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You can ban ONE summer look. Which?

729 replies

awfulapril · 25/05/2026 15:34

Which kind of outfit or particular item are you seeing in the hot weather that you'd like to ban Man or woman.

illogical hatred preferred
i think bikini tops anywhere other than a Beach. At

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Harriet36 · 25/05/2026 18:27

awfulapril · 25/05/2026 16:36

Never mind feet , I can't stand pregnant stomachs. I think they look disgusting. Yes even mine

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Ffs seriously? That’s really horrible.

Harriet36 · 25/05/2026 18:28

Teakettletrio · 25/05/2026 18:18

If we all hate the saggy bum cheek shorts, why do people keep wearing them? Who actually likes them?
I too loathe them. I do not wish to see anyone’s arse cheeks in public.
I even saw some sort of Shein/Temu type product which is a fake transfer tattoo thing for your bum cheeks if you are wearing these kind of shorts. It was like a toadstool stern. Made me wonder how Cheryl Tweedy’s big arse cheek tattoo was weathering. Shudder.
Also to add spaghetti strap tops with a grubby bra on show underneath.

She’s had it removed.

PhaedraTwo · 25/05/2026 18:29

awfulapril · 25/05/2026 18:00

That's why we love it

Not really. It was OK until your offensive comment using the word for a female dog. I'm sorry I had already commented.

Faveway · 25/05/2026 18:30

Flyingintotheunknown · 25/05/2026 17:26

I think it’s a trend that has been and gone….yet is still being done to death when I see people out and about on the streets.

If you keep seeing it surely it's still a trend? I think according to the dictionary definition it definitely is. 😂

worldshottestmom · 25/05/2026 18:33

And on today's wheel of judgement... clothes, again! Buzzing!!!

Also apparently sun tans, tattoos and surprisingly, pregnant bellies.

I feel sorry for you all tbh god damn

ItsTooEarlyForThis · 25/05/2026 18:34

AltitudeCheck · 25/05/2026 15:53

Open toed anything.... even 'nice' feet give me the heebie jellies! Feet are grim, keep your toes to yourself please 😂😂

Same 🫠

Mia184 · 25/05/2026 18:34

A typical sight here in Germany: mostly elderly men bare chested wearing shorts and sandals with socks on bikes - quite often with some sort of radio attached to the bike.

NeverDropYourMooncup · 25/05/2026 18:37

SpottyAlpaca · 25/05/2026 17:35

Hideous tent-like maxi dresses which train along the floor. Why anyone thinks they are a sensible thing to wear in hot weather baffles me. In fairness, most women who wear them seem to be quite overweight so they may be too self-conscious to wear shorts.

Nothing wrong with a maxi dress. It covers the skin that so many others on here are complaining about seeing, prevents sunburn far better than suntan lotion, they're cooler because of air flow and because the sun isn't beating directly upon the legs as they would with shorts, somebody would be bound to complain about varicose veins being visible, others are complaining about jeans, others about cropped trousers, others about closer fitting clothes...

At least the one thing that would hopefully be exempt from judgement would be wearing suitable footwear. But no, there's complaints about trainers, complaints about not pretty enough sandals, then there's complaints about how disgusting it is to been seen to have feet.

What's the solution to being female and not physically perfect or being too perfect but letting people see it? Seems to be that the only way to avoid people complaining about being able to see their bodies/not being able to see their bodies/seeing too much of their bodies/not seeing enough of their bodies is to shut themselves indoors as though they don't exist.

Justgorgeous · 25/05/2026 18:38

Badly applied orange fake tan. You can just use a few drops and mix with a moisturiser. Looks so much nicer.

Vaguelyclassical · 25/05/2026 18:39

lilaccamille · 25/05/2026 18:17

White linen trousers
Ageing

And the logic of this is?

Teakettletrio · 25/05/2026 18:40

awfulapril · 25/05/2026 18:20

Men 😬

Do they though? I’ve often pondered that.

Teakettletrio · 25/05/2026 18:41

@Harriet36 has she? Wow that must have hurt and taken ages. I’m off to Google it now.

ChocolateCinderToffee · 25/05/2026 18:42

I'm in the ban topless bloke camp and I think they should be banned on public transport. Being stuck in a packed tube train, wedged up against some guy's manboobs is not for me.

WhatterySquash · 25/05/2026 18:43

Peterdottir · 25/05/2026 16:13

3/4 length trousers on men. I'm fine with them wearing shorts (provided not super short) but there is something unsettling about seeing a man's hairy ankle. Gives me the ick.

Yes this is what I joined thread to say! Above the knee shorts yes, summery linen trousers yes, but those 3/4 trousers that are usually also cargo trouser or outdoorsy in style - I just can't take men seriously who wear them. They look like giant toddlers. Weirdly women in 3/4 trousers don't though, they often look great.

aintnothinbutagstring · 25/05/2026 18:44

Skin which is burnt to a crisp. Tanned skin which is like leather. Sweaty hair - male or female.

SlightlyTerrifiedButPolite · 25/05/2026 18:44

Shirtless men in denim shorts (or just generally shirtless men anywhere other than by a pool or on the beach!)

NotDarkGothicMama · 25/05/2026 18:45

Anything too small for the person wearing it.

Topless men, unless they're amazingly buff, in which case fill your boots. Apart from the oik who aggressively slammed himself into the golf buggy seat opposite me and DH when we were on honeymoon and eyeballed DH as if asking what he was going to do about it. We laughed so hard.

Scarlettpixie · 25/05/2026 18:46

I support people’s right to wear whatever they want regardless of my preferences.

SmudgeButt · 25/05/2026 18:47

women who wear sandals that are too short for their feet so their gangly long toes stick out an inch in front.

Puddlewoman · 25/05/2026 18:51

I am also all for banning the topless males Envy no need for it at all. I live in a seaside place and the sights you see because people are on holiday. Especially heinous in a certain older age group who seem to think the shortest of shorts and shoes are fine to nip to the local shop

PortSalutPlease · 25/05/2026 18:52

Grubby white vests

ExOptimist · 25/05/2026 18:53

Women wearing cheap looking mstching vest and trousers made of slightly shiny crinkled polyester fabric, especially in a nude colour and if the wearer is overweight. Shows every lump and bump.

Despite the comments on here I love a very long loose linen dress on very hot days.

Puddlewoman · 25/05/2026 18:53

SmudgeButt · 25/05/2026 18:47

women who wear sandals that are too short for their feet so their gangly long toes stick out an inch in front.

I always rememeber these on Rue Pauls drag race being reffered to as cliff hangers apparently instant boner killer

SwirlyGates · 25/05/2026 18:54

Beautiful tanned legs I'm just jealous

SockPlant · 25/05/2026 18:56

Have only read the first page but: beautiful summer shorts or mini skirt, pretty summer top and fur lined knee or mid-calf boots. Make it stop.

(Also pass a law that men must clothes their top half)