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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:
Snailsaresweet · 08/11/2022 07:42

quirky
ditsy

howdoyougethingsdone · 08/11/2022 07:44

Petite

LadyOfTheCanyon · 08/11/2022 07:49

I find Midaxi quite useful as I know on me it translates to "trailing along the floor"

RainyDaysareCarp · 08/11/2022 07:51

"mom"

AriettyHomily · 08/11/2022 07:57

Made
From recycled plastic

I totally get and understand the sentiment but it feels like wearing plastic bottles, hot, sweaty and non breathable

Babasghost · 08/11/2022 08:03

Sexy.

It screams yeast infections and discomfort

BurntOutBusyBee · 08/11/2022 08:06

Low back.
Cut out.
Cropped.

OrangePomander · 08/11/2022 09:00

Ponte
Funnel neck
High neck
Polo
Control
Relaxed fit
Brown

Stayathomenamechange · 08/11/2022 09:05

Sustainable
Conscious

When it comes from a huge fast fashion retailer

Cheeseandabsolutelycrackers · 08/11/2022 09:10

Embroidered

BamBamBilla · 08/11/2022 09:42

Pattern
Polyester
PU Leather

Niftythrifter · 08/11/2022 12:35

Flattering. After years of being overweight and now being slim then this is a word that puts me off.

Jaxhog · 08/11/2022 12:43

Polyester or Acrylic
Vegan Leather and Pleather. It's plastic!
Cropped
Boxy
Distressed
One size (either huge or tiny)

Fenneloup · 08/11/2022 12:55

Sexy.

Supersimkin2 · 08/11/2022 12:57

Yodel.

As in delivered by - can’t use Uniqlo here.

BoobsAhoy · 08/11/2022 14:39

Wiennetta · 08/11/2022 07:11

@BoobsAhoy cos not all faux or vegan leather is plastic? Because it’s obvious what it means when an item is described as faux or vegan leather?

Isn’t it? I’m thinking of a skirt I had

OP posts:
Wiennetta · 08/11/2022 14:45

BoobsAhoy · 08/11/2022 14:39

Isn’t it? I’m thinking of a skirt I had

@BoobsAhoy not its not…. Plenty of vegan leather options, including cork, pinatex, apple leather, grape leather (like these).

Saying something is ‘vegan leather’ makes it pretty clear that it’s something that looks like leather but isn’t made from animal skin. I don’t know why people take objection to the use of the term ‘leather’. It’s obvious what is meant. Then usually in the full information on a product you can see what the make up of it is/get more details if needed.

Wiennetta · 08/11/2022 14:46

See also Cactus leather.

KirstenBlest · 08/11/2022 14:47

@Niftythrifter , what's wrong with 'flattering'?
Not quite on track with the thread, but if anyone told me I had a nice figure, I woud not interpret it as meaning that.

StrataZon · 08/11/2022 14:52

Brown

Niftythrifter · 08/11/2022 17:10

@KirstenBlest If a garment is described as flattering then to me it means making the wearer look less fat. I mean in terms of descriptions such as flattering darts or pleats etc.

Ambushedbycakeinmydreams · 08/11/2022 17:14

Free size

Deathraystare · 08/11/2022 17:30

@PrincessofWellies

Snap!! I too loathe Viscose. It is everywhere!!!

RainyDaysareCarp · 08/11/2022 17:31

Arty

SirChenjins · 08/11/2022 17:35

Sexy - unless it’s lingerie. I don’t care about looking sexy if I’m buying a blouse or dress for work, for example.

Vegan - no, you mean plastic

Cold shoulder - one of the most stupid looks ever invented.

This dress/skirt/pair of shoes/ whatever broke the internet - not amusing in the slightest and doesn’t make me rush to buy it

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