There are some rules that are meant to be broken:
- eating after 7pm
- watching more than 2 hours of TV a day
- drinking a Zima after prom
There are some rules that are meant to be adhered to:
- drinking and driving
- staying in school
- wearing rompers as an adult women
Let’s discuss the last rule at length, because it’s really one that should be honored by all women over the age of fresh-out-of-college. Like me, most women are what you’d call Fashionably Challenged, but even the majority of women know there are some things meant to be worn by toddlers or teenagers who count Ke$ha as their fashion icon.
It’s unsure whether dressing in the same shirt day after day in each of the colors sold by the clothier of your choice (my personal fashion secret) may not get you out of being caught in a from-the-neck-down Fashion Don’t on Tim Gunn’s next Bravo special. However, wearing one of these currently- or recently-available frocks, should get you a one-way ticket to TLC’s What Not to Wear.
Jumpsuits are meant for fighter pilots.
Ladies over the size of 00 can not wear horizontal zebra print, especially in a romper.
"Plus Ruffled Slub-Knit Romper" should never be allowed for adults.
Harem Pants belong in Harems and Kardashian sisters.
Even though you admire your circa 1986 2nd grade teacher, you shouldn't dress like her in an applique denim dress.
Don’t do it ladies. Just, please don’t.
What’s your #1 (or #s 2-5) fashion don’t rule?
photo credits: oldnavy.com, lanebryant.com, macys.com, amazon.com
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For the love of all that is holy, just say “no” to culottes and ponchos. Forever.
I thought Betty brought back the poncho, yes?
*throws zebra print romper in the donation pile*
I can’t believe nobody told me. SIGH.
I know you’re lying because you’re not a plus-size girl and that’s a plus-size zebra print romper.
I just totally snorted when I read that!
#3 Over the age of 20, no crop tops or daisy dukes,
#2 socks with sandals for anyone over the age of 3,
#1 and for the love of Baby Jeebus and Oprah, say “No” to hand-painted, bedazzled fleece jogging suits.
I have to add “No words on your butt if you’re under the age of 15 or over the age of 22.”
1] Things written on the ass of your pants or shorts – especially if it’s the word “juicy” or something similar.
2] Mesh anything unless it’s a swimsuit cover-up at the beach/pool.
3] Anything that fits you like a sausage casing. Wear your size, don’t let the size wear you, please.
4] Blue eyeshadow. I have never seen it flatter anyone.
5] Mixing patterns, like polka dots with stripes. If your outfit screams “optical illusion” you should probably rethink it.
CRAP! YES! I accidentally copied your #1 in my comment reply above.
Baby doll anything doesn’t work unless you have the body of a 13-year-old boy.
My #1 rule: If it makes the model look fat, there is no hope for me. Avoid at all costs.
Your #1 rule is a general rule to live by. If the model doesn’t look good, YOU won’t look good.
Just because its a “trend” does not mean that one should adhere to it.
Not everything needs to be belted.
I’m not a belt girl AT ALL.
Yes yes yes to all of these! My eyes hurt just looking at those pictures!
Sorry to hurt your eyes, but the people need to know.
True story…
I was walking through the clothing section at Target a few weeks ago. A really cute top caught my eye. I went to get a better look and it was not a top. It was a romper…a very short romper. Also, who wears this crap?
http://bit.ly/nuNVx5
Approximately .03% of the population can wear that outfit.
while i do find this post (and the comments) quite funny, i have to disagree.
i’m 27 and have been known to wear a romper (gasp!)
for example:
http://nodtostyle.blogspot.com/2011/04/romper-room.html
yes, i know it might not be the most age appropriate or flattering look, but i like it! and it’s fun! and i’m sick of abiding by fashion “rules”! so there
Oh but you see, it’s cute and looks fashionable and fun!
Not OMFG I’m in denial about my age and trying to pretend i’m 15 again. Sometime’s it’s not what you’re wearing so much as HOW you’re wearing it.
I approve
I’m going to have to assume you’re a size SUPER CUTE?
jorts and banana clips.
Jorts on men = bad
Denim shorts on women = can-be-ok
That is so something my mother would put me in before I could dress myself. Yes, I have since managed to burn all those pictures…
and wait. I can eat after 7???
Now that Oprah is off the air, you’re allowed to eat after 7. She’s the one who told me about that silly rule in the first place.
I actually tried on the Old Navy romper. It was on sale, so sue me. And yeah….um, no. Not working.
Sorry Ang, but the harem pants are all the rage in Europe. We saw them on everyone from babies to old ladies and in every store window. So you know they will be here in the next year or so. Get ready!
Every time I see one of those 80′s styles come back I twitch a little.
1 – fanny packs. Carry a damn purse. Or murse I don’t care, just don’t wear a fanny pack.
2 – acid wash jeans. Just no.
Oh. My. God. I completely forgot Zima ever existed. Wow.