Thursday, September 4, 2008

Come on, just a little thought people.

Now I am not fashion wizard, nor am I really in touch with the right things to wear for what occasion, but I do have an idea of what looks hideous. Here are a few of my top fashion gripes in no particular order:

1. Muffin tops:

I have no issue with carrying a few extra pounds, it happens to the best of this, but for gawd-sakes, why must we highlight it? Certainly a year or so ago, low waisted jeans with virtually no inseam was all the rage. Great. However, just because they are in style doesn't mean you HAVE to wear them. Some people just don't have the body type to suit the latest fades and if you don't have it, why force it? (also can be applied to the 'belly shirt').

2. Girls who wear boxers as shorts: You aren't fooling anyone we know they are glorified underwear. Sure they have a cute pattern and are light and comfy, but really? That is what you are going to tackle the day with? Wrinkled up bunny shorts with a button holding the fly closed and a butt that looks like a filled diaper?





3. This one so fashion 101, but you still see it: Black shoes and white socks:
Why? Why? Why? You buy coloured socks from the same section as you buy white ones, yes even in Coscto, so why not pick up a pack of black/brown/navy while you are at it? Unless you are Michael Jackson, there is no excuse for this one.

4. Tucked in, no belt (yes, you have to look closely, but take my word for it):
Okay, so Steven Jobs was smart enough to change the world with that little Apple company, and everyone in the western hemisphere has at least one form of the ipod, but please, if you are going to tuck in, use a belt. Why isn't he smart enough to realize that you need to separate the top from the bottom with something, otherwise why not just wear a one piece jumper?

5. Socks and with sandals:


What? It is hot...no it's not...I'm so confused!!

6. Ughs: The name says it all.

How in the world does this look good? I am never really a big fan of skirts and boots of any kind to begin with, but these 'boots' are down right hideous looking on their own. Maybe it is my practical Canadian nature, but those 'boots' wouldn't stand up to one of the harsh winters that the Great White North can dish out. I guess a skirt is a fitting partner for these oversized slippers.


7. The Fanny Pack:
Now, unless you are an EMT, in the military or are climbing Mt. Everest, is this really your only option to carry your cell phone, wallet and chapstick? Try as hard as you may, but I have yet to see a fanny pack as cool as this guy is trying to look. Convenient? Yes. A fashion DO NOT? Absolutely.

8. And finally:
Need I say more?


What are your fashion gripes? How many of these are you guilty of?


5 comments:

Nisha:) said...

People with Fanny Packs are not my friends and I don't associate with those who wear socks and sandals... and I don't care if anyone thinks I'm a b*t*h:)

Nisha:) said...

Just say you are having a fat day and its hot out, can you wear cute boxers to eliminate a muffin top?
hmmmmmmmm?

Anonymous said...

Muffin tops on the right chick look fine, as do boxers. Basically, if you're HOT looking, you're still going to be HOT looking in a slight muffin top. Numbers 3-4-5 are just nerd patrol items....no need to comment.
The Ugh boots are fine (sometimes really fine!)
Fanny pack = LOSER!
The whale tail....on the right person I can handle it...lol.

Bermuda

LTL said...

Hah..nice post. Another to add is when your belt and shoes don't match. Brown with black, etc. Drives me nuts.

Then again the whole blue and black sock mismatch -- guilty as charged.

-LTL

Anonymous said...

This summer there was this kid who rode her bike to swim practice wearing a one piece swim suit and uggs. Laffed my ass off!