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What clothing items do you never buy?

141 replies

AmberTurnerCo · 17/08/2020 22:34

I can't remember the last time i bought a pair of jeans.

OP posts:
formerbabe · 18/08/2020 13:04

Playsuits and jumpsuits

Shorts...can never find a flattering pair

Norugratsatall · 18/08/2020 13:06

Dresses, skirts, tights

trappedsincesundaymorn · 18/08/2020 13:14

Shoes...I literally have 1 pair that I wear on formal occasions.
Skirts
Strappy tops/dresses
Playsuits/jumpsuits
Anything with stripes.
Anything brightly coloured.

iklboo · 18/08/2020 13:15

Shorts. I look like Lofty from It Ain't Half Hot Mum in them.

EL8888 · 18/08/2020 13:25

Oh and high waisted trousers. I am long legged and short waisted so most trousers are high waisted on me already. High waisted ones go up to my armpits!

OLGADEEPOLGA · 18/08/2020 13:26

Tunics
Boot Leg Jean's
Floral patterned anything
Statement necklaces
Cold shoulder tops
Linen trousers
And anything that looks like it has come from a mountain warehouse/walking shop

twilightcafe · 18/08/2020 13:29

Suits. I look like a prison governor in one.

belvoirbeaver · 18/08/2020 13:53

Skinny jeans - I'm SO glad these are on the way out, they're vile.
Maxi dresses
Leopard print
Anything frilly/with bows.

WhatamessIgotinto · 18/08/2020 15:24

Leggings
Cold shoulder tops
Mom jeans (I look hilarious in them)
Anything with frills
Anything with a 'fun' slogan (or any slogan really)

PunkMudda · 18/08/2020 15:25

@twilightcafe

Suits. I look like a prison governor in one.
Oh god, me too! 😆

My resting bitch face completes the look...

1forAll74 · 18/08/2020 15:26

Jeans
Flip flops
Jackets,or anything with collars on,
Fancy scarves .
Polo necks and high necklines.

wowfudge · 18/08/2020 15:33

Anything cold shoulder or Bardot style, designed to be worn off the shoulder.

Maxi dresses - I'm just too short for them and they emphasize this.

Anything midi - see above, the hems hit in the frumpiest place for me.

Anything boho or fussy/frilly - learned years ago that those styles don't suit me.

Waterfall cardigans - just no.

Stiletto heels and any pointy toed shoes - I have wide feet and a high instep and value comfort over fashion in shoes.

Tiered dress or skirts - I just look daft.

tinytemper66 · 18/08/2020 15:34

I am with @annelovesgilbert -never buy shirts either and for same reason.

wowfudge · 18/08/2020 15:34

Ooh and anything fake fur or in leopard skin print.

I would never buy real fur either.

seensome · 18/08/2020 15:42

Jumpsuits, I like the look of them but not on me! The body is too short and gives a camel hoof effect

Cropped trousers, I'm tall so I look like I'm wearing trousers too short for me.

Polo necks, not flattering on me

Patterns, I prefer simple, plain fitted clothes

Bright clothes, no no

DelphiniumBlue · 18/08/2020 17:58

Frills, chiffon, floaty or dangly sleeves. Most synthetic fabrics, heels, polo necks, high round necks, heavy jewellery. I don't wear skirts anymore and the only pair of shorts I ever had that looked OK are now 20 years old and got paint splatters on them. I won't be replacing them.
I don't buy anything fitted round the middle and really only like stretchy fabrics like jersey/sweatshirt material. No to wired bras, midi briefs ( high waisted or tiny for me) and no to socks with seams. No to mohair, tweed or anything itchy. No to chinos and most trousers - I do wear jeans and would consider palazzo but needs to be with a long top, otherwise looks terrible.
No to beige, camel, yellow, mustard and lime. No to cream and brown, and to wishy washy "nude" colours. No to logos and slogans, and cropped or boxy tops.
It's actually quite hard to find things i do like, I spend a lot of time looking.

EasilyDelighted · 18/08/2020 18:15

No wool, it makes me itch, even cashmere.

AriesTheRam · 18/08/2020 18:33

Knickers (rarely wear them)
Shorts

formerbabe · 18/08/2020 18:34

Like a pp, I'd never buy a cold shoulder top. I've never seen it look good on anyone

MikeUniformMike · 18/08/2020 18:40

Not quite in line with the thread but the french tuck looks ridiculous.

Ginfordinner · 18/08/2020 18:42

@AriesTheRam

Knickers (rarely wear them) Shorts
Ew. Doesn't that mean you need clean skirt/dress/jeans/trousers/whatever you wear every day?
MadamShazam · 18/08/2020 18:51

Batwing tops
Cold shoulder tops
Business suits
Polo neck tops/jumpers
Denim skirts or shorts
Slogan t shirts, or any tops with writing on them.
Tights
Thongs
Stiletto heels

LesLavandes · 18/08/2020 18:55

Suits
High Heels
Doc Martens
Halter neckline
Really wide leg chiffony trousers

ittooshallpass · 18/08/2020 18:56

Anything without a sleeve.
Maxi dresses.
Bikini.

HairyToity · 18/08/2020 18:57

Shorts

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