The 26th Contestant

I watched the pilot of the new season of The Bachelor while running on the treadmill at LA Fitness the other day. I’ve never followed The Bachelor/Bachelorette franchise, but I couldn’t change the channel so I watched it. There was way too much glorification of Jake-the-Pilot for the first half hour, but I have to admit it got pretty entertaining once the girls started arriving on the scene, mostly because I was busy checking out all of their fashion choices. I got to thinking, “If I were a contestant on The Bachelor, what would I wear?”

Perhaps something like this:

Items in this set:
Halston, Strapless Silk Gown, 2,776 GBP

Rettore Topaz Earrings at Barneys New York, $5,650

Roberto Cavalli, Hinged Bracelet, $433

Tasha, Facted Bangle Bracelet
Bottega Veneta, Satin Woven Box Clutch, 710 GBP

Barneys, Ring, $5,550

Banana Republic, Necklace

InStyle Editor Picks, Satin pump, $248

or an edgier look like this:

Items in this set:
Matthew Williamson, Geometric Beading Georgette Column Dress, 1,695 GBP

Bettina, Chandelier Earrings, $395
Potluck Paris Jewelry, Splin Strass Bronze Bracelet, $394

Sevan Theodora, Ring, $8,300

John Hardy, 18k-gold Dot Cuff, $1,995

Alexander McQueen, Black Skull Diamante Clutch, 695 GBP

Shahzades Cradle, $700

Alexander McQueen, Platform sandals, $465