Even the Maasai think I am frumpy

So I'm no fashionista, this much I know, but apparently my lack of attention to detail in the looks department is offensive across cultures. Yesterday, during the Ulysses like journey we took from the south west edge of Serengeti to the north, complete with a number of bizarre stops, occasional passengers, and roads that really don't deserve to be called roads, one of our stops included a visit to a local school. The details aren't important, but basically my host was representing an organization supporting this school. As a gesture of appreciation the parents of this school gave a gift to this organization, which apparently requires a gift giving ceremony. Of course everything is happening in Swahili, so I just observe, and I was getting a big kick out of the school officials dressing my host like a traditional Maasai clothing. I am giggling and taking pictures when all of the sudden I was ambushed! It started with a beaded necklace, which I thought was sweet, and it escalated into a full outfit for me too! Complete with head gear, a dress, a belt and several large necklaces. Then I was thrown into the picture too. The best part was that after I was all dressed someone said, doesn't she look good, and a Maasai man replied: "Well, better than before". Thank you very much. My bride price in Maasai land probably isn't even worth a measly goat.