A banana split? Nope, just terrible shorts from ModCloth (and other observations)
Remember when Deal Diva Kameel told us about ModCloth's this-never-happpens sale on the Coach Tour dress?
I couldn't resist. I bought the dress in navy and have already worn it twice. I've perused the site quite a bit ever since, to my pleasure and to great horror.
The way I see it, there are four categories for ModCloth stock.
#1: Cute, original and all-around win
I delighted in making a ModCloth birthday wish-list for my mom the other day. Just look at this green (très expensive, not going to happen) satchel, this asymmetrical taupe leather jacket, and this two-toned berry blazer. I've simply gotta catch 'em all.
These items make ModCloth the fun online store that it is. They go quickly and please often.
#2: Cute, but in a Zooey Deschanel way that isn't always on track
ModCloth might be your best hope for a recognizable 'New Girl' costume that translates to real life. I know I'm too old for these bespectacled cat and crowned corgi sweaters. I really don't care. They're adorable and hilarious.
#3: Crazy, but I want it despite social risks
Then there's stuff I want knowing full well of the intense eyes I will get from passers-by. Come to me, kaleidoscope shirt and teddy bear sweater. You're wanted in spite of the odds! (Actually, teddy bear sweater is $140. Scratch that.)
#4: Just plain crazy, buy garment just to burn it
These shorts.
My podmate Molly sent these my way last week, and we had the best time fugicizing them. Shorts don't work like fro-yo flavor swirls. Your thighs are not an Easter basket. The crotch is no place for color blocking. Right and left butt cheeks need continuity of color.
We could have kept going. But then the shorts win.
This SPIKED bustier, which you probably understand is all wrong by description alone. (Update: This thing appears feathered upon first glance, and I characterized it as such. The reality is much worse.)
This bodysuit.
Let's all give it a hand. No, not a hand of applause. I'm thinking one holding scissors, gliding down the front of the garmet, and then across ...
Deal Diva Katie
Photos: ModCloth website.
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Katie Sanders foolishly spurned pretty dresses and shoes as a child, tossing new clothes over her shoulder at birthday parties with a totally rude "no, thank you." Her drab days of monocolor outfits are over now, and she certainly knows better than to turn down free stuff. Her wardrobe mixes classic with quirk. Think blazers with statement necklaces, and lots of patterned ballet flats. She can be reached at 850) 224-7263 or 
Kameel Stanley has never encountered a thrift store she didn’t like. Her mother taught her that the true value of clothes isn’t how much they cost, but how many outfits one can create from them. Having grown up in Michigan, she was delighted to learn upon moving to Florida that she almost never needed to wear socks or boots again. There’s a lot of turnover in her closet, and she’s obsessed with dresses, necklaces and wedge heels. She can be reached at (727) 893-8643 or 
A disciple of the little black dress classics school, Letitia Stein stretches her budget by looking for styles with staying power. She lives for 80 percent off shoes at DSW, floral sundresses and bohemian chic tops. She confesses to being a bit of a snob when it comes to handbags and jewelry. She can be reached at (813) 226-3400 or 
From camo pants and construction boots to sundresses, sweaters and sling backs, Keyonna Summers knows how to make all of it rock -- at rock bottom prices. A Detroit native, Keyonna delves into her urban roots to find fashion pairings that give a nod to street fashion while maintaining the class of the modern, professional woman. She believes in searching for affordable clothes that look expensive and can easily be dressed up or down. You won't find plaid shirts or fleece jackets in her closet; the only hiking Keyonna does is to the bargain basement. She can be reached at (727) 445-4153 or 
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