Brands you think of as tacky

[Themammy101]

Lighthearted! Was chatting to some ladies at a group I attend and they were talking about fashion brands that is seen is tacky and trashy, superdry, Tommy Hilfiger, juicy couture, Adanola etc. do you agree with this? FWIW I do wear hilfiger jeans the odd time but seem to live in adanola as I find it nice fitting for my shape and very comfortable and never thought the brands as tacky per se but now I’m a bit paranoid, not that I care too much but nobody wants to appear tacky let’s be honest

Yes. Exactly.

Iv really enjoyed reading this thread 😅

But it's not just that it's usually teamed up with tracksuit bottoms of a brand same with foot wear and little Gucci man bag to complete the look.

Indeed. But then I'd judge somebody wearing a ten-ton gold Rolex. I'd envy their credit facility, but still think it's bonkers to go around wearing a big, shiny declaration of wealth. Also see gold-plated and bejewelled sports cars!

That said, Verv, I think I know your profession and some of the very expensive items you handle are quietly practical perfection. My opinion's irrelevant, anyway - I couldn't even afford to hire one for a big night out 😂

Me, too. That's despite the fact that I can't even afford most of the things maligned here as tacky!

I quite like tacky. I call it kitsch.

For the most part I tend to ignore brand names and just buy things that I like. Which are sometimes just Made in China and sometime nicely hand-made items by people I know.

Buying by brand is fine if quality and value for money are the key. But buying by brand for snob value is inherently tacky.

People seem a bit sensitive towards Dryrobes being used for the wrong thing, why?

Guilty ! Its warm, and waterproof, covers pretty much everything. Covers my hands so I dont have to wear gloves which comes in handy for grabbing a poop scooping bag in my.pocket. I walk my dog twice a.day everyday in the cold wet miserable northern uk climate. I know I look.like a prat but don't care too much because im usually one of few on the beach powering my way through the wind and rain. Fantastic coat. Big deep pockets too. 💨💦🥶😄

and have cocktails with the girls

Look up the 'dryrobe rap' by goldielookingchain on youtube.

I work on a farm and live in one (a knock off version) as so all my colleagues. It’s not near the sea. I care not.

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It no different to people who think wearing a dressing down to Asda's a bit tacky. A Dryrobe is just a dressing gown with a brand name. I'd almost bet that if Dryrobes cost £20 rather than £200 you'd see far fewer of them on the playground.

I've nothing against them. I use one for Surfing, just like I have a wetsuit. I don't wear the wetsuit to pick, or come dressed in a towel.

If there's one thing I've got from this thread, it's an overwhelming desire to treat myself to a DryRobe.

Please wear it somewhere other than at the beach or for swimming. 😄

Edited to add:

I have never seen a Dryrobe in person (I live in another country), but I checked their website:

https://dryrobe.com/blogs/latest-news/can-you-wear-a-dryrobe-as-a-coat

They even advertise them to be worn for uses other than just after swimming. The photos show models up mountains, and one outside a shop. So once again, I do not understand the hate for using an item of clothing, as, just an item of clothing.

So because it's a commonly used brand in a highly deprived area this equals tacky?

Sorry the above was for @KuanKaKu

Flannels is a retailer where you buy high end brands. It’s owned by Fraser Group aka Mike Ashley. You can generally get the same item elsewhere at the same price or better.

Phew! Maybe I've got away with it😁

I think maybe because, objectively speaking, and if you forget the fact we all know what they are, they are not attractive in any way, shape or form. So to wear them for function seems justifiable, but to wear them because "other people are wearing them" seems like a braindead "slave to a trend" approach - which I think always seems inherently tacky.

I suppose the counter argument is that if they are comfortable, that is a purpose in itself. However, there are lots of comfortable coats that don't make you look as though you have been sleeping rough along a coastal path for 8 months and skinned the world's biggest seal and stitched it up with no pattern to hand to wrap yourself in. I think it's the kind of "I'm so trendy I don't care that I am wearing the ugliest, most shapeless clothing item ever invented" vibe that irritates people.

Hah, well on the plus side according to MN at least a ten ton gold Rolex isn't a DryRobe ;-)

Their Hollywood glow architect powder highlighter is really good! Though I am switching almost exclusively to korean makeup except for primer/setting spray and powder/mascara/cream eyeshadow.

True, and you cannot walk in off the street to buy a Rolex either!

Why does anybody need to dress in a manner that is "attractive" to anybody else though?

Not wishing to wade in on the DryRobe argument because it's ridiculous, but "attractive" is subjective anyway.
There are "loved by Mumsnet" uniforms that are so tired and trite they make me eject my eyeballs, but others seem to think that they're "the look" so let them get on with it. It doesn't matter what anybody else wears unless you have to shag them.

The vociferous anti-dryrobe crew are using their scorn to elevate themselves above their peers and make themselves look/feel better.
It's a behaviour pattern as old as time, but with an ever changing "victim".
DULL.

Not brands as such but animal print, fake tan (combo of both even more so), strases and big logos. Oh also, overknee socks on adult women and socks worn with pumps-loafers-sabdals and skirts outside school uniform scenario.