“Sagging Is One Of The Stupidest And Ugliest”: 45 People Roast Fashion Trends They Hate
When I look back at photos of myself from middle school, I cringe for many reasons: my mouth full of metal, my awkwardness (which I'm still hoping to grow out of) and, of course, my questionable fashion choices. And while I can forgive myself for those looks because I was simply a child, there are plenty of adults today who continue to follow fashion trends that they’ll undoubtedly regret.
Reddit users have recently been calling out the fashion and beauty trends they can’t stand, so we’ve gathered some of their thoughts below. Taste is subjective, so you may feel that the hate on some of these fads is unwarranted, but we hope you enjoy channeling your inner Anna Wintour as you scroll through this list. Keep reading to find a conversation with Maria Juvakka, Founder and Chief Editor of Chic Pursuit, and be sure to upvote the trends you wish would die out too!
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Fake pockets and zippers.
Yes, definitely hate those. I mean, why do they do this to us? We need real pockets!
Too long fake nails. You do you, obviously, but god dammit I hate seeing those everywhere. How do you even function with two inches of clicky clacky plastic on *your fingers*?
Doesn't it make everything you do a 100x harder? Eating a sandwich? Driving a car? Getting your phone out of your purse? Tying your shoes? Holding a spoon? Turning a doorknob? Sneezing?
To gain more insight on this topic from a style expert, we reached out to Maria Juvakka, Founder and Chief Editor of Chic Pursuit. Maria was kind enough to answer some questions for Bored Panda and reveal which fashion trends she's not necessarily a fan of.
"I’m all for embracing what makes you feel your best, but when it comes to clogs, including the popular Birkenstock Boston clog, I can't quite wrap my head around the craze," the expert shared. "While I can appreciate the fact that they must be extremely comfortable, to me, they look like a cross between a shoe and a piece of garden equipment."
Black and grew up in the hood
Sagging is one of the stupidest and ugliest fashion trends to ever grace us
Those fake eyelashes that make you look like you’re two blinks away from flying off.
fake eyelashes can look nice and then people go to far and it like they attached feathers to their eyelids
The literally 75% of summer dresses you can't wear any sort of bra with.
On the other hand, Maria also shared which trends she's loving at the moment. "I love the resurgence of UGG mini boots, especially the Tasman and Tazz slippers," she told Bored Panda. "Not only do they look great, but they are incredibly comfortable, reasonably priced, and versatile for indoor/outdoor wear."
"I also love the move toward more sustainable clothing, which is somewhat tied to the rise of quiet luxury and recession core," Maria added. "It’s great to see consumers becoming more aware of fabrics and production processes that are gentler on the environment."
Long fake nails that end in a point. I keep thinking that someone is going to lose an eye.
Cooking videos where the person wears rings and bracelets while mixing something (usually dough) with their hands. I’m grossed out by the hygiene aspect.
And since cropped shirts are in fashion, I would add cooking videos that include hot frying pans and bare stomach skin. Ouch. So food hygiene and safety don't matter.
Jeans with holes in them, especially those that pretty much show your entire leg and look like you are wearing rags.
My mother used to always complain and say that when she was young having holes was a sign of poverty and shame. Now that I’m older I get it and think paying for damaged clothing is one heck of an F U to people who can’t afford new clothing. Would anyone want to pay extra for a rusted out car? Asking for a friend.
Maybe not a "fashion trend" but the new trend of face tattoos. I can't help but think people are going to majorly regret them.
As far as why some of these questionable items become trendy, Maria says it's due to a variety of reasons. "To start with, celebrities and Instagram influencers of course have a lot to do with the popularity of a certain product, but it’s not the whole picture," she explained.
"In my opinion, the product must also be reasonably priced (Adidas Samba, Ugg boots, etc.) or be easily dupable (e.g. trendy sunglasses, Bottega Veneta bags), and effortlessly fit into people’s lifestyles," Maria noted. "For example, many of the current it-items are extremely comfortable to wear, like ballet flats and sneakers. I do think that people who buy into these trends genuinely like them, especially if they’re opting in for the comfort!"
Leggings that have the scrunched up crease into the buttcrack … it just looks like the outline of a weird b******e 😭
I see that a lot in the gym, hard to get that image out of my mind.
Beige leggings
I had to do a double take at work not long ago coz someone walked into the shop in biege leggings and matching biege top and for a split second I actually though she was naked
I'm not mad at trends, Im mostly mad that the s**t I like isn't as easily available because those trends take over.
But if you're not a fan of what's trending, Maria says there's no pressure to jump on the bandwagon. "Having a sense of personal style is incredibly powerful, so there’s no need to shop for current trends if they’re not the right fit," she told Bored Panda. "I would recommend doing a seasonal color analysis, preferably in person, which is designed to help you recognize what colors complement your features the best. This analysis makes it much easier to shop with confidence, and you don’t need to rely on trends to make you feel great about your appearance."
If you'd like to hear more from Maria and her team about fashion and beauty, be sure to visit Chic Pursuit!
Cropped everything
Especially cropped sweaters. What's the point? If the weather is so hot, I don't need a sweater, and if it's so cold, I don't need my sweater cropped.
Hideous clunky trainers with really thick, misshapen soles.
It's like they're as ugly as possible on purpose.
Not just ugly and ridiculously overpriced but likely doing lasting damage to your body.
When a dude wears a suit or a nice pair of slacks that show their ankles & they’re not wearing socks. It confuses me.
This wasn't/isn't something that was dictated from above by the almighty fashion tyrant in the sky. This particular trend grew out of Italy, and it grew organically out of the Pitti Uomo fashion forum in Florence. In most European cities, especially the further south you go, the bicycle is the fastest means of urban transport, and this trend that so irritates all of you is very accommodating to riding your bike to work in your stylish suit. Goggle "Pitti Uomo and Bicycle" for some real life pictures.
Putting lipstick over your cupid's bow. It's obvious and looks bad. You aren't a Bratz doll.
Also: over lining lips and putting lipstick in the corners of your mouth, you look like the Joker.
I utterly refuse to get mad about fashion trends. Everyone, at some point in their life, has seen some bitter old a*****e complaining about "the kids these days", and I f*****g *will not do it*. I will not be that guy. If there's a dumb fashion trend, you know what? I love it. Love that people are having fun. You can't make me get angry about shoes, it's just not f*****g worth it.
You wear what you want to wear. I'll wear what i want to wear. We both reserve the right to laugh at what the other is wearing.
back in my day having a wedgie was not a flex that's all ima say about that.
fair point. The photo doesn't suit the point... but(t) maybe that's a good thing.
That weird super-clean cut beard/hair line look. Looks like someone cut their hair while thinking of how to calculate a hypotenuse
I’m just glad Target finally stopped selling those weird pioneer-woman dresses like they did in 2020. I really thought they were signaling the end of the fashion industry with those and I was like “welp, I guess society had a good run. Off to my bunker for the rest of my days, I suppose”
It was 2020, we don't question what happened in 2020 or anybody's choices.
A "what happens in, stays in" statement generally carries with it the implication of fun being had.
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The best thing about those ugly dresses were the photos of burly men wearing them.
Oh, those were so hilarious!
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I must have missed these. Did they also sell butter churns and dolls made of corn husks?
I think they came with a shoofly pie as an accessory
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If these dresses were the only style you can buy, I'd understand your complaint. But, if there are other styles to choose, just leave people alone. What about the people who like them and think they are comfortable? Do you really think your preferences in fashion are universal? Unless you leave in a dictatorship, or you want to establish one, let people wear they they feel like.
I attempted to go dress shopping in 2020/2021, it was a nightmare. I absolutely hate dresses with those tiered skirts, and that was like, the only style I could find. Also everything was mustard coloured. No hate for the dresses themselves, some people look really good in them, but I am not one of those people. Fit & Flare dresses/A-line dresses any day.
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This one brings a smile because a friend of mine posted a picture of herself in one of these standing on her farm and it went sort of viral. Mind you, she bought the dress partly for the joke. they do have a small farm and the family is very into Little House on the Prairie (visited the sites and what not) but I've been around her enough to know she dresses like a 'normal' human being most of the time.
They did that for religious people. They’re the only ones who ever be caught dead wearing that s**t.
A friend in California and her neighbors all bought the dresses and did a hysterical photo shoot in them. Their husbands even wore them. It was awesome!! She's ranged from 75 (my friend) to prob 30s. Told her they should have done a calendar.
Those weren't "pioneer" dresses, they were hippie attire. Big in the mid 60's to early 70's, made a comeback during the early to mid 90's and resurfaced once again in 2020. It's a perpetual cycle of regret.
Hey cool, that would have been the perfect base for a cool Halloween costume!
In my culture we wear these at home but not as ugly as those ones. They are comfortable and very practical
Yeah, I had a serious flashback to the 70's/80's and the "Gunne Sax" line of dresses by Jessica McClintock. I just looked it up and I guess it didn't end til 2013. I just hadn't paid much attention to them after the 90's.
Mullets.
I dare OP to come and make that statement in the Western Suburbs of Sydney
I don't understand beanies as a fashion thing. If it's cold, then f**k yeah, beanies. But the height of summer, with half the thing hanging off the back of your head? I don't get it.
Maybe they are hiding a really bad haircut or it just needs a good wash.
Most trendy clothes don't look good unless you have an 'ideal' body type (crop tops, baggy dad jeans, etc).
Over the last 5 years, i felt that fashion had lost a lot of drive in dictating what people should wear, and everyone could wear whatever looked nice on them. Baggy is indeed highly elitist in male body types. Be huge and broad or look ridiculous. Wear what makes you feel good and nice, even if it is not trending
Over lining lips, people can tell and they just look stupid and clownish
Agree 100%. Also just excessive amounts of makeup. Like...you look ridiculous! Sure, put on some mascara and maybe some lipstick but you don't need to outline your facial features - WE KNOW THEY'RE THERE!!!
Womens shirts with holes in the shoulders. LIke, shoulder windows? I dont get it. I dont like it.
I love cold shoulder sweaters. I’d like to wear snuggly sweaters in the winter but I always get so hot (even though I live in a cold climate). Cold shoulder cut out means I can enjoy the snuggliness with a little extra ventilation so I’m not a sweaty mess. Plus most of them are cut so you can wear a regular bra and not have it show, unlike off the shoulder styles
I've never liked the trend of men's suits being cut "skinny" where they look just a shade on the too-small side. Especially the pants. It reminds me of wearing my suit to church on Sunday when I was going through my teenage growth spurt. (My parents didn't want to waste money on a new suit until I'd finished growing. Can't blame them.)
I've always thought a leisure suit should look loose and "leisurely." I go for the more baggy look whether it's in style or not. (A formal suit, of course, should be tailored.)
Women fake tan specially in UK…
Also when people complain you're too pale, as if it's wrong or ugly to have the skin color you're BORN with. Never understood the tanning fad. In fact, it's kinda toxic, in more ways than one.
Skintight body suits. I never saw anyone wear these until I moved to Florida, and people wear them all the time down here. Onesie bodysuits that look like singlets. They give instant camel toe and don't look good on anyone.
Crocs.
I dont care if theyre apparently comfy. Fashion-wise, a huge no.
Edit: wear whatever you want around home or whatever, its them being worn out and about, people matching their crocs to their outfits very intentionally, etc. that's questionable to me.
I broke my foot and it never healed right and I have trouble wearing regular shoes for long periods of time. I am so glad crocs exist!
The cop mustache’s. Why are dudes rolling with cop stashes?
The fake freckles across the cheeks and bridge of the nose and the fake red nose. So stupid looking.
High waisted jeans. Makes me feel like I'm wearing a diaper and I can't find regular jeans in the mall anymore.
Even more infuriating are those bikini bottoms that go up over your hips and up your butt crack.
I've actually been waiting years for high waisted jeans to come back into fashion. I prefer the shape to the low ones where your pubic hairs show.
Those stupid a*s slides that look like prison shoes
I think it makes people look like they work in a small town municipal leisure centre as a pool attendent.
Eyebrow lamination where people pay to look like werewolves
Some are pretty awful, I agree. Might look good if understated and natural.
Low rise jeans. I’m all for people wearing what they want but if you’re midsize or above they’re very challenging and almost guaranteed to fall down/show buttcrack/give muffin top and affect the way your shirts fall. All for what, to look like you have a super long torso? No thanks.
I remember mid riff shirts used to be popular for both sexes back in the ‘80s. (Thinking of Bill and Teds Excellent Adventure.) I think midriffs and low rises are they are there to show off the work you’ve put into your abs. To pull it off well you couldn’t have have a tummy or love handles that doesn’t go over the pants’ waist. It’s kind of a look I’d associate with youth and certain sports, dancing, and workout activities. Nothing wrong with it but not something I’d ever call classy or professional attire.
Those weird half-cut tops. Excuse me Target, some of us are not teenagers. I'd like to cover my midriff.
Long denim skirts. They’re so trendy right now and I’m not sure why. Not flattering at all.
Least you can bend over in a long skirt without the white world seeing what you had for breakfast.
Men’s dress slacks are too tight and they look like high waters. Looks like their pants are too small. Also I’m not going sockless in my $250 loafers. They’d be ruined by sweat in a few outings.
Ugh, I know; this looks so classless and tacky. Makes me cringe so much >_<
Acid washed mom jeans. I lived in those in the 80’s and 90’s, why on earth would anyone bring them back now? They look terrible on most people that wear them.
Not only are they ugly AF, here in the US that "acid wash" is ANIMAL tested! Should be a law that it's disclosed on labels!
Kids wearing hoodies ALL THE TIME. I live in FL and was driving by the local high school the other day. It was 93 degrees and sunny outside. Nearly every kid was in dark jeans and a dark hoodie.
Edit: Yes, it gets cold in class. I’m taking long breaks or waking home in obnoxiously hot weather, or just wearing those clothes in the middle of summer.
Some people might wear hoodies because they're not comfortable with their bodies, and a hoodie and pants would cover it up
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How about we stop judging others for their fashion choices and just check ourselves. It's nobody's business how another person chooses to express themselves. Want to wear a mullet with saggies and a hoodie while sporting long pointy nails and fake eyelashes? You do you and be proud!
There's a big difference between saying you don't like (or even hate) some fashion trends and considering you are the only stylish person on Earth and whoever likes what you don't is either stupid or a red neck.
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This post brought out a lot of opinionated and gross people. Let people live.
unpopular comment time. I honeslty dont care what people wear or do with themselves. Sure I have a preference but my opinion has no bearing on them nor should it. You do you and as long as youre happy with what you are wearing/doing all the power to you. Fashion is such a silly thing to worry about. once we solve climate change, wars, and pverty we can worry about low rise jeans or ramen hair.
The tony hats, like a small beanie skull cap. It's a hat that deliberately doesn't cover your ears, why?! I have such an irrational hatred of them, it's probably classed as a phobia.
I have to search the whole town to find plan V neck woman's sweater. They are all cropped up to show stomach, or have holes or some weird non-functional buttons and zippers, lace and who knows what? I just want plain, cute, sweater for me! no holes, not cropped, not knee length, no lace, no frills, just normal! Is it too much to ask?
A lot of kids feel the same way about crop tops. My 16 year old gets so mad every time she finds a cute shirt and it's cropped. Not everyone wants to show their belly, and also there are school dress codes. We don't want to spend twice the money to layer and sweat our butts off in the summer either! The fact that even in the kids section it's all crops and short shorts is so frustrating because it's impossible to find school clothes. And all the cropped sweaters are so dumb. We would like out stomachs and low backs to be warm too.
This is so funny. These people are acting like these things are new. These trends have been going on for generations lol!
I'm so glad that work pants, flannel, and boots will like never go out of style, cuz that's what my entire wardrobe consists of
I don't get mad or angry about fashion, each to your own, but I don't get flip flops and jeans, is it hot is it cold? And I don't understand short trousers with suits and no socks. Again I find these weird, but if you are happy then up to you.
My personal take on the flip flops and jeans is more for the convenience side of flip flops. If I'm not going too far out of my apartment, then I don't really want to take a few extra seconds of putting on and taking my shoes off. Heck, I've even done it some times in late fall, early winter to go to the convenience store near my apartment, but that's only a 2 minute walk.
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I didn't see UNDER B O O B anywhere on this list and it's been bugging the heck out of me for a couple of years now. I just don't understand the trend AT ALL!!! Looks so uncomfortable, unflattering, and completely stupid. Am I alone?
Can’t say much of this is all that new, really. I have some bad memories from the nineties, let me tell you. THAT was some bad fashion, damn. I’ve no objections except for crop tops and low cut pants - those have never been a like of mine. Not even when I was a teenager. They’re unfortunately very unflattering for anyone human shaped. But that’s just personal preference; rock that crop top if it takes your fancy.
Fashion trends I don't like: depressingly bland colors like tan on children, and synthetic clothing for everything. It takes a very special child to prefer beige to other colors; most littles like something bright. And synthetic fibers are just terrible for your skin. Unless you're playing sports in the rain, or some other special requirement, stick to fabrics that moderate your temperature, are gentle to your skin, and don't collect body smells that you can't clean.
How about we stop judging others for their fashion choices and just check ourselves. It's nobody's business how another person chooses to express themselves. Want to wear a mullet with saggies and a hoodie while sporting long pointy nails and fake eyelashes? You do you and be proud!
There's a big difference between saying you don't like (or even hate) some fashion trends and considering you are the only stylish person on Earth and whoever likes what you don't is either stupid or a red neck.
Load More Replies... This post brought out a lot of opinionated and gross people. Let people live.
unpopular comment time. I honeslty dont care what people wear or do with themselves. Sure I have a preference but my opinion has no bearing on them nor should it. You do you and as long as youre happy with what you are wearing/doing all the power to you. Fashion is such a silly thing to worry about. once we solve climate change, wars, and pverty we can worry about low rise jeans or ramen hair.
The tony hats, like a small beanie skull cap. It's a hat that deliberately doesn't cover your ears, why?! I have such an irrational hatred of them, it's probably classed as a phobia.
I have to search the whole town to find plan V neck woman's sweater. They are all cropped up to show stomach, or have holes or some weird non-functional buttons and zippers, lace and who knows what? I just want plain, cute, sweater for me! no holes, not cropped, not knee length, no lace, no frills, just normal! Is it too much to ask?
A lot of kids feel the same way about crop tops. My 16 year old gets so mad every time she finds a cute shirt and it's cropped. Not everyone wants to show their belly, and also there are school dress codes. We don't want to spend twice the money to layer and sweat our butts off in the summer either! The fact that even in the kids section it's all crops and short shorts is so frustrating because it's impossible to find school clothes. And all the cropped sweaters are so dumb. We would like out stomachs and low backs to be warm too.
This is so funny. These people are acting like these things are new. These trends have been going on for generations lol!
I'm so glad that work pants, flannel, and boots will like never go out of style, cuz that's what my entire wardrobe consists of
I don't get mad or angry about fashion, each to your own, but I don't get flip flops and jeans, is it hot is it cold? And I don't understand short trousers with suits and no socks. Again I find these weird, but if you are happy then up to you.
My personal take on the flip flops and jeans is more for the convenience side of flip flops. If I'm not going too far out of my apartment, then I don't really want to take a few extra seconds of putting on and taking my shoes off. Heck, I've even done it some times in late fall, early winter to go to the convenience store near my apartment, but that's only a 2 minute walk.
Load More Replies... I didn't see UNDER B O O B anywhere on this list and it's been bugging the heck out of me for a couple of years now. I just don't understand the trend AT ALL!!! Looks so uncomfortable, unflattering, and completely stupid. Am I alone?
Can’t say much of this is all that new, really. I have some bad memories from the nineties, let me tell you. THAT was some bad fashion, damn. I’ve no objections except for crop tops and low cut pants - those have never been a like of mine. Not even when I was a teenager. They’re unfortunately very unflattering for anyone human shaped. But that’s just personal preference; rock that crop top if it takes your fancy.
Fashion trends I don't like: depressingly bland colors like tan on children, and synthetic clothing for everything. It takes a very special child to prefer beige to other colors; most littles like something bright. And synthetic fibers are just terrible for your skin. Unless you're playing sports in the rain, or some other special requirement, stick to fabrics that moderate your temperature, are gentle to your skin, and don't collect body smells that you can't clean.
