Ah, fashion! It’s that wonderful thing that we used to care a lot about before the pandemic. Now that mass vaccination programs are continuing with great success in some countries, we can once again open up our wardrobes and take a peek at what we could potentially replace our overused sweatpants with. We’re going to have some people to impress pretty soon as lockdown regulations keep getting relaxed and summer is starting to hit its stride.
However, even if you feel lost in the stylish world of clothing and don’t know the difference between ‘Armani’ and ‘armadillo,’ you really shouldn’t worry all that much. Whatever you dress like, it really can’t be as bad as the photos of horrendously designed clothes that our dandy Bored Panda team collected to serve as a warning for everyone everywhere at all times. Socks with sandals? You wish things were that simple.
As you’re scrolling into this fashion disaster minefield, let your inner critic loose: let us know which items you think should go the way of the dodo, upvote the pics that you think are the worst of the worst, and share your personal tips for dressing well this summer in the comments. (PS—you’ll find more epic clothing disasters right here, here, and here.)
We got in touch with a fashion designer to tell us all about how to avoid making style mistakes (from over-accessorizing to wearing the wrong shoes), what colors are 'in' this summer, and why designing clothes is far harder than it might seem from the outside. You'll find our full interview with her below.
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Balenciaga’s $2,145 Bag That Looks Exactly Like IKEA’s 99-Cent Tote Bag
Now I kind of want to sell my Walmart bag for $2,000 dollars and call it fashion 🤣
Bored Panda reached out to Nigerian fashion designer Oyinda Akinfenwa, who's got her hand on the pulse of the fashion industry, to hear about some style dos and don'ts. Oyinda runs her own brand called Janore that specializes in multifunctional dresses and is always very stylish. So she knows what works and what's a fashion disaster.
According to Oyinda, fashion designers have it tough. Creative blocks and a lack of good materials can take a toll on the final quality of the product. What's more, she revealed that if all the nuances of production—from the way your clothes are made and how long it takes to who is making them—aren't taken into account, the end result suffers, too.
"It’s hard to notice your own mistakes on your outfits until someone points them out because to you, it seems amazing because it is your work and you want to be proud of it, without realizing it may not be exactly as good as you think," the Nigerian designer explained to Bored Panda why professionals can have a blindspot to some mistakes that seem obvious to someone else. "It’s really hard for creatives to give themselves criticism most times because of how hard we work to create the pieces we have, so most times we tend to not try to over-analyze the result."
How Many Ways Can You Read It In?
The Color And Positioning Of The Lace Used On These Women’s Underpants
Oyinda believes that one of the biggest fashion mistakes that people tend to make most often is over-accessorizing. "People tend to add too much on when the outfit they’re wearing already has a lot going on which makes it seem tacky. Also, it takes away from the outfit because no one will be looking at the outfit, just be confused about what is going on with the entire dressing," she said that less is more and that we should stay clear of looking like a chaotic jumble when we want to impress others.
Another major mistake is wearing the wrong shoes. Oyinda noted that a pair of shoes can make or break the entire outfit. "This is very common as people tend to wear the wrong shoes for certain outfits which really brings down the whole look, by the time you start admiring them and get to their feet and you’re disappointed by their shoes."
A quick way to up your fashion game is getting your nails done. Also, Oyinda said that wearing knuckle rings can make you look stylish because they "elevate your look no matter what you're wearing." As for this summer, the Nigerian fashion designer suggested that we fully embrace all shades of green and also go for clothes in yellow, orange, and black!
Why Those Pants Look Like That One Soccer Ball Everyone Has But Doesn't Know Where It's From
$490 To Look Like You Don't Know How To Wear Glasses
Lock Up Your Daughters vs. Does My Butt Looks Fat In This Diaper?
At its core, looking good—no matter what you wear—is all about confidence. If you think you’re the bomb, the very best, the most fashionable person in the room, then all eyes are going to be on you as you’re pulling it off and embracing the spotlight.
There is a ‘however’ coming, though. No matter how confident you might be, there are some clothing items that objectively look bad. Beauty might be in the eye of the beholder, but the Council of Style got together and agreed that there are some things that you just don’t do when designing clothes. And many of these mistakes you’ll find in this list.
So My Sister Had A Clemson Mask Made For Her
According to ‘MasterClass,’ avoiding fashion faux pas is possible with a bit of friendly advice. The first thing that they recommend is having fun and experimenting with various clothes, colors, cuts, and fabrics!
Play around a bit with different combinations and find out what works for you. You might be surprised to discover something new about your tastes and what looks good on you. (And don’t forget, having a friend over to give you an honest opinion never hurts!)
This Clothing Brand For Kids
My Wife Has Had This Sweater For Over A Decade And She Still Questions Why They Didn’t Use The Eagle As The V
Another piece of advice that you should keep in mind at all times concerns clothing size. Always, always, always find the right fit. Tailored clothes look incredible on you, no matter your body size. It doesn’t matter if you’re at the peak of your athleticism or if you’re plus-sized: when the clothes you wear fit your current body size, shape, and form, they become that much more stylish. And that helps boost your confidence, too.
Nordstrom Sells Jeans With Fake Mud On Them For $425
Ya know what bring your $30 jeans over to my house and I’ll roll them around in my garden for free how’s that
I Just Realized That My "Los Angeles" T-Shirt Has New York Skyline In The Back
“Quality goods Vintage label” Yes, it’s so vintage that it was back in that dimension where New York g-g-gl-glitched into Los Angeles
What’s more, even as you’re experimenting with new pieces, you should have some timeless clothing items in your wardrobe that go with anything. For instance, I have a couple of trench coats that look fabulous with everything that I wear and I love them to bits.
Though, keep in mind that not every outfit will fit every occasion, no matter how confident and trendy you might look. Read the room, dress for the occasion, and find unique ways to bring a bit of personal flair to your outfit no matter the event.
There Are Holes In The Bottom Of This Shoe The Perfect Size For Some Pebbles
Even if you have to wear a uniform to work or you’re going to a black-tie gala, there are ways to make you stand out and make others say, “Wow, you’re amazing!” In my experience, something easy to try if you’re feeling a tad shy would be going for colorful and expressive socks. Just make sure that they’re not fashion disasters waiting to happen.
Oh Great, A Shirt That Makes It Look Like You Got In A Fight With A Bottle Of Mustard And Lost
Pants That Make You Look Really Pissed
If you urine makes a stain like that, see a urologist! That, or maybe you found out you're part squid and done inked yourself.
Marge Simpson Has Two Mouths On The Official Simpsons Pajamas
Oh no now it just looks like she has a cartoonized beak but also has a severe underbite and has been redrawn by the author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid
So My Boss Found Out That I’m A Fan Of The House Of 1000 Corpses Movies And Bought Me A Captain Spaulding Mask. This Showed Up
Pants That Start With A Stain
English-Words-In-A-Shirt Type Hoodie. Non-Ironic Taipei, Taiwan
My Girlfriend Went Thrifting And Found This. Also The Jordans Are Fake If That Wasn't Obvious Enough
This Dolce Gabbana Jute Dress Costs $2118
This Elsa Backpack Has A Mask On It So You Can Wear It. But If It's On The Backpack, Elsa Looks Dead On The Inside
Cowboy Boots, Frozen Themed, And A Random Hole. Yup Shoes
This Message On A Child's Sweater
"Take and go"
Arrived From Amazon Today, Still Trying To Work Out What The Hell They Say
Whatever the fries are saying, it seems menacing for some reason
This Shirt Looks Like A Used Pad
Underwear With Edward Cullen's Face On It For The Purest Twilight Fans
Tybalt's Clothes From One Of The Romeo And Juliet Movies. Who Thought This Was A Good Idea?
Maybe some irony here saying Jesus looked on and loved both Montague and Capulet family? But still their kids end up dead? I doubt it was just s**t costume design. The attention to detail in his films is phenomenal.
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Can we all agree that red, yellow, and brown should never be used for tie dye?
Yes
at old navy i saw leggings with brown tye dye.
Worst fashion fail I’ve ever seen was a hoodie that said “flag, faith, and firearms” on it.
Right wing nutjobs would gleefully line up to buy it for sure.
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But not leftist faggots. See how discrimination and hate speech goes 2 ways now?
Now I’m not religious, but I’m going to go ahead and tell you to burn in hell regardless. Conservatives, especially white conservatives, are not discriminated against, and I can’t even fathom what hate speech towards that group would look like. So cry me a river, build yourself a bridge, and throw yourself off of it.