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What would you not be seen dead in?

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AlexaAmbidextra · 16/04/2019 00:29

Most of mine seem to be footwear:
Crocs
Birkenstocks
Joules Wellibobs

Dungarees.

OP posts:
ipswichwitch · 16/04/2019 09:09

For me it’s pretty much anything the so called fashion experts say is ideal for someone of my build - short, size 14 with a c-section shelf.

Some suggest empire line dresses to hide the belly - makes me look like a pregnant lampshade.

Others suggest wrap dresses - if only I could find one that actually stayed wrapped and didn’t constantly threaten to fall open!

And those paper bag shorts/trousers that are in all the shops make me look like I stuffed a rubber ring round my middle.

I keep saying that anyone could design and outfit to make a model look good. The real talent is designing outfits that make someone like me look good!!

hannah9176 · 16/04/2019 09:13

Kitten heels
Anything that says "look, I'm a mum now" aka all of cath kidston/joules/fat face/white stuff
Weird chunky trainers that seem to be a thing now
Crop tops
Definitely agree on cold shoulder tops!
Logo t shirts in general (with the exception of a small logo on a gym t shirt...just)

pictish · 16/04/2019 09:14

Thing I’ve observed with the cold shoulder top is that they are not designed to flatter your average woman. Only those with the boniest of shoulders can wear them in the manner they are supposed to appear.
Most women by far simply end up with inexplicable gaping holes on their upper arms.

doubleshotespresso · 16/04/2019 09:21

Leggings
Ugg boots
Crocs
Slogan tops
Fake tan (I just look daft)
Boots with open toes (these irritate me but I've no idea why)

schnubbins · 16/04/2019 09:23

Shorts

Lokidokiartichoki · 16/04/2019 09:27

One of those polo shirts with the little man on a horse - some designer or other I’m not sure of the name.

Joules mac

Shellac

skippy67 · 16/04/2019 09:28

Leggings with a tunic.
Saltwater sandals.
Bootcut jeans.
Sketchers.

kalinkafoxtrot45 · 16/04/2019 09:29

Sportswear as everyday wear. Sorry, hate it.
Boots with open toes. If it’s warm enough for open toes it’s too warm for boots
Unnecessary embellishments. And most are unnecessary.
Big pointy fake nails
Fake tan, looks shit on this pale faced Scot
“Contouring” which in real life just makes you look a bit grubby
The colour mustard, which seems to be bloody everywhere right now
Pastel colours which look rubbish on me and show the dirt after 2 minutes

chocatoo · 16/04/2019 09:36

Anything beige or cream. Anything with a high neckline. Anything with frills, flounces, ugly buttons, applique, etc.

NotMyPuppy · 16/04/2019 09:37

This is basically a list of everything I wear Grin

I accept my Uggs are not very stylish (I wear for comfort) but wtf is wrong with nude shoes?! I actually thought they were one of my better efforts when worn with a light dress to a wedding or something.

pictish · 16/04/2019 09:37

Oh a gilet! Yeah...can’t get on board with the jacket with no sleeves. Seems superfluous to the clothing needs of humans. Cold? Wear a coat. Not cold? Don’t.

Zoeputthatdown · 16/04/2019 09:43

Frills.
Fake tan.
Unfortunately, because it looks so nice on other people, anything in camel.

stayingaliveisawayoflife · 16/04/2019 09:45

I just bought my first pair of dungarees and they actually fit.........sob!!!!!! Am I ruining my life if I wear them!

ChodeofChodeHall · 16/04/2019 09:47

Leggings
Printed jersey dress/tunic
Any tunic, in fact
Skinny jeans
Gingham
Flower prints

Catchingbentcoppers · 16/04/2019 09:48

I shall wear my Parker to my knees, zipped up hood with fake fur again next winter when it’s freezing outside, snowing, blowing a gale and raining hard.
I will be warm and dry, and I shall be smug whilst the ‘I wouldn’t be seen dead in that’ are cold and wet.
More fools you.

I really wouldn't take it so seriously @AnnettePrice, it's just people giving an opinion. I also love my knee-length parka in winter, keeps me warm watch DS play footie. I'm sure there are plenty of things that you dislike too. Smile

Isitweekendyet · 16/04/2019 09:48

Anything smocked
Offensive t-shirts (attention seeking city)

habibihabibi · 16/04/2019 09:48

Active wear outside of exercise
Bra/crop tops
Leggings not covering foof
Plastic shoes
Trashy fakery - plastic claw nails, gems stuck on claws, angry bird brows, loo brush lashes, broken barbie doll hair extensions , tango baby poo make up .

LesLavandes · 16/04/2019 09:55

Cullottes and 3/4 wide leg trousers
High heels
Doc Martens
Crocs
Frills

ProfessorofPerspective · 16/04/2019 10:03

Crocs, Uggs (have large feet and they would make me look like a yeti), shorts, heels, short skirts, dungarees. Quite a lot actually wouldn't grace my wardrobe - I am a sturdy, fairly tall 50 plus bird. No high necks (well endowed, looks like I have a shelf from chin to waist) On the plus side, have quite good legs so look ok in fitting jeans. rather stunning in plunging tops (good decolletage) and good in pull on jersey dresses as my shoulders and hips are in proportion - just the stuff in the middle gets in the way a bit but dresses can be quite forgiving).

SallyWD · 16/04/2019 10:11

Jumpsuit, play suit, dungarees

Greenglassteacup · 16/04/2019 10:13

Anything coral coloured

OhWhatFuckeryIsThisNow · 16/04/2019 10:14

Shorts
Bikini
Bon Marche

EleanorOalike · 16/04/2019 10:16

Checked shirts. Polo Shirts. Ripped jeans. Uggs.

pictish · 16/04/2019 10:18

Oh coral. Terrible colour...terrible! Suits no one. Actively unflattering in all cases.

Langrish · 16/04/2019 10:20

I look gorgeous in coral Grin

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