I do realize that I started The Fashion Folks with the intention of discussing and dissecting fashion in a more societal, cultural and artsy way, and here I am – rambling about terrible fashion trends. But quite the way to start the Stories series again, right? I talked about the cringeworthy 2000s in this blog post a few months ago, which honestly gave way for countless of ideas of posts where I shade terrible fashion trends (don’t even get me started on the fur slippers of today, lol). Here are 4 terrible fashion trends past and present. (I could have gone with 50 but it would be Friday by the time we all had finished reading it).
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Corsets
Well obviously corsets were a bad idea to begin with. It wasn’t only bad, it was terrible as it lasted hundreds and hundreds of years and defied body limits for millions of women. I’m not saying that corsets are the cause of the inequality through history (and today), but it sort of post-poned the process. How were women even to begin to fight for their rights when their organs were pressed together to a point where it caused medical issues? The corsets undoubtedly emphasized women’s duty of refined appearance before intellect, representation over action.
One thing in specfic about corsets from past, is that a loosely tightened corset was a sign of loose morals. “Loose clothes, loose morals” were kind of a thing. So yes, imagine ladies of the upper class at a ball gossiping about someone’s values of life depending on how tight one’s corset was? Like: the less you’re able to breathe the better the values *insert wtf emoji here*.
Velour Jogging Suits
I blame the early 2000s for this fashion disaster. Velour jogging suits in colorful shades might be a comfy go-to option for the lazy fashion one works at home, but velour sets are not fashion fetch happening for the street style life. If you’re going for a modern velour set as a comfy piece, fine, but someone should apologize (I blame you Juicy Couture) for the fashion statement celebrities made during the 00s on the red carpet. Often accompanied with a designer bag and a cap which was not the cherry on top, but the top of cringe.
Cargo pants
Okey, fine, all cargo pants aren’t to be blamed for this. But that late 1990s style and early 2000s style of cargo pants aren’t anywhere near to be flattering. Oversized, loose cargo pants sounds like an attempt to defy all fashion rules there is. Like, balance in a clothing piece and not go statement material, statement silhouette and statement size all in one. The very not so stylish shades of red, yellow or turquoise colors that were trending aren’t contributing to the chic factor either. And don’t even get me started on cargo pants with kitten heels, someone should apologize!
The Pigeon Chest
Of all the things one can be inspired by from nature, why one earth did the late 19th/early 20th century people think that a pigeon would do as a silhouette for women? Well, so was the matter and so was also the fact of a quite specific style. The enhancement of the voluminous chest, similar to the one of a pigeon, was further stressed with a thin waist and a voluminous butt (enhanched with. This made women look like they were in a permanent “leaning forward” posture which yet is to be examined why it was considered stylish. Then again though, we’ll probably question our non-existing silhouette of today one day too.
Folks! Which one is your “favorite” from the terrible fashion trends past and present? It’s okey to just shade the early 2000s fashion as a whole, it’s that cringeworthy, ops! But hey, let’s chat in the comments! Xx
Haha, love this post! I just never understood the corset. Great post Hun! xo
Ann-Marie | http://facetocurls.com/
Hahah thank you babe! Xx
These are definitely bad trends! I can’t believe the corset is coming back!
Hahah, it’s barely acceptable huh?! Xx
Haha great one Mia, This post made me smile. Have a lovely weekend. Gemma x
http://www.jacquardflower.uk
Hahah aww, happy to contribute Gemma! Same to you love, Xx
Wow! I like the pictures. These cargo jeans I liked very much. Nice article:) xoxo
Tillys Coupons
Glad someone did haha! Xx
Hahaha I love this post! Omg the velour jogging suits noooooo!!! Even worse with Juicy on the butt 😉
<3 Shannon
Upbeat Soles
Hahah right? And doing it on the red carpet with heels, like wtf?! Xx
Aw, I love a good corset lol! They’re completely impractical and that’s what makes them special! Really though, I completely agree with the rest of these. I have such a hard time believing that the pigeon chest was real. I mean, obviously it was, but it’s just too ridiculous. Also, I don’t care what anyone tries to say about velour tracksuits making a comeback; I want them far away from me.
amberelb.com
Hahah you do have a point! Right? The pigeon chest should be questioned. Hahah the s-silhouette just look insane. Hahah I second that! Xx
Great post guys!!
I actually loved the cargo pants (ahah, shame on me!)
Wish you a lovely day
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Hahah oh damn! But seems like more people did haha. Xx
Haha I totally remember all the track suits and cargo pants in the 2000s!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Hahah right? How can anyone forget?! Xx
Those velour jogging suits were everywhere back in the day!! What a nightmare! 🙂 Hope you’re enjoying all the fun pics and videos from fashion week!
Shauna
http://www.lipglossandlace.net
Hahah they were something indeed huh? Oh that’s so sweet of you, I surely am! Xx
I agree on some of this. Interesting post!
StyleSprinter Blog by Katya Bychkova
Yay! Thank you, Xx
I agree with all of these, especially the velour set! 😀 The corset part was only horrible because women wore it on a daily basis, but I sport a corset nowadays and am quite smitten with the hourglass figure it gives! ❤
Ellone | Minimal Fashion & Lifestyle Blog
Corset every now and then can surely be fine if a person chooses it, so definite agreement. The societal structure and pressure behind it surely contributes to why corsets are a terrible fashion trend! Xx
I love these! I am guilty of the velour jumpsuit and cargo pants in the 00’s. they are just so comfortable!
Xoxo,
Whitney & Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
Haha I guess they are, but fashion over comfort is sometimes necessary, haha sort of! Xx
LOL I love love this! I have to admit that cargo pants are my one of my biggest fashion pet peeves. Always. No. I find velour jogging suits absolutely hilarious – I don’t know why 😉
xx http://www.qustomquinns.com/blog
Hahah oh common! I dare to style you an outfit with it! Xx
I will always hate valour haha, it just looks terrible to me! Great post.
Anika xo | anikamay.co.uk
Hahah it’s just something else when done wrong. Love it otherwise, or kind of, but not as jogging suit! Xx