Getting to Know Earth, Wednesday

[sharp_man]

"Good morning everybody," Hannibal greeted them cheerfully at Portalocity. "It's been brought to my attention that there is a wedding coming up, so today we are going shopping."

He led them through the portal and out onto a street. "It's back to Italy today. Milan instead of Florence. The Quadrilatero d'Oro, the Rectangle of Gold, is one of the premier places in the world to shop for clothing. There are shops for Prada, Gucci, Armani, Ferragamo, Dolce & Gabbana, and many others. Everyone is leaving here today with at least one new set of clothing. You can stay with me, and I will guide you through the stores, or you may explore on your own and put it on my bill. Perhaps stay away from Cartier and Rolex in that case, or at least ask me first." More because he had Opinions than because of concern about money. He trusted you not to buy anything over six figures.

He spread his arms. "I will be beginning in Armani. Enjoy your time."

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Re: Shop!

[sharp_man]

Hannibal smiled at her. "The clerks can help if you're not sure what would be flattering on." And if anybody gave any of his students grief, he would eat them.

Re: Shop!

[outofthequiver]

"Oh, no, sir," said Libby, shaking her head a little. "I'm not so worried about that. I'm not trying to impress anyone."

A fact she felt was pretty obvious with her long skirt and plain blouse, which seemed all the more drab and simple amongst all this.

And, even if she wasn't trying to impress anyone, she didn't want to embarrass herself, either, so she lowered her voice with this next part.

"And all of this is just so..."

Expensive. Frivilous. Unnecessary. Vain.

"...nice!"

Re: Shop!

[sharp_man]

"Fashion doesn't have to be about impressing anybody," Hannibal said. "It can be that, but it can also be about having clothes that last, and that make you feel confident, or fancy. You could try a woman's suit, if you like. Or there are long skirts in interesting patterns and fabrics."

Re: Shop!

[outofthequiver]

"A suit?" Libby's eyebrows lifted a little. "You mean, with pants?"

Oh, Zo would absolutely die seeing her in a suit! And as tempting as that was to try, Libby felt an awkward blush rushing to her face.

"Oh, I don't really know....it doesn't really seem..." Appropriate was the word she was thinking, but she knew better than that, it was just that some things clung hard, "...my style..."

She honestly didn't know what her style even was, truth be told.

Re: Shop!

[sharp_man]

"It's entirely up to you," Hannibal said. "Do you prefer only longer skirts, or would you be interested in something shorter?"

Re: Shop!

[outofthequiver]

"Oh, no," Libby said quickly, with an emphasis. "I don't think I could do a shorter skirt. I...should stick with longer ones.....or pants."

She'd been more comfortable with jeans over the summer, so it wouldn't be that big of a step into unheard of territory like shorter skirts would be.

Re: Shop!

[sharp_man]

Hannibal nodded, then led her over to the Armani shop. "What about something like this? If you don't like it, why not? Let's discover what you like."