I'm no fashionista but...

Thought I’d write down some of my favorite fashion faux pas’. And I’m not saying that these are necessarily DON’TS, especially if you look like this,hahah! , maybe just don’t be looking like this if you cross my path. I’m no fashionista –I own 2 pair of crocs and wear them proudly, but I don’t spend all my money on the latest whatever trying to look like I walked off the runway. I think if you keep it classic and comfortable, follow the trends that suit you, that’s the best.. I wear a uniform of jeans and a black top to work almost every day. Surprisingly no one at work ever comments on this, then again I work with mostly men and what do they care?? The worst thing in dressing is feeling uncomfortable, like the clothes are wearing you! And the other worst thing, is dressing for other people – projecting an image of the skanky ho, rich bitch, slacker, or trend slave when you aren’t. But even if you are a skanky ho, rich bitch, etc, does everyone need to know?

But here I go with things I hate to see:

1) High waisted jeans with the tapered peg legs. I remember selling these at the gap, the “reverse fit”. Sorry ladies, these went out in the 90’s. If you still own a pair, please, please just donate them or better yet just burn them. You don’t have to spend a fortune on a nice pair of jeans that can actually flatter your figure. Why do you want to look like that?? I saw an offender the other day. To make the look complete, she wore a white turtleneck, tucked in no less, round glasses and her hair tied back in a pony tale. Where do I begin?
2) So going back to jeans, ladies, please don’t wear heels and have your jeans not reach the floor. Geez, look, if the jeans are grazing your ankle, even when you’re only wearing a 2 inch heal – it looks bad. The only time this will work is if you’re wearing a skinny jean and in that case wear them with a boot. If it’s a straight leg, bootcut, flare and too short to wear with a heel wear a nice funky sneaker than. And please do not wear running shoes! I’m talking about any shoe you would wear for any physical activity. They do sell sneakers that are strictly for looking good.
3) Running shoes worn with a nice work outfit. I know, you’re trying to be comfortable and walk to work. Fine, but do you need to wear the shabby trench coat with it? You’ve seen these women, all heading downtown for their office jobs. This I do have to say is a DON’T!
4) Any person who works in a bank. They always look horrible. Don’t believe, go into an actual bank one day and check out those tellers. I really can’t say anymore.
5) Cougar looks. These are the women who have the heels, the too tight jeans, the skanky leopard print top, the over processed hair, the pound of makeup on their face, the fake tan, the jewelry and designer handbag in one hand and the bedazzled cell phone in the other. You know, this look can work, but these women are just over the top. The scary thing is these women aren’t just the 40 something’s anymore desperately holding on to their youth, they’re young woman trying to look older too!
6) I actually saw this the other day. Woman in drapey kimono like dress, black /grey, over leggings, wearing a red turban on her head. I wish I had my camera. What the hell was that?!!
7) Anyone who wears head to toe Lululemon
8) Hate to say this, but the Japanese girls who come here to learn English but are actually her to pick up white guys and shack up with them until the get their immigration card and don’t say that’s not true because I know of several cases and anyway these girls wear hello kitty outfits and high heals that they can’t walk in properly because they are slightly pigeon toed and they look like the cougars I write about in pt 5.
9) Guys who wear track suits. Doesn’t matter what kind. Generally standing around looking somewhat nervous, possibly smoking, chunky gold chain around neck, over groomed eyebrows. Do they actually think they look good???

That’s all for now! Next time I’ll try to have some accompanying photos so you’ll get the whole visual. And remember, always look in a full length mirror before you leave the house – or just ask me first.