I'm seriously thinking that I need to buy this outfit.

It's from the Comme des Garçon 2011 Spring collection. And, if those who are in the know tell us that this is the latest in 'must haves', who am I to argue?

After all, we all know people who are absolutely cutting edge. The trendiest, hippest, aware of the latest, ahead of the curve, fashionistas. 

I'm not one of those.

I try. Really I do.

30 years after Jennifer Beale wowed the world in her Flashdance sweatshirt off the shoulder ensemble, I'm still sporting the look. 
And, apparently, the hair.

So here's my thinking.

I'm going to tuck this ensemble in my dresser drawer for the next decade or two.

Then when I put it on, I'll know that it'll be my opportunity to out fashionista the fashionistas'. Be the first on my block. Have them writhe with jealously. "How'd  she know" they would ask, "so out there" they'd say.

Look at me, I'd think. "I'm the trend setter at the nursing home."