This finale was a like a good Formula One race- Twists, turns, and drama. Wow! I know the Indy 500 is this weekend, but my heart (and my mind) were completely racing for about the entire season finale.
One hour means a simple report. Two hours means I have to work twice as hard. Sad to see this season end. So why don't I come along with my "Yay and Nay" report on fashions on Ugly Betty.
John's Yay and Nay Ugly Betty Fashion Report
--- Yay! ---
Segment 1
* Betty's outfit out of the hospital, then her childishly cute outfit at the gym.
* Cal Hartley's suit.
* Wilhelmina's fuschia skirt suit.
* Marc's whole outfit.
* Claire's outfit, especially her sparkly necklace.
* (not fashion related) the picture Matt painted.
* Amanda's outfit. Tend to like the blouse most.
* Victoria's (Cal Hartley's ex-wife) indigo suit.
* Jodie's outfit. Her hair and chocker are lovely, as well as her shoes.
* Ignacio's shirt.
* Hilda's top/tunic.
* Betty's skirt outfit plus her shoes.
Segment 2
* Marc's outfit.
* Amanda's outfit.
* Daniel's outfit. And yes, Daniel is VERY charming!
* Wilhelmina's suit, and especially her lovely earrings.
* Jodie's skirt outfit (navy blue top and long pale dark yellow skirt).
* Betty's belt (better than the skull belt from last week).
* Chloe (Henry's girlfriend)
Segment 3
* Victoria's tennis outfit.
* Wilhelmina's tennis outfit. Makes Serena and Venus Williams seem a bit jealous!
* Claire's skirt suit, especially her lovely necklace.
Segment 4
* (non-fashion) New Citi Field! Too bad the Mets still stink.
* (non-fashion) Daniel's strike pitch. Not exactly down the pipe, but a clean high strike.
* Matt's casual look.
* Daniel's leather jacket.
* Cara's (Molly's friend) cardigan and top.
* (non-fashion) Wilhelmina's piano skills, and the respective singing abilities of Wilhelmina and Victoria.
Segment 5
* Hilda's zebra-print tunic/dress.
* Betty's outfit at Mode.
* Marc's suit and shoes.
* Jodie's top and jacket (only top is visible).
Segment 6
* Betty's strappy sandals.
* Jodie's outfit.
Segment 7 (the part after the park scene)
* Hilda's patterned dress. Very flirty and feminine.
* Wilhelmina's dress and her blindfold (I actually like it).
* Wilhelmina's cheery yellow dress and her earrings.
* Betty's shoes, shirt, skirt, and bolero.
* Penny's suit (see Nay for more).
Segment 8
* Suzuki St. Pierre's suit.
* Daniel's suit.
* Hilda's tunic/shirt and small chandelier earrings.
* Amanda's dress outfit and earrings (see Nay for more). I LOVED it!
* Marc's periwinkle suit.
* Wilhelmina's dress.
* Claire's big necklaces.
* Betty's colorful jacket and dress. I even liked her green belt with the attached coin purse.
Segment 9
* Hilda's top, leggings, and sandals. The blue/white/green tunic is very feminine and lovely with its design.
* Matt's casual outfit.
* Betty's bright pink pumps.
Segment 10
* Daniel's suit.
* Molly's one-shoulder dress. Hot red colors with black accents!
* Mindy's (Penny's sister) tunic/dress.
* Betty's jacket, skirt, and top outfit.
Segment 11
* Daniel's suit.
* Wilhelmina's dress.
* Suzuki St. Pierre's outfit.
* Claire's fancy dress.
* Marc's suit.
* Amanda's dress.
* Justin's suit.
* Betty's wonderful outfit at the party.
* Matt's suit.
* Cal Hartley's suit.
* Wilhelmina's glittery dress and her earrings.
Final Segment
* Claire's earrings.
* Wilhelmina's pyjama/pajama suit.
--- Nay! ---
Segment 1
(clean segment)
Segment 2
* Jodie's necklace.
* Henry's shirt. You're in New York City, man! Show some fab style!
Segment 3
(clean segment)
Segment 4
* Matt's "belly talking."
Segment 5
* Hilda's earrings.
Segment 6
* (non-fashion; not trying to spoil) the sad news Betty learned.
* (non-fashion) not crazy over The Fray. I'm just not much of a rock music guy.
Segment 7 (the part after the park scene)
* Justin's muscle shirt.
* Marc's plaid short shuit.
* Penny's massive glasses.
Segment 8
* Amanda's cage open-toe ankle boots.
* (non-fashion) the manners of people at the funeral. Sheesh!
Segment 9
(clean segment)
Segment 10
(clean segment)
Segment 11
* Marc's two-tone suit.
* Marc's glassy bow-tie at the party.
Final Segment
* (non-fashion) This season ending!
--- Indifferent/Off-Topic (if any) ---
* Amanda's vest/shrug (segments 1-2).
* Were the Mets playing the Detroit Tigers or San Francisco Giants? (segment 4)
* Betty's outfit in the rain.
* I've learned how to pronounce "Yves Saint Laurent." (Segment 7)
* The various final moments.
Next Thursday is the Scripps Spelling Bee, seemingly. This was powerful and dramatic. It's a proper farewell to a wonderful series. Nowadays, I am thinking of getting one those collector DVD sets featuring past episodes and seasons of Ugly Betty. I'm CONSIDERING, but not yet thinking of doing so.
That was a wicked finale! Must-see if you're a fan of Ugly Betty.
[UPDATE] Let me name some Best Dressed and Worst Dressed. I have some "Best Dressed" nominees. Justin looked really handsome in his outfit at the MAMA awards, but the black dress worn by Amanda earlier (excluding those cage open-toe boots) was fantastic. Betty's outfit at the MAMA awards was also lovely. Worst-dressed... the plaid shorts outfit worn by Marc in Segment 7.