I’ve never been a huge fan of Victoria’s Secret (5 pairs of underwear for $25+ isn’t a deal, It’s kind of a rip off…among other things), but this time they’re really getting silly.
Victoria’s Secret and Major League Baseball have teamed up to create a new line of baseball apparel, targeted towards women, who are “45% of its total fan base”. So far, they’ve created new apparel for 11 MLB teams.
Now, I get it. Many women were upset about the sizing for official MLB gear. Many shirts purchased at the stadium are less-than-flattering on a woman’s figure, I agree. However, when browsing the collection, the options women have are pathetic. Take our home team, the Mariners, for instance. The apparel incorporates the Mariners logo, but is plastered with “PINK” branding or “sassy” phrases like “MEET ME IN THE DUGOUT”. There seems to be no options for women who just want better-fitting plain jane sports apparel! The most “classic” Mariners top is a turquoise shirt with the logo on the front. Yet to wear it, I have to flaunt the dreaded “PINK” branding on my right shoulder. Great.
Other teams that have apparel at Ol’ Vicky’s include the Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres, Minnesota Twins, and New York Yankees. Expect shiny material and lots and lots of tongue-in-cheek boob puns.
To see for yourself, well, here you go.