open letter for 27 August 2008

Dear Clothing Manufacturers,

I am perfectly capable of layering a sweater over a shirt. I really don’t need you to create deceptive garments that look like two separate items but are in fact some weird not-shirt/not-sweater. At some point I will get too warm and will want to take off that sweater, but I will be foiled in the attempt by your devious clothing mashup. That Macy’s buyer must have owed you a mighty big favor…

Oh, and while you’re at it, how about some full-length sleeves? If I want them to be shorter, I’ll push them up.

Thanks,
Lori