Appalling Apparel

Y'all know my ambivalence about American Apparel. I'm not into most of the clothing - I sure as hell loathe the exploitative advertising (is there anyone who doesn't??) - but I'm die hard on a few of the basics that this brand produces without flaw.

For this reason, I'm vaguely concerned about its impending bankruptcy. Though all are (technically) innocent until proven guilty, by all media accounts Dov Charney is a horror-show. Would that this company might continue without the stain of his reputation.

But this is not about that.

Today, afeared of the end, I went to stock up on some of my prized hosiery staples:

AA Opaque RSAPH Pantyhose in Poppy

AA Opaque RSAPH Pantyhose in Mustard

AA Opaque over-the-knee Opaque Sock in Cream (These are more yellow in real life than they appear in the photo...)

I really love these easy-to-wear pieces. And they're affordable.

What's your take on the situation? Do you love AA hosiery? Do you love any of its other products? Are you concerned about its going into receivership?

Retro

I feel conflicted about linking you to this product, the Nylon Spandex Stretch, Floral Lace High-Waist Brief, because it is by American Apparel.

Is it wrong for me to use this image (the only one I could find that wasn't entirely sleazy) from AA's site, without doing so? I mean, I am accrediting the brand with this new product, a very flattering, retro style of panties - perfect for underneath tight skirts because the seam line runs beneath the curve of your butt. I'm happy to tell you that it's incredibly reasonably priced at $17.00 CDN. I've seen undies like this that cost $80.00. There is no skimpage on fabric peeps. I know how much lingerie fabric costs so I'm amazed by the price point. (Please, don't say anything that may force me to think to0 hard about how this can be.)

I bought a large, without even trying them on*, because I know how small everything runs in that place. They fit perfectly. Dare I suggest they are a lot more flattering on me than on the model from the website (not the one in the photo above - the drugged out looking one I will not link to).

The item comes in 6 colours - the lilac (or dusk) shade being particularly lovely. I'm on a black kick right now - and I don't buy panties that won't match a bra - so that colour isn't for me.

Anyone tried these? Whatcha think?

* I'm in and out of that place - and very infrequently. AA does stock a variety of cotton thong in beige that is a wardrobe staple though. I've tried to find an alternative but there's nothing quite like it, and sure as hell not for 12 bucks. Can't wait to figure out how to draft my own version.