Fave Fashion Faux Pas

Bad fashion. We see it every day: dumb people following even dumber celebrities with their dumb trends. Why do people do this? Lack of creativity, the pack-mentality, wanting to be like your "idols," and generally not having good taste seem to be the culprits, but mostly it's the power of the trend. If a famous movie starlet decided to start wearing her bra over her sweater-vests I'm sure countless followers would do the same, no matter how ridiculous it looks. People are stupid that way. Here are some of my favorite idiotic fashion trends.

The "No-pants" look



I see this all too often, and I don't know why. It's perfectly acceptable to lounge around in your own home in an oversized t-shirt and nothing else, but when you go outside be sure to put on a pair of pants. Or at least some undies that cover your ass. One recent Saturday night, I saw a chick get out of a car wearing a white t-shirt, leather jacket, and heels. Nothing else. She looked like a hooker. Don't be like Britney Spears, who looks out of sorts with her butt cheeks hanging out.

Visible control-top



Oy vey! I've seen this look a few times and every time I kick myself (hard) for not having a camera on my person at the time. I saw a girl wearing short-shorts cutoffs and control-top tights, with the control-top part exposed. Was this unintended, or was this chick trying to do a Lady Gaga? I had no idea showing off your Spanx was the hot, new thing.

The overly-branded outfit



Okay, so I never really understood why some people are so obsessed with designers and having name-brand everything. Perhaps growing up poor and wearing hand-me-downs spoiled me from believing the designer bullshit? I don't need to spend thousands of dollars on a bag in order to feel validated (validation being a reason why I think a lot of people need to show off their labels). I take pride in the fact that I can dress very fashionably and distinctly without spending much money at all. I'm not snubbing designers (if I had the money I'd buy a Chanel suit), but I reject the notion that it has to be expensive to look good. Anyway, what kind of loser are you if your entire outfit came straight-off the mannequin?

It's a sandal... it's a boot... huh?



Someone please explain this to me. I can't think of a time or a place where shoes like these would be practical. And they don't even look good. Yuck!