https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-we-head-to-2017-what-items-definitely-need-to-stay-in-the-past Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:33:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-we-head-to-2017-what-items-definitely-need-to-stay-in-the-past/page/2#post-1758204 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 14:53:19 +0000 RobinF 1758204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know if I agree with most of these. I guess I'll agree with waterfall cardigans, and maybe cargo shorts on men. &nbsp;Never been a huge fan of cowl necks although I prefer them over turtles. &nbsp;I can't really picture the square toes and I think the ones DJP posted are quite nice. And Cynthia, you made me laugh with your description of the plastic necklaces the newscasters are wearing! I have thought the same thing many times! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-we-head-to-2017-what-items-definitely-need-to-stay-in-the-past/page/2#post-1758157 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 12:45:27 +0000 Gail 1758157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have several of the large necklaces and still wear them with certain outfits I see J Crew is still selling these. &nbsp;I like my infinity scarf too for all the reasons stated by earlier jabbers. <br />Finally GOT my husband to wear some on trend shoes rather than &nbsp;running sneakers with his jeans lol. I read something by a mens fashion "expert" that unless you are actually running you should not be wearing them &nbsp;haha.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-we-head-to-2017-what-items-definitely-need-to-stay-in-the-past/page/2#post-1758151 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 12:17:36 +0000 Helena 1758151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DJP - you see the reason for my need for clarity!!! So confusing </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-we-head-to-2017-what-items-definitely-need-to-stay-in-the-past/page/2#post-1758089 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 04:32:13 +0000 DJP 1758089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops, I meant "they just came back" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-we-head-to-2017-what-items-definitely-need-to-stay-in-the-past/page/2#post-1758078 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:35:44 +0000 DJP 1758078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whaaat?!?! <br />Square toes are dated? &nbsp;I thought they just came it back.Then why are we all so crazy for the Gucci Marmont Loafer and the other kiltie knockoffs from Prada to Topshop? Maybe it's just me?</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-we-head-to-2017-what-items-definitely-need-to-stay-in-the-past/page/2#post-1758066 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 02:49:51 +0000 minimalist 1758066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, this says distressed denim is continuing in 2017.<br /> <a href="https://denimology.com/2015/12/denim-premiere-vision-trends-ss-2017" rel="nofollow">https://denimology.com/2015/12.....ds-ss-2017</a></p> <p>Back to not trusting my eye! Maybe I was in a rush for the extreme-distressed denim to be over. Fraying, I'm on board with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-we-head-to-2017-what-items-definitely-need-to-stay-in-the-past/page/2#post-1758064 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 02:43:57 +0000 Helena 1758064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Milkshake, I really like the shoes you posted! To be clear too, I have no idea about what might be dated ... My lists were all other people's opinions; I was just curious whether they were correct or not </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-we-head-to-2017-what-items-definitely-need-to-stay-in-the-past/page/2#post-1758061 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 02:07:03 +0000 minimalist 1758061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, thanks for the explanation TG! I worried slightly that my eye was seeing something as timeless-enough (my booties) when it was somehow dated.</p> <p>Laurinda, LOL! </p> <p>RachyLou, you don't have to talk about those 70s short shorts but we might need pictures of your Gucci ones! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-we-head-to-2017-what-items-definitely-need-to-stay-in-the-past/page/2#post-1758060 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 02:00:41 +0000 Sal 1758060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jon will wear shorts all year if he can...NZ men seem to adore wearing shorts. &nbsp;</p> <p>While I personally find them a challenge, I am all for men wearing them, they have far fewer options than us anyway:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-we-head-to-2017-what-items-definitely-need-to-stay-in-the-past/page/2#post-1758059 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 01:58:49 +0000 Laurinda 1758059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a bubble necklace can be kind of fun ;-)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-we-head-to-2017-what-items-definitely-need-to-stay-in-the-past/page/2#post-1758052 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 01:34:55 +0000 Helena 1758052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the article was referring to something more exaggerated ... Like these ... Mind you, this is me interpreting. I should have kept the link! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-we-head-to-2017-what-items-definitely-need-to-stay-in-the-past/page/2#post-1758041 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 00:34:45 +0000 minimalist 1758041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>TG, did you mean these? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-we-head-to-2017-what-items-definitely-need-to-stay-in-the-past/page/2#post-1757998 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 22:10:51 +0000 shedev 1757998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm off oversized fits at the moment. I'll wear most of the stuff on the list except the wedges. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-we-head-to-2017-what-items-definitely-need-to-stay-in-the-past/page/2#post-1757919 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 17:49:04 +0000 JAileen 1757919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My husband's cargo shorts are hand me downs from our son. I think he was in high school, and he's been out for ten years, so they're at least that old.<br /> My husband buys nice shorts too (it's regularly in the 90s here in the summer) but wears the cargo shorts around the house, mowing the lawn, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-we-head-to-2017-what-items-definitely-need-to-stay-in-the-past/page/2#post-1757918 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 17:41:44 +0000 Jules 1757918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There was a whole media thing about "men most stop wearing cargo shorts!" last summer, but I took it as filler content looking to stir up the comments section rather than actual life advice I'm with rach that men shouldn't really wear shorts much (just personal preference - and frankly I don't wear them either), and think they're really for casual settings - beach, park, cottage. In those settings my husband does actually use the cargo pocket for his phone, sunscreen, hat - basically anything that he might need to stick somewhere and free up his hands (like a purse really!). I can agree that there are more streamlined and stylish shorts out there and my husband does have some, but realistically if he's dressing up AT ALL, he's not wearing shorts anyway! I don't think he's actually bought new cargo shorts in years, and maybe that is the crux of why the fashion world is trying to kill them off - urban/office dwelling men wear non-gear shorts so rarely they probably aren't buying many, and the thick fabric and sturdy stitching mean that cargo styles tend to last, and last. I think my DH's could easily be 10 years old, actually.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-we-head-to-2017-what-items-definitely-need-to-stay-in-the-past/page/2#post-1757832 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 13:41:24 +0000 El Cee 1757832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay for statement necklaces! They have been a part of my wardrobe for decades... long before they were on the radar... so they are staying. But yeah, the bubble necklaces were never quite my thing. I have to agree with <b>Janet</b> that there is nothing else like skinnies and tall boots in dressing for the dead of winter snowy/slushy mess, even though I get bored with the look by February 1st. I am going to try culottes, tall boots and fleece tights this year -- but I just know I will still be reaching for my skinnies on the coldest days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-we-head-to-2017-what-items-definitely-need-to-stay-in-the-past/page/2#post-1757825 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 13:30:20 +0000 Janet 1757825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love a good statement necklace, just was never fond of those bright colored bubble style ones.&nbsp;</p> <p>I still love the look and feel of skinnies tucked into tall boots when it's cold and wet/slushy/snowy. I realize the look is so ubiquitous that it's become tiresome to many, so I try to style my top half in a bit more unexpected way when I wear the skinnies/tall boots combination. I would love to do the OTK boot variation, but alas, OTK boots are a tough fit on me and generally don't flatter my legs very well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-we-head-to-2017-what-items-definitely-need-to-stay-in-the-past/page/2#post-1757820 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 13:01:44 +0000 Elizabeth P 1757820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great question TG!</p> <p>For me, the only thing on that list that screams dated would be the square toes of the 90's.&nbsp; I quite liked that toe shape at the time, as my feet are kind of square too, so they were very comfortable.&nbsp; But they have all gone.&nbsp; I think, as you said, the rest can be worn just fine if they are authentic to the style of the person.&nbsp; Except bubble necklaces.&nbsp; Always hated those - I think they are cheap looking.&nbsp; Statement necklaces - bring it on.&nbsp; Just not the bubble ones. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-we-head-to-2017-what-items-definitely-need-to-stay-in-the-past/page/2#post-1757804 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 11:54:22 +0000 kkards 1757804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>for me personally--i'm over skinny jeans tucked into tall, but not over the knee, boots, it just seems over done....now i'm not saying if and when it starts to snow i would wear this look, but..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-we-head-to-2017-what-items-definitely-need-to-stay-in-the-past/page/2#post-1757802 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 11:32:43 +0000 Ledonna N. 1757802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I gave everything on thus list except square toe shoes umm because I just donated them.</p> <p>I like this thread. </p> <p>Cargo shorts are n y favorite but they don't love my short self back so I won't take pictures in them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-we-head-to-2017-what-items-definitely-need-to-stay-in-the-past/page/2#post-1757776 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 05:58:07 +0000 rachylou 1757776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We won't talk about 70s short shorts... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-we-head-to-2017-what-items-definitely-need-to-stay-in-the-past/page/2#post-1757775 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 05:56:16 +0000 rachylou 1757775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Echo, those aren't the long cargo shorts. Those are Bermuda length. That's ok They don't create Man Leg.</p> <p>(Mwahaha!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-we-head-to-2017-what-items-definitely-need-to-stay-in-the-past/page/2#post-1757767 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 04:43:11 +0000 Carla 1757767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can't actually put my finger on anything horribly 'out', but I can name some trends I've loved and would like to see continue!</p> <p>-cropped flares (loved my white CF's from Anne Taylor)</p> <p>-frayed edges (vs distressing) black jeans that were a closet orphan went into heavy rotation after being cropped and frayed. I'm still wearing them, with high shaft booties</p> <p>-silky embroidered bombers (my unplanned Zara purchase is a wardrobe work horse)</p> <p>-Marsala/wine/maroon (a Panatone colour of the year) turned out to be versatile and flattering - I have tops and accessories (purse, belt) and wish I had more.. Easy to pair with grey, and navy. Fabulous with white.</p> <p>-slip on sneaks - just love the ease and comfort of this style of footwear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-we-head-to-2017-what-items-definitely-need-to-stay-in-the-past#post-1757755 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 03:28:03 +0000 Echo 1757755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I don't really wear a lot of these things anyway! Cowl necks, IMO, completely depend on the item. I see them in slightly different versions every winter season, so I don't see them as dated unless the rest of the item is somehow dated.&nbsp;</p> <p>As for "long cargo shorts", I must be misunderstanding. DH wears cargo shorts, and they sure aren't short-short. They aren't culotte length or anything, but they come maybe to the knee or barely above it, and I think they look fine. I'd much prefer those over, say, the cut-offs from decades past. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-we-head-to-2017-what-items-definitely-need-to-stay-in-the-past#post-1757750 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 03:21:25 +0000 Jaime 1757750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My mind keeps straying to non-fashion items.&nbsp;<br />Fashion wise, shredded jeans are the only thing that I feel have been overdone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-we-head-to-2017-what-items-definitely-need-to-stay-in-the-past#post-1757713 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 02:08:20 +0000 Angie 1757713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Actually ladies, large necklaces are very on trend.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-we-head-to-2017-what-items-definitely-need-to-stay-in-the-past#post-1757683 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 01:03:09 +0000 Gaylene 1757683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm adopting Kaelyn's idea of a CHILL area instead of trying to apply IN and OUT labels.</p> <p>My CHILL area will include anything that makes me yawn when I see it in the shops or on a fashion blog--shredded jeans, platform sneakers, and statement necklaces. My THRILL area is for trends which make me feel excited about fashion again--sweeping, mid-length culottes, taller boots, and structured wool coats. My FILL-'TIL area is for items which I'll happily wear 'TIL I find something better to replace them because they FILL a need in my wardrobe--oversized cashmere wraps, fashion sneakers, and anorak-style jackets. </p> <p>Thanks Kaelyn, for getting me sorted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-we-head-to-2017-what-items-definitely-need-to-stay-in-the-past#post-1757625 Mon, 05 Dec 2016 23:37:58 +0000 minimalist 1757625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a pair of those hidden-platform round-toe booties, like them just fine, and have no plans to retire them.</p> <p>Skipped shredded jeans entirely, and they looked dated very quickly to my eye. Waterfall cardigans were always only loungewear and only on strict probation.</p> <p>A well-meaning but somewhat $#!+-stirring aunt left me everything, including her hoooo-boy *extensive* collection of dramatic statement necklaces bought during travels and from favorite local artisans. The bibs and, hmm, are some of them in the bubble category? are selling very (through a service with outlets on etsy and ebay) at very solid prices, so I'm glad that the memo that they're passé hasn't circulated. (Clarification: none of these were sentimental; at least, nobody in the family had seen her wearing them.)</p> <p>Thanks for posting this, torontogirl. It's good to take inventory and re-evaluate with a critical eye, and keep what we like decisively. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-we-head-to-2017-what-items-definitely-need-to-stay-in-the-past#post-1757619 Mon, 05 Dec 2016 23:27:58 +0000 Cee 1757619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I dunno about cowlnecks deserving to be on the list, even though I much prefer either a turtle or crewneck collar.</p> <p>OVER-sized cowls were the collar is actually larger than the rest of the jumper/sweater is a bit much.</p> <p>Hmm... As for my vote Jeggings, " distressed " jeans and muffin tops ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-we-head-to-2017-what-items-definitely-need-to-stay-in-the-past#post-1757618 Mon, 05 Dec 2016 23:26:53 +0000 Helena 1757618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>El cee, I have hammer pants!! Ok they are jammies but still ... And sooo comfy and hilarious looking </p>