Fashion Trends We Wish Would Cease To Exist

By Victoria Robertson on August 4, 2015

I’m sorry Taylor Swift, but sometimes, it’d be better if things just went out of style.

So for those of you that love to judge (as most of us do) here are some of the most judge-worthy fashion trends that we seriously wish would just go away.

I mean really. Please stop.

**Disclaimer: I apologize for the rant that’s about to ensue. But if any of the below styles sounds similar to your own, for the love of God, clean out your closet. I speak for all humanity when I say: enough is enough.

1. Leggings As Pants

Why is this a thing?! As great as it is to see every detail of your backside in the world’s thinnest fabric, it’s actually not.

Sure, they’re comfortable. And sure, laziness typically wins out in the end. But this is why Victoria’s Secret invented yoga pants.

Sure, leggings are great under an oversized sweater or a longer shirt; but if you’re pairing your leggings with a t-shirt that leaves everyone around you with the understanding you didn’t feel like wearing underwear today, you need a major style consult.

The new rule: Leggings are not pants. Stop trying to make it happen.

2. Shoulder Pads

This isn’t the ’80s, we don’t want to look like we’re getting ready for a football game and we certainly don’t want to look like our shoulders are abnormally large. So why with the shoulder pads?

Professional suits look much better without them, and it’s not as if we’re placing any heavy items on them where the extra padding is necessary. It just flat-out makes zero sense.

So unless you’re channeling your inner Lady Gaga, please stop.

The new rule: Get rid of the pads, no one wants them.

3. Impractical Tops

Okay, in case you weren’t aware clothing companies: women wear bras. We do; I know it’s shocking, but it’s the truth.

So why on Earth do you insist on inventing clothing that makes it 100 percent impossible to wear a bra without it showing?

Do you not know that they exist, or just not care?

Because as much as I love that backless shirt, you’ve now made it pretty much impossible to wear without spending a fortune on a sticky bra that can be worn once and doesn’t really work anyway.

The new rule: Bras exist. Never forget.

4. Colored/Patterned Pants

I miss the days where pants were the typical colors (brown, blue, gray) and that was that.

Now, there’s neon, teals, pinks and so many patterns that I can’t even put it into words.

While this is a fashion change that’s unique, and I definitely applaud it for that, it’s being taken too far to the extreme.

Those of you wearing neon yellow jeans, or galaxy patterned leggings: please take a step-back and reexamine your wardrobe. The best question I can think of: what do you have that could possibly match that?

The new rule: If you aren’t sure what matches your pants (or can only wear a plain, white shirt with them), it’s too much color.

5. Strapless Tops

Almost everyone has one: whether it’s a bathing suit, just a top or a strapless dress, we all have worn them at one point or another.

And I’m going to point this out, just to let you know why it’s made this list: they aren’t comfortable.

There’s not one point while you’re wearing that strapless whatever that you feel good about it. You’re pulling it up all the time, you’re worried it’s falling down when it isn’t and you’re definitely worried it’s making everything look flat.

For women everywhere, I regretfully have to say it: stop wearing them. They make our shoulders look big, our chests look awful and we don’t even like them anyway.

The new rule: If it’s not comfortable, don’t wear it (this goes for you too, high heels).

6. High-Waisted Pants

And last, but definitely not least, high-waisted pants are one of the most controversial fashion trends at the moment.

Women love them; men hate them. I’m going to have to side with the men on this one (although I do occasionally wear high-waisted shorts).

Best case-scenario: you look like you have no butt. Worst-case scenario: you look like you do have one, but it’s just like Miley Cyrus’.

Yes, we love them. No, they don’t look good. Again, it’s time to let the past go (and stop bringing it back, preferably) and move forward in the world of fashion.

The new rule: Just wear normal pants. Why is this so difficult?

Of course, there are plenty of other cringe-worthy fashion choices out there, but these are just a few of my personal pet peeves (and occasional indulgences).

So raid those closets ladies: if it’s on the list, it needs to stop.

Unless of course you don’t care. Then by all means, continue. Just know, we’re judging you.

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