The Case of the Forever 21 Vajay-Dress
By Alexis Swerdloff
So PAPER managing editor Whitney Spaner has a little bit of a sartorial conundrum on her hands. During lunch hour, she and I took a little turn around our local Forever 21, where she nabbed this funky-fresh tube dress. Whitney loves a long, form-fitting frock and was excited to try it on for the rest of the staff. (Yes, that sort of thing happens semi-regularly here at PAPER -- we're mostly girls and gays!) But when she put it on, something unsettling became immediately apparent: Not only was there a series of awkwardly-placed "v" shapes along her nether-regions, but the bottom of the dress seemed extremely, well, yonic. (Look it up; it's a good word to know.) So what's a girl to do? The dress is super-flattering on! But is it too vagina-y? Leave your comments below. And keep 'em clean-ish, people!
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Posted at 3:54 on May 09, 2011
It looks good on you, just wear heels and a "I don't know what you're talking about" kinda look.
Posted at 3:56 on May 09, 2011
it's not the first thing that would come to mind but now that you say it, yes, very vadgey.
Posted at 4:07 on May 09, 2011
Oh, yes! Result! Vagina! Love it though, but it's a bit naughty.
Posted at 4:14 on May 09, 2011
go gynarchy
Posted at 4:33 on May 09, 2011
Simply put: Yes, that looks like a vagina.
Posted at 4:51 on May 09, 2011
I like the way you ask for us to leave our comments on the whether or not it is vagina-y "below"!
Gladly!!
Posted at 4:55 on May 09, 2011
Eh, last time I checked my vag wasn't on my shins, so.. sure why not?
Posted at 5:09 on May 09, 2011
AWESOME!! Id totally wear it and be proud.
Posted at 5:10 on May 09, 2011
Frankly, it only looks "yonic" if you're accustomed to putting your dick in one, or if you have an O'Keeffe fetish. In any case, the vagina needs more play, so wear the damn dress.
Posted at 5:12 on May 09, 2011
no one is thinking of a vagina until you point out the vagina at the bottom of your dress.
if you feel weird about it, i think it would make a really hot mini. get it hemmed!
Posted at 5:24 on May 09, 2011
I never would have thought that if it hadn't been mentioned. I think the dress is beautiful and very attractive.
Posted at 5:34 on May 09, 2011
I want to know the model number so that I can get it at my closest XXI!!!
Please share, and thank you!
Posted at 5:55 on May 09, 2011
Are you kidding? who gives a f***. the dress is beautiful. Look hard enough and you can find genitals in most patterns.
Posted at 11:40 on May 09, 2011
Hi, what's the model number? Googling "Forever 21 Vagina dress" was surprisingly unproductive!
Posted at 3:39 on May 10, 2011
I think the model number is D52258. Let's make NY a sea of va-jay-jays!! haha.
Posted at 9:58 on May 11, 2011
I like it.
Posted at 12:33 on May 16, 2011
This is vividly vulv-tastic, in my opinion
Posted at 8:39 on May 19, 2011
Wait. Is there also a clitoris? I can't find it anywhere.
Posted at 9:38 on May 19, 2011
tres yonic! I'd make it into a mini but thats me! Will look good on this girl either way ;)
Posted at 5:14 on May 27, 2011
Agreed: yonic, vajay-jayonic, & tres O'Keefe-y. But cute anyway.
Posted at 8:23 on May 29, 2011
Being from Mt Shasta I know what yonic means.And honestly I didn't notice it until about 30 seconds in. Any way why not? It really looks cute on. A very cool statement. As long as the wearer isn't uncomfortable wearing it.
Posted at 6:58 on Jun 07, 2011
Dab some Spring Fresh FDS behind your ears when you trot out this number.
Posted at 12:43 on Jun 08, 2011
so what if its a vagina. they don't bite. and that one is very pretty. so there.
Posted at 2:19 on Jun 10, 2011
Think more "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" and strike up a 70's vibe with aviators.
Posted at 4:49 on Jun 13, 2011
It's not something for a job interview, so why not wear it? However, I'd never wear this to visit a high school, job interview, or around someone who's generally too uptight.
Posted at 8:50 on Jul 26, 2011
i think it looks like a candle flame and i like it its very colorful
Posted at 9:34 on Aug 03, 2011
Agreed with the comment about the candle flame. The line work also reminds me of a peacock feather. Too bad it's orange and purple instead of blue and green.
The "v-shape around her nether region" is the most awkward thing for me. Otherwise, it's funky and stylish.