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I hate potato tops and cropped trousers!

161 replies

BaitandSwitch · 08/01/2019 11:12

These - ghastly items of clothing look terrible on just about everyone.

I hate potato tops and cropped trousers!
I hate potato tops and cropped trousers!
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MacarenaFerreiro · 08/01/2019 11:30

I have a pair of cropped linen trousers which are a summer staple. I love them. Pretty much past caring what other people think of my style choices though tbh...

Would never wear a cold shoulder top, they're ridiculous.

BaitandSwitch · 08/01/2019 11:31

the beauty of this country is that you can buy classics in Hobbs or Reiss and Fun items in Primark or New Look. Not everything has to be a classic!

Well I can think of much nicer Fun items than potato tops and cropped trousers!

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Jaxtellerswife · 08/01/2019 11:32

They show off my beautiful tattoos so I quite like them. Each to their own

Lovemusic33 · 08/01/2019 11:33

I love cropped trousers, mainly because I am a short ass and these are full length on me 🤣

Don’t like the top, it looks awful.

I struggle to find clothes I like so I live in jeans and baggy jumpers until summer comes.

13thWarriorWitch · 08/01/2019 11:34

No strong opinion on cropped trousers. They look fine on some people I guess. Wouldn't on me.

Cold shoulder look is ok if done using layers. A strappy top with a slash neck or bardot over it, but somehow, to combine straps and sleeves into one garment just looks weird and contrived to me.

Badtasteflump · 08/01/2019 11:36

I like cropped trousers but not flappy ones - imo they have to be fitted to look decent.

Cold shoulder tops are just awful. Love the name potato top though Grin

Houseonahill · 08/01/2019 11:37

I always think people must have cold shoulders and ankles Sad

DanielRicciardosSmile · 08/01/2019 11:37

Well I can think of much nicer Fun items than potato tops and cropped trousers!

Don't buy or wear them then. There's plenty of things I don't like but I just don't waste my money on them. I don't have any problem with someone else choosing them though.

BaitandSwitch · 08/01/2019 11:39

My mother-in-law used to call cropped trousers (she wore an old pair for gardening) her 'sawn-offs'. Smile

Whenever I'm out and see a potato top, I say to my partner - "potato alert!"

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RosemarysBabyDress · 08/01/2019 11:40

I really like cold shoulder tops and I am not the only one when you see how many the shops currently sell Grin

RosemarysBabyDress · 08/01/2019 11:41

Whenever I'm out and see a potato top, I say to my partner - "potato alert!"

that makes you sound like a very old person GrinGrinGrin

donajimena · 08/01/2019 11:41

The potato top is the new peplum. Usually made out of nylon which doesn't biodegrade. Yes, we have choice but its all landfill. I hate fast fashion.

kalefire · 08/01/2019 11:41

Omg potatoes!! Now I will never be able to unsee that!

veggiepigsinpastryblankets · 08/01/2019 11:48

I am tall and spent my early teenage years with my trousers flapping around my ankles because I grew faster than my mum was willing to replace them. I can't imagine why I'd want to recreate that experience as an adult!

Also not a fan of cold shoulder tops...the clue is in the name. I live in a cold place and holes in the shoulders is not compatible with my layering system.

Ember12 · 08/01/2019 11:49

I have a few cold shoulder tops from next guess I'm unfashionable HmmGrin

Didactylos · 08/01/2019 11:50

isnt 'potato' what they used to say about having holes in your tights or socks? love the term
and hate those cold shoulder tops because sadly ive got keratosis pilarisis and dont bare arms if I can help it

pfwow · 08/01/2019 11:56

I'm with you on the cold shoulder thing. I think this is one of those that we'll look back on at and laugh at in a few years time. They look awful on most people.

HarryDaylight · 08/01/2019 12:00

I wear cropped trousers and I think I look fabulous in them. Smile

katekat383 · 08/01/2019 12:02

just like a couple of spuds peeking out of these clothes! (ie rounded and pale shoulders).
It doesn’t actually apply to people who do not have pale skin.Confused

katekat383 · 08/01/2019 12:02

Surely those cold shoulder tops are passé, anyway?

MadeleineMaxwell · 08/01/2019 12:03

I love potato tops - it's the closest I can get to sleeveless in hot weather due to massive bingo wings.

I also have cropped leggings - come at me, MN fashion police! Grin

dogzdinner · 08/01/2019 12:06

I thought the potato tops were last year (or probably the year before). Are they still fashionable?

Trousers that are only just cropped can make you look like you're a child who's grown out of them. And what's the deal with partly tucking your top in?

I hate potato tops and cropped trousers!
Paddy1234 · 08/01/2019 12:06

I hate potato tops. In my opinion they are a crime against humanity.

AdamNichol · 08/01/2019 12:09

I quite like potato tops - makes me think of Rey off Star Wars

halfwitpicker · 08/01/2019 12:10

Even the model looks defeated in that one, dogs dinner

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