There are many fashion trends that give me a good Ha Ha :laugh:
But the one that really gets my goat lately is the "Distressed" Jeans craze :laugh:
I had to do laundry...(Yes, everyone's fav. chore) So I put on an old pair of jeans and went to wash my newer jeans and stuff... Too exciting right?
Well, one of my swell neighbors was excited... "Were did you get those jeans? They are so different from the others I've seen... They must of cost you a pretty penny... How much? $50? $100? I wish I could spend so much on jeans"
While trying to decide if I was being patronized or harangued I explained that they were just some old jeans I'd put on to do laundry and that I'd bought them new only to be interrupted with...
"Oh, won't tell me huh? Well I can see your panties!" Then she stomps off
"Wella wella well, okay" I thought "Maybe I can sell them to her" :laugh:
What fashion trends have made you laugh?
Disclaimer : This is just my personal opinion and I'm terribly unfashionable!
"Distressed" jeans can be cool with the right look (Hint : A brand new polo shirt with the collar up is NOT it) - but they have to be naturally worn in. Fake just looks fake. Ripped makes me think 80's redneck.
What got me laughing was the fashion a few years ago, with jeans that looked like they had bleach stains down the front. Huge patches of yellow on new denim, in places where they normally wouldn't wear? Looks like somebody has had an accident.
Fake orange tan and bleached white hair. Looks stupid on girls, looks worse on guys. The only upshot - the hilarity of nightclubs resembling Willy Wonka's employee break room.
I have a pet hate for those (possibly 80's throwback) neon plastic aviators with the slats instead of lenses. Tacky, obscure vision, and offer absolutely NO UV protection? Why are we wasting our finite natural resources manufacturing useless crap this?
I can understand them being worn by young kids, but seriously - if you're wearing these and you're over 12 - you look like an idiot. Doubly so if you're male.
"Retro" shirts worn by people too young to remember the game / show / whatever on 'em. Unless you've seen it / played it, you're being a poser.
And finally - the whole young douchebag guy look. The type with scraggy unkempt collar length hair, scrawny and pasty white, wife beater singlet, eye burningly bright polyester board shorts, trucker cap at a stupid angle with a pin straight brim pointed skyward, and wearing a permanent mouth half open expression of complete and utter mental vacancy.
I'd like to hit these people across the back of the head with a lump of wood, but they walk around looking like some else has already beaten me to it :laugh:.
I think I'm getting old :laugh:.
It's kinda like the linoleum that came out in the 70s that was supposed to look like real wood floors. I don't care how easy it was to clean . It just looks like fake wood. My dad liked to call it "swanky"
You have to be careful with some of the faded, distressed jeans. Sometimes they are faded in a not so good way. It's makes the person wearing them look like they peed themselves or worse.
Hugs Roxy
A slave to fashion is a slave first, everything else, second.
I can not see paying big $$$ for a pair of ratty old jeans. Some of the ones I see in the store are, well I have thrown out better ones than those for sale. ??? :o ::)
Wonder where they get them from? I could have made a fortune selling my rubbish jeans second hand.
A fashion that is here is guys wearing full length coats, a bit like the Matrix style. Fine except it's 35C.
Slave to fashion indeed.
Cindy
the fashion for plump girls to wear miniskirts is just about finished over here but the fat men stilll follow the jeans down their fat backsides fad though.
Designer stubble- grow a proper beard or shave you total goose!
Jeggings.
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Does it get worse than this???
Quote from: Shayne on December 16, 2010, 11:07:02 AM
Does it get worse than this???
It could - Plus size jeggings :laugh:
(Oh man... I'm glad they haven't made it over here yet! That's just horrible).
Oh man, don't get me started.
Massively oversized jeans grind my gears. I'm quite sick of seeing people's underwear. A subtle flash of a band on your boxers if you lean forward or something is acceptable. I see so many people walking around with their jeans waistband under their butt cheeks and I wonder how exactly they are keeping them up while walking.
I hate those bobbles hats that seem to have migrated from being the fashion of 6 year olds in canada to being worn during the summer by these "gangsta" types. Or beanie hats worn by placing them on top of the head pretty much. You look like a bloody smurf.
Tracksuits tucked in to socks or tracksuits with one leg rolled up. I know the sock thing is used by people riding bikes sometimes but I fail to see why they need to walk around the supermarket or whatever like that :P
In fact just tracksuits in general, if you're not doing some form of exercise, you shouldn't be wearing a tracksuit.
Those cleavage flashing shirts that have come about for men recently. I've yet to see any guy pulling it off, I can't help but think "douche" whenever I spot one. Especially if it's teamed with gold chains.
the cleavage look with shaved chest has been popular with flaming queens for many years before the celebs got it. sad to hear its coming back.
I have to agree that the jeggings fall into this category. Wear jeans (that fit) or wear leggings.
I saw something a few months ago about a style that looked like a male burkha. Burkhas are ridiculous for males AND females.
We used to take new jeans and scrape and sand paper them the last time distressed was in I like the skinny jeans but my sideshow bob feet dont like the tight cuffs I wonder if the ankle zippers will come back If i remember those am i old lol
This will probably not make much sense unless you've ever been clubbing in shoreditch and the east end of london :laugh:
The ->-bleeped-<- Song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_5uVdy5YmA#ws)
That video is fantastic,
I don't know the East end stuff too well, but I used to work in a Highbury pub and spent a lot of time in Camden town, and my best mate is a 'part time stand up comic and independent tv producer' and I'm writing my second novel so....
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->-bleeped-<-
I think I find it funny because a lot of it fits to me as well...I'm always telling people i'm a writer and a photographer (afte a rejection letter and two exhibitions I think that's fair) and that my 9-5 is just a hobby. hehe
Quote from: Helena on January 01, 2011, 05:32:41 AM
This will probably not make much sense unless you've ever been clubbing in shoreditch and the east end of london :laugh:
The ->-bleeped-<- Song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_5uVdy5YmA#ws)
OUCH! ... err... i think! ;D
ROFLMAO :laugh:
back in the mid 70's some of us were tartan wearing Bay City Rollers fans of a HIGHLY indeterminate sex...
In fact most of the sins in that video could be leveled at me at some point in my life... :embarrassed:
Only thing is I kind of lack the vital equipment to truly qualify as a ->-bleeped-<-... not sure what the female equivalent would be so hey lets not go there! :-\ ;)
That was funny though.
I'd lean towards ->-bleeped-<- being a gender neutral term :p
some of us were tartan wearing Bay City Rollers fans of a HIGHLY indeterminate sex...
Wow, I've been drinking for decades trying to forget the BCR, now here it is, all rushing back - S A T U R D A Y NIGHT! I need another drink.
Quote from: Helena on January 01, 2011, 05:32:41 AM
This will probably not make much sense unless you've ever been clubbing in shoreditch and the east end of london :laugh:
Oh, An impressive music to my ears.
Barbie~~
Skinny jeans. Not the ones on the skeletal emo kids (those are probably the only thing that stays up over their butts), but the ones for the average jane/joe. Especially on hipsters. I do not need a perfect outline of your junk or cameltoe!
I have recently discovered jeggings. I spend my life in skinny jeans and these look the same....just feel less tight. I am a fan, does this make me a ->-bleeped-<-? :D
In the mid to late 80s I was tightening and then cuffing the legs of my already slim jeans so they would appear tight at the top of my shoes. I was not the only one. lol. I thought it was the coolest thing back then. As I look at this picture of Conan, I realize this is very similar to what me and my friends looked like back then. lol. After seeing this pic I have lost all hope that I was 'cool' back then. Hah. ;)
The video brought it rushing back in all it's horror. Lime green cuffed flares without pockets, polyester safari jackets, platform shoes, skin tight jeans and a jumper that ended at the navel, crew-cuts with rat tails dangling past the collar. Aggghhhhh! :o
Quote from: Jeatyn on January 08, 2011, 05:40:22 AM
I have recently discovered jeggings. I spend my life in skinny jeans and these look the same....just feel less tight. I am a fan, does this make me a ->-bleeped-<-? :D
I like them too...good job being a ->-bleeped-<-'s cool :laugh:
Low rise pants are very sexy if you have a great body. They are NOT Attractive if there are fat rolls hanging over (muffin top). It looks so silly to watch girls walk around always pulling their pants up because their butt ctacks are showinh especially because it's alwaysthe crack you DON'T want to see.... :o
Some fashions should have a size cut-off
Quote from: Jeatyn on January 08, 2011, 05:40:22 AM
I have recently discovered jeggings. I spend my life in skinny jeans and these look the same....just feel less tight. I am a fan, does this make me a ->-bleeped-<-? :D
It really depends on the quality. The cheap ones look absolutely gross. You know the fugly ass material with the jean pattern printed on them. But the better made, jean like material - made to look like actual jeans, ones look pretty good.
I think the Gap carries some that are really well made and you can't tell the difference between them and skinny jeans.
I like the basic black leggings that are smooth and can be worn with a dress like pantyhose or tights
But I'm more interested in comfort than trends :laugh:
Studded belts...I don't get it. Whats the appeal? :D
Studded belts...I don't get it. Whats the appeal?
Doubles as a weapon. True story.
Ok, I can see the use of them now. ;D But what about fishnet clothing? (all of these I've worn before XD)
Pre-ripped jeans.
I once worked with a guy who had to have his dry-cleaned because they would not have survived a washing machine!
Huge chunky 'nerd' glasses that don't actually have lenses.
How 'bout the disco era, Saturday Night Fever inspired Levi's Angel Flight dress pants and suits? LOL... I secretly kinda liked them because they looked and felt like women's clothes IMO :laugh:
Shot gun jeans and platform shoes
Quote from: Helena on January 08, 2011, 09:50:18 AM
I like them too...good job being a ->-bleeped-<-'s cool :laugh:
I guess possibly being a ->-bleeped-<- has a different meaning in the UK... Here in the US it's a rather rude thing to say... But I don't care because I find it humorous
My obnoxiously loud neighbor is obese and actually looks like a penis and ball sack with a pair of arms and legs... If I could, I would put him in a shipping crate and send him to you so you could truly enjoy the essence of a true ->-bleeped-<- :laugh:
Anyone remember elephant bell bottoms?
Quote from: Shayne on January 08, 2011, 12:58:20 PM
It really depends on the quality. The cheap ones look absolutely gross. You know the fugly ass material with the jean pattern printed on them. But the better made, jean like material - made to look like actual jeans, ones look pretty good.
I think the Gap carries some that are really well made and you can't tell the difference between them and skinny jeans.
I spent Christmas with my family. Every time I wore leggings my mom would go on about how I should get some jeggings. I made lots of jokes about them, especially because the pajama jeans commercial was on tv about every 10 minutes. But my sister had a pair and they looked nice. I have never found a pair of skinny jeans that look right (I blame my height), so I tried a pair of "jean leggings" at the gap last week, and I love them. I wear them with things I would normally wear leggings with, but they are a bit heavier and less revealing. They look great with boots in the winter and are a bit warmer. I am definitely converted.
Me, I hate ripped or overly distress jeans. If I am going to drop some money on a new pair of jeans, I want them to look new. Also, I can't stand leggings with waist length tops outside of an athletic venue. I also am no fan of fashion where your bra obviously shows through your top, too slutty! I think I could go on, but thats all for now.
Jenna
Tit curtains. Stupidest idea ever - might as well wear a pillowcase with straps.
might as well wear a pillowcase with straps.
Agreed, and considering that Vexing and I both agree on it there will be five people at least sporting the look tomorrow.
Quote from: tekla on January 13, 2011, 06:05:33 PM
might as well wear a pillowcase with straps.
Agreed, and considering that Vexing and I both agree on it there will be five people at least sporting the look tomorrow.
Men's erections worldwide will suffer as a result.
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Quote from: Virginia Marie on January 12, 2011, 09:15:17 PM
I guess possibly being a ->-bleeped-<- has a different meaning in the UK... Here in the US it's a rather rude thing to say... But I don't care because I find it humorous
My obnoxiously loud neighbor is obese and actually looks like a penis and ball sack with a pair of arms and legs... If I could, I would put him in a shipping crate and send him to you so you could truly enjoy the essence of a true ->-bleeped-<- :laugh:
Nope, it has pretty much the same meaning here...it's just a reference to the video i posted :laugh:
I did get a kick out of the video... It was pretty funny :laugh:
The plucked out then painted on eyebrows always bother me.
Plaid. Not all plaid, plaid overcoats and boxers and flannel shirts are fine, but this recent love affair with plaid is driving me insane. I can't find anything in men's that I like that isn't plaid and my fiancee can't find anything in women's that isn't plaid (or a tunic).
Sneans (sneakers + jeans)
When will people learn that this is not fashionable?
Vex, in that case I give up. I'm just going to walk around in a plastic bag.
Quote from: Lee on January 15, 2011, 01:54:10 PM
Vex, in that case I give up. I'm just going to walk around in a plastic bag.
I'd bet you could find some haute couture designer who'd resent you for stealing their idea...
Quote from: Vexing on January 15, 2011, 01:45:42 PM
Sneans (sneakers + jeans)
When will people learn that this is not fashionable?
The way some folks wear their sneakers and jeans could possibly be seen as trendy, and some are rather ridiculous
But over all, sneakers and jeans are more of a common staple, not really a trend imo
Quote from: Vexing on January 13, 2011, 06:04:00 PM
Tit curtains. Stupidest idea ever - might as well wear a pillowcase with straps.
Well, if they come with a drawstring... ^-^
Quote from: Kitian on January 15, 2011, 04:38:09 AM
Plaid. Not all plaid, plaid overcoats and boxers and flannel shirts are fine, but this recent love affair with plaid is driving me insane. I can't find anything in men's that I like that isn't plaid and my fiancee can't find anything in women's that isn't plaid (or a tunic).
beats paisley, never got how paisley anything was cool
open toed boots. Open toed sandals or shoes are ok in the summer but boots are for winter weather. What is the point of a pair of boots with your toes open to the elements ?
Them shoes that look like hooves.
Socks and shoes that have toes? ??? Are they not meant to protect the toes? And even then I have broken a toe while wearing shoes.
Quote from: Pica Pica on January 16, 2011, 09:12:22 AM
Them shoes that look like hooves.
You mean these?
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These shoes are smexy.
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Work it girls.
Quote from: Lee on January 15, 2011, 01:08:50 AM
The plucked out then painted on eyebrows always bother me.
You guys are killing me.
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I love drawn on eyebrows. Granted, *good* drawn on eyebrows.
No, I mean these...
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Cloven hoof? Shoes of the devil those are.
Quote from: Pica Pica on January 16, 2011, 01:35:22 PM
No, I mean these...
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I have never seen anything like them before, and hopefully won't again :laugh: :laugh:
Quote from: Pica Pica on January 16, 2011, 01:35:22 PM
No, I mean these...
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Those are a Japanese style of shoe known as tabi..
I think what some of these people are referring to are these.
http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/products/Five-Fingers-Classic-Womens.htm (http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/products/Five-Fingers-Classic-Womens.htm)
Quote from: tekla on January 17, 2011, 11:08:36 AM
I think what some of these people are referring to are these.
http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/products/Five-Fingers-Classic-Womens.htm (http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/products/Five-Fingers-Classic-Womens.htm)
I know a lot of hikers and runners who live in those.
I see lots of runners in them, particularly the cross-country runners out on the trails.
Quote from: kelly_aus on January 17, 2011, 03:00:05 AM
Those are a Japanese style of shoe known as tabi..
Nike do a pair too
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Quote from: tekla on January 17, 2011, 11:08:36 AM
I think what some of these people are referring to are these.
http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/products/Five-Fingers-Classic-Womens.htm (http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/products/Five-Fingers-Classic-Womens.htm)
They can't be, because those are cool
I guess they wouldn't be Kosher with a "cloven hoof"? ;D
Also, extraordinarily skinny legs and body with huge long shoes and a gigantic square furry hat - make 'em look like a goose (unisex)
Those cloven-hoof shoes look badass! I wish I could get those, combined with my steeltoed boots. That would make me look like the Devil for sure! I'd terrify the population just by walking around. Hilarious! >:-)
I don't like a look common in Sweden now, which is wearing a HUGE, white, billowy shirt/blouse thing, black leggings and clunky shoes. The bra is blatantly obvious, since it's black, when worn underneath the loose, semi-transparent blouse.
What annoys me the most about this style is that, well, it looks very "revealing", too revealing.
tanning, i just don't like it because some people look like ooompa loompas. i avoid sun as much as i can, so i can be as light as snow. using those tanning booths is going to wreck your skin, and age you.
LOL... I think tanning booths are one of the silliest things to come about in a long time :laugh:
Even in So. Calif. The place where you just went outside and you would get a tan, the booths were really popular for quite awhile... Go figure... Then people started getting skin cancer :P
The only person I know who's been to a tanning booth is black..... :laugh:
Quote from: Shayne on January 16, 2011, 12:12:04 PM
I love drawn on eyebrows. Granted, *good* drawn on eyebrows.
This. I've seen some REALLY nifty drawn on eyebrows. And then there was my 7th grade social studies teacher, who had one normal painted brow and one super thick and drawn in the raised position eyebrow, so she looked perpetually like The Rock. It was...distracting.
Quote from: Serra on February 02, 2011, 04:52:09 PM
This. I've seen some REALLY nifty drawn on eyebrows. And then there was my 7th grade social studies teacher, who had one normal painted brow and one super thick and drawn in the raised position eyebrow, so she looked perpetually like The Rock. It was...distracting.
There was a girl I went to HS with who shaved her eyebrows off, and would draw them everyday. However, she always did them in a way that made her look as though she was in a perpetual state of surprise. It was quite funny, really.
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These are all horrible.
Awww. I love Buddy Holly-esque glasses. Probably because I am a big nerd, but whatevs. :icon_bumdance-nerd:
Yes, but now people are wearing them without glasses to look stylish xD
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Yes!
Quote from: kesenaie on February 10, 2011, 04:35:12 PM
Yes, but now people are wearing them without glasses to look stylish xD
Yeah, I am blind, so I would rock them for that reason. :)