Rich Dressing Down

Dressed in a wool frock, long skirt, and combat boots, Taylor Momsen is a classic example of “the rich dressing poor” phenomenon. The sweater she is wearing depicts that of a homeless person, something that they would wear to keep warm in the wintertime. Her long skirt reflects what a working class woman would wear, such as a servant. Although she is wearing deep, red lipstick an item that is linked to looking sexy, her clothing completely overtakes the accessory and she looks far from that. Her bowler hat portrays her as working class. But the question is, why dress like a homeless woman? Its obvious why the lower class would dress rich, people are constantly trying to improve their status. Taylor could be dressing down possibly because this way of dressing is simply in style at the moment, and because Taylor is famous she needs to dress "fashionable"- not that her outfit is. Or it could be because she doesn’t want her identity to be achieved through the amount of money she makes and her fame: break free of the wealthy stereotype. She could also just be rebelling and depicting an anti-fashion. XOXO you're outfit goodbye, Little J.