Can we have a "Summer style mistakes to avoid" thread?

[Anchovy]

A rhetorical question, in fact, as I have now started one.

My observations from 3 days of summer weather:

1. Change your handbag. Saw woman in v lightweight summery outfit with clunky great across the body black leather handbag.

1. Unkempt toenails - should go without saying but sandals and toenails au naturel look a bit grim if you are over about 8.

1. Buy clothes that fit - hell, buy the next size up. Tight summer-y clothes which pinch a bit and make you feel - and therefore look - all hot and bothered are not a good look.

That's it so far, but I might make a perambulation of the office and come back with some more...

Gapey back tops with black bra strap showing. Thongs protruding above the low rise rear of floaty trousers.

I want to see TDWP's picture now

The what are you wearing today threads always make me feel like shit, not only because I don't own anything like those clothes, but also because I don't have the money to buy them. However I do have two gorgeous dc that I get to stay home with

Same here Claireybee.

Particular the ones about the perfect school run dress!! I'm just happy if I can find something in the wardrobe that covers all four limbs and is clean and ironed

i dont really care but some amusing observations on this thread

i am far too lazy to paint toe nails tho i did do it before i went on holiday last year but it mostly came off my big toes in bed and stayed that way for the week no one died

i dont have cracked heels tho how do you make those?

i am just thankful if the weather is warm enough to enjoy

i am not one for rules

my dd1 is obsessed with rules and clothes and stuff

Worst Summer Crime for me = visible tatoos.

I don't know what to say other than........."heave"

no shorts and flip flops if you live in a city

do not dress as if you are a surfer in hawaii (esp men)

men in cropped trousers are a no no everywhere

A T-shirt requires a seamless bra.

oh i like the surfer in hawaii look

Don't get me wrong, I like it too, but not at more than 2 miles from the actual beach...

Don't wear a large scarf sarong style slung around your hips without finding out just how much of your underwear people will see

Socks with sandals = grounds for divorce as far as I'm concerned.

Any of the outfits worn by the men in last weekends Guardian magazine -they all looked as if they'd been dressed by their mums

eg.shorts with shirt buttoned to the neck and lace up formal shoes, or (mrsrawlinson take note ) shorts with socks and sandals

Shudder!

DP wears socks with sandals .

My husband wears socks with sandals too. I won't go outside with him dressed like that. yuk

Tights! why can't some people ever let them go? Girl in the office in last weeks heat with lovely summer dress over thick black tights, and she's a young thing and has great legs.

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I always wear a bra, but last night I decided to go without as I was wearing a sheer top with a cami underneath and bra straps would have shown. I thought it worked really well, I had a more natural silouette and I enjoyed the feeling, it was not at all obvious

Today I tried it again with a regular top down the shops. More bounce than usual, more natural shape, some nipples showing through.

My question -is this OK? Help.

You lot need to stay away from Denmark... no dress code here

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