3 style/beauty trends I wish would end...

Mac

There are certain trends that I've embraced fully, and now am willing to let go of bc. I'm bored or realized they never suited me to begin with. And there are other trends that I simply never "got."

What are 3 trends that you would happily see fade into oblivion... even if only for a few years?

15 years ago

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Rosie

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Hey, wait, what are yours? I wanna know!!

1) I'm ducking as I say this: boyfriend jackets. I love them on others but find it impossible to find one that works for me! They are either waaayy too big or way too small. I would LOVE to find one to make me feel otherwise, but I just can't embrace it on me...so I want it to go out of style so I don't have to be jealous all the time!

OK, I have to think on two and three...

15 years ago

Mac

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1. Huge slouchy purses. I have several and I love them and they probably go well with my tall, size 16, slightly slouchy body : ) BUT, they are also heavy and I find myself yearning for some slightly smaller, more "ladylike" structured bags.

2. Purses with studs, zippers, hardware, and long dangly tassley/ leather cord bits hanging from them. Again, I do own a purse like this, but simpler bags are starting to make my heart beat a bit faster.

3. Incredibly short dresses and skirts. I know this has already been discussed ad nauseum on YLF, but it bears repeating. It's especially difficult for me these days when it's very muggy, and I just cannot bear to wear leggings or skinnies beneath airy summer dresses. I spend a lot of time in 2 Target MATERNITY dresses (and no, I'm not preggers) because they're the only airy cotton dresses I could find that actually reached my knees.

There are literally dozens more trends I'd like to see end, but I'll limit myself to 3... for now, at least : )

15 years ago

Mac

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Hahah, Rosie - I hear you on wanting things to go out of style so you can stop being jealous. For that reason, I want the NAS to go out of style... I'm so jealous when I read about all the fab deals on pretty items you Americans are able to get!

15 years ago

Kate

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I'm gonna have to agree with mac and say 1) skirts and dresses that hit more than a couple inches above the knees.

2) leggings as pants

3) neon

I'm gonna be bold and add a 4) short shorts under longer tops/tunics that give the impression that the woman/girl wearing them is ONLY wearing the top. no no no!

15 years ago

Tara

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1) Leggings/tights as pants. Even on the super slim...too much information in oh so many potential ways! For those who have seen the myriad of awful silhouettes this can produce I do not need to explain this further!

2) Socks with open-toed sandals/dressy shoes/heels. I'm seeing a lot of this in the autumn/winter fashion magazines here in Aus and I'm not impressed, it looks awful.

3) Too much makeup and unnatural hair - I see this all the time, in various forms, but I wish girls would realise how awful tons of foundation/eye makeup/blush and overly dyed/straightened/curled/primped hair looks when they would look just so much more beautiful a bit more au naturale!

/end rant. Not being judgemental or anything, but these 3 things peeve me.

15 years ago

April

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Mac, you may already know that Kendall Farr recommends structured, un-bling-y bags for women in our age bracket, so you're in good company. Also, if you see something you must have at NAS, I will be glad to have you send it to my address and then ship it to you.

Kate, I bought an issue of Bazaar last week and they named neon as something that is officially "out" for this fall. Wish granted!

Hmm, three things I'm sick of:

1. Quilted flowery suitcase bags: http://www.amazon.com/Vera-Bra.....B000ZC62HS (Hazard of too much train travel.)

2. Super-skinny skinnies. The kind that encase the calf tightly, all the way to the ankle.

3. Floor-length dresses.

15 years ago

Itari

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1. Leggings as pants
2. Jumpsuits
3. Skinny jeans (especially worn with flats)

15 years ago

Anonymous

1) Jeans designed with excessive wear-and-tear, i.e. holes, rips, stains. Particularly the expensive ones. I find their mere existence to be an affront to the average consumer.

2) Short skirts and dresses.

3) Children's t-shirts with snotty phrases full of "attitude."

15 years ago

Melissa

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I would like all three of my votes to go to the same loathsome trend: the cap sleeve. Seriously, I am soooo tired of only being able to find unflattering cap sleeves.

15 years ago

stringy

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I'm similar to many of you...

1) Giant hobo or tote bags. I'm short, and I don't need to be encouraged to put my entire life in a handbag (recovering packrat here!). More baguettes and tailored bags please!

2) Short-short dresses and skirts.

3) 80s-style neon/bright zig-zaggy prints on tees and hoodies. I'm pretty sure this is out of date everywhere except my city, but I can't seem to get away from them in the shops. The whole 80s revival went on way too long for my liking.

Tara, I've been seeing those socks with peep toes looks lately too. I'm actually not hating it, although I'd never wear it myself. I think to look even remotely ok, you have to have legs a mile long.

I won't list leggings as pants because I refuse to believe that this was ever a stylish trend anywhere on the planet at any time. I know there are many people wearing them this way, but they're not wearing a dated trend, they're actively rejecting good sense. No-one wants to see your knicker line, ladies.

15 years ago

Frances

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"Children's t-shirts with snotty phrases full of attitude"--thanks for my first laugh of the morning, mrsanniep!

Here are mine (and I'm ducking all the rotten eggs and tomatoes being hurled in my direction):

1) Ruffles and all manner of embellished items that even hint at having ruffling. Die, Ruffles, die!

2) Oversized, slouchy, tissue-thin, jersey-like fabric tops.

3) Skinny jeans with too much bunching going on in the legs, especially when worn with flats. I know I'm in the minority here with my aversion to skinnies, but I think what turns me off most about the look is that I see so many women wearing skinnies that are probably too long in length, so all the fabric bunches up along their leg lines. When worn with flats, it's the most unflattering, leg-shortening look. (For the record, I have nothing against flats--I think they're lovely, but don't like them when worn with bunched-up skinnies.)

Okay, end of rant. The oversized handbags with too much hardware would have been next on my list!

15 years ago

Beth

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Mac, I couldn't agree more with your feelings on handbags!

I also would like to see the end of open-toed boots (What IS that?) and over-embellished shirts that add unnecessary inches to my bust.

Oh, and flouncy, fluffy empire waisted tops/dresses. This look has been going on forever and I wish it would go awaaaaayyyyy.

15 years ago

lynne

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1. maxi dresses
2. overly distressed jeans
3. I'll agree with Anne about the snotty message tees - for all ages

15 years ago

crazyone

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Tara: what I don't understand especially is the girls who wear a TON of makeup and styled hair and complete their look with sweats, loose/torn shirts, etc. It's totally unattractive to me.

15 years ago

Itari

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Make-up, styled hair and torn shirts? I can stand it, if the whole outfit is in a rocker, goth, deliberately "I Don't Care What You Think" style - but this has to be done very carefully and doesn't suit everyone. Taylor Momsen is a bad example (and Emilie Autumn is a good example).

15 years ago

Lisa

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1-Jellies, why do they keep coming back? Clear plastic shoes are a no-no to me.

2-Peep toe boots, I know these are popular, but aren't your toes cold while the rest of your foot sweats?

3-Bandannas, I've never liked them.

15 years ago

crasdy

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1. tissue weight/slub t-shirts
2. short, torn, raggedy cut-offs worn with rubber flip flops and tank tops (I was at an outdoor concert this weekend and saw this look on virtually every female in attendance, regardless of age)
3. skirts and dresses that are too short to be worn alone

15 years ago

Anonymous

I have to agree with the snotty attitude tees for kids, too short dresses/skirts, cap sleeves, over distressed denim, leggings as pants and rubber flipflops. I'll add older women in short shorts in non-athletic settings (like church!) and the frumpy length capries that just don't go away.

15 years ago

chewyspaghetti

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1) maxi dresses

2) jewel encrusted fake nails for every day wear

3) loungewear with a message written across the bum

15 years ago

Angie

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1. Casual maxi day dresses

2. Basic T's

3. Micro minis

15 years ago

Louise

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Hehehe Angie you'll love the micro mini I bought then! Though I only ever had plans to wear it over leggings x

15 years ago

Auburn

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1.) Open-toe boots/booties--I agree with Lisa on this one. I just don't get it. Plus, I don't think it's an attractive look.

2.) Voluminous tops/tunics/dresses. My stomach/waist area is the one part of my body I like to highlight (vs. those pesky thighs) and I find I have to search far and wide to find tops and dresses that are sleek and tailored in the middle.

3.) Pleated pants/shorts. I thought these would be a passing fringe trend, but I continue to see them, even in mainstream stores, and it frightens me.

15 years ago

MsMaven

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Everything everyone has said so far except bandanas--I like them for summer travel (but not as doo-rags.)

I will add too deep V-necks in dresses and tops, also at times scoop neck tops, tanks and camis. V-necks are flattering to most of us, but it is such a pain to have to wear a cami under it because you want people (men) to look at your face and not your chest.

Also, camis that roll up from the waist when you are sitting down.

15 years ago

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

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Wow, everyone's got some great suggestions here. I suppose my top three would be:

1. Pleated pants with tapered legs. Seriously, it was bad in the 80s and it's still bad.

2. Skinny jeans worn too long and bunching at the ankle.

3. Maxidresses.

15 years ago

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1. Fussy tops with ruffles, beads, fringe, chains, etc. hanging off. It was fun and new for a while, but can't we all just move on?

2. Sheer sleeves. I'm so tired of seeing a dress or top with actual sleeves in a store on online only to find the 'sleeves' are made of sheer polyester once I get close enough.

3. HAIR EXTENSIONS. Do I even have to explain?

15 years ago

Mac

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You ladies crack me up! SO many wonderful ideas - I can only hope that some designers and retailers are reading this thread, taking copious notes : )

15 years ago

Maya

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Oh, you people are making me sad The thought of these trends disappearing, many of them before I even get a chance to try them, scares me! I love you guys but I have to say I'm glad you're not in charge :p

-LOVE socks with sandals and peep toes. Add a pencil skirt and it's a totally sweet 50's look.
-Love volume. I've bored you all with that before so I won't go over it again.
-Love skinnies. Love them so much I'm appalled anyone could wish them to go away. I can't even fathom it! I wore mine nice and bunchy over flats today and loved every minute of it.
-Love pleated slouchy pants and shorts. I wish there were more pleated shorts out there because I am unable to find any, so I'm forced to settle for flat front.
-Love and NEED cap sleeves and other "bad" sleeve lengths. I just can't make sleeveless a regular part of my wardrobe due to my fit issues. I also don't agree that they are THAT unflattering
-I have come to embrace short dresses, as long as they are decent and the silhouette is right. However, I do agree that we do need variety and a lot of the options out there are NOT decent nor flattering, especially if one is tall. However, I'm not so I'm enjoying it while it lasts!

I agree with Stringy about leggings as pants. It's not a trend, it's just a lack of common sense.

I think generally speaking there is a lot of variety out there, with the possible exception of dress lengths. I wouldn't change much. I can't say I want any trends to go away. Even if they don't work for me or appeal to me, I can always appreciate them on others (J Crew embellished t's being a notable exception).

However, there are definitely a lot of things that have been accepted as "basics" that I would like to see gone.

-Rubber flipflops
-Tshirts
-Yoga attire worn for anything other than yoga

15 years ago

Angie

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