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We can’t be held responsible for all the nightmares all of you Pandas with a decent sense of taste might have after reading this article! Have a quick chat with your inner fashion critics and tell them to get ready because the ride’s about to get rough. Ready? Awesome, let’s dive headfirst into the best recent pics posted by the fashion-conscious ‘You can’t just slap some fabric together and call it a dress’ Facebook group.

A community of 62k members, the group gently pokes fun at dresses that are beyond saving and should probably not be worn. Like, at all. Scroll down for the best of the worst, and make sure to send the best pics to all of your sartorial pals. And remember, it's the dresses that get shamed, never the person wearing them.

Just in case this list didn’t have enough bad clothes to terrify your fashion sense, you should definitely try these two earlier Bored Panda articles about the (in)famous Facebook group on for size: Part 1 and Part 2.

Bored Panda was interested to know how people can subtly tell someone that their dress might not look the best, as well as what's in vogue in 2022, so we reached out to Lynn Taylor. She is the CEO and designer at Behind the Buckle, the only patented belt globally that expands and contracts your jeans' waist, through a hidden, removable waist adjuster 'behind the buckle.' She is also a blogger for Psychology Today and a bestselling author on people dynamics.

Lynn told us that fashion is subjective. "The goal is to have maximum choices and freedom of expression, and comfort." She stressed that as someone who has spent a career in the area of people dynamics, she believes that letting a friend know their dress might not suit them "is a sticky wicket you want to really think through." Above everything, avoid being overly blunt and shouting, "What are you wearing?!" Read on for her insights about fashion and diplomacy!

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One Of My Fb Friends Shared This And Said She Looks Like A Tamale

One Of My Fb Friends Shared This And Said She Looks Like A Tamale

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Meg Curry
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tell your FB friend to keep Will's wife's tamale dress out her f****n' mouth!

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The CEO at Behind the Buckle and the author of 'Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant' told Bored Panda that the very first you should think about is whether your comments will only end up hurting the person wearing the dress. Have a think about how sensitive they are to criticism, even when it's gentle.

"Do you have an open, honest relationship, for example? Or is your friend outside the 'bell curve' of sensitivity. And if they do take your advice, might you damage the relationship permanently. That's a low return on your investment in offering helpful advice! And let's be honest, the purchase has already been made," Lynn said.

"People can also be highly sensitive about their body shape. So criticism about their wardrobe can, unfortunately, be extrapolated to them personally. If you feel compelled to say something, avoid being blunt. 'What are you wearing?!' is not a good starting point. Make it about the dress. You can say, 'Oh I never saw that before on you.' Oftentimes, what you don't say will lead the other person to question you."

At the end of the day, you have to assume that your friend or loved one will pick up on the subtle clues you lay out. "If they ask for clarification, you can always say that you really love some of their other choices, colors, and styles. You can add, that 'maybe I just haven't gotten used to X,' like the hemline, fabric, etc. You don't have to beat people over the head; they will get it," Lynn said that you don't have to be blunt for people to understand what the truth is. 

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Lynn, the business and creative powerhouse at Behind the Buckle, was kind enough to share her thoughts about what's trending in 2022: from colors and fabrics to accessories. For example, colorwise, pinks, greens, yellows, and blues, are very fashionable right now. She said that the colorful geometric prints, chunky platform shoes and boots, and micro mini skirts that are trendy now are reminiscent of the mod era of the 1960s.

"Many believe, as I do, that this is an outgrowth of the lockdown, where people are ready to be bold after wearing drab sweats at home for an eternity," she said that this is revenge for having had to spend so much time at home.

Meanwhile, people are currently going for sustainable fabrics. "Fabrics that support sustainability are in vogue now and will be for some time to come. Organic cotton, wool, hemp, pure silks, linen, rayon, flax, bamboo, and mohair, for example. Organic cotton and hemp are the best for being eco-friendly. Denim is back in a big way, especially brands with a sustainable orientation," Lynn explained to Bored Panda.

If you're not sure what patterns are the most fashionable, don't worry, we're here to help. And there's a wide range to choose from. Lynn pointed out that these include florals, geometric prints, stripes, checks, wavy designs, animal prints, and tie-dye patterns. "Some of these are classic and haven't changed, but the bright colors and 60s influence is relatively recent," Lynn said.

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Thom Browne's Fall 2022 Collection

Thom Browne's Fall 2022 Collection

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like that aunt from prisoner of azkaban mixed with a figure skater and a lamp

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"Fashionable accessories this season include chunky and double chains, including long necklaces; wide belts and belts in general; pearls, hoop earrings in gold or silver; statement earrings; oversized sunglasses and those with colored lenses; and multiple rings."

Meanwhile, when it comes to handbags and belts, those made with sustainable leather are very much 'in' right now. "Cactus leather, mushroom leather, vegan leather: they're taking off. In our own Behind the Buckle belt collections, we now offer cactus belts in three colors: black, navy, and tan, and a vegan snake print. We're extremely excited about the response, as more shoppers look at ways to be fashionable and socially responsible. Animal leather nevertheless, is not going away any time soon," Lynn said.

#8

That Dress Looks Like She Peed Herself. What Even Are Those Lines??

That Dress Looks Like She Peed Herself. What Even Are Those Lines??

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Johnny
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm more disturbed by the tight, formfitting dress on the little girl.

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We absolutely love it when an online community’s mission statement is in its title. In the case of ‘You can’t just slap some fabric together and call it a dress,’ you immediately know what they’re all about.

It’s obvious that the members of the group value good fashion, have a good sense of humor, and love to have a go at designer pieces that clearly should have stayed in sketches and not made it to the sewing room.

During our previous chat with Mary Waldron, the founder of the Facebook group, Bored Panda learned more about the community, its opinions, and thoughts about bad dresses.

Mary said that, in her opinion, plenty of dress designers go for eye-catching designs to stand out and grab people’s attention. "Whether or not it’s eye-pleasing is irrelevant when you want attention brought to your work," she said.

"I think the important thing when sharing opinions on another person’s outfits is tact, it comes across as rude if you simply say, 'Your dress is ugly' and the other person may not be as willing to listen to you, but if you were to say, 'I don’t think that dress is very flattering for your figure, try this other dress.' It sounds less critical and gives you the chance to give them a better option," Mary said that people should never underestimate the power of diplomacy, kindness, and being polite.

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#10

Ahahhahahahahahha

Ahahhahahahahahha

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Jihana
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why do dresses like this exist? You can have the perfect body and still look ugly in it

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zan
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because women tricked into being nothing but sexual objects still exist.

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María Hermida
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And don't sit down. This must be friends with the idiot in another post who was wearing "standing pants"

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June’s Very Own
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Imagine making one wrong move or twist wearing this dress. And then that’s it’s, body exposed

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Kathryn Baylis
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For those nights when you have to walk the boulevard to make rent.

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Zenozenobee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You know what? Juste walk naked, that would be more confortable and wouldn't change much

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Bored Toadette
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This.. Has to be a joke, RIGHT??! Dear lord. WHO on earth want to wear that kind of c**p?!

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TeddyFrogPride
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These look like face masks! Why would people pay 39.99 euros for that?!

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Natalia A
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Genuine question, please don't downvote but how can we as women claim that b**bs aren't s*xual and that we shouldn't be sexualised by men, while also dressing like this in an attempt to look s3xy?!

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Anna Banana
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because there's nothing wrong with wanting to dress sexy and show some body if a woman feels like it, and that shouldn't mean that she is now up for sexual or other harrassment (just to be clear: I'm not saying that this mess of a dress is sexy, just answering your question).

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Tash
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh no :( She wouldn't be able to walk a single step without showing literally everything.

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Fallon Martin
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you move your body in any way, every thing… every thing will be showing… 🤦🏼‍♀️

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Cotton Candy
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hope she didn’t pay full price for one third of a dress

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BearMeetsPug
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thats not a dress, thats a bunch of rags tied up with strings. its the hobo look!

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B S
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it's like they made a dress that perfectly encapsulates the anxiety of a toddler tying their own shoes...

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Kayleigh A
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you move just a tad, and a kid is by you. They will be scared!

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Cathy Shirley
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When ya just have a few scraps of fabric left and some string......

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Pjerrot
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fairytale by H.C Andersen ; And The Litlle Boy Shouted out ; Oh look,He DOSEN’t have any close On !!!!!

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Anna Banana
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't believe I'm saying this but I think even 5-minute crafts could create something better!

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Fraxinus excelsior
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought she was just being censored, then I realised her face hadn't been blanked out.

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Kise Miarse
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like the concept could have worked . . . with a lot more fabric. As is, it makes even the most attractive model look like a trussed chicken.

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Justme
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There’s a time and place to show off your c-section scar and prom isn’t it honey.

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Tiny Dancer
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seriously? No, no, no. Spend the 40 pounds(!) you were going to spend on this dental floss and buy yourself a solid bra, babe. Everything else (assuming you have normal clothes) will look SO much better when the girls look better, trust me.

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Brett Layton
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks like they left a contestant of Survivor on the island and they decided to take up dressmaking while simultaneously going insane.

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Autumn Artemis
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m all for body positivity, but that just looks so so uncomfortable..

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D Battle II
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Make your own for $11.99!! 1 pillowcase 8.99 (Cut into strips) and Tarp string $3.00!

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Morgis Arts
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The fabric will move a lot when she walks... this dress is no better than being naked

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Mohsie Supposie
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Literally just scrap pieces of clothes held together by a string!

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DonnerDinnerParty
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That little piece covering her coochie is not going to stay in the same place for long! 😳

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Judy Stembridge
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She needs a whole lot more boob support and a better sense of style.

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Queen Jackson.
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I also feel like this dress is super skimpy, but the energy in these comments kind of gives me a negative feeling,

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Not Covering Her Face Cause She’s Famous Here In Brazil….but Why?

Not Covering Her Face Cause She’s Famous Here In Brazil….but Why?

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Ms. Girl Is Famous, Thought It Looked Like Post-It’s Lmaoo

Ms. Girl Is Famous, Thought It Looked Like Post-It’s Lmaoo

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Fashion designer Oyinda Akinfenwa, the creator of the ‘Janore’ brand, opened up to Bored Panda a while back about her dress design creation process. It’s not every day that you get to take a peek at what’s going on behind the scenes and in someone’s imaginative mind.

"When it comes to my process, it varies depending on the design and my state of mind at the point. It could be fast like just envisioning a style and sometimes it’s quite slow which may involve drawing various patterns to make sure I get the right fit and styling necessary for each design," the designer revealed to us.

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I Know This One Belongs Here

I Know This One Belongs Here

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Its A “Skirt”

Its A “Skirt”

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#15

Finally Found Something Worthy To Be Shared Here. This Reminds Me Of When I Tried To DIY A Purse Of Out Of Pair Of Jeans And My Sister Threw It Away Thinking Its Scrap (Because It Was Trash)

Finally Found Something Worthy To Be Shared Here. This Reminds Me Of When I Tried To DIY A Purse Of Out Of Pair Of Jeans And My Sister Threw It Away Thinking Its Scrap (Because It Was Trash)

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"I wish people understood that it is not easy to actually create designs out of an idea, there’s a lot of creative process that goes into it and it will be nice if people were a bit more understanding of designers and also understanding the story behind their art,” the designer stressed that things aren’t as easy as they might seem to a bystander.

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Ummm, No. Lol

Ummm, No. Lol

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"I have to make sure that all the styling options I offer look just as good as the next one and also ensure that it fits into the category of outfit that I’m going for. Also to make sure that it can not only be styled differently but also styled to fit different occasions thereby creating ease as well as comfort for whoever is wearing it," she said that creating something fresh and exciting is an incredibly difficult process. Oyinda added that one of 2022’s hottest fashion items is “definitely” going to be beaded bags.

#19

Saw This On Tik Tok Lol It Flatters Her Figure Tho!

Saw This On Tik Tok Lol It Flatters Her Figure Tho!

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#20

The Belly Button Though

The Belly Button Though

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Adam Eve
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like a magic eye image from the 90s... Stare until u see a hidden message, this one says "fugly dress"

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According to Mary, the founder of ‘You can’t just slap some fabric together and call it a dress,’ the group had started gaining more and more traction online around half a year after being created. “I never expected it to be such a big group, but honestly, I should have because, at the time, shaming groups were a big trend on Facebook," she said,

"Looking back, I think the thing about shaming groups in general that brings people together and really resonates with them is the idea that there are things so bad out there that they feel compelled to share them with everyone for a good laugh, just like when a group of kids in school will see a teacher with a really bad tie and make a few jokes. To me, it’s that same concept, just on a much larger scale, that really makes these groups what they are,” Mary told Bored Panda.

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I Would Still Wear It As A Dress

I Would Still Wear It As A Dress

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#24

I Hate This And It’s Not Even Close To The Theme

I Hate This And It’s Not Even Close To The Theme

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"The group name was actually inspired by a comment on a post in the group, ‘That’s it, I’m wedding dress shaming,’" Mary added that she’d love to credit the person for this, but can’t remember their name.

"The group was originally just a wedding dress shaming group called ‘You Can’t Slap On A White Skirt and Call it a Wedding Dress,' but over time, as more and more people joined, I decided to allow other types of dresses,” the founder said how the group evolved.

#25

What In The Photoshopped Grandma Shower Curtain Is That Dress? Found On Aliexpress

What In The Photoshopped Grandma Shower Curtain Is That Dress? Found On Aliexpress

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Stardust
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought that the girl was cut open to reveal live action Finding Nemo before I realized

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#26

I’m Not Sure If I Hate This Or Love This. For Some Reason I Think It Would Look Good On A Flatter Chest

I’m Not Sure If I Hate This Or Love This. For Some Reason I Think It Would Look Good On A Flatter Chest

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It’s Giving Parrot Not Gilded Glamour

It’s Giving Parrot Not Gilded Glamour

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Edda Kamphues
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love the top. Pair it with a simple, long, black skirt and have a winner.

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“The dresses I tend to really gawk at are the ones that look like they could fall off, tear, or just completely malfunction at any given moment. But outside of the group, I try to keep an open mind when it comes to fashion because a person’s taste is as unique as their own,” Mary said.

“If a dress makes you feel happy when you wear it, then you wear it relentlessly because your body is your own to dress how you want to,” she told us.

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Not Blurring The Face Bc It's Camila Cabello This Is Her Met Gala After Party Dress. This Year's Met Was Extremely Chaotic Or Is It Just Me?

Not Blurring The Face Bc It's Camila Cabello This Is Her Met Gala After Party Dress. This Year's Met Was Extremely Chaotic Or Is It Just Me?

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Not Gonna Cover His Face Because He's "Famous" But Damn What Is This I Love You Bbno$ But This Is Something I'd See In A Waiting Room

Not Gonna Cover His Face Because He's "Famous" But Damn What Is This I Love You Bbno$ But This Is Something I'd See In A Waiting Room

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Wtf And Whyyyy

Wtf And Whyyyy

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Meanwhile, if you’re thinking about what’s fashionable this year and you’re planning on going to any weddings, Anna and Sarah from The Wedding Society recently shared with Bored Panda what’s trending.

“There are so many amazing style trends for weddings at the moment,” they said. “Neutrals and sages are really popular, as well as pops of bright color. Clean lines and Palm Springs vibes are still very in!”

#31

Both Famous. Love Zendaya But What Is That Dress?

Both Famous. Love Zendaya But What Is That Dress?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Designer pitching idea to fashion house: " So we make a huge, blue fabric bag with a fancy top & cut the bottom off!"

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#32

Thoughts Ian? An H3 Reference, What’re Your Thoughts Though?

Thoughts Ian? An H3 Reference, What’re Your Thoughts Though?

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#33

Someone Unraveled The Yarn A Little Too Much

Someone Unraveled The Yarn A Little Too Much

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#34

A "Denim" "Dress"

A "Denim" "Dress"

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#35

Oh Boy

Oh Boy

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This literally looks like a sack of c**p tied together with a piece of string.

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