Our Unitarian Universalist General Assembly materials arrived in the mail the other day in their bright pink envelope. The Unitarian Universalists will be gathering Louisville, Kentucky from June 19-24 to do the work of our association. The theme is Covenanting. Of course I was not asked to preach or lead anything, even though I have led two packed workshops on congregational covenanting for past GA’s, written and spoken about our covenant tradition all over the country and devoted my doctoral studies and dissertation to the subject. But I am NOT. BITTER. Oh no, not I. I know my place in Unitarian Universalism as Minister of Fabulousness and I will do my part to make sure that we’re all apprised of this year’s dress code for the event, which I, in consultation with my imaginary staff, have decided is Game of Thrones.
We are suggesting lots of leather, flowing mermaid hair, braids, elaborate beards, and armor. Click images to enlarge.
We recommend The Pyramid Collection as an excellent resource for assembling your GA wardrobe.
Think natural fibers:
Free People is always a good bet for that Unicorn Riding Nymphet look.
We recommend packable neutrals that mix and match for a variety of occasions. Remember layers, as you’ll be in and out of highly air-conditioned conference rooms.
Neutrals!
Layers! Smart boy.
Fur-lined cloaks may be heavy for June in Kentucky, but perhaps something similar in a more breathable fabric like Tencel?
If the a/c is blasting, you may really wish you had brought a topper like this along.
You’ll want to pack at least one nice dress for more formal occasions. Laced-up bodices are going to be big this year.
And I’m sure we’ll have our usual display of creative facial hair!
This year’s dress code makes shoes so much easier to choose, as everyone will be clad in soft deerskin booties. Also in keeping with our theme: no bathing!
See you there, darlings! I’ll be rocking the whimple!
OMG*dess. how much i wanna go now.
i would TOTS do this.
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i shaved my head today.
Oh had I only known I would have gone to GA, I really would. And I would have gotten one of those beard necklaces (Is that a necklace or a braid) for the Communion Service…
I can think of several situations at a denominational conference where a sword might come in handy.
I am so sad that you are not presenting at GA (I am, admittedly, often sad about who is not asked to present at GA), but I will daydream of a lunch with Peacebang or somesuch. We west coasters could bring our boas and follow you around in a colorful fabulous flock of wisdom-seekers.
I am also really amused by your game of thrones dress code idea- partly because I hang out with a lot of nerdy pagans who love Renaissance faires and actually dress like that (only with LOTS more color) and partly because I am taking the most amazing History of Religious Art in the Modernist Period with the Dominicans, and we have been talking a lot about medievalism in modern culture. I am doing my final project on Tolkien and how his medievalist fantasy work helped to inspire the environmental movement… and I think I’m going to give my presentation while wearing the green flowy habit-like dress my mum made for herself in the seventies (I have pictures of myself wearing this to the midnight screening of the hobbit, if you want a giggle).
I am also a fencer and a member of a medieval games society, so if we need any swords for GA this year, I can bring them.
LOVE the Minister of Fabulousness and the theme for this year’s convention. I think every convention needs a dress code. What would you suggest for the Republican and Democratic conventions, i wonder? [Oh, that's easy! The GOP should go as the Crawleys + Friends from "Downton Abbey," while informing the token minorities among them to dress as the below-stairs servants. I'm still working on the DNC theme. - PB]
Why a violent show? Why not Sesame Street or Raising Hope…
I like Game of Thrones a LOT…but dress-up themes at GA don’t exactly have the best history….
The Thomas Jefferson Ball: Reflections and Reconciliation
(And no, I am NOT saying your suggestion is comparable to the Thomas Jefferson Ball at the 1993 GA in Charlotte – not in degree, not in kind. Just noting an example of how dress-up themes in general can be fraught with peril, and that while I TOTALLY get that you were joking, I worry that this very well-intentioned joke has some potential, unintentionally, to scratch open wounds that are still fairly raw for some folk.)
[Oh my god, I remember that ball. That was a real "Springtime for Hitler" moment and it's such a shame that the controversy had to take time and energy to deal with as opposed to someone just saying, "What the hay-ell could you all have been THINKING?" At any rate, your comment reminded me of why some people refer to UUs as "the pre-offended." Really? You think ten years later anyone's going to get their feelings hurt about a medieval sci-fi humor post? Naw, we're so much more mature than that. Aren't we? - PB]
I love this. FIERCE, my dear. I who am also fabulous have also never been asked to preach, so hey. PS that boy in layers is a girl.
Muppets! AWEsome! I’ve never seen “Game of Thrones.” I just love the insane get-ups.
Wimple! Just in time for all of us older boomers to use to put some definition to our wobbling jaw lines and multiplying chins. I’ve completely missed out on Game of Thrones, but love the pictures. [Me, too. I hear it's great. I just love the visuals. I agree: let's bring back whimples!- PB]