I've been super extra good and tried desperately not to think so much about this, but the last few days I feel like everywhere I go, THERE IT IS.
Let it be known, far and wide that
WEARING RUNNING SHOES WITH OFFICE CLOTHES
is the wrongest thing in world, ever. I concede, this opinion may be contentious given Wellingtonians' predilection for this crime against nature. But it must be said, I must speak out for what I believe in.
This hideous crime drives me to insanity, on a bi-daily basis. I think it may be an Election Issue for me.
Further, let us keep in mind, that the type of person who wears running shoes to work is the kind of person who will change into "comfortable, sensible office shoes" the moment they arrive. Why is walking (waddling) from the Railway Station to Lambton Quay treated as though it were the footwear equivalent of a marathon?
Imagine: the ankle length double breasted black woollen coat is lumped off, revealing Farmers-Own-Brand office co-ordinates, made by our friends in China, from some especially pilled black polyester. Then: off come the sneakers ("ooh, the relief!") and on go the office flats ("aah").
O hai. I complained about this very issue on Twitter a couple of days ago. I don't think many of my Twitter pals got it, so I'm glad someone does.
ReplyDeleteThere are two other components that round out this look:
- when the woollen coat has one of those "100% GENUINE WOOL" labels left on the sleeve. The sort of label that is lightly tacked on because it's obviously meant to be easily removed.
- a sporty backpack worn over the black coat, adding extra bulk and making the wearer look like she had to leave the house in a hurry after the civil defence beacon sounded.