this post is probably going to offend at least a couple of people I know. But it’s just, like, my opinion, man, so take it with a grain of salt.
Anyone who knows me knows that I’m probably the last person who should be offering anybody fashion advice, but I’m going to do it anyway. That’s right. This post is about the current fashion trends that I think should never have come into style. Or come back into style, which is even worse.
- The super pointy-toed shoe – You know what I’m talking about, don’t you? The one that looks like you’ve got a bowie knife hidden in the toe, it’s so long and pointy? Who thought this was a good idea? And how much crack were they smoking at the time? This style is butt ugly and does nothing for your feet, comfort or style wise. It has got to go.
- The enormous sunglasses – It seems like they are everywhere these days, the glasses that cover up half your face. Which is again unfortunate, because they are hideous. Why do people find these appealing? They make you look like an insect, and unless your name is Gregor Samsa, it is not a good look for you.
- Capri pants for men – No man should ever—evar—wear these. They look ridiculous. On everyone. Please, just do us a favor and burn them. Make a giant bonfire and just throw those pants on there. Go on. They are crimes against nature and must be destroyed. Destroyed! Oh, excuse me. I appear to have begun frothing at the mouth.
There’s more, but I want to put off getting myself killed for at least one more day. OK, now that I’ve had my say, let the games begin.
The Dev said:
Its a good thing you mentioned something, I was going for the trifecta this morning.
One fashion trend that has been making me really angry is the advertising that is slipping onto our clothes. I don’t see how it’s reasonable to pay 30 bucks for a t-shirt and become a giant American Eagle billboard.
Sometimes it’s more subtle. Like these men walking around with t-shirts claiming that they were on the roster of the 1821 Abercrombie & Fitch Baseball Squad. Gimme a break! Just cause its faded doesn’t mean it looks old.
August 5th, 2006 at 3:56 am
Lori said:
You’re so right that fashion sucks these days.
I’m sure you would agree, Richa, that I’m a bit more of a fashionista than you.
However, I recently read a magazine article about the MUST HAVE FALL FASHIONS. They named the following staples. Get your vomit bucket and read on:
1. Leggings (gack! Neither me nor my thighs like this idea.)
2. Bell-sleeved blouse (I always thought Bat-girl could incorporate some baggy sleeves and just sail on her blousey
wings)
3. Mini-dress (umm…shyeah. Once again, no thanks. The one they showed was a little babydoll dress like I think I wore in jr. high.)
4. Long Shorts (not so terrible in and of themselves, but the model was wearing opaque black tights under knee lenght bermudas with stiletto heels. Freakish. I prefer the classic length of “just covers my fat thighs and let’s me move around peacefully. No heels required.”)
Why do we pay designers for this crap? I’m not planning to buy ANYTHING this fall. And that’s a big deal for me.
August 5th, 2006 at 7:00 am
Lori said:
BTW, I don’t mind pointy shoes on boots, but not on flats or pumps.
I like large sunglasses that are individual and don’t look like you’re trying to be A-list Hollywood. I’m not fooled. I’m a fan because I’m super light-sensitive and the big glasses provide great protection. But there is a limit. There’s big and beautiful and then there’s big and bad. Please discern carefully, people.
I hate the man-pris, though. I’m with you on that.
August 5th, 2006 at 7:05 am
Richa said:
Here’s another fashion that recently came back (I think it was last fall) which I don’t understand at all. The poncho. I remember it was all over the clothing catalogs last autumn, and I found it simply baffling. For Pete’s sake, it went out of fashion for a reason. And the reason is that it looks silly. Unless the poncho is made out of plastic, has a hood attached, and it is pouring small animals outside, you should not be wearing one. Period.
Next thing we know, the enormous shoulder pads of the 80s will be making their way back into fashion. And who decides what’s in fashion, anyway? My theory is that it’s a circle of demons in hell who get a kick out of how endlessly sheep-like humans are.
August 5th, 2006 at 9:25 am
ila said:
I am with you on the leggings, Lori. They are so, so ugly. I also hate those skirts that are really short and tight then have a puffy bottom that looks fine for 10 year olds but then older girls wear. I get violent when I think of it.
I also hate flare pants. But I know that some will get angry about it.
August 5th, 2006 at 10:27 am
Lisa said:
The thing about fashion and that circle of demons is that no matter how much I raged at the idea of babydoll dresses and tights, by the time the season gets into full swing, I find myself thinking, “Oh what a cute poncho…it would look so great with a pair of shoulder pads and flair pants.” It’s like I need an excorsism. The power of Christ compells you!
August 7th, 2006 at 9:15 am
Richa said:
Since Jieun hasn’t commented about this yet, and since I agree with her, here’s another trend-in-the-making that I don’t get: stovepipe jeans. It wasn’t a great look for Sid Vicious, and it won’t be a good look for anyone else, either. The only people who can get into these have an average weight of 98 pounds, and if you’re that skinny, you don’t want to emphasize that you have skinny legs. Am I wrong?
And you’re right, Lisa. It’s like whoever controls these trends (and I am convinced there is a secret cabal, demons in hell, etc., etc.) knows that convincing a few bellwethers (read: idiots) to follow the trends will eventually get the rest of the somewhat reluctant sheep to follow, from exposure if nothing else. It’s like a disease.
August 7th, 2006 at 10:11 am
Richa said:
PS – Lisa: not that I’m calling you a sheep. Well, I am, but only by extension of you being a member of the human race. So it’s nothing personal.
Dev: +10 points for a simply beautiful use of the word “trifecta”. It is one of those inherently funny words that people should find ways to drop into conversation more often. But correctly, mind. Not like certain friends of Lori’s whose names begin with ‘M’ and end with ‘elissa’ but who shall remain nameless for my safety.
Other inherently funny words/phrases: “interpretive dance”, “monkey”, “sardine”. Also “banana”.
August 7th, 2006 at 10:19 am
Lori said:
How very Dave Barry of you, Richa.
BTW, “Lisa” is in fact my friend Lisa. Just so you know. You can add her to your list of the infected with blog fever. She just started today!
August 7th, 2006 at 5:25 pm
Richa said:
Well, I was amused. And really, that’s all that’s important.
And I thought that Lisa might be the Lisa I’ve met a few times. Welcome to the wonderful (?) world of blogging!
August 7th, 2006 at 5:41 pm
Richa said:
Ooh, I can’t believe I forgot to mention this before. Oh, wait, I remember why. Because I’m going to get a lot of flak for this one: NO animal prints. Ever.
August 7th, 2006 at 7:41 pm
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September 16th, 2006 at 6:46 pm
eri said:
How did I miss this post..
Am I the only one who likes leggings here?
I think they are great for pairing with skirts or casual dresses in this chilly San Francisco weather. I have to admit, I don’t know I’ll be still wearing them years from now on. And I’ve seen some hideous leggings, especially the lighter colored ones with lace trims at the bottom. Yuck!
And I like my big sunglasses. They cover my big face well. So there.
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