Trends That Should Die

Do you ever walk into the mall, and see some clothes that are really ugly, in your opinion? Only then, you’re walking around, from store to store, and realize that they’re all carrying some variation on that same hideous thing? Looking around, people are wearing it too! Oh gosh, it’s a new trend!

Let’s face it: some trends are better forgotten. They are unflattering, outrageous, or just plain wrong. Sometimes it’s tough to tell how they were ever in fashion to begin with. Here are my top 7 trends that need to die, in no particular order.

Leggings as Pants I blame Lulu Lemon for making this a thing. I put this first because it’s a personal pet peeve of mine that has run rampant through college campuses across the country. A lot of times Leggings aren’t really opaque enough to get away with wearing nothing over them, and you give the audience an eyeful. Not to mention, you have to have a fantastic ass to pull them off. I love leggings. Don’t get me wrong. They’re wonderful. But they should always be worn with something that at least covers the bum. That way you can still wear that long shirt that looks awkward with pants but slutty without. And don’t give me the excuse that they’re comfy. Pants are comfy too.

Pointy Nails. I saw these on Lana Del Rey recently, and it’s frankly frightening. I don’t know why you need to have talons, but it’s not pleasant, in any way.

Moustache Motifs I’ll admit, I was on the moustache bandwagon for a while. I thought they were cute, and quirky, and delightfully hipster (although I am not). Then they were everywhere. Not only that, but they aren’t even really cute. I don’t understand a shirt with a giant moustache on it, or moustache tattoos, or fridge magnets. It just baffles me. Best to let this trend go.

Uggs. I feel like Uggs were so three years ago, but here we are, and they’re still popular. Come winter, you’ll be hard pressed to find someone around a college town who doesn’t own a pair, or at least a pair of knock-offs. Not only are they aesthetically challenged, they get dirty easily, and look trashy when they aren’t pristine. Yes, you can spray and clean them, but do you do that? Really, do you? They also don’t have much support in the sole or ankle, which can lead to pain later on. Overall, a bad choice. Let’s pick something a little more fashionable, shall we?

Flatforms. These require no explanation.

Crop Tops. I don’t mind a crop top, but you have to layer a cami or something under it…which defeats the purpose. Really, no one wants to see your stomach. I promise. This goes into the same category as uggs, where it’s really easy to look really trashy. Wearing to the beach? Fine. Wearing to the grocery? Not fine.

Crocs This list would not be complete without them! I don’t care how comfortable they are. If comfort is an issue, there’s a guy named Dr. Scholl who makes his living turning your pretty shoes into comfy ones. Crocs are just dang ugly. And those stupid little charms that you put in the holes in the front are also a bit tacky. There’s no way to make them classy in any way, even though crocs makes shudder a dress flat for women. If you must own a pair, make them for inside your own home only, please.

What are some trends you think should go?