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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.

OP posts:
woodhill · 07/11/2022 19:46

Polyester

Dominicains · 07/11/2022 19:46

Luxe

NCHammer2022 · 07/11/2022 19:46

Low rise
Shift
Dropped waist
Cowl neck
Bias cut

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 07/11/2022 19:47

Belted

VoldemortsKitten · 07/11/2022 19:47

Oh yeah 'cold shoulder'

And 'cut out'

Just why?!?

KirstenBlest · 07/11/2022 19:47

Crop or 3/4 sleeve.
Mock pockets
If looking at auction sites, the word 'gorgeous' or 'stunning' will guarantee that i won't bid, and it's usually used for things that are not gorgeous or stunning

bananagram18 · 07/11/2022 19:48

NCHammer2022 · 07/11/2022 19:46

Low rise
Shift
Dropped waist
Cowl neck
Bias cut

Yes to all of these

ChickenMaths · 07/11/2022 19:48

'Scuba' fabric

ArseInTheCoOpWindow · 07/11/2022 19:48

Vegan leather (why not just say plastic?)
Polyester………………ditto………………

ArseInTheCoOpWindow · 07/11/2022 19:49

Scuba cotton is nice though.

bananaorange00 · 07/11/2022 19:49

Sequin

DelphiniumBlue · 07/11/2022 19:50

Made from recycled plastic.. a phrase rather than a word but yuk! I feel sweaty just thinking about it!

ArseInTheCoOpWindow · 07/11/2022 19:50

@bananaorange00

I raise you sequences. Once seen on Debenhams website ( as was)

Keeperbee · 07/11/2022 19:51

Viscose

toastedcat · 07/11/2022 19:51

The three Ps

Peplum
Padded shoulders
Puff sleeves

(Not one word answers)

BigcatLittlecat · 07/11/2022 19:51

Cold shoulder! Makes me shiver!

bananaorange00 · 07/11/2022 19:52

ArseInTheCoOpWindow · 07/11/2022 19:50

@bananaorange00

I raise you sequences. Once seen on Debenhams website ( as was)

Noooooo that's dreadful 🤣🤣

Blueberrycreampie · 07/11/2022 19:52

Peplum, Buffet Dress? Co-ords.

ArseInTheCoOpWindow · 07/11/2022 19:53

I know!😲😂

greenacrylicpaint · 07/11/2022 19:53

stylish

TheYearOfSmallThings · 07/11/2022 19:53

Lenzing.

"Made with Lenzing" means "We have used a nasty manmade fabric but we are trying to put a premium on it".

BlackSwan · 07/11/2022 19:53

Sustainable

ArseInTheCoOpWindow · 07/11/2022 19:54

Also Next one had a huge spread about ‘sinching your waist’

I swear it’s cinch?

ArseInTheCoOpWindow · 07/11/2022 19:54

Lenzig is environmentally friendly though.

Brokendaughter · 07/11/2022 19:54

Distressed.

I can rip holes in my own clothes thanks if that's what I want.

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