“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
When I see kids in the schools that I work at wearing their pants like that, I get them to pull them back up by telling them that it makes them look like they're wearing a full diaper lol
One of the kids in my class was walking around like that, (he's a "cool" kid) and he got yelled at so baddd
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And I have! On the subway, a fellow got in with his pants halfway down his thighs, and he could only mince to move around, as walking was out of the question. It looked sooo stupid, I was unable to contain my laughter, and I burst out laughing. He had the good sense to be embarrassed … but he still didn’t pull up his pants. Dummy woulda been trampled to death had there been an emergency on the train.
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When you can't walk properly coz the start of your jeans are at your knees
Strange that, see them around and the young men can't walk properly...would be better too if they were wearing quality underwear.
Excuse me, not just black people are wearing them. I live in the suburbs of New Jersey, and the white boys are wearing them too.
I've also seen Latino and Asian young men wearing these. Looks idiotic regardless of the wearer's color/ethnicity.
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I've heard that the trend began in prisons as a way for inmates to advertise that they were available for Maximum Cuddles.
My brother was a "skater dude" back in the 90's and him and all his friends wore their pants like that. He used to go through belts like crazy because that's all that was keeping his pants from dropping to the floor. Seems like it would be horribly uncomfortable to me!
Sagging? It's not sagging, it's down to their ankles. Heard from somewhere that it was originally for men in prison to signal they wanted a hookup with another man, could be wrong tho
This is also what I heard. It is how the whole "gangsta" thing started.
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Look up "Pants on the Ground". It's a very funny novelty song from the early 00's but went viral around 2010 because Larry Plant who wrote it, sang it for an American Idol audition.
YUP! Super dumb looking. I still remember my friend telling me about - Her and adult daughter in car, waiting at light. "Mr. Sagging" walks across the sidewalk trying to be cool. Right in front of their car his pants fall to the ground. They are busting a gut laughing as he sheepishly tries to pull his pants up and waddle out of the crosswalk.
Anyone remember teenage rap duo Criss Cross? They would wear their clothes backwards. One of the stupidest trends i ever seen besides the sagging.
If they knew where sagging originated from, they probably wouldn't do it anymore.
I tend to sag my jeans a very little bit because its comfortable for me but the morons that wear them literally to their knees and walk like a penguin are so f*****g dumb.
OMG yes! And even worse the guys or some gals who try to make the underwear I didn't want to see match the pants or shoes.
The way they make them walk.... like a waddle cause they may slide down further
This trend has been around for almost 40 years and still going strong. I remember my first saggy pants viewing at Eastgate mall. I don't even think I was out of elementary school and I am over 50.
Now let’s spot all the racists. White people can shoot up all the theaters and schools all day and everyday and wouldn’t get as much hate as sagging pants on Black men
The sagging jeans started in prisons where it was a sign that you were 'open' to a**l sex. UGH
I worked at a mailing house and most of the warehouse crew were youngish inner city guys. I called for a meeting and informed them that "sagging" would not be allowed. This was a place of business, not the neighborhood basketball court. Got it, guys? Okay. I caught one of them sagging the very next day, but I was prepared. I had gone to Goodwill and purchased a handful of belts. So I gave the kid a choice: pull up your f*cking pants and put on a belt or go home without pay. Pretty much ended that trend.
When my brother and I were in middle school (early 2000s)he did this. He was the skinniest boy and would wear 5XL tees, the sagging XXL jeans with basketball shorts underneath, and a belt to keep the saggy pants in place. I should dig out the old pics and show his wife how goofy he was lol
It used to mean you were open for business to the same sex.
I still don't understand why it's a thing. What is the reasoning behind it? I've been told that in prison it means you're available. But I can't guarantee the validity of my source (a family member of hers was in prison recently though).
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.
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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The only reason I got through this is because I’m pooping. This list was awful and you should be ashamed of yourself for purposely perpetuating insecurities and casting judgement on other peoples appearances. Like it wasn’t even funny or quirky, most of this was just plain dumb. I’m screaming at the amount of insecurities dripping off this page being flaunted as an “opinion”
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.
The only reason I got through this is because I’m pooping. This list was awful and you should be ashamed of yourself for purposely perpetuating insecurities and casting judgement on other peoples appearances. Like it wasn’t even funny or quirky, most of this was just plain dumb. I’m screaming at the amount of insecurities dripping off this page being flaunted as an “opinion”
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.
