Before we begin I want to set one thing straight. I am not against Polyester. I am against 100% Polyester clothing, and here is why: It's not natural (it comes from the same material used to make plastic drink bottles) and it reminds me of the Brady's or a bad prom dress. Halloween costumes are made of 100% polyester, not your wedding gown, not your business suit, not your favorite skirt, dress or pair of pants. Oh, and did I mention it's highly flammable? I'd advice against running through a burning building draped in it.
This is 100% polyester. It didn't look good on Carol Brady then and it won't look good on you now.
Fabric should be the first thing you should pick out when you're looking for quality in an garment. And truth be told, it's really okay to do poly-cotton blends (within reason). They're super soft and some of my absolute favorites as far a good vintage t-shirt goes because it just gets softer with time and isn't susceptible to shrinkage the way a 100% cotton tee is. That's my disclaimer for poly. But let's remember Nigel's comment from The Devil Wears Prada, "Oh, never mind. I'm sure you have plenty more poly-blend where that came from." In other words...it's not special and it's a bit tacky.
Stacey and Clinton, hosts of the American version of What Not to Wear, are adamant when it comes to polyester. They maintain that it’s a big “no no” and that you should rather stick to luscious natural fibers. I am in complete agreement. 13 year old girls who shop at Deb wear polyester.
Here's another movie reference, Saturday Night Fever, remember those leisure suits? Or Uncle Eddy's baby blue suit from National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. Did those look comfortable? Did those look good? No and no. And let me share one more little tid bit: You'll sweat like a mad in those things. 100% Polyester isn't exactly a breathable material and I'd highly advise against wearing it at all in the summer months unless you want to show off your sweat stains, because you will.
BAD.
So when you are selecting your wardrobe with love and care, taking time to be sure your choices are classy, please observe the fabrics and read your tags.
If you look better, you feel better!
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