Her prerogative

First things first: I am completely on Team Britney. I want her star to shine again. I mean, some of my best dance floor moments over the years were inspired by "Toxic" — the least I can do is root for her recovery.

However, if she's going to reclaim her pop throne, she needs to check herself. In the mirror before performances, that is.

To wit, Miz Spears showed up on "Good Morning America" today in this little number:

At first, I though, oh, she's going for a 1950s pin-up look. Too demure to show her navel in a bathing costume and all that. But the orange, peek-a-boo lace shirt is straight out of Janet Jackson's dressing room on the "Rhythm Nation" tour. Essentially, Brit's a hot and confused Halloween mess.

And then, the birthday girl changed into this:

A monochromatic, skankier take on the original. Love the top hat. Love the abs. But is that reverse cleavage (aka the dreaded under-boob)?

I know that this is Britney's "Circus" and we are simply spectators — but she (or her handlers) should invest in a few cute dresses and some sexy-but-classy pieces. Keep 'em guessing, OK?