#145: It's Called Fashion, Look it Up
I never remember the Met Gala’s existence until social media is suddenly flooded with otherworldly outfits. The corsets, beads, and historical dresses of the Met Gala might feel a little insignificant given the state of the world right now, but it’s nonetheless a good opportunity for some fashion escapism.
So, in honor of the world’s biggest costume party, let’s think about clothes, identities, façades, and self-expression. Where does your mind go?
🥇 Winner
“The Overalls” by Avery Mossop
🏆 Winner of Contest #145
⭐️ Shortlisted
“The Cats of Mount Washington” by Maria Avisal
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #145
This week's prompts
Write a story where a particular piece of clothing appears three times.
Nonfiction – 60 stories
Set your story at a global fashion event — or a carnival ball.
High School – 20 stories
Think of an item of clothing from your childhood, and write a story inspired by that.
Nonfiction – 28 stories
Stories
“The Overalls” by Avery Mossop
🏆 Winner of Contest #145
“Grace of a Goddess” by Alex Sultan
Submitted to Contest #145
“A Bright Red Lipstick Smile” by Kathleen Fine
Submitted to Contest #145
“Tatterdemalion” by Deidra Whitt Lovegren
Submitted to Contest #145
“The Garden of Beauty” by Hannah P. Simmons
Submitted to Contest #145
“A Throuple of Fashionable Friends” by Stevie B
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“One To Three” by Thom With An H
Submitted to Contest #145
“Making Peace” by Graham Kinross
Submitted to Contest #145
“Darkest Before the Dawn” by Zack Powell
Submitted to Contest #145
“The Dearly Departed” by Howard Halsall
Submitted to Contest #145
“A Crown for The King” by Story Time
Submitted to Contest #145
“Born Sniffy” by PJ Aitken
Submitted to Contest #145
“A long drive to happy. ” by Holly Guy
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“The Brotherhood of the Traveling Jockstrap” by Sharon Hancock
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“The Trials of Ralph of Hairstow-on-Stretford” by Michał Przywara
Submitted to Contest #145
$250
Prize money
166
Contest entries
96
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - May 13, 2022 EST
Won by Avery Mossop 🏆
Title: The Overalls
Submissions must be between 1,000 - 3,000 words and will be approved and published on Reedsy Prompts within 7 days of the contest closing.
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