Resolution #171: Recreate Chevy Chase's Suit From European Vacation To Be My Formal Attire!!!

Date: 6-20-2014

Due Date: 6-20-2015

Resolution: I'm not joking at all when I say that the National Lampoon Vacation series is my favorite movie collection of movies of all time. The original Vacation was a family favorite that we watch over and over again. I think it was a favorite because the Griswolds reflected our family dynamic before the divorce.

Because of this early and awkwardly emotional connection to the Vacation franchise, there's no such thing as a bad installment in my eyes.

Even European Vacation has its moments...

And one of those moments is when the family gets a fashion make-over when they lose their luggage in Italy.

In coming up with this resolution I wasn't sure if I was a bigger fan of Clark's crazy breakdancer suit or Rusty's mid-evil, whatever he ended up in. Though funnier, my fear with Rusty's outfit is that I'd just be confused for a LARPer and I'd still be in need of formal attire.

Therefore, Clark Griswold's crazy grey breakdancer suit won out. Though looking at it now it doesn't seem all that crazy. I kind of like it.

Result #171: I'm Not Even Joking… I Really Like This Suit… And Will Continue To Strive To Recreate It…

Update #1: The Conclusion…

Date: 6-20-2015

I seriously like this suit and hope to someday own something very similar. Later this year I have a resolution to design and sew together my own outfit that even if I fail at the time of its due date, I plan to revisit in the future.

Maybe once I figure it all out I'll design and make this suit on my own.

As always, I'll keep you posted.