It’s important to keep an open mind when it comes to fashion and style. We sometimes think that we will never wear a particular style, trend, colour, combination, and silhouette. Yet frequently, it’s only a question of time before we do wear it, and thoroughly enjoy it. That’s because, for all sorts of reasons, our feelings about looks and vibes can change over time. 

Decades ago I said I would never wear dropped crotch harem pants, earth tones, bohemian items, and crossbody bags. Today, the jokes on me and I’ve had to eat my words. I wear crossbody bags daily. My earth tone capsule is alive and well. I’ve had fun wearing dropped crotch harem pants, and boho-lite tops waft in and out of my style. Wildcard purchases can be a much needed catalyst for change, and I tend to encourage them.

That said, are there items we’ll really never wear?

At this point I can think of a few. I’ll never wear heels higher than an inch and a half because physically my feet can’t stand it. Visually, I prefer the look and elegant vibe of knee-covering clothing on my body, which means no to shorter shorts, short dresses, and short skirts. And anything too revealing or tight for my more modest way of dressing is something I never want to wear either. Maybe I’ll have to eat my words again. Or maybe not. We’ll see.

Over to you. Have you said you’ll never wear something, and ended up wearing and enjoying it some time later? Are there items you still think you will truly never wear?