Let's face it, the number of people walking around Case Library in pajamas is reaching an all-time high this week. And that's ok. We all need a break especially with the stress of mid-terms upon us. So, instead of chastising the Colgate population for their sweatpants and lounge-wear, I thought I'd embrace it.
If you've never seen the 1952 movie "Singin' in the Rain," then you're missing out. One of the classic Hollywood musicals of all-time, it not only has great songs and actors, but it also has great fashion. The costumes in the movie were designed by Walter Plunkett, who designed the costumes for over 100 Hollywood films including Gone with the Wind. His masterful work is especially shown-off in the musical number "Beautiful Girl." Possibly even rivaling the costume sequences of The Devil Wears Prada, the number represents vintage fashion at its creative height.
What does this have to do with pajamas? The very first costume worn by the first "beautiful girl" is supposed to represent couture lounge-wear for the time. "For lounging in her boudoir this simple plain pajama..." So just take a moment to imagine if everyone in the library were wearing "plain" pajamas with fur, bright colors, and silk or satin instead of gray sweatpants and flannel PJ bottoms...and laugh. Happy studying Colgate.
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