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Trends you'll be glad to see the back of.

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snowberryZ Tue 29-Mar-22 09:35:08

Trends you'll be glad to see the back of and won't miss one bit.

Boxy tops with no shape.
Oversized clothes. I work hard to try and keep my waist. No ways am I hiding it in shapeless boxy tops.
Ditto oversized clothing.
High-waisted trousers. I prefer mid rise.

Bit of a contentious one but I'm sick of seeing white trainers etc everywhere. I went for a meal the other day and every woman seemed to be wearing a dress with white trainers.
So uninspiring and if your feet are larger than a size 5, white makes them look huge

What are yours?

tictacnana Wed 30-Mar-22 17:00:47

I feel sad when people can’t identify as either male or female. I was a tomboy but was never confused about my pronouns. I know that some have real difficulty with the gender assignment they were given at birth and that it has been possible to resolve this but I feel that it has now become a ‘thing ‘ even amongst primary school children. A little boy at my granddaughter’s birthday party asked me to call him by the girls’ name he had chosen as he hadn’t decided on his gender . He was 9 and I felt that he had heard and seen too much of things that shouldn’t have been of concern to him. ( He’s back to being he/him now).

Patsytaylor Wed 30-Mar-22 16:59:08

Ripped Jeans. Worse on fat legs!
Cold shoulder
Tattoos
Very short shorts exposing bum cheeks
Piercings
Massive eyelashes. They are so fake

susieboo Wed 30-Mar-22 16:23:03

Me again! I also can’t stand the fact that certain women think that they all have to look the same , with the big eyebrows , false lashes and puffed up lips . It’s so refreshing to see a young girl with just a hint of make- up looking very natural .

susieboo Wed 30-Mar-22 16:18:08

Why does every single women's clothes shop insist that we all like the same fashion . My pet hate is tight frilly necked tops and dresses .

Duvetdiva Wed 30-Mar-22 15:40:54

Tops with a longer back than front. If anything I’d rather hide my tummy than my bottom please!
Also ankle grazers or mid calf trousers. They suit some women but sadly not me

SparklyGrandma Wed 30-Mar-22 15:35:45

I have a pair of white trainers in their box, unworn. In warm weather I like to always wear sandals.

I agree about the furry fake eyebrows and the thick make look.

I do love flowery dresses though!

Frankie51 Wed 30-Mar-22 15:16:04

Just one complaint about dress length.Most shops have frocks which are midi length, a high necks,. It looks very "prairie /puritan" Lovely on slim tall women, not so on curvy and short me. The high neck isn't flattering for ample bosoms, the midi length is floor length on me and makes me look squat.

Fernhillnana Wed 30-Mar-22 15:15:10

Tight leggings worn as trousers. Seriously do not need to see so much detail!

Daftbag1 Wed 30-Mar-22 15:03:34

I'd be glad to see the back of my crutches except they are here to stay, at least until I need a wheelchair.

'Woke' means waking from slumber in my language, but seems to crop up all the time.

I'd like to see the back of Covid, Putin, and BJ (all n the same day if possible).

I want to see the back of our world of the me me me people, and to be really honest I'd
Iike to say goodbye to my life, except I know how bad that would feel for my husband, and he doesn't deserve that. I'd like to say goodbye to all the pain and suffering in the world, but that won't happen either

Ginpin Wed 30-Mar-22 14:58:27

People dropping / swallowing 't' in words , especially youngsters being interviewed on television.
My grandchildren get told, I'm afraid! grin

Jaylou Wed 30-Mar-22 14:49:49

It's not fashion, but the trend for reality TV gets on my t*ts/chest! All these young plastic wannabees wearing dresses that reach their hips, flirting and fluttering their eyelashes. I don't watch these progs, but when flicking through channels they come up.

rocketstop Wed 30-Mar-22 14:45:09

Also...(Grumpy woman alert) Since when did everything become an 'Edit' .???? Everytime you look on line for clothes 'Here is our skirt Edit' ... 'Spring fashion edit you won't want to miss' ''it's time to say hello to our shoe edit'
Argghhh why can't they edit themselves ?

rocketstop Wed 30-Mar-22 14:42:26

SHACKETS...Grrr I am looking for a nice new, even unusual ,jacket, I do not want builders shirts in every colour . I don't want a shirt, I don't want a shoat, I just want a JACKET !!!

Amalegra Wed 30-Mar-22 14:33:42

Ditsy prints. Some might like them, I just think they’re horribly twee.
Unforgiving high neck or high round neck dresses. A scoop, v or square is usually far more flattering.
Wide leg trousers/palazzo pants. As someone here has already said, only good on tall skinny people.
Baggy tunic tops. Can make you look so shapeless if you are not careful.
Ruffled or pussy cat bow blouses (not so bad if they’re not actually tied in a pussy cat bow!).
Thick cleated sole boots which would be more at home on a building site!
Emerald green anything! Quite fashionable now, but as a redhead my mum dressed me in this colour all the time! Just-no!
Lots of other little niggles-a wonder I have any clothes at all!

bobbydog24 Wed 30-Mar-22 14:31:54

I too hate that growly voice that most young female Americans have adopted Glasgo. It ruins any programme I’m watching. Unfortunately, as usual it has found it’s way to the UK. ?

ruthiek Wed 30-Mar-22 14:21:04

So fed up with all the Miss Kitty long dresses with frills , I feel I am back in bonanza shock especially as I am 5ft 1 gggrrrr

snowberryZ Wed 30-Mar-22 14:16:18

GrannyGravy13

Oh dear snowberryZ I am 5’2” ???

Oh no!
I'm sure you look great in them!

GrannyGravy13 Wed 30-Mar-22 14:15:13

Farzanah

Very impressive, are they yours GG?

Yes, my nails with gel polish.

Saggi Wed 30-Mar-22 14:13:05

Well I’ve just collected my Amazon parcel from a locker and my white leather trainers are here….. to be worn with leggings only…. no socks ….. I don’t wear dresses but I do think they look good with the calf- length dress. Hmmmm I might but a calf length dress for summer. As for sandals …can never find a comfy pair , but I have got long tapering feet!

LilyoftheValley Wed 30-Mar-22 14:11:28

Saying "like" incessantly.

Farzanah Wed 30-Mar-22 13:59:54

Very impressive, are they yours GG?

Farzanah Wed 30-Mar-22 13:58:42

I would actually like to see the back of fashion trends for clothing.
Find what you like, and what clothes you feel comfortable in, then wear them ‘til they wear out.
Will save money and the planet.
Don’t most people only wear a small proportion of what’s in the wardrobe anyway?

kittypaws49 Wed 30-Mar-22 13:52:20

Grey and more grey for interiors.

GrannyGravy13 Wed 30-Mar-22 13:51:52

Farzanah

Apart from the gelled nails you could be my twin GG. Oh and am only 5’1.

I just find it so much easier, one less thing to think of. I started when my DD had an accident (bad fall off of her horse) which meant I was mucking out, spending more time on stable bits and riding and having them gelled meant no more nightly touch ups of nail varnish .

polly123 Wed 30-Mar-22 13:48:37

Wokery, cancel culture, trout pout lips, the ubiquitous 'princess' hairstyle with extensions (nice to start with, now boring),tight body con clothing, high heels ...I could go on!