather than repel.
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i was laughing so hard as i read this. i just freakin' love you!! im going neon if i get called for duty jury next time!
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