Tales of the Magic Sweater: Part One

This sweater is magical, straight up. It’s a dude magnet, it’s a chick magnet and I suspect if babies had fake ids and could legally chug their milk bottles at bars, it’d be a baby magnet too (just saying). But before I get too far ahead of myself, let’s start from the beginning.

It was a day like any other day. Except it wasn’t any other day because it was that day and I was desperate for a Where’s Waldo sweater with a gift card from Shop Nasty Gal to blow. Perusing the web in utter anticipation and with a childlike excitement, I quickly came across what would be my new magical sweater: this super soft, red and white striped double lines boucle knit from Nasty Gal ($58). So naturally, I had to order it.

When it finally arrived in the mail a few days later, I was every bit impressed. It looked just like the picture and I couldn’t wait to wear it! But being that I lived in LA, I knew I’d have to wait a little—the weather just wasn’t cold enough yet.

Fast forward one week later and I’m decked out in denim cutoffs, black wedges and my brand new sweater, totally ready to hit the bars in Brentwood with my roomie. No one, not even us though, could anticipate what would happen next.

As soon as we walked into the bar, the comments just started pouring in: “Hey, great sweater.” “Your sweater looks like Christmas!” “So festive!” “So patriotic!” “OMG, I love your sweater!” “It’s absolutely perfect for the holidays!” “It’s Santa Clause!” “Where’s Waldo!”  “Grandma’s sweater!”

I mean seriously, we couldn’t go two feet without someone stopping us. This sweater was getting more attention than a Janet Jackson nip slip at a Super Bowl halftime show, and that sh*t was major! A couple of dudes even went so far as to call it a “9/11 sweater.” Like WTF, WHO EVEN SAYS THAT?!?!?! Ugly, dumb drunk people, I guess.

Anyway, before the night was over, we’d probably talked to a collective 20 people based on the sweater’s appeal alone. Girls, guys, gays, everyone. Now whether it was magic or simply beginner’s luck, we’re not sure. But one thing we do know, this sweater is getting worn out again and ASAP. So until next time…stay tuned!