What "regular" style features ruins a look for you?

[Anonymous]

I know there are just very unpopular styles like cold shoulder tops, handkerchief hems and huge ruffles... But what about also more typical ones?

This came to mind as I was browsing sweaters and saw several "mock necks" which I just hate with the fire of a thousand suns--even though they are always around. Does anyone look good in them?? Also question any type of gathered (puffy) sleeve. They don't work on me (tall, broad-shouldered, will look like linebacker), but I feel like they are tough for anyone, however petite, to pull off unless quite subtle. Well, unless you are going for the Anne Shirley puffy sleeve look, and then you do you!

[Anonymous]

I'm not a fan of the open-placket shirts that are so big right now. Not sure why, it just looks a bit sloppy to me. I also hate ruching on anything.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm not a fan of the open-placket shirts that are so big right now. Not sure why, it just looks a bit sloppy to me. I also hate ruching on anything.

Open placket shirts are a godsend for those with a bigger bust. It both elongates the neck and mitigates straining at the buttons.

[Anonymous]

I feel like rusching *can* look good, but agree, 95% of the time it does not.

Long cardigans. Similarly, they *can* look good, but oftentimes folks buy them too small and they pull across the ahem, derriere, or bag out where they stretch. Actually sweater dresses in general are like this in that they can look awesome, but often in reality bag and pull in unflattering ways.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm not a fan of the open-placket shirts that are so big right now. Not sure why, it just looks a bit sloppy to me. I also hate ruching on anything.

Open placket shirts are a godsend for those with a bigger bust. It both elongates the neck and mitigates straining at the buttons.

PP here. I have a large bust, and feel like it just accentuates it, showing cleavage when I don't want it to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I feel like rusching *can* look good, but agree, 95% of the time it does not.

Long cardigans. Similarly, they *can* look good, but oftentimes folks buy them too small and they pull across the ahem, derriere, or bag out where they stretch. Actually sweater dresses in general are like this in that they can look awesome, but often in reality bag and pull in unflattering ways.

Yes, so sick of waterfall cardigans.

[Anonymous]

The workout tops that are held together by strings in the back. It looks sloppy, like your cat shredded your top, and like you simultaneously forgot a top. I don’t get the point of wearing a shirt like this.

[Anonymous]

midi-length anything

[Anonymous]

They're gone now I think but those god awful cold shoulder tops with the cut out shoulder. So tacky.

[Anonymous]

ripped jeans. Are you homeless?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:midi-length anything

Ahhh, I’m 5’9” and I love midi dresses. Will be so sad then they’re not in style anymore. Short dresses are almost always too short for a tall 40 year old.

[Anonymous]

I really didn't like the cold-shouldered top, and I personally hate mockneck or turtleneck tops but I think they look fine on other people, so I don't think that fits the OP.

Similar to the cold-shoulder tops in that I don't see it as much anymore, open-toed boots/booties. I also really despise clogs and don't understand when they have a moment every 7 years or so.

[Anonymous]

Kitten heels

[Anonymous]

Flat mules.

[Anonymous]

Oh no I love mock necks, midi lengths, clogs, and kitten heels.

I don't really like when people wear a purse with athletic wear. Like you've put on fancy leggings, some sort of stretchy athletic top, sneakers - and a purse? Just get something with pockets to stash your phone in or wear a fanny pack.