Okay, from the younger crowd, let’s go over some very bad decisions in fashions:
HAIR:
Mall bang - NO! Do not curl your bangs into some unnatural form. Do not tease nor finish with hairspray. Think NATURAL. No perms (especially on dudes), no little bob haircut that was in style in the 80’s. And I second that wispy jagged haircut too. And Mullets, well there’s no reason anyone should be walking around with one.
SHIRTS:
Do not roll up the sleeves of your t-shirt. It looks dumb, really. No “built-in” anythings; i.e. vests, belts. The only exception are sweaters with the dress shirt underneath, as long as it isn’t obvious it’s cheap and poorly made. No vacation shirts, I really don’t care you’ve been to Disney World. No worn, torn, faded clothes to be worn besides during house cleaning.
PANTS:
Cuffs on khakis, yuck. I don’t like pleats either, but they’ll never go away. NO TAPERED JEANS WHATSOEVER! Those are hideous. Buy straight-leg, boot cut, or flare. Tapered was ugly in the 80’s, it’s still ugly now - and it makes you look fat. No tight jeans if you’re a dude. I don’t want to see your junk, no one does.
SKIRTS:
Find one that fits properly. Nuff said.
DRESSES:
Okay, no JUMPERS! Those look like you hand made them, which is not a compliment. You look like a kindergarten teacher with those on. No pouf sleeves, no outrageous patterns. Fitted is the key here. If you want loose, buy a short dress so it looks cute. If you can’t take the time to work out your arms, do not go sleeveless, period.
GENERAL:
If you’re overweight, don’t wear patterns, it just accentuates it. Stripes are okay up and down, as long as they’re small, like pinstripes. Big ugly stripes look, well . . . ugly. No novelty shirts like “Hooter’s” etc. Leave the scarves at home if you can’t let them drape over your shoulders. Around the waist and neck just is horrible. If your fashion is more in line with “Coutry Living” instead of “Glamour”, you’re too far gone. And I for one, am really sick of the death warmed over look. Goth is okay for a halloween party, not real life. Same with the biker look. Doc Martin boots - yuck; loafers - yuck; little white canvas shoes like Keds - yuck.
Bottom line: if you dress like you haven’t been shopping in 15 years, people notice. There’s a reason those styles aren’t around anymore - they’re ugly! Please shop, buy things you can mix and match, staples, simple cuts, flattering designs. Look through some magazines, pay attention to what’s going on around you.