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The one word in a description of clothes that puts you off buying it

259 replies

BoobsAhoy · 07/11/2022 19:38

just read the word cropped and I thought that’s it.

Maybe second place is high-rise.

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Nitgel · 07/11/2022 19:39

Boxy

SirSidneyRuffDiamond · 07/11/2022 19:39

Polyester

Fladdermus · 07/11/2022 19:40

Polyester.

AssignedSlytherinAtBirth · 07/11/2022 19:40

Yep, polyester.

PrincessofWellies · 07/11/2022 19:40

Viscose

MrsDanversGlidesAgain · 07/11/2022 19:40

Trouser. They are TROUSERS

CanYouFeelMyHeart · 07/11/2022 19:41

Trouser. Lip. Edit.

MarshaBradyo · 07/11/2022 19:42

If not about the material then

Body con

and asymmetric

MilkshakeNFries · 07/11/2022 19:42

Oh yes to cropped or boxy.

Bodycon. Not these days for me, mate!

AssignedSlytherinAtBirth · 07/11/2022 19:42

MrsDanversGlidesAgain · 07/11/2022 19:40

Trouser. They are TROUSERS

Same as a lip. As in, a red lip. No, there are two of them!

Jewelanemone · 07/11/2022 19:42

Pleat. Ruffle. Blouse. Frill. Beading.

Homewardbound2022 · 07/11/2022 19:42

Large.

MrsDanversGlidesAgain · 07/11/2022 19:42

MilkshakeNFries · 07/11/2022 19:42

Oh yes to cropped or boxy.

Bodycon. Not these days for me, mate!

Yeah, figure hugging. Not my figure, you don't

BoobsAhoy · 07/11/2022 19:42

The irony that you don’t wear body con because you are con of your body

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ashapushapush · 07/11/2022 19:42

Oversized

BoobsAhoy · 07/11/2022 19:43

I would still buy a pair of trousers if it was described as a trouser if it was nice I think

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Thirder · 07/11/2022 19:43

Replying to say boxy but beaten to it!
Hate boxy. Means shapeless and doesn't cover my long midriff.
Also, shimmery.
Mid calf length.
Cold shoulder.
Coated.
Vegan leather.

Homewardbound2022 · 07/11/2022 19:43

Tapered.

ficklish · 07/11/2022 19:43

see also: PANT (ugh)

Menopausal50s · 07/11/2022 19:43

One size

MarmiteCoriander · 07/11/2022 19:43
  • Needs a wash (not one word I know!)
  • Gusset
  • Stain
  • Polyester/acrylic
A580Hojas · 07/11/2022 19:43

polyester

Fairycreature · 07/11/2022 19:44

Ruched

FoxyLadyBOOtique · 07/11/2022 19:44

Mock pockets, mock fly. Just why?

bananagram18 · 07/11/2022 19:45

Peplum
asymmetric