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What 3 things would you not be seen dead wearing?

514 replies

recklessruby · 27/07/2019 00:12

Aibu to ask what 3 things you would never ever wear (not necessarily together).
Mine are a bikini (too much like underwear in public and have wobbly cellulite)
High heels (i want to be able to walk when i m out not flouder around like a drunk ostrich)
And this horrible horrible hair colour i have accidentally dyed my hair (it was light brown fairish and is now freakishly white blonde).
Please distract me from crying about my hair horror until the shops open and i can sort it out!!

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Sunflower20 · 27/07/2019 21:22

chokers, floral, flesh coloured tights

RedPanda2 · 27/07/2019 21:25

A waterfall cardigan, Crocs or anything from Boden

RingPiece · 27/07/2019 21:30

Ugly footwear, Uggs, Crocs, pasties, Irregular Choice, etc

Those baggy high-waisted Jeans that have an ankle grazing hem

Cold shoulder tops

evilharpy · 27/07/2019 21:31

Cold shoulder tops

Anything frilly
Anything oversized (just doesn't suit me)
Tunics
Leggings for anything other than the gym
Cycling shorts unless at a spin class
Kitten heels (my legs are too chunky)
Fleeces
Polo shirts
Very short shorts (like dental floss of the lady area, and I just don't have the legs for them)
Crop tops
Bootcut jeans (remember the soggy hems when it rained?)
Fascinators
Novelty socks
Mary jane shoes
Irregular choice shoes
Anything with sparkly bits/diamante/bling unless it's Christmas
Anything with a parenting-related slogan like the one attached
Slogan t shirts in general
Sliders of any kind but especially furry
Those open toe boot things
Gilets
Anything kitsch
Birkenstocks
Purple (because it makes me look dead)

Lots of the above because they would look shit on me although some (like sliders) are just horrible, and parenting-related slogans just make me cringe a bit.

I absolutely disagree that leopard print can't look smart, it depends on the piece and how you wear it. I have a black dress from Zara in a floaty chiffony fabric with a very tiny white leopard print. I wear it to work (business dress code) with very understated jewellery and feel very smart in it and it gets lots of compliments. I don't think I'd feel smart in an orangey eyelash wool jumper with a big Bet Lynch leopard print Grin

What 3 things would you not be seen dead wearing?
fancynancyclancy · 27/07/2019 21:34

Exactly so fancy. I know poor taste when I see it. 😜

And I have no doubt that you 100% believe that 😁

Double0FeckingBollocks · 27/07/2019 21:39

I think you're missing my point 😀

fancynancyclancy · 27/07/2019 21:40

I think you’re missing mine 🤷‍♀️

Scoleah · 27/07/2019 21:46

Anything woolly
Leggings
High heels as I can't walk in them

Wombleish · 27/07/2019 21:51

@evilharpy I could be wrong, but I think that's more than three things? Grin

MrsExpo · 27/07/2019 21:53

Patterned trousers
A tattoo
Coloured hair dye (as in green, blue etc).

evilharpy · 27/07/2019 21:56

@Wombleish yeah I think people gave up on the three item limit a while ago!

BigFluffyCatWhiskers · 27/07/2019 21:58

Cold shoulder tops. They look fucking shit.

And ridiculously cut out swimsuits and bikinis. Your sun tan is going to look daft.

AnastasiaVonBeaverhausen · 27/07/2019 22:00

Forgot to add:
Michael Kors handbags
Radley handbags

Double0FeckingBollocks · 27/07/2019 22:10

@fancynancyclancy I'm totally clear thanks 🤷‍♀️good evening 😜

Itsreallyallovernow · 27/07/2019 22:16

Bootcut jeans
Button through dresses
Anything that could be described as mumsy.

CherryPavlova · 27/07/2019 22:24

Baseball cap
Animal print anything
Waterfall cardigans
White trousers particularly if cropped
Diamanté on clothing of any sort
Underwear on show
Stilettos
Spray tans
Tattoos
Hoop earrings
False nails

chachaboom · 27/07/2019 22:36

-Anything with a 'designer' label emblazened on it.
-A thong
(most uncomfortable thing ever)
-Midi skirt
(makes me look and feel dowdy as f)

KarmaStar · 27/07/2019 22:49

Real fur,leather/suede,wool.

WarmthAndDepth · 27/07/2019 22:54

Such a great thread!
I have read through most of it, and can confirm that I definitely wear quite a few of the most hated items on a regular basis; virtually live in Birkenstocks, harem trousers, spaghetti strap tops and little cardigans. Uggs in winter, for sure. All about comfort.
And further to my earlier point about synthetic fibres (which I avoid on environmental grounds as well as the sticky discomfort), I do concede that man-made fibres can look good; I saw some beautiful guests at an event I attended yesterday wearing synthetic dresses, but chances are they would have smashed it in a bin liner.

Twotome · 27/07/2019 22:57

Kitten heels
Belly top
A cap

Chickydoo · 28/07/2019 07:57

Animal print anything
Tattoos
Frumpy saltwater type sandals
Michael kors anything
Dungarees
Smock 'Toast type dresses'
Anything inappropriate for the weather. E.g full length trousers and dark tops in 40 degrees
Micro shorts & vest top in the rain
Granny cardigans

CitadelsofScience · 28/07/2019 09:25

Can anyone who wouldn't be seen dead in a gilet explain why please?

I have several and they are so practical for the in between season changes, too chilly for just a Cardi but too warm for an actual coat.

Kidworries · 28/07/2019 09:31

Glitter and sequins, i think their great for my little girl but not me.

A bikini

Leggings they give me the rage when people do not wear something over their bum and i can see their underwear through them. That might be judgy but i don't like leggings.

iklboo · 28/07/2019 09:41

Fur
Shorts
Bikini

IratusCats · 28/07/2019 09:59

Crocs
Ponchos
Sliders
Chunky trainers
Cycle shorts