"The most awful posed portrait ever. Sorry, Mom, Dad, but I have always hated this portrait. And yet, I'm sharing it with the world...Let me count the reasons - the baby fat, the bad hair, the pink frilly dress, the orange sport coat paired with a yellow shirt, the ugly "antiquing", and the syrupy smile. Basically, it's just not me." (via)
I love this Victorian-style photo, which I can easily picture in black and white or perhaps a daugerreotype. And I think this young one is misreading the orange sport coat. This was simply a case of parents looking out for the child's future career opportunities.
Century 21 anyone?
This lovely men's jacket, for Century 21, is full polyester, for only $59! What a bargain!
The women's jacket is even more flattering, but alas, only available to Century 21 realtors and agents!See? These parents weren't dressing their children badly--they were looking out for their future!
