Trends I'll Live Without (Part III)

Well, I'm back. Back with more fashion trends that make me cringe. I'm going to share four trends that this summer (what's left of it), and every summer, I vow to live without. You can see other horrible trends I've written about in Part I and Part II. 

Summer's when people get to show a little more skin, and that's fine by me, it gets hot out and I like wearing summer dresses too. The first two trends I'm about to share though have gone above and way beyond the call of duty this summer.

1. See-though shirts - Shirts serve a purpose, as do bras. A shirt's purpose is to cover up what your bra does not. A.K.A your back (or majority of it) and belly. If you're going to wear a shirt like this, why not walk around in your bra? Nuff said. Tanks are my friend.

2. Let your butt hang-out high-waisted shorts - You guys already know what I think of high-waisted shorts, so it shouldn't surprise you that I hate these. I've mainly seen teenage girls (try to) sport them, but still, what were their mother's thinking when they let them leave the house? If the crotch area hangs 5 inches below where the shorts cut off (or your butt hangs out in any shape or form), they're too short.

3. Mint overload - I love the color mint and was excited to see it make a return this summer until...girls started dressing in it from head to toe. Mint nail polish + colored jean + top + accessories = mint eyesore. I hope fall allows our eyes a rest.

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4. Flatforms - Doesn't this ring Spice Girls to anyone else? Also, they look extremely difficult to walk in, but I can't speak from experience. Let's allow flats be flats and wedges be wedges and not try to marry the two, they obviously make uuugly kids.

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What are your thoughts on these terrible trends? My favorite part about these posts is reading your funny feedback.

Michaela Rae

Trends I'll Live Without (Part II)

I enjoyed the feedback I got on my first Trends I'll Live Without post (lots of chuckles) and have since realized some items that belong on the list as well, so here goes!

5. Leggings as Pants - Not sure if it's just a British trend, but since moving it seems the leggings-as-pants wearers are everywhere. And every time I see them I wonder if they accidentally forgot their trousers at home. It just makes me feel all awkward. The crazy Indian-like patterned ones are the worst.

6. Fake Oversized Glasses - I'm afraid I might loose some friends over sharing this one. What can I say, it seems silly to wear fake glasses to begin with, but then make them two sizes too large and I'm just confused. Guess I'm a bit of a hypocrite when it comes to oversized sunglasses though.

7. Platform Stilettos - These have been around for awhile but I've never voiced my distain. You won't see me in heels that often to begin with (although I do like some), but you definitely won't ever see me in these hooker status platforms. Besides, I'm pretty sure I'd break both my ankles. They look painful. Do men find these attractive?

   

8. Knee-high Socks - Unless worn with boots, these mainly remind me of the Raggedy Ann doll I had growing up. And I'm pretty sure miss Ann can pull them off better than anyone I've ever seen. But if you're going to wear them, do the whole shebang - piggtales and all. 

If you happen to be sporting your knee high socks and stilettos today, please don't take offense; it's all in good humor. In my first post I said maybe I'd come up with a list of my favorite trends, but I think this is way more fun.

What do you think of these trends, and the first four I shared? Am I right on or horribly wrong? I certainly don't claim to be much of a fashionista. 

Michaela Rae

{photos via Pinterest, see my boards here}

Trends I'll Live Without

There are a few things I just can't get on board with. You know the fashion trends from the 80's that everyone can't believe they wore? I'm pretty sure these trends will make for some pretty embarrassing photos for people 30 years from now.

1. Combat Boots - I'm pretty sure there's nothing you can tell me to change my mind. I just don't see how they're flattering on anyone, besides a soldier (gotta love a man in uniform).

2. (super) High-waisted Shorts/Pants - Flattering? I think the answer is, 9 times out of 10, no. I can get behind high wasted skirts, that's a whole other story, but shorts that make you look like you have a long crotch and a balloon bottom? No thanks. Don't they screaming "mom pants" a little?

3. Velvet Dresses - all they register with me are memories of the leotards I used to wear in gymnastics. Perhaps velvet's best in leotard form (unless we're talking about edible red velvet). I'm definitely not convinced velvet has something good to offer in dress form.

4. Clogs - they're trying to make a comeback, but I hope they won't get far. Perhaps I'd be more open to them if I didn't have memories of older women wearing these when I was younger. Also they just look heavy, bulky and awkward. They're especially bad with socks.

What's your take on these trends? Am I dead wrong? 

I promise I'm normally not this negative - it's all in good humor. I certainly don't mean any offense, if by chance, you live and breath high-waisted jeans and clogs. I'll have to make up for it with a post on current fashion trends I love (then you can critique them all you want).

Read: Trends I'll Live Without (Part II)

Michaela Rae

{photos via Pinterest, see my boards here}