What the hell?

Wee hours

No idea why I'm wide awake at this hour, but I am. And in anticipation of today, I'm surfing eBay territory. I have a few coats and assorted paraphenalia to hopefully make a profit on. Recalling a comment made earlier today, I checked into doggie wear. Actually, I correct myself. It's doggie apparel. My findings?

• There were by far more listings under clothing than any other category.
  
• Chihuahua's are the size 6 of the canine world.
  
• Hoods have become a fashion staple, along with reversible items.
  (*I* want an Irish knit!)
  
• They DO sell doggie rain slickers
  (See here for another.)
  
• Photographing doggie clothing must be harder than it sounds. All the photos I looked at looked depressed and vacant, as though waiting for a second-tier model to jump life into the item ala a vintage Sears catalog.
  (Meet Chili, Supermodel. And I quote,"YOU CAN SEE SHE IS NOT RESTRICTED IN HER JACKET SHE JUST RUNS AND PLAYS..." Note the craftiness and sewing ability of pet owner [ebay alias] "ohhhhh-behave" gone wild.)
  
• Doggie apparel fashionistas are usually pet-friendly, and serious about web design. Note the many dog inspired backgrounds artistically combined with blinking functionality.
  
• Teachers can apparently dress their dog in cutesy-ugly sweaters too. (I'm sorry. Not all teachers automatically fall into this category. I refer to the teachers who seemingly enjoy glitter, heavy stiching and large colorful items on their frontside.)
  
• There's a fine line between coats and dresses.
  
• I've never encountered a snood before. Not saying it can't happen, just that it hasn't.
  (If interested in purchase, see the original listing. Also available in brown stripes. Oh, the dilemma. Sports inspired, or does one go for something sure to cause laughter on the sidewalk?)
  
• The snood designer also specializes in panties
  (Note the flannel lining and heart shaped pattern. Velcro for quick removal during those intimate moments.)
  
• Hand-me-downs are ok, so long as they're Burberry.
  
• I'm a bad aunt. I've already forgotten how long my four-footed friend is. It is important to know the length of a dog when shopping, as most listings included the following disclaimer,"Please measure your dog. I can not do an exchange after your dog has tried on a garment."
  
  Oy.
  
  

  posted by irene @ 2/16/2003 03:12:00 AM