Top 10 Fashion Mistakes
People make lots of fashion mistakes. Short shorts, muffin tops and Crocs for adults are just a few of them. Here are the top ten fashion mistakes you should aim to avoid.
1. Short shorts
Short shorts can look great on the right body, but please don’t go too short.
2. Sandals with socks
Not a good look.
3. Muffin-top jeans
This woman’s weight is normal, but her tight jeans are creating a very pronounced “muffin top.” The guy doesn’t look too hot either, with his cropped pants and socks.
4. Speaking of shorts with dress socks
NOT an attractive look, guys.
5. Adults wearing Crocs
This is cute:
This is not:
6. Wearing a racer-back or a strapless top with a regular bra
Even if the straps are supposedly “invisible.”
7. Some men will disagree, but thongs peeking from too-low-rise jeans are tacky, not sexy.
8. Jeans that are too torn, or that are torn in the WRONG places
9. Oversize clothes
I don’t get the teen fashion of wearing very baggy pants. Wearing baggy clothes – especially tops – was my own fashion crime during my early twenties.
10. Too much makeup
She needs to lose the green eyeshadow and wear a lighter shade of lipstick.
Because less really is more.
Confession time. Short shorts? Too much makeup? Fess up. what was YOUR worst fashion mistake ever?
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soleil responds:
Posted: August 17th, 2008 at 8:22 pm →
I agree with everything except adults wearing Crocs. I happen to love Crocs! I will agree that the ones pictured are awful clunky though and they only work with certain outfits. I’m looking to buy the more unstated Crocs. I want some of the Mary Jane style.
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Davina responds:
Posted: August 17th, 2008 at 9:42 pm →
Ewww, those shorts! I’ve always been pretty conservative when it comes to fashion. I don’t have a good fashion sense so I stick to the basics. If I have a knockout outfit it has happened by accident.
I remember in college (when I think way back), that I wore my blouses buttened all the way up to the top. Guess I figured that if the buttons were there they should be used. I didn’t have a lot of cleavage to show off anyway
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Chris responds:
Posted: August 17th, 2008 at 10:01 pm →
Vered,
What about pants that are pulled too high? LOL
You gotta admit though, it takes a very confident person to wear some of theses outfits.
Now, with the torn jeans, it all depends on who’s wearing them (ooops, the man dog in me just came out)
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Scott McIntyre responds:
Posted: August 17th, 2008 at 10:22 pm →
I am horrified by these examples of fashion faux pas, Vered!
My own failed experiment in trendiness was the purchase of cargo pants- all baggy and pockets everywhere. While others pulled off the look effortlessly, they didn’t feel ‘right’ on me.
Not even the most outrageous fashionista could approve of these examples you give of ‘not’ couture.
Then again, on thinking about it… isn’t what you wear an expression of who we are, of our individualism? While we may frown upon these ill-advised ensembles, some people who dress in these ways might genuinely believe they suit the style.
I’m not sure how I would sensitively suggest to someone that they are wanted by the fashion police…
crunchy domestic goddess responds:
Posted: August 17th, 2008 at 10:29 pm →
i agree w/ everything, EXCEPT:
socks w/ sandals (i sometimes where wool socks w/ my Birks) and crocs (love mine). i never claimed to be a fashion plate though, just a comfy girl.
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Linda Abbit responds:
Posted: August 17th, 2008 at 10:51 pm →
I can’t recall any horrible fashion mistakes from my past, although I’m sure I made some. Does going bra-less count?
What I totally worry about now that I’m over 40-ish, is that I’ll try to dress too young. I always hated when I’d see “older women” trying to dress like their teenage daughters!! And I’m terrified that I’ll fall into that trap. My husband says I can pull it off b/c I’m petite, but I don’t want to!!! I’m happy with my age and my body and want to dress stylish-ly for me, but you won’t catch me shopping at Urban Outfitters, Forever 21 or H&M anytime soon. Sure, I can fit into those clothes, but they’re definitely not me!
I love watching “What Not to Wear” on cable and have learned tons from that show!
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Writer Dad responds:
Posted: August 17th, 2008 at 10:59 pm →
There is nothing there that I can disagree with, but muffin top made me laugh and too much make-up made me cringe.
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Maya responds:
Posted: August 17th, 2008 at 11:20 pm →
The shorts are really bad! Well, my major faux pas was wearing over sized men’s shirts and jackets as a young adult and my darkest hour was when entering a nightclub with my boyfriend and I was checked out for gender since men had to pay and women didn’t. So I was asked to open my jacket. I’m so much better now.
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Andre Kibbe responds:
Posted: August 17th, 2008 at 11:32 pm →
Re #10: Looks like The Joker will have more copycat crimes to answer for.
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Barbara Swafford responds:
Posted: August 17th, 2008 at 11:39 pm →
Hi Vered,
I was looking forward to this post. Your teasers made me curious. Like Linda, I love “What Not To Wear”. The transformations are amazing.
I remember wearing blue eyeshadow, but at the time is was “in style”. As for clothes, I’ve never been too outrageous, but do remember a time when we lived in the country and I had to go outside for some reason. I put on my husband’s robe, and his work boots. It was a sight! I got my husband laughing when I started singing (I can’t sing), “I’m too sexy for my boots….” Good thing the neighbors didn’t live too close. It’s a funny memory.
Max Forlani responds:
Posted: August 17th, 2008 at 11:46 pm →
Hi,
Had a good laugh with it and showed it to my wife as well. Can’t recall any fashion mishaps since I had a fashion loving sister, and now a fashion aware wife.
Cheers,
Max
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Michelle in Mx responds:
Posted: August 18th, 2008 at 12:24 am →
I am a bad fashion offender, but I’ll blame my stingy hubby.
Anyhow . . . I was just looking at the peek-a-boo panties . . . and if I’m not mistaken, those thongs are on wrong.
At least that the way they look to me, like they’re on sideways . . .
So, if your gonna have a peek-a-boo, put the thong on right!
Please.
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MizFit responds:
Posted: August 18th, 2008 at 3:58 am →
I wont specify which—but I Fo’SHIZZLE do a bunch of those.
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Shamelle @ TheEnhanceLife.com responds:
Posted: August 18th, 2008 at 4:04 am →
You addressed a much needed topic!
I sometimes don’t understand the mentality of these people! seriously, I mean its about time, they figure out what looks good on them! I sometimes, wonder whether they where such hideous thing to get attention. hm…
Dr. Cason responds:
Posted: August 18th, 2008 at 4:18 am →
Hmmm…
I have to admit. I kinda like the little house on the prairie look.
I don’t own any of those type dresses anymore. Because if I had them I’d find myself actually walking out of the house with it on! I’d probably add some birks just for good measure.
Yikes.
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Robin responds:
Posted: August 18th, 2008 at 5:04 am →
Hi Vered
I loved – and laughed at – all of these. Aren’t people funny! We sit outside having coffee every morning and check out the outfits walking past us – perhaps its an indictment of our local area, but we regularly see sights that rival these pics.
We simply cannot understand the low-slung-baggy-pants-with-the-belt-level-with-the-crutch thing that young persons are keen on.
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Stacey / CreateaBalance responds:
Posted: August 18th, 2008 at 5:21 am →
I’m with Soleil and Crunchy Domestic Goddess when it comes to Crocs. Mine are the Land’s End version, but they are comfy and bright red and I love them.
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Dot H. responds:
Posted: August 18th, 2008 at 6:28 am →
Those are some of my favorites. Another is pants so tight that one can see every pimple on the person’s a$$. I once was in a doctor’s office (my main entertainment venue these days) where the receptionist wore slacks so tight I could tell her thong had lace on it. I didn’t want to look at her naked body with paint on it, which was the effect she was giving.
I tend to think the baggy look is part of a longing to stay a child a bit longer. I’ve mostly seen it on people who look as if they’ve had rough lives and had to grow up too fast. Kind of like the waif look — women in sweaters with sleeves that come down over their hands. Lost children, to me.
I’m not really into fashion. My efforts in that direction never did very well, and I finally gave up and decided just to go with what I like and think looks good. What I like least in fashion is people displaying parts of their body that are really not very attractive — the painted-on pants over a female butt (maybe the guys like it but you’re showing it to women as well, and I at least don’t want to see it), the crop top over a belly roll, the guys with low-slung jeans and a back crack, the guys in sweat pants with nothing underneath. Gross.
Suzie responds:
Posted: August 18th, 2008 at 7:00 am →
it was the 80′s I had permed hair lavender ployester pants and a pink windbreaker. Very classy
Evelyn Lim responds:
Posted: August 18th, 2008 at 7:22 am →
Oh my….I don’t wish to judge others but have to admit that I wouldn’t want be caught looking like any of these here. Of course, I remember a time when I’ve got bad fashion taste as a teenager.
Help me too!! My 7 year old girl is already letting me know that she does not want to be told what to wear.
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Dominique responds:
Posted: August 18th, 2008 at 7:25 am →
Great fashion no-no’s. I agree with all accept the CROCS. There are many designs of CROCS nowadays I love my bright red professional ones. My boys too wear matching red crocs when we go out together.
zoe responds:
Posted: August 18th, 2008 at 7:36 am →
I’ll confess, in the spring and fall I’ll wear hiking sock with hiking sandals. I’m sure I’m a fashion train wreck, but thats the only thing I hit on your list.
Oh, and I’m so with you on the Crocs thing. I just don’t get it. I didn’t get the Ugg boots thing either.
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Sarah responds:
Posted: August 18th, 2008 at 7:56 am →
Oh Vered, you’re going to have an army of angry grown up Croc fans coming after you. LOL!
I have committed many, many fashion crimes in my short life, but none of the ones on your list.
Well okay I did once have a pair of jeans that had a hole in the knee and I kept wearing them, but that was because they fit good everywhere else and I refused to pay money to get more because I was trying to lose weight first.
Some hideous things I’ve done:
When I was a teenager I was really into wearing long shapeless floral or navy blue dresses. I had this thing for navy blue and long dresses. I’m already short so these made me look even more lumpy and old. I think I look younger as a 30-something yr old now that I’ve figured out my style, than I did as a teen!
I also used to wear high waisted jeans that tapered at the bottom. Some tall thin modelly ppl may look fantastic in those but on me they were pretty awful. I even had a pair of jeans once with pleats under the waistband.
Last but not least, when I first moved to the US, I was really poor, and had no money to buy cool climate clothes. (I grew up in a tropical country so no need for warm clothes). So I went to a garage sale and bought me a bunch of old oversized knit sweaters in loud colors and patterns…and wore them. With my high waisted pleated tapered jeans.
It’s a wonder I ever found a husband.
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Bamboo Forest responds:
Posted: August 18th, 2008 at 8:18 am →
“4. Speaking of shorts with dress socks”
hahaha, this one was great
When I was younger I used to wear clothes that were too baggy. This was a fashion mistake of mine. Now, I wear clothes that fit. Also, Ralph Lauren is my favorite clothing company – they are timeless.
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Becky responds:
Posted: August 18th, 2008 at 9:08 am →
Oh Lord, too many to count. I needed to wear a padded bra more often to balance out my hips. That’s something I was guilty of until I had my kids. Who bestowed upon me a major rack.
MomGrind responds:
Posted: August 18th, 2008 at 9:44 am →
@ soleil: I knew that the Crocs would be controversial.
I agree that the mary jane crocs for women are not as bad, but I do think that Crocs are a big no-no for men.
@ Davina: My 8 years old has a tendency to button shirts up to her chin. I’m trying to teach her to leave a button or two unbuttoned, but she resists. I wonder if we are going to have the opposite discussion once she’s a teenager.
@ Chris: You are impossible!
@ Scott: I do believe in individual style and choice. I also believe that “fashion rules” and fashion trends should generally be ignored. But what we see here is different, in my opinion. These looks are unflattering to the wearer.
@ crunchy domestic goddess: Socks with sandals! Shame on you.
@ Linda: Going bra-less if you’re young and perky and your breasts are not too large is actually OK in my opinion.
“Sure, I can fit into those clothes, but they’re definitely not me!” – I agree. While I don’t think anyone should limit their choice of clothes by age, and I dislike the term “age appropriate” because I find it’s limiting, I’m not too fond of the “aging teenager” look. At 37, I dress just like I did ten years ago, and sometimes I wonder when it would be time to make a few adjustments.
@ Writer Dad: “too much make-up made me cringe” – it makes me cringe too. It never looks good. When you’re young, it’s just a shame to cover that young fresh look with that MASK. When you’re older, it makes you look so much older than you already are. Too much makeup is never a good idea.
@ Maya: That’s an amazing story! I’m guessing you has a short haircut too? Wow.
@ Andre: Ewww, that’s gross.
@ Barbara: “I put on my husband’s robe, and his work boots”. What a sight that must have been. I wish he had taken a picture.
@ Max: It’s good that the women in your life are looking after you!
@ Michelle: I agree! She put the thongs on wrong!
@ MizFit: Well, you have your own style AND a buff body so you’re OK in my book.
@ Shamelle: I think they don’t realize it’s ugly. I’m sure they all looked in the mirror before they left the house and thought they looked OK.
@ Dr. Cason: The Little House On The Prairie look was never my thing.
@ Robin: People watching is fun, isn’t it?
@ Stacey: Let’s just agree to disagree on Crocs for grownups.
@ Dot H.: “What I like least in fashion is people displaying parts of their body that are really not very attractive — the painted-on pants over a female butt (maybe the guys like it but you’re showing it to women as well, and I at least don’t want to see it), the crop top over a belly roll, the guys with low-slung jeans and a back crack, the guys in sweat pants with nothing underneath.” AMEN.
@ Suzie: Very classy indeed.
@ Evelyn: “My 7 year old girl is already letting me know that she does not want to be told what to wear.” That’s NOT a good thing. I am still lucky with my own daughters – I lay out their clothes for them and they generally don’t argue. I wonder when that will be over. I’m sure it will at some point in the not-too-far future.
@ Dominique: Crocs… OK. So with you too, we will have to agree to disagree.
@ zoe: hiking socks with hiking sandals… NOT a good look, Zoe!
Ugg boots, yes, LA was (still is) FULL of them when they first entered the fashion scene. It’s one of the ugliest things I have ever seen.
@ Sarah: “high waisted jeans that tapered at the bottom”. Ewww, that’s a BAD BAD look.
@ Bamboo Forest: I agree that a good fit is essential. Not too baggy, not too tight.
@ Becky: “That’s something I was guilty of until I had my kids. Who bestowed upon me a major rack.” Yeah, that’s a common side effect of motherhood.
Cath Lawson responds:
Posted: August 18th, 2008 at 9:56 am →
Hi Vered – where on earth did you find these people? Are they anonymous strangers, or do you actually know them? And I can’t believe some of you wear socks with sandals.
I have not made any of the ones above. But when I was a teenager, I did fluff up a few times. I went through a phase of wearing those skin tight stretchy jeans with massive long jumpers. I used to think I had a huge bottom – until someone told me that the only thing making my bottom look big was my terrible choice of clothes.
Oh and leggings – I had all kinds – black ones with squiggles on and even a pair of blue ones with little red dots – completely gross.
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Al at 7P responds:
Posted: August 18th, 2008 at 10:23 am →
Hi Vered – #4 is an extra-extra violation… the dude is wearing swim-trunks with dress socks!
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hyrcan responds:
Posted: August 18th, 2008 at 10:47 am →
My fashion mistake?
Two words: fluorescent. colors.
While I’m all for things that flatter the wearer I tend to avoid making judgments on “fashion” or “style” as they are often rooted in deeper social issues, and are counter to how I feal about them. And, yeah, I know that’s kinda oxymoronic as what I think flatters someone is based on what I think is a good style for them.
*shrug*
That being said, I’d still rather people wear whatever they feel like wearing because it’s comfy, or they like how they look in it… but this depends on everyone having a positive self image to start of with… and other people not being so judgmental about superficial things. Which is another whole can of worms…
And now I judge…
Short Shorts… On one hand, more power to her… she’s that comfortable with her body… on the other… um, are those shorts…or underwear? For that matter, I’m confused by how people feel ok to wear bikini tops (and bottoms) out and about… and don’t think about how they have less on than when they wear a lot of there underwear. When I think about this, I get a good dose of how clothes are dumb (no I’m not a naturalist/nudist) and the double standards we have when it comes to the bodies of both sexes.
Muffin’s are baked goods… you are not a muffin. I think this contributes to body image issues. Wearing something like this creates the illusion of being obese, even when they are obviously not. It’s not that she feel or think she is, but others can look and think “I don’t want to look like that so I need to be thinner than her”.
Crocs are a crock…
I can’t really stand them personally.
Visible Underwear… Why bother putting clothes on at all… underwear is fine.
Makeup… How I loathe thee… Personally, I think too much is any at all… I’m not a fan of stuff that tries to get people to all look the same… I love seeing the real person, every tone of their skin, every freckle, and laugh line.
Of course, that said… I also don’t think people should put too much weight on what other people think they should wear or what they should look like.
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Mark Salinas responds:
Posted: August 18th, 2008 at 10:51 am →
Yup! Many people just don’t get it! My wife and I had a few laughs here…thanks!
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Shilpan | successsoul.com responds:
Posted: August 18th, 2008 at 11:24 am →
Vered -
I agree with Chris that you’ve to be bold enough to wear these pants. I’ve never worn jeans my life so this is really interesting and hilarious as well.
-Shilpan
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Laurin responds:
Posted: August 18th, 2008 at 11:59 am →
You so did not get permission to post my photo on #8!
I recently gave up my Crocs even though they are navy blue, I only wore them with jeans, and they are the most comfortable footwear ever.
Kim Woodbridge responds:
Posted: August 18th, 2008 at 12:44 pm →
Thanks for this!! I’ve been laughing so hard about the photos.
Living in Philly, I am really tired of the baggy clothes trend where the pants are really low and almost the entire pair of boxer shorts is showing. What’s a little comical about these baggy pants is that guys who are running from the police (for whatever they have done) can’t hold up their pants and run at the same time. They will then fall and flop around on the ground until the police catch them.
Oh – and the socks and sandals have got to stop too – there’s an entire web site devoted to this.
Sandal And Soxer
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Marelisa responds:
Posted: August 18th, 2008 at 12:47 pm →
Vered: I actually think that the woman in the blue shorts in the first photograph might be me, that’s my daily uniform
Actually I’m pretty conservative in the way I dress, so I’m pretty sure I haven’t committed any fashion faux pas. But then again, when Bjork showed up at the Academy Awards in her infamous swan dress, I don’t think she was aware of her mistake until it was too late.
John Hoff - eVentureBiz responds:
Posted: August 18th, 2008 at 1:12 pm →
These are really funny, Vered, and I’ll send this link over to a few friends.
One question, though. What’s up with the guy’s head in #3? LOL. New fashion statement?
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Stephanie responds:
Posted: August 18th, 2008 at 1:39 pm →
I think I’ve managed to avoid these fashion mistakes, although no doubt I made my own when I was younger. I’m pregnant now, so I don’t much care about fashionable, it just has to be comfortable!
But that socks with sandals bit… my inlaws are always INSISTING that my kids wear socks with their sandals at their home. I just don’t get it. Good thing the habit isn’t consistent at home. And my daughter has all the fashion sense that your average 6 year old has, which gets interesting results but she enjoys herself.
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Tim Brownson responds:
Posted: August 18th, 2008 at 3:11 pm →
The mullet has to be the worst thing ever, there’s no competition in my book although white socks with a dark suit and shoes are pretty cringeworthy.
Also, sad mid 40 somethings dress like they think they’re 25, listen to dance music and hang around trendy bars hoping to be young by association. Wait a minute, that’s me
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Kelly@SHE-POWER responds:
Posted: August 18th, 2008 at 4:24 pm →
Vered
Your system seems to have chucked me out again and I even wrote something witty!
Oh well, great post, and most of my fashion mistakes have been very much 80s related – big hair, teeny tiny skirts, too much make-up and yellow bubble gum jeans. Yikes!
And I wish the woman in the first picture would keep her bottom inside her pants. I’m sure it must be getting cold, poor thing.
Kelly
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Ellen Wilson responds:
Posted: August 18th, 2008 at 5:18 pm →
Haaaa! You know, if my ass looked that good I would wear my pants like the first photo woman. On the other hand, I’m NOT a fan of men who wear dark socks with shorts. My dad does this. I’ve counseled him time and time again, and at first I thought he heard me, but then he doesn’t care. It drives me nuts!
I hate crocs. They are stupid and I wish they were never invented.
Why women wear blue eye shadow with brown eyes I cannot fathom. It just doesn’t work.
Bra straps showing? Doesn’t usually bother me.
Baggy pants down way past your butt? Bothers me.
The underwear showing? I wouldn’t do it.
My biggest fashion faux pas? You know, I can’t think of one. I’ve always been pretty conservative with my dress. Once in awhile I’ll show a bit of cleavage, but even that makes me feel risque. Hmmm.
Okay, I used to wear my pants to tight once in awhile, but now I’ve given in to comfy. I like the fact that jeans are now made with stretch material.
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MomGrind responds:
Posted: August 18th, 2008 at 5:21 pm →
@ Cath: The photos are from Flickr. I don’t know these people.
I remember leggings. I used to wear them with huge sweaters. In my early twenties. That was my worst fashion crime, I think.
@ Al: I know – It’s a weird choice, to say the least!
@ hyrcan: I agree with all of your points. I AM being judgmental here, for sure. However, aesthetics and fashion are part of life. There ARE things that are considered tasteless, or tacky. And yes, they’re considered that only if we accept norms and conventions. I guess I do. Love your comment!
@ Mark: Glad I made you laugh.
@ Shilpan: REALLY? You never wore jeans?? Well. When I visit you, I know what to bring as a host gift!
@ Laurin: I am told that Crocs are comfortable. But so would be going outside in my pajamas.
@ Kim: Wow. Great link. Thanks!
@ Marelisa: You’re making a good point. These people likely felt that they looked good. I don’t think any of them (possibly with the exception of the guy with the shorts + socks who smiles at the camera) thought they were committing a fashion crime.
@ John: I have no idea… I guess.
@ Stephanie: “And my daughter has all the fashion sense that your average 6 year old has, which gets interesting results but she enjoys herself.” – It’s funny when they want to choose their own clothes… I guess I am lucky that my kids still don’t mind that I pick their outfits, but when they do pick their own, it’s always quite interesting.
@ Tim: I have to agree about the mullet. It’s horrible. Older people trying to look cool and young… I wonder. As I said, I still dress the same way I did 10 years ago – I wonder when will it start looking like I’m trying to look younger than my age?
@ Kelly: Sorry! I don’t know why it does that. It didn’t even go into my spam folder, just vanished into thin air I guess. The 80s were an interesting decade, fashion-wise. I was into shoulder pads.
@ Ellen: Hey, I missed you!
Actually, she does have a good body. Also, re bra straps, mine often peek too b/c I tend to wear tank tops and it’s impossible to make bra straps behave. But if I am wearing a strapless or a racerback top, I wear a strapless bra underneath.
phyllis responds:
Posted: August 18th, 2008 at 7:58 pm →
i am lol – i can’t disagree because you are TOO right!!!!!
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John Hoff - eVentureBiz responds:
Posted: August 18th, 2008 at 8:10 pm →
Ah I was seeing #3 wrong. Looked like the guy’s head was invisible, but I guess it’s just something in the image between us and his head that is obscuring it.
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Natural responds:
Posted: August 18th, 2008 at 8:13 pm →
LOL Vered. The crocs made me laugh out loud. I hate those darn shoes. On kids cute, adults, you got to be flipping kidding me. Not!
My worse mistake, can I say it here? I uh, er, um, wore a bathing suit and forgot to uh, er, vacuum the carpet.
Lance responds:
Posted: August 18th, 2008 at 8:17 pm →
I’m no fashion expert…but these ALL qualify as mistakes in my book.
My biggest fashion mistake (ok, I did it on purpose): At my kids elementary school each year, they have a Halloween party. I was working at it (as part of a cub scout group). I dressed up as a girl scout, in a dress, gaudy sandals, and lipstick. Do you know what, lipstick is HARD to put on!!! Anyway, I was a walking fashion disaster…My oldest son was mortified at the time – his dad dressed as a girl at his school. It’s funny now, and I still have people ask me about it a couple of years later…
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Sara at On Simplicity responds:
Posted: August 18th, 2008 at 9:36 pm →
I’m all for personal style, but these are hard to argue with. I mean, “Is that thong on sideways?” is *never* a good look.
My own mistake was wearing lingerie as outerwear in my college days. Seriously, just because you have a cardigan that matches your slip, it does not make them a twinset.
That’s two embarrassing confessions you’ve elicited in a week! You should totally be an interrogator!
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MomGrind responds:
Posted: August 18th, 2008 at 10:13 pm →
@ Phyllis: Of course I am. I always am.
@ John: How cool would it have been if he had an invisible head though?
@ Natural: “wore a bathing suit and forgot to uh, er, vacuum the carpet.” – I so want to get it because I KNOW it must be really funny but I don’t get it!!! If you happen to come back, you’ll need to explain.
@ Lance: Lipstick IS tricky. Not only is it hard to apply, but it tends to smear. And stain your teeth.
@ Sara: Well, I used to be an attorney, remember? I’m good at getting people to confess.
Wearing lingerie instead of a top was pretty trendy a few years ago, but you’re right – it was never a good idea to follow that particular trend.
Oliver responds:
Posted: August 19th, 2008 at 5:04 am →
Anyone else notice that the thong/g-string is on sideways? That makes it even thrashier.
Louise Pool responds:
Posted: August 19th, 2008 at 5:26 am →
These are hilarious.
I can honestly say I have never committed any of these blunders. What really makes me shudder is socks in sandals.
But… I have worn what I called long flowing dresses and others called sack dresses. I’m not Twiggy, so I really didn’t look great in those…
Yianni Garcia responds:
Posted: August 19th, 2008 at 7:54 am →
I never knew that pants that were too tight and gave you side rolls were called muffin tops. I totally see the muffin!
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Yianni Garcia responds:
Posted: August 19th, 2008 at 7:55 am →
A dear friend of mine wears Crocs. How do I break it to him that they are not cool? Should I have a full out intervention and include his love ones?
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Friar responds:
Posted: August 19th, 2008 at 8:02 am →
That first photo…I like it.
(Strictly speaking from a guys’ point of view, that is!)
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Ian responds:
Posted: August 19th, 2008 at 8:37 am →
You could probably list about 50 more fashion mistakes, but those are some damn fine ones.
As a guy, I do not like the whole thong sticking out of the pants look. It reminds me of a plumber’s butt-crack and is not appealing, even if the girl has an attractive bottom. Same goes for the short shorts and torn jeans. Leave a little to the imagine.
As for the muffin top, it can make the most sexy girl looks absurd and gross. This is often because women are very obsessed with clothing sizes and will instead wear a smaller size to make herself feel good that she fit into it, even if it fits poorly.
A recent study has shown that men prefer an average size of “12″ whilst women would rather be an average size of “8″. And the actual average is “16″. So embrace your curves and wear clothes that fit properly. You’ll feel better and look better. Fun post, MG.
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hyrcan responds:
Posted: August 19th, 2008 at 9:35 am →
@Sara: HA! I glanced at the “whale tale” (it has a name? Everything has a name… ) and knew something was really messed up… it ~IS~ on sideways…if you can call it that. lol
New Age Bitch responds:
Posted: August 19th, 2008 at 11:06 am →
What?! Crocs rock! But only with certain outfits. Also if you live in Boulder CO.
Next will you do some “fashion do’s”?
Kim Woodbridge responds:
Posted: August 19th, 2008 at 12:49 pm →
Vered,
I think @natural meant that her public hair was showing
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Kim Woodbridge responds:
Posted: August 19th, 2008 at 12:51 pm →
Well that was a unfortunate typo – pubic not public.
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RamaOtster responds:
Posted: August 19th, 2008 at 1:11 pm →
I think that girls thong is on sideways as well which is a super awesome fashion statement.
MomGrind responds:
Posted: August 19th, 2008 at 1:48 pm →
@ Oliver: YES she IS wearing it the wrong way!
@ Louise: You do need to be super thin in order to look good in baggy clothes, and even then it’s a stretch.
@ Yianni: Yup, it’s a good name, isn’t it?
Re the Crocs… it depends on how close you are. With my close friends, I say whatever’s on my mind. With the ones that are not so close, there are filters. Personally, I would probably keep my mouth shut. OR you could use the “email this” feature on this post and email it to your friend! Don’t say anything about Crocs… just say you came across a funny article and wanted to share.
@ Friar: I believe you.
I think there are things that a woman would consider as tacky or tasteless, but a man would drool over.
@ Ian: You make an interesting point about squeezing into a too-small size just to feel thinner. Thanks for visiting – I love this comment!
@ hyrcan: whale tail, ha, that’s funny. And YES, it is sideways as several of you have noticed!
@ New Age Bitch: “Next will you do some “fashion do’s”? That’s not a bad idea. I’ll think about it.
@ Kim: OH! Oh. Blushing. THAT’S what she meant! And, you typo of kind of funny. And appropriate.
@ RamaOtster: Yup, an AWESOME fashion statement.
Urban Panther responds:
Posted: August 19th, 2008 at 1:53 pm →
Gosh, I’m late to the fashion party! No idea how I missed not commenting yesterday, because I certainly have something to say, and sorry Croc owners, but I have to say it: they are gardening shoes! As for personal fashion errors, let’s just say fashions of the 80s were pretty darn ugly, and yes, I did the whole Flashdance look.
John Rocheleau - Zen-Moments responds:
Posted: August 19th, 2008 at 2:23 pm →
As a people-watcher I enjoyed this. I am always puzzled at why young women wear low-rise jeans when their bodies are longer in the hips and buttocks than men. Why not flow with the anatomy rather than cutting it in half?
Shapes of all sorts can be beautiful when we accept them and go with the flow they present. When we don’t accept ourselves and our body, we show that in our clothing. Curious isn’t it? But great for people-watching.
Of course, there may be two or three of these fashion foibles that I might enjoy seeing now and then
Thanks for the chuckle,
John
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Rita responds:
Posted: August 19th, 2008 at 2:37 pm →
Vered,
As to the ten you selected, I can only agree with 10!!!!! Just the pictures made me ill – though the photography was amazing.
Quick story: I have a friend who wanted to get into publishing after college. She was lucky, and landed a quick job working at Conde Nast. Her first assignment: helping to answer letters to the editor. She didn’t care that she wasn’t writing: her name was on a masthead!
After 2 grueling years, she got a promotion to “Glamour” magazine. They have a fashion section called “Do’s and Dont’s.” She was offered the job as a “Don’t” girl. Totally offended, she quit the job. She didn’t realize that the “Dont’s” were set-ups, and thought that her wardrobe was being criticized. She NEVER went back to publishing. She got a job in the theatre district, helping with lighting, so that nobody would see how she dressed! And she dressed beautifully!
Amazing how some people don’t even THINK about fashion – in many ways!
Rita
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Ellen Wilson responds:
Posted: August 19th, 2008 at 5:04 pm →
Hey, you are getting tons of diggs with this article! I dugg it for you. It is really funny. I had to check back to see how things are going.
Yeah, I started to wonder, like Cath, where you got all the photos. Don’t these Flickr people realize what they are doing? But, like we talked about, it’s all public domain. Underwear and all.
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ryan responds:
Posted: August 19th, 2008 at 5:23 pm →
That girls thong is on wrong. It is sideways. she has one of the hip straps in her *** crack
Meme responds:
Posted: August 19th, 2008 at 5:28 pm →
Did it ever occur to anyone, that those people probably do not care what you or I think?
Secondly, while crocs may be ugly to most people, they ARE comfortable, and as a Nurse, I wear them every time I work. It doesn’t have to do with fashion, it has to do with how you feel comfortable. I’m sure that some of the commenter’s, and even the blogger wear things that others may disprove of. But really, who cares?
MomGrind responds:
Posted: August 19th, 2008 at 5:45 pm →
@ Urban Panther: “I did the whole Flashdance look” – ha. I want to see a photo.
@ John: “Of course, there may be two or three of these fashion foibles that I might enjoy seeing now and then” I thought so! You men ARE different than women, aren’t you? My husband was all like “thongs peeking? Too-short shorts? GREAT!”.
@ Rita: That’s an amazing story. Your friend is very sensitive, isn’t she?
@ Ellen: Well, as far as I know, legally it is perfectly alright to take photos of anyone in public, and to publish them. Otherwise we would never see celebrity photos. All of them were uploaded to Flickr under a Creative Commons license. Ethically, is it OK that I am making fun of people? That’s a different question. Perhaps I shouldn’t. Thanks for the digg.
@ ryan: You are correct… she put it on wrong.
@ Meme: Maybe. As I said, I am making fun of people here and it’s a valid question whether it is ethically OK to do that. It is absolutely fine to decide that you choose comfort over fashion. I just have to say that several of the styles here (such as the thongs and the tight jeans) were clearly NOT chosen because they are comfortable. But if you choose to forgo fashion or style conventions in favor of comfort, more power to you. Feel free to ignore mean people like me.
Brad responds:
Posted: August 19th, 2008 at 7:17 pm →
tell me I’m not the only one to notice that the thong on #7 isn’t even on right?
MomGrind responds:
Posted: August 19th, 2008 at 7:32 pm →
@ Brad: Ha. No, you’re not the only one.
Natural responds:
Posted: August 19th, 2008 at 8:15 pm →
yes Kim and Vered that’s it. LOL. and I didn’t have a freaking razor either. I thought I could sweep it under the rug, but nope. I didn’t stay out near the pool long either.
amanda responds:
Posted: August 19th, 2008 at 9:01 pm →
i absolutely agree/ i also noticed that the chick with thr thong showing, appears to have it on wrong!! the design is sideways. lmao!
Amanda responds:
Posted: August 19th, 2008 at 10:12 pm →
OMG!!!
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scrappysue responds:
Posted: August 20th, 2008 at 12:18 am →
this look only works if you’re an olympic athlete!!!
Charles responds:
Posted: August 20th, 2008 at 8:57 am →
I like the thongs sticking out. Yeaaaaaaaaah.
MomGrind responds:
Posted: August 20th, 2008 at 10:49 am →
@ Natural: OK now I get it.
@ Charles: Yeah, great, you and my husband can be best friends.
RC responds:
Posted: August 20th, 2008 at 1:32 pm →
I can deal with crocs on adults in a medical setting – only because it is difficult for doctors/nurses/medical staff to find comfortable shoes which are easy to clean (important in the medical community).
As for socks with sandals, overall I agree, except when it is someone with ankle-high athletic socks, the sandals are of the “tennis shoe-like” variety, and they are obviously dressed in “at home” clothes and just out running an errand. On a day-to-day basis, no. At home or to run errands, whatever works.
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My Top 10 Twitter Addictions | (Anti) Social Development responds:
Posted: August 20th, 2008 at 6:02 pm →
[...] @vered writes funny and poignant articles on her site, MomGrind. Vered knows how to build a community; she responds to every comment and makes a point to visit the sites of those who comment. I don’t know where she finds the time. Recent Post: Top 10 Fashion Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs [...]
anon responds:
Posted: August 20th, 2008 at 6:50 pm →
PROTIP: Everything you’ve ever worn, and ever will wear, will look stupid to someone.
MomGrind responds:
Posted: August 20th, 2008 at 9:24 pm →
@ RC: OK, Crocs for medical staff OK.
@ anon: I think this is a very true statement.
Dphn responds:
Posted: August 21st, 2008 at 2:48 pm →
I’ve got to agree on all of these.
The crocs are only acceptable if you’re working in an environment where you need comfortable shoes, like nursing, or etc.
and baggy clothes? I’m a teenager myself and I don’t find it good looking.
I really don’t know why kids where them either.
It’s disgusting.
Christina Narciso responds:
Posted: August 21st, 2008 at 3:39 pm →
Ugg boots should definitely be included in this list. Haha… ok confession time: I have/wear white crocs! They’re super comfortable. But I am embarrassed to admit that haha.
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Jaden @ Screenwriting for Hollywood responds:
Posted: August 21st, 2008 at 4:45 pm →
Hilarious!
I actually like the first one with the butt hanging out. I’d like a pair of those shorts. If a mom can get away with it, I say go for it! Use what you got while you still have it, especially if you are a mom.
Muffin top is such a perfect description — funny.
Crocs — I had a very embarrassing moment when I was talking about how much I hated crocs — they are so ugly and trendy — and the couple I was talking to then said how they just bought them and love them. Eee. It was a look-under-the-table sort of embarrassment. Haven’t openly discussed my fashion preferences ever since.
I strongly agree with the rest of your very well-put thoughts on those photos, though I do sort of like that green eye shadow and bright red lipstick.
Jamie responds:
Posted: August 21st, 2008 at 6:22 pm →
The thong hanging out of the back (ie. a “whale tail”) is often not a “mistake”, but hers is on sideways, so…
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Shelley responds:
Posted: August 21st, 2008 at 7:59 pm →
Okay, I’ve never really been guilty of any of those except for one time. I was outside with my toddler and pregnant with my 6th baby…I was squatting down with the toddler, for some reason that I’ve long forgotten, when my neighbor (a young widower) drove up behind me and passed me with a strange look on his face. That’s when I realized that my maternity jeans had rolled down and my ridiculously large maternity thong was sticking out about 4 inches in the back.
Oh, the embarrassment. I threw those panties in the trash and wore only low-rise panties from then on! I can only imagine what he was thinking, or what that strange look on his face really meant. I just know that I couldn’t look him in the eye for a week! Maybe he cut me some slack cause I was pregnant? One can hope.
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MomGrind responds:
Posted: August 21st, 2008 at 8:43 pm →
@ Dphn: You sound like a smart teenager. Thank you for stopping by!
@ Christina: Oh no! I can’t believe on eof my favorite readers/ fellow bloggers is wearing Crocs. Shame on you!
@ Jaden: That mom has a great body. I just wish she wore something a TAD less revealing, you know? There are subtler ways to show off a great figure.
I know what you mean about voicing a strong opinion then finding out that you have offended someone unknowingly. Happens to me all the time with my big mouth.
Nah, she has too much makeup on.
@ Jamie: Yeah, that seems to be controversial. Though as you say, in her case – definitely a mistake.
@ Shelley: That was a funny story! Yes, low rise underwear is safer. You were wise to throw them out.
Iuil responds:
Posted: August 22nd, 2008 at 7:08 am →
I disagree with the socks and sandals thing. The ones in the picture are horrible, but I often wear my Birkenstocks in the winter with some light colored, warm socks. Especially when it’s a dry day. And plenty of people do. But I agree with all the rest.
Adam responds:
Posted: August 22nd, 2008 at 9:19 am →
That thong is on the wrong way right? I’m not just seeing things. A thong peeking out occasionally is sexy but it at least has to be on the right way!
Jenny responds:
Posted: August 22nd, 2008 at 9:53 am →
I can agree with too much make up making you look like a clown and trying to squeeze too much flesh into too small clothes, but everything else on this page is just plain mean. I happen to think that every other thing on this page is cute! How old are you that it bothers you so much that people wear baggy pants? Its not like they’re falling off, they’re just loose. I also happen to think all of those sock related incidents actually are quite attractive, and it depends really on what kind of sandals you’re using. Those guys look really cute with those pant/sock combination, and it doesn’t help your case that those purple knee socks are just adorable. 5 and 6 are a real who cares moment, they’re just dressing comfortable, not trying to be “fashionable,” so why are you picking on them? And the ripped jeans aren’t for everywhere and everyday, but they are just plain grunge sexy! Just because your style is different is no reason to be mean. There are many ideas of what looks good, and some of us are eclectic. Not all of us follow blindly what others tell us is acceptable “fashion.” Why can’t people decide for themselves what looks good? More often than not, what’s “in” is what looks terrible, and it’s sad because THOSE are the people who are trying.
MomGrind responds:
Posted: August 22nd, 2008 at 11:30 am →
@ luil: As I said, fashion disagreements are fine – even fun. Anyone should feel free to disagree with me!
@ Adam: I agree that as a minimum, it needs to be on the right way.
@ Jenny: It’s obvious that I have offended you. I am sorry! I am 37 – you sound much younger – so this could simply be a generation gap, which means that you should probably just ignore me.
Anyway, I won’t get into specific arguments over what is appropriate and what is not. We are each entitled to our own opinion. The only thing I worry about is that you are obviously upset over what I wrote – and I don’t want you to be. Please don’t take this post as a personal attack on you or on your own unique style.
Berry responds:
Posted: August 22nd, 2008 at 2:07 pm →
crocs are the worst thing to ever happen to this world
Iuil responds:
Posted: August 22nd, 2008 at 3:49 pm →
Oh, don’t worry. I know they’re fun.
MomGrind responds:
Posted: August 22nd, 2008 at 5:09 pm →
@ Berry: I could think of a few worse things.
@ luil: Good!
Neha responds:
Posted: August 22nd, 2008 at 10:51 pm →
I believe the girl with the thong sticking out is wearing it sideways… it just doesn’t look right. Just thought I would point that out!
MomGrind responds:
Posted: August 23rd, 2008 at 10:50 am →
@ Neha: Yes, she’s wearing it sideways indeed.
(Anti) Social-Lists 8/24/08 | (Anti) Social Development responds:
Posted: August 24th, 2008 at 1:31 pm →
[...] Top 10 Fashion Mistakes – Vered, of MomGrind, lists the top fashion mistakes. This lists includes some great photos and the comments are a lot of fun. [...]
Renazzle responds:
Posted: August 26th, 2008 at 7:02 am →
I think that it is hilarious that that girls thong is on crooked. lol.
fee responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 10:23 am →
number 7….i can understand that the jeans are MEANT to do that, but for heavens sake, get your legs through the right holes girl! the rest of us have been doing it since we were babies!
PuNiaoPuNiao responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 11:54 am →
Urgh, I don’t know whether to say “Kudos” or “Bleh” to the person who invented Crocs. Maybe the inventor should take a time out and think which age group of people would look nice in them. I totally agree that young children wearing Crocs do look cute as they are at a young age where parents would want to dress them up like little angels or dolls. But adults wearing Crocs? Please, send me a sharp instrument so that whenever I see an adult wearing Crocs out in public, I can use that sharp instrument and poke my eyes blind.
Gabby responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 4:40 pm →
#7 has her thong on sideways XD.
revenant responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 5:21 pm →
Actually, I totally agree with all of this, absolutely every one. xD;
Although I do like a lot of makeup, but only when well done like it is in the glamour shoots and on fashionistas.
Asterope responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 5:33 pm →
Im not a fan of too much makeup… i hardly wear any myself (about 75% of the time, none at all! i dont need it!) But seriously, she can keep the green eyeshadow if she ditches the lipstick, or keep the lipstick if you ditch the green eyeshadow… accentuate one facial feature, more than that is too much.
#7 doesn’t know how to wear a g-string, either that or she was in a hurry to get dressed… EEEK.
I must say, i was a slave to the muffin top look for about 2 months, then i realised just how nasty it looked… eugh!
MomGrind responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 5:37 pm →
@ Renazzle: It is.
@ fee: Yup, shouldn’t be THAT complicated.
@ PuNiaoPuNiao: “Please, send me a sharp instrument so that whenever I see an adult wearing Crocs out in public, I can use that sharp instrument and poke my eyes blind.” Well, I wouldn’t want you to do THAT! But I agree, not too fond of Crocs on adults.
@ Gabby: Yes she does…
@ revenant: Glad you agree.
Wearing heavy makeup is tricky, especially when it’s not just for a photo.
@Asterope: “… accentuate one facial feature” – I agree. If she wants bold colors, that’s fine, but not all over her face.
Agree on #7
Glad you weaned yourself off the muffin top look.
kim responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 6:29 pm →
i think its cute and fun wearing brightly colored eyeshadows and lipsticks but when girls wear too much blush and/or foundation then thats when it really is too much. Also, tammy faye eyelashes.
Photographers responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 8:38 pm →
Good one, I really hate the crocs!
MomGrind responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 9:19 pm →
@ kim: Too much foundation IS a problem. On fresh young skin it’s just unnecessary. On older skin, it accentuates wrinkles. I agree that foundation should be used sparingly, and only where needed (i.e., if you need to cover a blemish or a sunspot).
Becki responds:
Posted: August 27th, 2008 at 9:56 pm →
i just think its funny that the girl with the thong has her legs through the wrong holes.
the strap that is supposed to go down her crack is across her side. whoops!!
Christopher de beer responds:
Posted: August 28th, 2008 at 2:40 am →
K i disagree on at least two point.
4. Speaking of shorts with dress socks
6. Wearing a racer-back or a strapless top with a regular bra
Im a designer, working in clothing advertising, so I’d like to think I studied 4 years such that my opinion regarding taste/style/& design and educated ones.
yes i agree that in both cases (the pictures you showed) were crap. but that bad examples shouldnt write off the practice all together.
But (Im a guy) who DOES were “dress socks” with shorts occationally, as well as knee high “famer socks” and at times these can be pulled of very tastefully. And with regards the bra’s …. I find that the”invisble” ones are the ones that look the worst. and a racerback top (possibly layerd) with a bra showing through is more often than not very attractive, especially (and possible only) on young fit girls….
k ive had my say.
Christopher
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Jamie responds:
Posted: August 28th, 2008 at 7:23 am →
haha. Did anyone else notice that the girl with the exposed thong is actually wearing it SIDEWAYS?? HTat gave me a good laugh.
MomGrind responds:
Posted: August 28th, 2008 at 10:27 am →
@ Becki: Yup, she has it on sideways.
@ Christopher: Thank you for your comment. Of course your opinion counts!
Many guys find that undergarments peeking from beneath clothes are sexy. Many women find that they are tacky. Maybe we need to agree to disagree on this one. By the way, my husband totally agrees with you.
@ Jamie: Yeah, I have no idea how THAT happened.
Jilly responds:
Posted: August 29th, 2008 at 10:13 am →
Girl put her thong on wrong.
mexicachica responds:
Posted: August 29th, 2008 at 10:54 am →
Oops! I’m committing fashion faux pas #6 right now!!!!!
“Invisible” strap bra with razor back top. Oh well…It could be worse, like the girl wearing her thong the wrong way and showing it off to the world.
Thanks for the laughs.
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MomGrind responds:
Posted: August 29th, 2008 at 1:25 pm →
@ Jilly: Yes she did.
@ mexicachica: Oh, thank YOU for making ME laugh.
fruust responds:
Posted: August 31st, 2008 at 7:19 am →
i agree with everything except the oversize clothes style, as it’s what i feel comfortable in. though i think that people wearing crocs, no matter the age of the wearer, should be shot right on the spot.
MomGrind responds:
Posted: August 31st, 2008 at 6:17 pm →
@ fruust: Comfort is important. Re Crocs, I wouldn’t go as far as shooting people who wear them.
Joey responds:
Posted: September 1st, 2008 at 9:03 pm →
too many comments, idk if it has been said but the baggy pants concepts came via prisons when the inmates cannot exactly get their pants tailored, it sags. so when they came back home they still wore pants saggy and the trend caught on thanks in part to hip hop and america’s glorification of the gangster.
this is the account told to me by many a police officer, and rap(hip hop) fan alike so this is the story i am going with.
but wearing your pants baggy is a blessing for law enforcement. do you think those guys can run a 6 minute mile in those outfits?
MomGrind responds:
Posted: September 1st, 2008 at 9:37 pm →
Thanks for the info, Joey. I had no idea that’s how it started. Interesting!
Rita responds:
Posted: September 1st, 2008 at 9:41 pm →
@Joey,
The prison/gang association is on the money, but there’s a bit more to the “reasoning.” Prisoners have all belts taken away (as do most people in mental institutions). A belt can be used for both suicide or the strangulation of another. When prisoners got out of jail, this “fashion” started as a “ghetto statement” for help in joining or re-joining gangs. It meant: “I’ve been inside. Cool.”
If somebody else already said it, sorry Vered!
Rita
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MomGrind responds:
Posted: September 1st, 2008 at 9:46 pm →
Hi Rita, no one said it – very interesting. Thanks!
Rita responds:
Posted: September 1st, 2008 at 9:58 pm →
Vered,
I can’t go through all of your comments, but I CAN also give you the origin of thongs…and it has NOTHING to do with anything sexual!
Rita
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MomGrind responds:
Posted: September 1st, 2008 at 10:31 pm →
@ Rita: Sure, why not? Should be interesting.
Rita responds:
Posted: September 2nd, 2008 at 4:14 am →
Vered,
The origin of thongs is quite interesting: the word, as I recall is an Old English word akin to “loincloth.” In more modern times, the female thong became the equivalent of the male Jock Strap: hold and cover what needs to be done, but no more.
Women’s thongs have been available for YEARS – as bikini bottoms. They were fashionable in Europe and South America, particularly, and then there were areas that allowed them on US beaches. What women found was that by wearing their bikini bottoms under pants, it prevented “shifting” of underwear, but, most important, did NOT show the lines of underwear worn with tight pants. Thongs then started to be created for strictly underwear purposes, and were advertised to avoid the “unseemly” showing of panty lines under pants. Many women took to that, as they did NOT like people to know where there undergarments began and ended: it was unattractive with the tighter fashions, and, of course,also avoided the “shifting” issue. It was actually the OPPOSITE of sexual thought: women who wore thongs did NOT want their bottoms stared at.
“Victoria’s Secret” takes much of the credit of popularizing thongs as just one more of their available “styles.” Though this MAY be true, women’s thongs pre-date Victoria’s Secret as an option. Thongs were never made for “comfort,” yet many women swear by them: even sanitary pad manufacturers now make pads to fit thongs.
HOWEVER, my daughter (now 17), personally, takes credit for inventing the modern thong. When she was in first grade, I went to fold her laundry, and discovered that she had cut all of her underwear apart, and re-sewn them into a “thong-like” fashion, thereby eliminated the entire material that covered her “tushy.” When Liz came home from school that day, I confronted her with her crude “invention” and she explained that the boys in her class were making “contests” about whose underwear lines were farthest down on the buttocks each day. She did not want her buttocks stared at. Though I was NOT happy to put a child that age in thong underwear, Doc and I dicussed it, and we both agreed that her reasoning made sense. The next day, I went to “Victoria’s Secret” and spent a small fortune on size X-Small thongs. She will wear NOTHING ELSE to this day!
So, who “invented thongs?” Probably women like Liz. As to their popularity, there is NO QUESTION that bikini makers “inspired” Vicoria’s Secret – and other companies – to popularize thongs as just another panty style. It hd nothing to do with sex: it had to do with comfort (?) and style – when worn CORRECTLY, that is!
What I find particularly disconcerting, however, is that I know this stuff!
Rita
katie responds:
Posted: September 2nd, 2008 at 7:14 am →
the girl who’s thong is “peaking” out of her pants isnt even wearing it right! she has it on sideways!
Rita responds:
Posted: September 2nd, 2008 at 7:25 am →
Vered,
btw…ARE YOU AWARE THAT THE GIRL WHOIS WEARING THE THONG IS WEARING IT BACKWARDS? OH! OOPS! ONE PERSON ALREADY SAID THAT. SO SORRY.
R.
MomGrind responds:
Posted: September 2nd, 2008 at 7:44 pm →
@Rita: Wow. I’m impressed! And the story about your daughter… that’s funny. I think I knew on some level that the entire idea with thongs was to NOT show underwear. But I didn’t have all the details. You seem to be the kind of person who stores a lot of info in their head. And yes, several readers noticed that she put the thong on backwards.
@ katie: You’re right … she’s wearing it sideways.
Rita responds:
Posted: September 2nd, 2008 at 8:12 pm →
Vered,
I guess you are not yet aware of my “alleged sense of humor.” I read all of your comments as they come in, as they go to my email. CERTAINLY I am aware that “several readers noticed” the thong wearer’s “error.” I happened to have gotten your comment to me and another of, perhaps “1 or 2 ” people who had made note of the issue. I love to read comments, probably even more than blogs…I just figured that if you had 2 comments in a row making the same observation, that perhaps the point MIGHT have gotten through! Then again, I guess that a comment is a comment is a comment…and numbers DO matter. However, in my effort at originality, you might note that I said “backwards,” not “sideways.”
As to the “stuff” that’s stored in my head…trust me on these 2 points: first, you DON’T want to go there; second, it is probably not a good idea to challenge me to a game of “Trivial Pursuit!”
I am, however, always at your service to explain ridiculouly trivial things…wait until tomorrow when I have to start explaining what IS and ISN’T in the Bible. That, to many, is the farthest thing from trivial!
Rita
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MomGrind responds:
Posted: September 2nd, 2008 at 8:58 pm →
@ Rita: Oops. I should have known you were joking.
“I love to read comments, probably even more than blogs” – I agree. The comments are just as interesting as the blog posts. It’s the best thing about blogs, actually. The discussion that follows each post.
cheezitsaredelicious responds:
Posted: September 5th, 2008 at 10:41 pm →
I didn’t read all the comments, but in photo #7… is she wearing the thong incorrectly? like, through the wrong hole? because if you look at the way the lace vs mesh is patterned, it looks like the crotch-lace is along her right hip… That, I feel, would be even worse- especially if someone noticed. Or took a picture. ha.
Rita responds:
Posted: September 6th, 2008 at 10:36 am →
Vered,
NO COMMENT!
r.
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Liz responds:
Posted: September 6th, 2008 at 4:34 pm →
I’m sorry I didn’t read all of the other comments, so this may be a repeat, but did anyone else notice that that girl’s thong is on wrong? it’s on sideways….as if having that showing is any classier, she’s gone as far as to tell the world she can’t put her underwear on properly. shame.
MomGrind responds:
Posted: September 6th, 2008 at 4:40 pm →
@ cheezitsaredelicious and @Liz: Yes, she is.
@ Rita:
nest0r responds:
Posted: September 7th, 2008 at 11:08 am →
i have to say i disagree with number 1, 3 and 8
i happen to think all of these are sexy!
MomGrind responds:
Posted: September 7th, 2008 at 7:30 pm →
@ nest0r: I respect that.
I wonder why you don’t think #7 is sexy. Lots of people gave me a hard time for saying it was tacky rather than sexy (well maybe not in her particular case but in general).
Carla responds:
Posted: September 10th, 2008 at 8:46 am →
I agree 100% with everything!
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Dina responds:
Posted: September 16th, 2008 at 5:22 am →
#7 the “thong showing ” girl has her thong on SIDEWAYS! Har!
MomGrind responds:
Posted: September 16th, 2008 at 7:02 am →
@ Dina: Yep, sideways.
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heather responds:
Posted: September 30th, 2008 at 2:02 pm →
the worst part about picture #7 is not only is her thong hanging out, she’s got it on sideways!!!! check out the lace detail and the tag (if you dare look that close)
nat responds:
Posted: September 30th, 2008 at 4:41 pm →
This is to the girl wearing the thong:
you’re doing it wrong!!
next time, look for the tag.
haha i laughed out loud when i saw it
MomGrind responds:
Posted: September 30th, 2008 at 9:22 pm →
@ heather, @ nat: It’s true. She’s wearing them sideways.
Michelle responds:
Posted: October 2nd, 2008 at 8:31 pm →
Anyone notice that the women with her thong hanging out is wearing it SIDEWAYS? The part that is supposed to go in the “middle” is on the right side.
Rita responds:
Posted: October 2nd, 2008 at 8:48 pm →
Vered,
I believe that you are incorrect. The NEW and FASHIONABLE WAY to wear THONGS IS SIDEWAYS! Can you believe that somebody actually wrote a blog about this, and now EVERYBODY’S WEARING THEM THAT WAY. You are WAY uncool UNLESS you wear thongs sideways! And remember folks, the label MUST be showing!
the thonggrrl
kira responds:
Posted: October 2nd, 2008 at 9:39 pm →
wow, not only is that womans thong hanging out of her pants its also on crooked! how do you mess that up!?
MomGrind responds:
Posted: October 2nd, 2008 at 9:45 pm →
@ Michelle @ Kira: Yep, she put them om sideways…
@ Rita: Have I ever told you that I love you?
Mila responds:
Posted: October 5th, 2008 at 9:35 am →
I agree with most of these, but living in the cold winters of Michigan have shown that baggy tops can be adorable- specifically for girls. Hoodies always seem to emphasize the softness of a girl’s face. But maybe that’s just us. It also pushes attention away from chests (or lack thereof) without making the person look fat.
MomGrind responds:
Posted: October 5th, 2008 at 5:57 pm →
@ Mila: I agree that hoodies are very cute. Personally, I would choose hoodies that are not too large.
Sarah responds:
Posted: October 6th, 2008 at 5:50 pm →
I’m 17 and i think you 100% right about all of those fashion mistakes!
ewww the crocs and baggy pants!
eww my parents wear crocs and they always wonder why i dont like walking with them!
and the baggy pants!
eww!
its gross and i dont like to see there nasty underwear!
haha in 8th grade i was called the pantser
because anyone that i saw with baggy pants i’d pants them
=]
MomGrind responds:
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@ Sarah: Glad you agree.
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Posted: October 8th, 2008 at 8:01 am →
Vered,
Some of these are indeed bad form. Several of them, though, are things worn by people who are simply not concerned with fashion, or even with style, which is more constant and more important. Some of them (i.e. the girl with too much makeup) are subculture statements, and can be attractive (both sexually and socially) to their intended audiences.
Crocs, however, are hideous. I’ve heard for some time now that they’re “just so comfortable,” but man, are they ugly. But their flip-flops are EXTREMELY comfortable, and while they are not fashionable, I can wear them without having my mother ask me if I’m on drugs.
MomGrind responds:
Posted: October 8th, 2008 at 10:17 am →
@ D: It’s OK not to care about fashion. It’s OK to care about fashion. It’s OK for people who care about fashio to make fun of people who don’t. It is OK for people who don’t care about fashion to make fun of people who do.
D responds:
Posted: October 8th, 2008 at 10:55 am →
You missed one.
Most importantly of all, it’s OK for people who don’t wear Crocs to make fun of people who do.
Carla responds:
Posted: October 8th, 2008 at 11:03 am →
I keep looking at the first picture and wonder if she knows her butt cheeks are sticking out. She doesn’t look bad, she has a nice figure actually but she need to put something else on!
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I’m sure somebody else has mentioned this or has noticed that #7 Has her underwear on sideways.
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mike responds:
Posted: December 10th, 2008 at 4:56 pm →
is her thong sideways in the one where the thong is showing too much…….i think that she isnt wearing it correctly..
she put her legs through the wrong holes.
Carla responds:
Posted: December 10th, 2008 at 6:26 pm →
@Mike – LMAO! I’m glad this thread is still alive.
Jazzy responds:
Posted: December 13th, 2008 at 1:04 am →
Those shorts are so tragic, words cannot express the wrongness that is enclosed inside of those shorts.
Jamie responds:
Posted: December 16th, 2008 at 3:02 pm →
Crocs are NEVER okay unless you are a nurse or a dentist [and other jobs like it]. They’re ugly and they make it look like you don’t care what you look like. They don’t look cute with ANY outfit [except scrubs
]. But seriously. Just don’t. Bend over and tie your shoes, you’ll thank me for it later.
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@ Jamie: Amen.
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Jess responds:
Posted: January 9th, 2009 at 10:47 am →
Did anyone else notice the girl w/ the thong is wearing it side ways, you can see the tag that is suppose to be upright poking out of the bottom left. Also, the string around her right hip is thinner than the other two, because its meant to go between her cheeks.
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omg her thong is on wrong!!!!! how do you not know how to put one on!>!>?>?
Supermance responds:
Posted: February 4th, 2009 at 2:13 am →
lol, the one with croc is very funny, and a little bit disturbing for me, looool
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We should very careful on the type of clothes we want to wear.
Chania Girl responds:
Posted: May 6th, 2009 at 11:13 pm →
Hahaha. I see every one of these every day of the summer here except for the baggy jeans. Thank you for the laugh this morning. I found you after taking a gander at Barbara’s site today. I think I’ll be popping back in here from time to time for something nice and light and probably sure to make me chuckle. Happy to have found you.
Heather-Rose responds:
Posted: May 14th, 2009 at 10:47 am →
I stummbled across this post.. but did you notice the lady with the thong, even has her underwear on sideways (crotch side on hip.) two faux pas in one.
MomGrind responds:
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@ Heather-Rose: “two faux pas in one.” Exactly.
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this is quite hilarious. ppl do make a lot of mistakes when trying to copy something saying this is the new fashion, but don’t realize when they make mistakes, grave mistakes. funny post.
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Did anyone else notice that the woman’s thong looks like she is wearing it wrong?
Mimi responds:
Posted: July 6th, 2009 at 12:27 pm →
Heavy makeup can look nice (in summer especially), but you shouldn’t combine two many things at once. Either emphasize the eyes OR the lips. NOT both.
Zach responds:
Posted: August 15th, 2009 at 7:25 pm →
With exception to crocs and exposed thongs, these aren’t so bad except that people wear clothing in the wrong size or in a way that doesn’t flatter them. Socks with shorts, for example, can look great. It’s just wearing it right.
Megan responds:
Posted: October 16th, 2009 at 6:40 pm →
Thongs are especially tacky when people put them on wrong, as the lady in the photograph so kindly demonstrates.
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Posted: February 16th, 2010 at 10:11 pm →
Designers make the stupidest outfits for females, such as tiny bathingsuits, very shorts skirts, low cut tops etc.
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HEAR THIS — please dress more modestly so in the end you will not be ashamed when you stand before God .
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