Should I Wear This: American Apparel Gloria V Bodysuit (page 2)

Should I Wear This: American Apparel Gloria V Bodysuit

Posted by Jennifer Kim | Thursday July 21, 2011

I woke up Saturday morning (July 2nd) deciding that I needed a bathing suit. I trudged my way down to Yonge and Dundas for some much needed shopping, and somehow ended up at American Apparel. I was originally looking for this:

image via American Apparel Website

...a Nylon Tricot Sport Chic Swimsuit (C$47.00), to pair with some simple navy shorts for a nice sporty look.

However, as I'm sure all of you have become victims of before, I got sidetracked and ended up with this:

image via American Apparel Website

...Something similar, but not a swimsuit.

Otherwise known as a Gloria V Bodysuit (C$55.00), this particular item has a gaping strip of nakedness all the way down to your hoo-ha. I went inside, gave one glance at it and it must have looked as if I was lusting at the body suit, because one of the salesmen came up to me, with these bright yellow short shorts and a wonderfully low tank top exclaiming "like oh my god, this body suit will look just SOOOOO cute on you with these (holds up super tight, super short, super green) shorts!"

I absolutely fell in love with this salesman, and decided to try it on. I came out, and decided that no, though it may have looked great on the hanger, short shorts are not designed for short stubby legs.

I tried it with a skirt though, or rather, I picked up a skirt, and matched it against the body suit only to have Mr. Yellow shorts shake his head and veto it.

We decided on a compromise. I'll buy the body suit, but not the skirt. I bought a similar skirt at Zara.

Image via zara

I came to work with the bodysuit and the pleated skirt from Zara (C$29.99):

Some questions while I was sitting at my desk, pulling out the tenth wedgie of the morning (as discreetly as I could):

1. Was this work appropriate?
2. I wonder if anyone else thinks I'm as naked-looking as I feel.
3. Was Mr Yellow shorts right? Do these not match?

I clearly need help. I paid quite a hefty price for this, and since it's not refundable, I need a good way to wear this!

Can you help answer some of these questions? Should I wear the Gloria V Bodysuit?

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21 Comments

	on July 22, 2011 jskim07 50 said: @Michelle. Haha, imagine me going to work at a bank with that on...I'd get shown the door immediately!
	on July 22, 2011 Creamsicle 60 said: Totally love the look, especially with the short boots. I'd say some high waisted loose pants would also look great. But, not really an office look :)
	on July 21, 2011 Michelle said: I'm thinking that the fact that you're feeling naked might be a good indication ;) Cute outfit - depends where you work, I guess (creative space, quite possibly - banking? pharma? big business in general? Nope. But then again I'm thinking you probably already knew that)
	on July 21, 2011 Ali de Bold STAFF said: I actually prefer the one you bought. I think it looks great with the red skirt! It's definitely a bit more on the risque side as far as office wear, but you found a way to make it classy!
	on July 21, 2011 Becky 13,128 said: nooooooooo no no not the tighter kind. Like the kind that makes ur butt look high but doesn't imitate spandex around your thighs :) very hard to find btw! I wouldn't want to pair a tight/sexy top with tight/sexy pants, too much tight and sexiness going on lol! I think top and bottom should even out the outfit. Like what you wore here, the top is sexy but the skirt is very pretty, feminine, creates a good balance. :) OTK - over the knee boots (I had to youtube that myself before I wrote it lol). I don't know much (or at all) about fashion but I figure that'll look good :) And toronto actually feels like 49 today with the humidity!!! CRAZY!!
	on July 21, 2011 jskim07 50 said: @Becky, well-fitted dress pants? Do you mean like..the tighter kind? or the kind that goes all the way up to your waist? I have a lot of black dress pants...what do you think of beige? and YES I was thinking blazer might make it less boobage-ful, but it's just too hot! (Toronto = feels like 48! gah!) Also, what is OTK? lol. Thanks for the advice!
	on July 21, 2011 jskim07 50 said: @beachbabe Yes, a lot of people I've seen who've purchased the body suit wore it with short shorts, and I thought I'd be different...but I wasn't sure if it even matched O__O. A night out would be a great time to wear this now that you mention it! Maybe when it's less hot! :P
	on July 21, 2011 Becky 13,128 said: I looks really good on you!! I love how your face, makeup and hair looks conservatively beautiful, but your top looks so sexy! I personally wouldn't wear it only because I totally lack the self confidence to pull it off, but I think it looks great on you. I like the way you wore it with the bright red skirt and your shoes are so cute!! I think other ways of wearing it would be with well fitted dress pants, heels and a good blazer. Black mini-skirt and tall boots or OTK, I also think this top is perfect for clubs, lounges and restaurants. I don't think this would be suitable for every work place, but since you have an all girls (i'm assuming) fashion / beauty related work place, I imagine it's fine. :) Good for you on trying something new!!
	on July 21, 2011 mamaluv STAFF said: The red colour of the skirt is so amazing on you Jenni!
	on July 21, 2011 TammyK 1,073 said: I think it looks great on you! It seems like it'll be hard to go to the washroom though but still the look is worth it! I don't know if it's appropriate for the office though but a night out will be great.