#a honeycomb hat a hawaiian shirt and leather pants

[carcinogenet1cist]

We’re all talking about what makes Cecil worthy of tumblr sexyman. But the outfits, the outfits. We know his tunic and furry pants; but the capri pants and a cummerbund? How about the professional radio hosting unitard? Or the yellow sponge clogs, cat ears, and tights? And we can’t forget the black plastic poncho, cat ears, and galoshes; or over look the black tuxedo, white bow tie, open-toed polished black shoes, a burgundy velvet cape, earrings made from repurposed car keys, and a top hat with furry tassels hanging from the brim that he got married to Carlos in. And last but not least the honeycomb hat, a Hawaiian shirt, and leather pants.

And he creates these masterpieces without looking in the mirror.

[fashiondisastertournament]

GRAND FINALS OF TUMBLR'S FASHION DISASTER TOURNAMENT GOLDEN CROC AWARDS 2023

Matchup #7.1: Cecil Gershwin Palmer (Welcome to Night Vale) vs Teruki Hanazawa (Mob Psycho 100)

This is it! From 64 initial contenders, we're down to the final 2. Trexel Geistman from Stellar Firma took the third spot already, but who will be first on the podium? Who deserves a nice pair of golden crocs for just how BAD their fashion sense is?

For one last time, let's review their Fashion Crimes!

On the left side, rises Cecil Gershwin Palmer. Crowned the Tumblr sexyman, iconic enough to make it into so many tournaments, is he also Disastrous enough to win here? His run in this competition so far has been smooth, full of sweeps even against the toughest contenders. He has been often nominated for (all canonically):

his first date outfit being described as "my best tunic and furry pants"

wearing capri pants and a cummerbund to work

wearing yellow sponge clogs, cat ears, and tights to the opera

wearing "a black tuxedo and white bow tie, open-toed polished black shoes, a burgundy velvet cape, earrings made from repurposed car keys, and a top hat with furry tassels hanging from the brim" to his wedding

going to sleep in "a honeycomb hat, a Hawaiian shirt, and leather pants"

On the right, we have Teru. Oh Teru. While his fashion sense has inspired much art from his voters, he struggled in a couple of matchups, but Terunation always pulled through - even in the last 10 minutes in one case. Can he take down Cecil? Can he succeed where Reigen failed? Here are a few of his (illustrated) Fashion Crimes:

wearing a three foot wig which causes him to resemble a cactus (above)

picking out that horrible monkey shirt that you could see in the Mob poll for Mob (it was so bad it defeated god)

certain... official promo art and official fanbook outfits (below)

This poll will last for a WEEK per democratic choice from y'all, so you have tons of time to make and share that propaganda!

[most-stylish-competition]

Round 1: Cecil (Welcome to Nightvale) VS Ebony Dark'ness Dementia Raven Way (My Immortal)

Some descriptions since I felt awkward using someone's fanart w/o permission:

"Cecil once wore a honeycomb hat, a Hawaiian shirt, and leather pants to sleep and then wore them to work at the radio station the next day. This ensemble was considered fashionable..."

"Ebony is described as having long ebony black hair with purple streaks and red tips that reaches her mid-back, pale skin, and icy blue eyes "like limpid tears" (although they change to crimson in Chapter Twenty-Two, probably due to colored contacts). She often wears traditionally inappropriate clothing to school: fishnets, corsets, and combat boots. Ebony is normally depicted wearing red and black makeup."

(both from fandom.com)

[ritartist42]

This is the last outfit I made yet.

"Going to sleep in a honeycomb hat, a Hawaiian shirt and leather pants"

I know the wedding outfit was described too, but other than that I can not recall anymore. If you have outfit suggestions for Cecil, please tell me and I will probably do it, if I have the free time for it

[bloodbatty]

🔥 for how you feel about the fanon portrayals/characterizations of wtnv characters :]

I love seeing the creativity of the fandom and everyone's different portrayals of the characters, but I kinda wish people payed attention a little more (but there is a lot of canon portrayals/characterizations and yet so little at the same time so I'm not mad at anyone or anything).

For example. In the fashion week episode, Cecil was described wearing leather pants, a Hawaiian shirt, and baseball hat made of honeycomb. And that's what he slept in. So I guess I just wish the look that most people agree on (purple vest and snappy suit) wasn't so polished I guess? And also, I think it's good to branch out and explore different interpretations of Cecil! I have a lot of different versions of him in my head with different hairs, horrendous outfits, eyes (or the absence of eyes), skin tones, etc.

Also, Nilanjana is plus sized in It Devours!. And she mentions that SEVERAL times, so I'm a little worried that people aren't just "forgetting" that when they draw her. But also that just is an extension off my point on the fandom not paying attention.

(Thank you for asking! This was fun 💜)

[kaijudyke]

bit incensed by that post about the history of cecil as a tumblr sexyman just offhandedly saying it makes sense to draw him in office wear bc he's at work with no disclaimer about how that was only true up until first date (it's a very comprehensive post i'm just passionate about this particular issue) so i just want to take this opportunity to remind everyone that every single time we get a description of what cecil is wearing in a given episode it is always 100% of the time the most bonkers outfit anyone in the world has ever worn. from the wiki:

Cecil describes his first date outfit as "my best tunic and furry pants," while for work, he opts for a more professional ensemble of capri pants and a cummerbund. He also mentions a "professional radio hosting unitard" in the episode "Niecelet". In "Review", Cecil wears yellow sponge clogs, cat ears, and tights to the opera, as operas are new to Night Vale and they have no solid dressing code. When Cecil returns from the "Well of Night", he is wearing a black plastic poncho, cat ears, and galoshes. [...] At his wedding, Cecil wore a black tuxedo and white bow tie, open-toed polished black shoes, a burgundy velvet cape, earrings made from repurposed car keys, and a top hat with furry tassels hanging from the brim. Cecil once wore a honeycomb hat, a Hawaiian shirt, and leather pants to sleep and then wore them to work at the radio station the next day.

[a-sentient-cup]

You're right

He has impeccable fashion sense, an unnaturally fabulous one at that

The Fashion Sphere said so

[ID: i-it is that I do not care, and I’m not afraid. I don’t know. I wear leather pants and a Hawaiian shirt and a baseball hat made of honeycomb. I just wore the same thing I slept in last night. If I get ingested by a fashion-conscious sphere for wearing comfy casual clothes, then that’ll just be what happened to me. I don’t write the story of my life, I only live it. From episode 069 - Fashion Week - Welcome to Night Vale]

My main takeaway from the Tumblr Sexyman polls is that the Welcome to Night Vale fandom is still clinging to "tattoos, horns and a third eye" Cecil which, hey, cool visual! But that has always felt to me like kind of a boring take on the character, and one that feels at odds with the aesthetic of the podcast.

For my money, Cecil is a much more interesting character, and Welcome to Night Vale a much more terrifying show, if he's just a human. A regular human in ordinary clothes, casually and nonchalantly talking about the horrors of the world around them as if they are no more or less mundane than bus schedules or school closures.

That idea is so deeply terrifying to me. So much moreso than a demon man with a magic forehead eye. Because he's not of it, but he is part of it. He has accepted it as his normal. He's the frog in the boiling pot.

[saturnisfallingdown]

Carlos, circa year 2: i'm a bit worried about wearing the tie-dye labcoat to work today, y'know? I don't want to come off as unprofessional :(

Cecil, dressed like if Cruella Deville got slam dunked into a dusty goodwill donation bin then put in a blender: yeah I feel you there babe

[fashiondisastertournament]

ROUND 5 (SEMIFINALS)

Matchup #5.1: Pannacotta Fugo (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure) vs Gabriel Agreste (Miraculous Ladybug) vs Cecil Gershwin Palmer (Welcome to Night Vale)

The holy trinity of Fashion Disastrousness. In the past weeks, they have left so many others in the dust on their way here, and finally, they have to face each other. Only one of them will enter the finals, but which one?

Our first contender is a lil traumatized angry fork-wielding mafia boy: Pannacotta Fugo. According to your nominations, what is it about his outfits that deserves the title of the One Fashion Disaster to rule them all?

he cuts holes in the suits he wears, by choice, until he looks like a slice of swiss cheese - especially in the anime, where his color scheme is green

additionally, people pointed out his strawberry shoes, the purple tie tucked UNDER his shirt, strawberry earrings, and "spaghetti hair"

In the middle, we see a fashion designer. Yes. This is a fashion designer. Our resident meme, Gabriel Swaglesste Agreste from Miraculous Ladybug! He conquered a vampire and Satan himself already, but seems to be losing against teenagers, so will he yield to Fugo? With multiple nominations, he has made it into the bracket for:

the monarch outfit (above) and all other Hawkmoth outfits (one below, for other ones, click on the links!)

that "fucking peppermint tie & bright red pants (below)

the all-white skin-tight suit with pointy shoes" (below)

triangle hair which he often hides under a shiny bald cap

villain costumes that he creates for others

Last but not least, on the right, rises Cecil Gershwin Palmer. Crowned the Tumblr sexyman, is he also Disastrous enough to win here and avenge his husband, voted out before because of Gabriel? He has been often nominated for (all canonically):

his first date outfit being described as "my best tunic and furry pants"

wearing capri pants and a cummerbund to work

wearing yellow sponge clogs, cat ears, and tights to the opera

wearing "a black tuxedo and white bow tie, open-toed polished black shoes, a burgundy velvet cape, earrings made from repurposed car keys, and a top hat with furry tassels hanging from the brim" to his wedding

going to sleep in "a honeycomb hat, a Hawaiian shirt, and leather pants"

It's time to make your choice!

[humunanunga]

y’all. I think I’ve done it.

Minus all permitted flairs of the day, I think I’ve pieced together Cecil Gershwin Palmer’s work outfit from what he’s said so far in canon:

[dramatic-dolphin]

things early wtnv fandom thought cecil would wear: suit with matching tie, waistcoat with purple accents

things cecil actually wears: a tunic and furry pants. black plastic poncho, cat ears, and orange galoshes. honeycomb hat, hawaiian shirt, and leather pants.

honestly cecil palmer is one of THE archetypical tumblr sexymen. he was SO big on 2013 tumblr, and he's just a voice but for some reason everyone imagined him as a skinny white blond-haired twink with glasses who dresses in dapper waistcoats. what is that if not a sexyman.

[victory-cookies]

i dont think ill have time to make lydia’s poncho in time for halloween (nor am i really going anywhere where a full costume is appropriate). however i just listened to wtnv ep 69 and i own all the components of cecil’s fashion week outfit. i am scheming

[notsosmallbean]

"I wore leather pants and a hawaiian shirt and a baseball hat made of honeycomb. I just wore the same thing I slept in last night." (+ some kewl socks, clown earrings, and crocs)

look at this moron he's so stylish

[nitronine]

From the night vale wiki:

Cecil has a strange sense of fashion, and he typically wears odd clothing in equally odd combinations. Cecil describes his first date outfit as "my best tunic and furry pants," while for work, he opts for a more professional ensemble of capri pants and a cummerbund. He also mentions a "professional radio hosting unitard" in the episode "Niecelet". In "Review", Cecil wears yellow sponge clogs, cat ears, and tights to the opera, as operas are new to Night Vale and they have no solid dressing code. When Cecil returns from the "Well of Night", he is wearing a black plastic poncho, cat ears, and galoshes. At first, he believes that this outfit is not what he was wearing before, as he first described the color of the galoshes as yellow, and that he owns orange galoshes. He eventually decided that the galoshes are orange and that he was wearing the same outfit he wore to the station that morning. At his wedding, Cecil wore a black tuxedo and white bow tie, open-toed polished black shoes, a burgundy velvet cape, earrings made from repurposed car keys, and a top hat with furry tassels hanging from the brim.[3] Cecil once wore a honeycomb hat, a Hawaiian shirt, and leather pants to sleep and then wore them to work at the radio station the next day. This ensemble was considered fashionable enough to be "spared from the Sphere" in the episode "Fashion Week"; the same episode describes other citizens of Night Vale wearing equally bizarre clothing that is deemed fashionable, so it is difficult to say just how eccentric Cecil's fashion sense is by Night Vale standards.

Genuinely why r ppl still drawing Cecil Palmer in a slim fitted suit and skinny tie have you heard this man describe his outfits

[your-mom-friend]

I think possibly the best thing about Night Vale is that we know almost nothing about what the main character actually looks like. The only available description of him is that he

Has Hair

Is not thin or fat

is not tall or short

Has a nose

Is either immortal or a timetraveller

wears contact lenses

that's all. That's it. He fears mirrors and hence doesn't know what he looks like either. He is A Guy. Not even that. It's not totally confirmed if he's a human. It's deliberately left unspecified so that any and all fanart of him could plausibly be accurate. Not their fault that Tumblr chooses to make him a generic sexyman

Also his fashion choices are incredible. Eccentric and Bizarre but fashionable by Night Vale's standards. He wore his "best tunic and furry pants" to his first date, yellow sponge clogs and cat ears and tights to the Opera. He once wore a honeycomb hat, hawaiian shirt, and leather pants to bed and wore that same outfit to work. He's amazing and a mess

Most physical descriptions for the characters in NV are purposely left vague so that artists have creative freedom to make WHATEVER and still have it be technically right

[justanotherspeck]

less basic suit cecil and more "leather pants and a hawaiian shirt and baseball hat made of honeycomb" cecil