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Recent trends which you didn't 'get'

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Tweet2tweet · 01/08/2013 20:49

I'm trying to put 3 month old dc to sleep and am pondering over recent styles and trends that I just didn't see the appeal of. One that comes to mind is 'peplum', it will date quickly and looks quite tacky IMO.

Anyone else want to share their thoughts on recent styles/trends that just don't cut it.......

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SundaySimmons · 01/08/2013 21:04

Those ghastly dress that are above the knee at the front and then long at the back.

Chavtastic.

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Crutchlow35 · 01/08/2013 21:07

Gladiator sandals. Ridiculous.

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Laska42 · 01/08/2013 21:08

Definitely Peplums ,

Those dresses and skirt with the back hem much longer than the front.. what is that all about?

Oh and those ghastly jewelled thongs with straps you can see over trousers and skirts.. and well ...any thong really ..

Wedges especially those with ankle straps

Toe post shoes with back straps

Open toed bootsShock(why?)

Three quarter length/crop trousers .. Believe me you only need one (long) day sitting in a poll station watching all the people come into vote wearing them (back view of bums in in polling booths) to realise that they simply do not suit ANYBODY of ANY shape.. I went back to skirts after a day of seeing that .

White socks (esp with trainers ) ... Pleeeease no..

i'll get my (unfashionable Peter Storm navy waterproof pack-a-mac - great for English summers ) coat (but just dont start me off on the Cath Kidston flowery jobs)

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FoFeeFiMum · 01/08/2013 21:10

Dip dye (or whatever you call it) hair - especially with 'coloured' ends!?!

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Laska42 · 01/08/2013 21:10

.. hmm but I do like my gold gladiators..

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mumofthemonsters808 · 01/08/2013 21:13

Those tight long t-shirt dresses that everyone seems to be wearing they are so unforgiving and unflattering and make even a slim girl look fat. I particularly hate the tribal print ones or the ones with graffiti writing on. A horrible look on anyone.

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clareyfarey · 01/08/2013 21:14

Horrible new trend of nails filed to a point.

Ugh.

So many, but those toeless boots were horrendous too.

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ravenlocks · 01/08/2013 21:15

Agree with those uneven hemmed dresses and open toed boots.

For me hareem trousers, leather skirts, dresses, shirts, tops (in fact anything leather unless it is jacket or coat).

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Laska42 · 01/08/2013 21:16

hair feathers.. urgh.. gross

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InMyShreddies · 01/08/2013 21:17

I have a tight t-shirt dress with an Aztec pattern on right now! Plus I have a dress that is longer at the back...

Peplums however are ridiculous, pointless and don't add anything to any outfit IMO.

And anything involving trainers, I just don't get... I've tried Converse, Ash wedges, Nike Dunks and I have given up. I feel like I'm pretending to be sporty. Also, laces are such a faff and trainers look scruffy so quickly.

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gandalfcat · 01/08/2013 21:20

adults in babygrows ie onesies - hideous

eye brows that are painted so thick and dark they look like moustaches that have relocated.

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Laska42 · 01/08/2013 21:21

Yes ! Onesies !! foul!! utterly foul

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Laska42 · 01/08/2013 21:22

constant gum chewers ( does that count?)

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LogonMounstuart · 01/08/2013 21:26

Clicked on this to say peplums!

Play suits. To me they look v 70s. I imagine they will date just as quickly as they did last time.

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OneLittleLady · 01/08/2013 21:28

Crop tops Hmm

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gandalfcat · 01/08/2013 21:38

teenage boys with trousers under their arses!

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TeamJesse · 01/08/2013 21:54

Studs. Fringing.

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Allthingspretty · 01/08/2013 22:11

Peplum
Leggings particularly the graphic\slogan and aztec print

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dexter73 · 01/08/2013 22:14

Those loose patterned trousers. I tried some on and I just looked like I was wearing pyjamas.

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iMe · 02/08/2013 06:48

hair shaved short on one side and left long on the other side. ugh.

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WipsGlitter · 02/08/2013 06:52

Yes to the eyebrows thing. Desperate and really unflattering

Also wacky professor / geek specs, again unflattering.

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Morgause · 02/08/2013 06:53

Patterned leggings on anyone over the age of 18.

Sleeve tattoos. Just awful.

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HumTiddlyTum · 02/08/2013 06:57

Peplums!

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Tweet2tweet · 02/08/2013 07:01

Gosh yes, peep toe boots- WHY.....

Also wanted to add, sleeveless biker jackets!

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feelingood · 02/08/2013 07:01

Yay

That wonky shave on one side hair style
Peplums most look silly
Denim waistcoats - have seen good and bad depends on shade and what is teamed with but they remind me of ROXY from EE cheap tacky look.
Animal print - when is it going to end just not a fan
Patterned trousers hideous - we not on a tropical island in commune

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