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You can ban ONE summer look. Which?

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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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redboxerclub · 25/05/2026 17:31

Unitards especially light “skin toned” or pale pink

I say an especially awful one that was knitted and look like the woman’s bum cheeks were trying to escape out of it.

iseenyouwithkefir · 25/05/2026 17:32

🎶 I've always been one of the dudes
With my flat top and my combat boots
But now I'm learning all the thrills
That come with wearing espadrilles... 🎶

BOO, NO! to:

  • Socks under sandals, especially black socks, especially if I can smell them. Also, please do not take your shoes off and go around in your stocking feet if your socks smell, thanks.
  • Exposed bellies, on either sex, no matter the condition. Leave those at home.

For balance, I do love linen trousers, miniskirts, floor-length skirts, and those leggings that scrunch over your arse (with the caveat that I should not really be able to see the fabric over your arse if you are wearing leggings otherwise than for active sport).

Happyjoe · 25/05/2026 17:32

Flyingintotheunknown · 25/05/2026 17:31

God you’re seriously on one! I don’t like that trend anyway. Can’t stand it. Doesn’t mean you can’t wear it! Get a life!!!

Attack is the best form of defence eh?

1dayatatime · 25/05/2026 17:33

Shirtless men - keep it to the poolside or the beach.

No one wants to see a sweaty gorilla as they walk the supermarket aisles.

DaffodilLill · 25/05/2026 17:34

Men in sleeveless tops / string vests (!) in shops or cafes showing hairy armpits.
Or no shirts at all.

Men in shorts (in the UK) as day wear in towns and cities- they aren't any cooler than linen trousers.

Basically, anyone showing too much flesh, like women 'tumbling' out of low cut dresses.

GreenCaterpillarOnALeaf · 25/05/2026 17:35

I don’t mind when younger men take their tops off but I will say when my dad (72) does it every time it’s over 20 degrees to reveal his faded and badly done Manchester United tattoo it is a bit embarrassing. But at the same time good for him for having the confidence I guess because he genuinely thinks he looks great.

Flyingintotheunknown · 25/05/2026 17:35

Happyjoe · 25/05/2026 17:32

Attack is the best form of defence eh?

Haha you started attacking me. 🤣
you didn’t need to quote me!

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.

DeftGoldHedgehog · 25/05/2026 17:35

Men with bare chests away from a beach, body of water or their homes/gardens.

awfulapril · 25/05/2026 17:36

I would agree that the long flowing flowery dresses trainers and a denim jacket is the most basic bitch kind of outfit. Any woman still wearing it must be because it's comfortable. But she is not fashionable.

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Sorry op didn’t mean to derail your thread. The other poster seems to have an issue with me. I won’t respond to them anymore

DaffodilLill · 25/05/2026 17:38

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.

The air flows up long droopy dresses. Not that I wear dresses that trail on the ground

Shorts are not 'cool' when it's hot.
They restrict the air flow around your bum etc . Tight waistbands too.

I think shorts are for the beach, or playing sport, or hiking.

DaffodilLill · 25/05/2026 17:40

awfulapril · 25/05/2026 17:36

I would agree that the long flowing flowery dresses trainers and a denim jacket is the most basic bitch kind of outfit. Any woman still wearing it must be because it's comfortable. But she is not fashionable.

I think you're rude to use 'bitch' when talking about women's clothes.

I don't know what a basic bitch is anyhow.

Not everyone aims to be fashionable.
In 34C today most people want comfort.

NotTheOrdinary · 25/05/2026 17:40

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I was quite enjoying the bunfight 🤣

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DaffodilLill · 25/05/2026 17:43

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Oh do enlighten me. Is it urban slang? It's passed me by.

But MN takes a very dim view of the word bitch used against women.

Basic bitch sounds very condescending. If you mean a basic fashion for women, use the word 'woman'. Not a dog's name.

Ohwhatfuckeryitistoride · 25/05/2026 17:44

HaveYouFedTheFish · 25/05/2026 17:15

I once saw a young mother pushing a pram naked through the airport.

Of course she wasn't naked when I did an automatic double take, but had very pale beige leggings and a matching skin tight crop top on which were so close to her tanned skin tone it was astonishing.

She was impressively toned especially considering she appeared to be the mother of a baby, but she genuinely looked as though she was walking naked through the airport, pushing a pram. Somehow the fact that she was blond with a hair colour that was very similar to her skin and clothes added to the startling impression.

I actually did see a woman, in Prague zoo, clad just in a flowery skirt. Baby clamped to one breast, but no top to be seen. She was incredibly gorgeous. But it was still a bit startling.

Fgfgfg · 25/05/2026 17:44

LateDecember · 25/05/2026 16:16

Hard work for just ONE but those leggings that are stitched to make it look as though they're scrunched up the arse for intentional wedgie are repulsive.

I thought that was a fashion trend that had died out. But no, I see the hot weather has caused a resurgence. It's worse when theyve bought ones that match their skin tone.

awfulapril · 25/05/2026 17:46

@DaffodilLill try google.

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Happyjoe · 25/05/2026 17:46

Flyingintotheunknown · 25/05/2026 17:35

Haha you started attacking me. 🤣
you didn’t need to quote me!

"God you’re seriously on one! I don’t like that trend anyway. Can’t stand it. Doesn’t mean you can’t wear it! Get a life!!!"

If you can find anything I have written that is an attack like this, go for it.

Ohwhatfuckeryitistoride · 25/05/2026 17:48

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.

Yep, thats me, not maxi but voluminous. Currently in a calf length cotton dress, teva sandals. Far too fat. Do I give a shiny shite? No. Im as cool as im going to be apart from submerged in a pool.

ineededanewnameitsbeentoolong · 25/05/2026 17:48

Women of all ages who seem to advertise service as a wet-nurse . Nobody needs to see all of your boobs. Looking like an aged dairy cow isn’t sexy either. A bit of coverage will actually look nicer as well.

NotTheOrdinary · 25/05/2026 17:49

This thread was always going to cause ructions.

Flyingintotheunknown · 25/05/2026 17:49

Happyjoe · 25/05/2026 17:46

"God you’re seriously on one! I don’t like that trend anyway. Can’t stand it. Doesn’t mean you can’t wear it! Get a life!!!"

If you can find anything I have written that is an attack like this, go for it.

Have you not seen the post the op has written above???? Please keep the thread on topic and take your issues elsewhere!!