Are You Guilty of the Fashion Faux Pas?

I would like to start this post with the following disclaimer: I am not, nor have I ever been “Fashion Forward”. I dress for comfort, not style.

However, you will never ever EVER find me committing the following, which in my un-stylish opinion, are the ultimate in fashion faux pas, or as I like to call them the Fashion Hell No!

First cab off the rank is the delightful “socks with sandals”. Why people? Why?? You do realise that wearing socks with sandals actually defeats the purpose of wearing sandals right?

Sandals are perfect on a hot day. They are comfortable and let your feet breathe. Socks on the other hand, while they may be comfortable, they are hot and sticky, and after are hot summer’s day they stink.

It’s like eating an ice cream in a furnace. It’s completely pointless and it’s not going to end well.

Next there is stockings with open toe shoes. The purpose of open toe shoes is to show off your toes. Most people like to have their toe nails painted, maybe even wear a toe ring.

Once again, wearing stockings with open toe shoes defeats the purpose. While the stockings make your legs look nice, they make your toes look funny, almost camouflaging them from the world. Why bother wearing open toed shoes??

The next one is one of my biggest pet peeves. The VPL or the visable panty line (Ha! I said panty!).

I have seen women wear the most beautiful dresses, only to come undone by the fact you can see their VPL. Now while I’m kinda relieved they are wearing undies, at the same time I wish they had chosen something that wasn’t so obvious. There are g-strings. I know, I know, why would you intentionally give yourself a wedgie. But they get rid of VPL.

Also available are boy shorts and underwear that has no seams. And of course, going commando if you are really desperate.

Another undie related faux pas is wearing dark undies under light clothes. I don’t get it. Were the black undies the only clean ones and your white linen pants your only clean pants? It’s another thing that detracts from an outfit. Especially if the rest of your outfit is a completely different colour or style.

Then, of course, there are those who confuse stockings and leggings. Stockings are something that are somewhat see through, have an enclosed toe, and should be worn under something else. Leggings can actually be worn as pants (I know most people have an issue with this but bear with me) as they provide better coverage. How do people mix up the two? It’s quite obvious that you are going to have your arse hanging out if you wear stockings with a top as opposed to leggings and a top. Plus, the material is different!

And last but certainly not least, I would like to address the gentlemen who like to wear white sports socks with a suit. You come strutting onto the train in a pinstriped suit. You sit down in front of me. You are wearing white socks with that sexy suit. After shaking my head in confusion, I die a little inside.

There you go! These are a few of the things that drive me crazy in the world of fashion. Again I’d like to point out I’m not perfect, but you will never find me at the local Coles in my trackie dacks, crocs with socks, and a black bra under a white t-shirt.

I’d also like to point out that this article is very much tongue in cheek, and if you actually like wearing any or all of the above, then more power to you.

Are there any fashion faux pas’ that drive you crazy? Do you wish there was actually Fashion Police to reign in these offenders? Let me know in the comments.