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And nope, it’s not that I give a crap about what my husband — or any other person, male or female, for that matter — thinks of my wardrobe choices, but because I honestly have to agree with the majority of the fashion-trend-suicides that today’s men apparently find most unappealing. The poll was conducted through MSN and showcased the biggest fashion failures of the season … and all this, according to men.
Harem pants.
Yes, harem pants. I think the last time I actually thought that harem pants were cool and hip and in, MC Hammer was big on the scene and I was wearing them to middle-school dances, along with my Hyper-Color t-shirt. Some fashions are best left to die and harem pants is just one of many. I’m sorry, but there’s nothing attractive about looking like you have a load in your pants and you haven’t gotten the chance to clean it out, so you’re swinging it around with you on the backside ’til you end up somewhere more appropriate, like a bathroom.
Overalls.
I don’t know. While I don’t think they’re particular cute on anyone other than girls under the age of fourteen and pregnant women of any age, I wouldn’t say that they’re as heinous as the men surveyed claim them to be. They’re jeans. With suspenders and a bib. What’s not to like?
Big sunglasses.
Uh, again, I have to go with the men on this one. I personally cannot stand the big sunglasses look. It probably has a whole lot to do with the fact that I have a rather small, round face and gigantic sunglasses make me look absolutely, preposterously bug-like and not to mention — I wore really big eyeglasses in elementary school. And it scarred me. I’ll shy away from the huge frames, thanks.
Leggings.
Aah, what a refreshing breath of sanity — people who don’t like leggings. I’m not a leggings girl. I don’t find them comfortable, I don’t find them attractive (I have bony, unfortunate-looking knees that give me really dirty looks when I wear something tight around them) and they remind me of the days of old when my mother used to frequent the gym, wearing stirrup pants. Remember those? Yeah. I do, too.
Gladiator sandals.
Yep, yep. Have to agree again. Can’t stand the gladiator sandals. They look painful, pinchy and overall intimidating. I couldn’t imagine hitting the town for the evening rocking a pair of tight, leather cages that happened to encase my feet, ankles, and in some cases, shins. No, thank you.
Headbands.
I’m going to have to disagree on this one … I, since chopping my hair off a few months ago, am a certified headband junkie. I went from long, flowing hair to short bristles in a matter of minutes and now that it’s growing back in, headbands are my saving grace; it’s either what I personally consider to be a stylish headband, or I have hair that resembles that of the late Rue McClanahan, circa Golden Girls days. RIP, Blanche … you were always one of the best.
Uggs.
Or as my husband so cleverly calls them, “Fuggs.” While I don’t personally own a pair of the snug-looking booties, I can’t understand the disdain that some people have against them. They look comfy. They have what looks like fake lambswool lining. How could you not like something so lovely and easy to wear? This one’s got me puzzled. Think I might have to go out and buy a pair just to smite the haters and see what the fuss is all about.
And finally …
Jumpsuits.
Oh, agree, agree, agree. If it’s an article of clothing that I physically have to dismantle in order to pee, I am so not interested. Enough said.
Your thoughts? Any fashions missing from the Burn List? Any fashions that you personally rock and don’t think belong here?
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Big sunglasses protect my eyes from the sun. I hate the sun. Plus they protect the delicate skin around the eye from UV rays. I think they’re here to stay…
Unfortunately that point is moot for the people buying huge bug-eyed glasses at H&M or any other cheap-medium priced clothing store, as they won’t have a lick of sun protection if you spent less than $40 on them. Good try though.
….Sunscreen?
I think overalls can look good if you play around with them. Wear them tight, distress them, roll up the cuffs, olive instead of blue. I saw one girl wear it with a cami so it looked like she almost had nothing on but the fact that they were overalls kept it from lookin slutty. You can try to reinvent them like they did with tiedye
Giant sunglasses useful,
leggings I think are cute especially all the patterns they’re coming out with. Obvi don’t wear them as pants if you don’t got the legs for it.
harem pants, jumpsuits, NO. They’re only for the super fashiony or the ones with toothpicks as bodies. And even then…
Uggs annoy the crap out of me after seeing so many people slap them on with anything from jean minis to sweats and think “oh it’s cute bc they’re uggs” Maybe i’d wear them in the winter but now I’m just not buying them in protest. Like those hunter wellies every has now.
Where are you buying your sunglasses?
You can pick up a cheap pair of Foster Grants for $10-$20 and be fully protected.
I love my big sunglasses! They actually work and I think they’re pretty darn cute. But just the other day my husband complained about them because he says he can’t see enough of my face. Which is romantic, I guess, but they’re the only sunglasses I’ve ever really liked, so he’s just going to have to deal with it. =)
I’m a big sunglasses gal, myself. They keep everyone from knowing JUST how hungover I really am. And for that, I thank them. :)
While I do agree with many of these, the kind of outfit that “pleases” a man is often just as ridiculous — like the spandex U-neck dress from American apparel with some high heels and long flowing hair.
Uncomfortable, trashy and impractical.
I would love to see real pants come back into fashion. I’m so sick of being treated to detailed views of people’s cellulite.
I also second sticking up for giant sunglasses simply because I’m paranoid about sun exposure. I wear sunscreen every day, even in the winter, a giant hat and giant sunglasses when I’m out all day. Too much sun exposure ages you prematurely, especially around the eyes!
Uggs are a problem due to the prevalence of the Eskiho, that wonderful girl who pairs her Uggs with a miniskirt. I have nothing against them in a practical sense, because it’s nearly impossible to find nice, warm boots for women, but in July? Honestly.
Also, WTF harem pants? I thought they were a joke when I saw them in a store. Reminds me of skants…
http://www.regretsy.com/2010/01/29/skants-fever/
Why don’t guys have to wear stupid clothes? My theory is that fashion is nothing but a big elaborate joke between designers. “I bet you $1000 we can get them to wear neon purple glittery unitards next spring!” “YOU ARE SO ON.”
Bahaha Eskihos! That’s great, I need to remember that.
Although I don’t mind Uggs myself, they’re great for snow.
Harem pants- Who do they look good on? I’m thinking just Princess Jasmin or … Jeannie. Unless you are in a harem or you have a Master played by Larry Hagman, you shouldn’t be touching them. A sheer pair for Halloween (or naughty games) is obvi acceptable though.
Overalls- Look good on hot guys. On women, well what do we expect? No one with a lick of fitting sense makes them, so they fit us awkwardly- Mom jeans avec bib.
Big sunglasses- I go for Raybans myself, classic.
Leggings- I live in DC and go to a school occupied by a lot of girls from NY and NJ and half of them wear leggings as pants. Not cute. However, I find them comfy and wear them with tunics, which I think needs to be defined HERE AND NOW as something that COVERS YOUR ASS. I also wear exercise pants which are like sturdier leggings sometimes.
Gladiators- Depends. If they are real leather and fit you correctly then they mold to your feet and are great for walking around the city because they don’t fall off.
Headbands- Cute.
Uggs- Just don’t wear them in balmy weather and I won’t think you are a whore. Not apropros.
Jumpsuits- I will reserve judgment. I don’t come in contact with many. I think rompers can be pretty cute, but they just won’t look good on most people- if you look good in it then wear it though.
yeah rompers in my observation aren’t flattering on anyone with thighs.
My sister-in-law (she’s European) was wearing harem pants last December, and I stopped her and asked if she was wearing parachute pants a la MC Hammer. How can you tell the difference?
I love huge sunglasses. :) To be honest, I used to collect designer sunglasses but couldn’t wear them because I have a reaaaalllly wide face and many of them don’t fit. :( Plus, my nose is really high for an Asian, and my face is fairly flat, so the ones I’m wearing now are custom-fit.
But I wear huge sunglasses to cover most of my face, because I live in Texas, and my skin’s not used to the dry and hot weather. :/ And I’m deathly afraid of skin cancer. I wear SPF 70 sunscreen everywhere on my body regardless of weather, and I don’t go in the sun too often. I can die of lung cancer, a heart attack, or even get squished to death at a party under two obese people bumping uglies (it seriously happened and I’m traumatized for life. I had to go to the ER and I had a cracked rib.), but if I get skin cancer, I’m going to be so pissed.
hehe great article :) Have to agree on the harem pants, why would you want something that makes your ass look flat no matter what size it actually is?
My husband thinks the big sunglasses look super cute on me. Everyone has different tastes- but I do think the harem pants are just plain bad.
I love big sunglasses because they keep the sun out better than smaller ones, makes it easier to see when I’m driving. Also they look pretty good on me. I like headbands because they keep my hair off my face and, again, I think they look cute on me. Uggs make me feel fuzzy and warm in the winter, but I think wearing them in the summer is ridiculous.
I wouldn’t wear the rest of it.
And those harem pants…those are class by themselves as far as fashion uckiness. They aren’t like the ones Jeannie and Jasmine wore, they seriously do look like skants.
The ones in this blog specifically are not, but many of the harem pants which were adopted by “fashionistas” are like the traditional ones- there are many variations.
Headbands look good on some people (not all) but everything else on the list was hideous to me. And uggs are bad for your feet, just to let you know before you buy a pair.
Yes, technically they are bad for your feet. But so is any shoe without arch support. I like them just fine for the winter months, but summer? Really?
some people have flat feet, ya know
Agree on all points but the big sunglasses, Like them and headbands too.
I have to agree with Gigi on the leggings. I think the leggings with a long tunic and boots is a chic look.
It’s the leggings with the tube top that I despise.
I wear everything on this list besides the harem pants and overalls. I worked at Forever 21 for almost 2 years though, so I don’t think I can be blamed. It all starts looking so cute when you look at it for eight hours.
I love this article so much. End of.
Personally, I know a few women who totally rock the harem pants. It’s a body shape thing. The hippie-style ones tend to look nicer than the “ultra-chic” kind.
And while I’m not fond of the huge sunglasses in terms of looks, they are practical. None of that “ugh-sun-peeking-though-the-top-of-the-frame” crap.
I still can’t believe that someone would wear those ghastly harem pants pictured above with Louboutins.
Unless the shoes are knockoffs? I hope so – it would make me feel a little bit better.
Just a little.
My ten month old grandniece looks terrific in her harem diapers.
9 out of 10 Eskimos agree that Uggs are gross and ugly.
Most of fashion seems to be an aim to put ghastly things on a woman’s body to test who is attractive enough to look good *despite* the awfulness being worn.
But as long as women want to be stupid, and try to convince themselves that their maternity tops look cute and ‘hide their stomach’, and their snowboots in August are fashionable, I have no problem. You have the right to look stupid.
I’ll stick with trying to dress for my body, rather than the messed up world of ‘fashion’.
Are super long painted nails a fashion accessory?
In any case, they make me want to vomit up my own head.
I can’t believe capris didn’t make the list. They’re the worst! Pants or shorts, PICK ONE LADIES!
Are you kidding?
Capris look great on a lot of women!
I think they look best on women who have longer legs – I can’t wear them. I feel as if they just look like flood pants on me as I am on the short side.
I am a man and I agree with every item on this list except overalls… I love seeing women of all ages wearing them… they are a bold statement about your personality… you don’t care what others think… that assertiveness is really sexy… also, ladies, you should wear them baggy, they aren’t meant to be worn ‘to fit’… they are worn for comfort.
I like Uggs, but definitely not for the warm weather. Winter: yes. Spring and summertime: no. Not sure about Autumn. ^ ^;
I think headbands are cute. X3 But it is true that certain types of headbands don’t look good on certain people. I personally can’t seem to look good wearing many headbands . . . Then again I haven’t tried on that many. XD
Big sunglasses, don’t know what to say about that. :u I don’t own any sunglasses, so . . . . I do agree with the previous commenters who said that they are good in the practical sense. But in terms of just appearance, it really just depends on your face shape and the type/shape of the sunglasses. C:
Gladiators that long definitely scare me hahaha. But, what about ones that aren’t that long? 8] I saw a pair of really short Gladiators yesterday and I thought they looked really nice. ♥ So I personally think that (at least most) of the short Gladiators don’t look bad — if you wear them with well-correlating clothing, that is. =]
Harem pants = awkward pants. D=
Jumpsuits = also awkward. D: I actually had a jumpsuit before (gotten as a gift . . . LOL. Wore them once, then never again), and they are annoying because it’s awkward knowing you can’t just pull down or zip down your pants when you have to use the washroom. XP I dunno, they actually make me feel a little “trapped” LOL. Like there’s no division between what would be considered pants and what would be considered tops, which is what we’re all conventionally used to. @ _ @ In terms of how they actually look . . . not my cup of tea really. But in terms of Rompers and Jumpers, all depends on many factors: like how you wear them, the colours, the style, so on. c:
Leggings: all depends on what you wear with it and (possibly) the material of them. I think that they look awkward if you wear it with a top that doesn’t even reach your derriere. 8] *sweatdrop* But wearing it with a long tunic (like someone already mentioned) or skirt or shirt dress isn’t bad at all, in my opinion ! ♥
Overalls . . . not really sure what to say about them. ^ _ ^ ;
WOW! YOUR BLOG SUCKS!
everything that is cute, you say is ugly.
time for a fashion update perhaps? you also choose haute fashion and so very chic pictures and call them ugly.
that’s terrible.
LOL!
Uggs are trashy period. They unveil an unappealing visual of what your ladies vaginas must be like. Haha I’m laughing as I’m writing this but it’s so freakin true. I’ll let you ladies in on a mental guy trait. A man will check out a womans shoes. Not looking for fashion as much as are they clean and what type of material can determine if fashion will play a role. Looking at a clean pair of uggs on a girl makes me think she has Wookie cooch. And a dirty pair of uggs, well you get the idea. Our minds are in the gutter so take my advise there is a connection between the way a man looks at your shoes and judges your vagina for your choice. People that get off on feet are not what I’m referring to but I feel along with many that feel if a woman can’t take care of her shoes then she can’t take care of her vagina. Your welcome ladies!