wtf? a snuggie?

so, i have this ah-mazing, vintage, thrifted, oversized, hits at the knee, electric blue (anymore adjectives? ok, no i'm good) sweater that i'm absolutely in LIKE with. i came across it while at Goodwill last winter, and have vowed to never give it up. ever. not even for a second.

while chilled-to-the-bone this past weekend, i wore it out with black tights, black jersey t-shirty dress, black belt with "MAJORLY effing awesome" written all over it, nude Vince Camuto heels (which are fabulous, btw) and of course, red lips. (before i go any further..i must explain the sweater is oversized, but sized to fit my body..it's not too long, the sleeves aren't too wide or too long, with the belt on properly it cinches right at the waist, showcasing some things i never even knew i had. ok, get it? got it? good.)

I met the GF's for a few cocktails, barhopping, flirting..everything of the like. After 2 glasses, maybe 3, closer to 4 enough Red to get me going, we decided to head over to my least favorite bar/High School Reunion Hotspot. Before I knew it, we were mixing and mingling with some we liked, some we loved and others we hated. In the midst of it all, I was able to tune out the rednecks and focus on what really mattered...me. (gah, i'm kidding!) Seriously though, out of nowhere...there's a tap on my shoulder....

Girl: Oh my gah! Is that a Snuggie? (while rubbing her dirty, grimy, what-the-hell-is-a-manicure hand all over my shoulder)
Me: what? this 'ole thing? a snuggie? (as i firmly but nicely remove her hand from my shoulder and personal space)
Girl: yeah, it looks exactly like a snuggie. haven't you seen them on the Infomercials?
Me: (Annoyed.) Yes, I know exactly what a Snuggie, and this most definintely is NOT a Snuggie. (Hoping she would just walk away, and realize i am not the one she needs to consult with on anything fashion related)
Girl: (With confused look on her face) Really? I could've sworn it was a Snuggie.
Me: ok girl, this is NOT a Snuggie. I know it's not because it's mine, and I'm wearing it. Do you see me commenting on your hellacious choice of an outfit? No, because why would I waste my time asking you if your entire outfit was from Goody's? I already know it is. So go have another Malibu and Pineapple, maybe a SoCo Kamikazee "California" style, and leave me alone.
Girl: (To her other redneck GF's as she walks away) I'm still pretty sure it's a Snuggie.
Me: (To my GF's, loud enough for her to hear) Does this really look like a Snuggie?

of course, i was immediately reassured it in fact did NOT resemble a snuggie, but if i did want to wear a snuggie out to the bar, i can. and i will. and i will make it look damn good.