4 Replies to “Black and Bling: Sunday, Dec. 4 2011”

  1. I love the zebra print plus bling. Geometric or animal print black-and-white (or straight black with excellent accessories, for that matter)brings black out of the mourners’ corner, for sure. Thank you, and a blessed Advent to you.

  2. Me thinks you need to show us a better picture. What makes this an OK zebra print? I’ve got this image in my mind of those hideous, oversize shirts that my middle-school teachers wore as “dressy shirts” to chaperone the 7th grade dance.

    Is this a blazer? A shirt? How is it tailored so that you look trim and fabulous and not like a zebra-wearing blob with cloven hooves?

    You have taught us enough, dear PB, that we know you probably have not fallen prey to the clothing sin of the animal print muu muu, but you must demonstrate with a better picture, my dear! [Hire me a professional photographer to greet me at the end of a 14-hour day of ministry, my dear, and you’ll get all the great photos you want! This is a fitted jacket. It bears no resemblance whatsoever to your 8th grade teacher, I promise. O YE OF LITTLE FAITH. – PB]

  3. Loving this “black and bling” holiday special. Once again, you’ve managed to make a narrow field of professional dress (women clergy) into something imaginative, simple, and easy to put together rather than a daunting list of do’s and don’ts. I feel like based on this and your advice on 3 collared shirts & blazers ready to go in the closet, I can dress for most occasions. Thank you! [You’re so welcome, sugarplum! – PB]

  4. Thanks! But hey, how about that you taught us to incorporate phrases like “animal print muu muu” into theological conversations about professional bearing?

    Tis the awesome life.

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