7 Fashion No-No's I'll Never Make ...

I’m no fashion queen, but it seems like every time I go out in public, I see someone else dressed so terribly, it’s all I can do to restrain myself from offering desperately needed, but potentially hurtful, fashion advice. You, over there! One animal print is enough! And you! Find a pair of jeans that fit, or at least wear a belt… I’m sick of seeing your butt cleavage every time you bend over! And you! Sweatpants are made for the gym or for sleeping, not for school! And they look ridiculous tucked into your UGGS… here are 7 fashion no-no’s I’ll never make…

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Muffin Top/Butt Cleavage!

I loathe these two things. It’s this simple: if your jeans are too tight or too small, they’ll show a lot more of you than you’d like. If you sit forward to bend over, the world will see your butt crack. When you stand up, you’ll have unsightly muffin top and a baggy, saggy butt. So unattractive! Stop it! Now!

Too Small!

This is such a major pet peeve. If you wear clothes that are too small, you’ll get rolls, regardless of how tiny or slender you are. Also, too-small jeans will lead to muffin top, which is my number one fashion pet peeve (see above!)…

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Too Big!

If you’re a small person, big clothes will make you look smaller. If you’re a curvy girl, big clothes will make you look bulky in all the wrong places. Buy clothes that actually fit, and you’ll see they’re much more flattering than baggy, ill-fitting clothes! Trust me.

Too Young!

I’m not 21 anymore, so I can’t see myself wearing anything from a children’s store, or a teenager store. It just looks ridiculous, and slightly desperate. We’re grown-ups now, so let’s shop at big girl stores! Put down the pink and blue tie dyed tee with the glittery rhinestone peace signs, shall we?

Too Old!

I may be very close to forty years old, but I’m not quite ready for my grandmother’s bright purple track suits and overdone rouge. Or blur-tinted hair. Or orthopedic shoes. Or strange sweatshirts with Christmas puppies on them. In fact, she’s 86, and I think she’s still too young to dress this way!

Too Loud!

I love bright, vibrant, happy colors, but I certainly don’t want to look like a collage, or an experiment. I know to get maximum impact with color, you can’t wear them all at once. The same can be said for prints. One floral print, one plaid, one animal print, one set of stripes, one bold piece of red or yellow or green — not all of them at once!

Too Rolled-out-of-bed!

It’s inevitable — one of the girls in one of my college classes will ask me, at some point during the winter semester, why I always get so “dressed up” to come to class. Let me be clear. I wear jeans or cords or a long skirt, never anything I’d wear to a client meeting. I’m weekend casual, but compared to what they’re wearing, I suppose I am a little dressed up. Why? Because they look like they just rolled out of bed and came to class, with their baggy Victoria’s Secret Pink sweatpants, oversized hoodies, all tucked into grubby UGGS, with their hair pulled into a very messy ponytail and no make-up. While there’s something to be said for comfort, I’m also very comfortable, but I don’t look like a Swamp Monster.

See what I mean? These are the fashion faux pas I see everywhere, and can’t summon up the courage to correct. Ah, shame on me. Which of these fashion no-no’s bothers you the most? Or is there another big faux pas you see everywhere you look? Please share!

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Personally, I find nothing wrong with wearing sweats to my college classes. Some days it's cold and foggy and sleepy outside, and I just don't feel the need to dress up. That doesn't mean I don't at least make myself look tidy - brushed hair, a little makeup, clean clothes - and I see other people on campus that wear similar outfits and I think it's okay. I also see some people that come to class in skirts and heels every day, and that's fine too. That's what I love about college (at least, the one I attend) is that everyone is experimenting, and you can pretty much get away with wearing whatever you want without people getting too wigged out about it. All of that being said, I do believe in dressing for the occasion. If you're going to work at an office, obviously it would look fairly unprofessional to don the sweats. If you're walking a block to the store to buy some milk, then I think wearing more casual things is perfectly acceptable. As long as you know what you look like, take pride in what you wear, and the clothing in your closet delights you, then I don't see a problem... But we all have our opinions.

Yes, but Jen, what fashion sins HAVE you committed ...?!

I think that your clothes should fit and be appropriate but after that, I believe people can and should dress however the hell the please.

First of all, the author's attitude is deplorable. its good she can "summon the courage" to publicy embarrass and harrass people. i don't go out in public to be told how to dress by some blogger. The author should examine why she feels a fundamental need to break down other women. This is exactly what contributes to the problems our gender faces, is women competing and trying to step on other women to be accepted. Shame on you. I wear sweats and minimal makeup on a daily basis to work and school. why? because i am a competive athlete and log in more than 4 hours at the gym daily. it makes no sense for me take the time to put on eyeshadow and blowdry my hair only to sweat if off while training. There are ways to look sharp while wearing sweats. i wear mineral makeup to look a bit more polished and it doesn't clog your pores so thats a plus. Also, wear sweats that are fitted and are your size! under armour makes sharp looking sets, as does sinful, adidas, and nike. Wear them with athletic shoes, NOT uggs! This way i end up looking more like an athlete or personal trainer than a frumpy student. Plus all the time in the gym has paid off and I know my body is rocking so when i do go all out watch out! :)

I believe this is good. It is a bloggers job to express her feelings and interests. If you believe this is wrong then say so in a respectful manor. Just because no one can see you behind your computer does not mean you have the right to personally attack people. She is giving her opinion. She gave a complete description and to tell you the truth, all of them are reasonable. SO maybe you should look at yourself before you ''express'' yourself online.

Loud and lousy make up is simply no no at formal events.

I agree with Dre. I have really nice sweatpants that are fifty times warmer than any other pants I have, and it's COLD here.

I actually find this pretty offensive... Let people have their own style, jeez. I understand worrying about fit, but the Biggs and sweatpants thing! Or the chunky sweater? I happen to love oversized things.

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