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to ask what 'fashion' you hate?

289 replies

PrincessAnastasia · 01/01/2013 15:46

I cannot stand the wet leggings look. It really should only be worn by tall and thin people.

Also knee/thigh high boots.

And crop tops.

And shorts with your bum cheeks hanging out.

Definitely each to their own

(As I'm guilty of wearing uggs (definitely function over fashion), chelsea boots and I love my Barbour coat, which I know a majority of people hate)

so what fashion do you hate?

OP posts:
countrykitten · 01/01/2013 17:52

Anything with a big label on. Never a good look. Discreet and tasteful is good, a massive Superdry label on a nasty pair of cheap looking jeans is not.
Animal print is vile, always as been and always will be.
Leggings on ANYONE look awful.
Platform shoes.
Jack Wills - see point number one.
Crappy knits from White Stuff which die after one wash.
Another vote for tracksuits for anything other that sport.
Vest tops - especially on larger women with corned beef arms.

countrykitten · 01/01/2013 17:53

Oh and the whole 'Essex' look which seems to pass for classy on a certain section of teenage girls - seriously, why don't their mothers take them in hand?

PessaryPam · 01/01/2013 17:54

I hate bootcut jeans, in fact I just really hate flares. I hate crimplene with a vengeance born from being subjected to it's bobbly horridness as a child. I also thing Ugg boots are ugg.

PessaryPam · 01/01/2013 17:54

thing=think

Itsjustmeanon · 01/01/2013 17:54

Platform shoes
Hair extensions
Denim shorts in the winter, worn over black tights
Polka dots
Fake tan

NeverKnowinglyUnderstood · 01/01/2013 17:55

so pleased to see I am not the only hater of animal prints.

disclaimer, have never been known as someone who knows about fashion Grin

PessaryPam · 01/01/2013 17:55

DameFannyGallopsBEHINDyou Puffa jackets, quilted coats - why do you want to look like a hot water tank?

Because it's effing cosy and warm!!! I love my duvet coat Xmas Grin

colleysmill · 01/01/2013 17:57

I'm of the belief that I am probably hideously out of touch with fashion as I don't think I've got any items on this thread!

My personal hate is very high heels. This is mainly because I just can't manage to walk in them without looking like an extra from Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (without wishing to cause any offense to any gentleman reading who like to wear high heels).

In my head I'm elegantly swishing along - the mirror reveals an awkward, lost my horse type of gait pattern.

DolomitesDonkey · 01/01/2013 17:57

Yes! Those side partings on teenage girls so extreme they actually have to walk along with their head cocked to one side or their hand clamped on it to keep it in place.

Thankfully being a teenager in the 80s I made no such mistake. (Perm on top, straight below. )

BunnyLebowski · 01/01/2013 17:58

French manicures.

Ick.

Itsjustmeanon · 01/01/2013 17:59

Leggings - I dislike them, but at eight months pregnant, I wear my maternity leggings all the time. So comfy. First time I've bought any leggings, when pregnant. Will stop wearing them when baby is out.

GreenyEyes · 01/01/2013 18:00

Boot cut jeans.

Massive voluminous maxi dresses (the jersey ones are ok)

That's it really.

simplesusan · 01/01/2013 18:00

I agree about hooker shoes, if you cannot walk in them then they make you look cheap.
Fake tan, fake nails especially when coupled with the above shoes and clothes that are too tight.
Animal print-too Bet Lynch.
Clothes with lots of studs on that look like they could take someone's eye out.
Men/boys wearing trousers which show underwear-vomit.
Ridiculous slogan t-shirts, especially those made of very cheap, shapless, crumpled material. (Learn to iron at least).i

Topless men, unless you have the body of an olympic athlete and you are actually on a beach, otherwise please keep it all under clothing.

DameFannyGallopsBEHINDyou · 01/01/2013 18:03

:p to pessarypam Wink

Also, anything by coast. I know it's loved by many, but just looks like badly fitted identitart cocktail dresses to me.

ChristmasNamechangeBridezilla · 01/01/2013 18:03

I hated leggings until I got some as part of a pyjama set and started wearing them round the house and my husband complimented me on how I looked in them so I bought some. Have since had more compliments so apparently I'm one of the rare people who can pull them off. I had no idea!

Those parachute pant things though - no way. I look dreadful in those.

simplesusan · 01/01/2013 18:04

Oh and anything supporting the Playboy logo.

ChristmasNamechangeBridezilla · 01/01/2013 18:04

Harem pants. Not parachute pants Grin. That's what my sister and I call them.

countrykitten · 01/01/2013 18:06

Oh God - I saw a topless beer bellied monster in an Asda store once. This has been my excuse never to shop their ever again no matter how cheap it is. Yuck.

I love Puffas btw and wear mine for dog walking and riding. Maybe not pretty but very snuggly and practical.

PessaryPam · 01/01/2013 18:06

Harem pants = nappy pants IMHO.

LadyBeagleEyes · 01/01/2013 18:06

I wear loads of stuff mentioned on here.
Mind you, if I didn't I'd be naked as I thing everything as been slagged off.

countrykitten · 01/01/2013 18:07

Yes Coast dresses are a bit tacky.

DameFannyGallopsBEHINDyou · 01/01/2013 18:09
Notcontent · 01/01/2013 18:12

Definitely those really cheap, thin leggings. I mean they are actually more see-through than thick, matte tights. Whenever I see someone wearing them have this urge to ask them if they realise everyone can see their pants or whether they forgot to finish getting dressed. If course I never would say anything like that. But really - do people lack mirrors????

usualsuspect3 · 01/01/2013 18:12

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Spuddybean · 01/01/2013 18:13

oh i have loads - off the top of my head:

skinny jeans, i have never seen anyone look good in them - they either look too thin and all knees, or too chunky and parsnip like. there appears to be no middle point (like pears ripening - too hard or too soft - never perfectly ripe).

ankle boots with skirts - legs look like sunflowers growing out of flower pots. especially chelsea boots (and chelsea boots on men are even wronger!)

peplums - as mentioned above.

black in the daytime - far too harsh and should be reserved for more formal occasions.

the hideous black 'rock' look with studs on - very cheap.

ugg boots - can't bear the ankle rolling shuffle.

names on things - labels should be on the inside.

fake stuff - yeah, you've really got a 2k handbag but are wearing plastic shoes!