Crimes of Fashion (Past & Present)

[Lee.]

What fashions, current or in the past make you cringe?

Obviously my first one has to be Crocs!

Oh and I see alot of people (usually older) in these horrendous wolf jackets.. They actually have pics of wolves on them.. yuk!

[Shaun]

those russian-style hats...not a good look.

[Novo]

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[Claymores]

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Seldom I agree with you Novo - but good call!

[Pyramid*]

Puffball skirts. What a bloody mess they were.

[Stu]

Duran Duran.

[Lee.]

those russian-style hats...not a good look.

Oh! That's one of mine too! I often see ladies in them when it's cold.. I reckon they think they look posh..to me they just look like fannies! :laugh:

[Claymores]

As I'm old I'll just sweep generations - anything from the 1970s (particular mention to Bay City Rollers fashions). Anything from the New Romantics of the early 80s.

[Claymores]

Male hairstyles - Mullets, Tight Curly Perms............or the ultimate..........A Charlie Nicolas which was a cross between a Mullet and a Perm

[Kerry]

Crocs
Ugg boots
Snoods
Lycra

[Lee.]

Puffball skirts. What a bloody mess they were.

Hmm.. not flattering at all!! :D

[Kerry]

Oh and 'bling'. The sovereigns and medallions and huge hoop earrings

[Claymores]

Speedo swimming trunks for men - I know Borat did the ultimate ptake with the mankini, but for a while Brits were wearing speedos abroad on Spanish beaches

[Kerry]

Flip flops

[Claymores]

Extreme shoulder pads on women's dresses - to try to be like Dynasty!

[Shaun]

Agree with Ugg boots...Fug Boots more like.

As for guys, skinny jeans. Just not appealing to me at all.

[Kerry]

Sarongs on men. No David Beckham, no

[Lee.]

Oh and 'bling'. The sovereigns and medallions and huge hoop earrings

Again.. I'm sorry if I offend anybody, but god, those rings that say "MUM" or "DAD" or men with Rangers/Cletic football club necklaces! Chavtastic!

[Kerry]

Leather trousers!

OMG it's all coming to me now :joker:

[GypsyGoth]

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[Lee.]

Leather trousers!

OMG it's all coming to me now :joker:

Erm.. I used to have a pair of fetching leather trousers :laugh:

Backin my rock chic phase.. *cringe*

[Kerry]

Boob tubes. The most untrustworthy piece of clothing in the world

[Kerry]

Erm.. I used to have a pair of fetching leather trousers :laugh:

Backin my rock chic phase.. *cringe*

I used to be covered in 'bling' haha! Don't wear any jewellery now! Just one silver chain

[Shaun]

People who wear neon-coloured rosary beads. 10 hail Marys,

-can't remember many old ones-
OH. When white girls tried to get those really tight braids in the mid 90s. Eek.

[Claymores]

Boob tubes. The most untrustworthy piece of clothing in the world

SHHHHHHH - you might offend some 2011 Essex Girls here!

[Kerry]

SHHHHHHH - you might offend some 2011 Essex Girls here!

Heh, no offence to be taken. I just can't imagine I'd be comfortable in one. One jump and the world might get a flash :joker:

[Vicky.]

Dunno if it counts as fashion...but poodle perms :bored:

My mum had one when I was young

[Lee.]

Heh, no offence to be taken. I just can't imagine I'd be comfortable in one. One jump and the world might get a flash :joker:

Ahh.. you haven't yet discovered the wonders of tit tape yet I see? :D

[Kerry]

Ahh.. you haven't yet discovered the wonders of tit tape yet I see? :D

Heard of it. I'd still be scared something may pop :joker:

[Lee.]

Heard of it. I'd still be scared something may pop :joker:

Lol.. I promise you, you'd be as safe as houses!

[Omah]

Shellsuits and trainers .....

and Uggs ..... :eek:

[MTVN]

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A couple of my friends went through a phase of wearing them, when we went on holiday they tried to get me to wear them as well but I refuse, they look stupid and you can barely see out of them :laugh:

[Kerry]

Lol.. I promise you, you'd be as safe as houses!

Thing is though, I'm that dopey, I'd walk around with a boob hanging out all night without a clue

[Niall]

Fur coats. :bored:

They're coming back into fashion. All the girls round my area (Essex) are starting to wear them. They are so tacky. I hate the damn things. :yuk:

[Kerry]

I couldn't wear a fur coat. Fake or otherwise

[Niall]

Neither could I. Wearing a dead animal is just horrible. Thats only one of the many reasons I hat them though. :bored:

[Kerry]

They look vile

[Lee.]

Thing is though, I'm that dopey, I'd walk around with a boob hanging out all night without a clue

:laugh2:

[Claymores]

Agree with Ugg boots...Fug Boots more like.

A couple of pals came across 12 months ago - in the street the Germans asked me why all the women were wearing Fug Boots - then pointed-out to me the 90% of the St Andrews Uni lasses were as they passed by

[GypsyGoth]

A couple of my friends went through a phase of wearing them, when we went on holiday they tried to get me to wear them as well but I refuse, they look stupid and you can barely see out of them :laugh:

:D That's my problem with them, they don't actually work as glasses. It's like having a tshirt with no sleeves.

[KG.]

Those thick black rimmed, no lens glasses all the 'cool' indie kids like to wear. If you're going to wear glasses, have a reason to, and wear some with lenses.

They do look good on very few people though I must admit, but I mean very few.

Also a big lol at the people who just wear their 3D glasses from the cinema with the lenses poked out.

[Niall]

They look vile

http://www.riverisland.com/Online/women/coats--jackets/coats/darkbeigeleopardfurvintagecoat-594902

Picture that on a girl aged 13-18, with hair the same shade as Cheryl Cole (albeit very poorly dyed), so much fake tan she looks like an oompa loompa, tonnes of make-up and shrill voice. Putrid. :bored:

[MTVN]

:D That's my problem with them, they don't actually work as glasses. It's like having a tshirt with no sleeves.

Yeah or a hoodie without a hood lol, you just end up looking dumb :laugh:

[Kerry]

http://www.riverisland.com/Online/women/coats--jackets/coats/darkbeigeleopardfurvintagecoat-594902

Picture that on a girl aged 13-18, with hair the same shade as Cheryl Cole (albeit very poorly dyed), so much fake tan she looks like an oompa loompa, tonnes of make-up and shrill voice. Putrid. :bored:

Ewwww thats gross

[Niall]

Ewwww thats gross

I have to see girls like that every single day on the way home from school. I just wanna yell at them "Do you have a mirror at home?!" :laugh:

[Omah]

Neither could I. Wearing a dead animal is just horrible. Thats only one of the many reasons I hat them though. :bored:

Do you wear leather shoes, belts or watchstraps ?

:conf:

[Niall]

Do you wear leather shoes, belts or watchstraps ?

:conf:

Well yes but thats more discreet than parading around in a fur coat.

[Omah]

Well yes but thats more discreet than parading around in a fur coat.

So you wear (discreet) dead animals but criticise someone for wearing a coat that's 100% Polyester (http://www.riverisland.com/Online/women/coats--jackets/coats/darkbeigeleopardfurvintagecoat-594902)?

:conf:

[Lee.]

So you wear (discreet) dead animals but criticise someone for wearing a coat that's 100% Polyester (http://www.riverisland.com/Online/women/coats--jackets/coats/darkbeigeleopardfurvintagecoat-594902)?

:conf:

I think what they mean is that although leather and fur both come from animals, wearing leather boots doesn't really look like you're wearing a dead animal.. :)

[Omah]

I think what they mean is that although leather and fur both come from animals, wearing leather boots doesn't really look like you're wearing a dead animal.. :)

So sheepskin doesn't look like sheepskin ?

:conf:

[Lee.]

So sheepskin doesn't look like sheepskin ?

:conf:

Yes, yes it does.. Nobody's mentioned sheepskin actually. How does everybody feel about it? I personalyy am more than happy to wear a sheepskin coat.

Mind you, I think most peope's problem with fur is that most are made from animals that have been killed for the sole purpose of making the coat etc..

Correct me if I'm wrong people?

Anyway this was meant to be a fun, lighthearted topic, so I'll mention another Crime of Fashion whilst I'm here..

Kappa... nuff said

[Josy]

Bermuda Shorts

[Josy]

Moon Boots & Snoods too if anyone can remember them.

[Claymores]

Bermuda Shorts

Bermuda shirts - George Michael and Andrew Ridgley - Club Tropicana

[Josy]

Bermuda shirts - George Michael and Andrew Ridgley - Club Tropicana

:joker:

[Claymores]

Anybody remember c4 BB forum?

I went on holiday for 10 days leaving a thread "Girls, what did you think of Ayshene's blue dress?". When I came home it was still the No.1 thread after 10 days!

Felt like I'd never been away :joker:

[Lee.]

Moon Boots & Snoods too if anyone can remember them.

Oh Josy! Moon boots?! You've just brought back some unhappy memories for me... I used to get made to go to school with the most awful moon boots! :bawling:

[Omah]

Mind you, I think most peope's problem with fur is that most are made from animals that have been killed for the sole purpose of making the coat etc..

The statement I was replying to was :

Wearing a dead animal is just horrible.

;)

[Josy]

Oh Josy! Moon boots?! You've just brought back some unhappy memories for me... I used to get made to go to school with the most awful moon boots! :bawling:

:joker: Me too, moon boots, snood and ear muffs when it was snowing.

[InOne]

Skinny jeans

[Lee.]

:joker: Me too, moon boots, snood and ear muffs when it was snowing.

Oh I didn't need the snood or ear muffs as I had a very attractive hat with a scarf joined onto it! Christ I hated that thing.. it even had a pom pom on top! :bawling:
My mum used to watch me walking down the road to make sure I didn't take it off, but as soon as I got round the corner, it used to be in my schoolbag! :laugh:

[Lee.]

Thinking back to the 80's I'm sure I used to wear neon socks.. but not of the same colour, I used to wear one green and one pink! :blush:

[Niamh.]

everything from the eighties and also those saggy pants that are in now or were recently http://ohsoprettyvacant.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/harem-pants-trend.jpg

[Lee.]

Harem Pants? Is that right? I was just about to post them too, bt couldn't remember the name of them!
They have to be the most unflattering things ever!

[Niamh.]

I'm not sure, i call them nappy pants though:joker: