Whatever you decide to wear—that’s all taste and you do you.
That won’t stop folks from throwing in their two cents about what it is that you call clothing. And sometimes, they might just be right. No, it’s not you. It’s the clothes. Sometimes they are just impossible to justify and defend. I mean, look at them. You can’t even say they're haute couture. Not sure what to call them.
You decide.
#1 Oh Lord No And For That Price?!?! What Is Wrong With People Lol
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#2 Saw This Shared On Snapchat. $335
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#3 This Just Popped Up In My Reels ?
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The bare bones definition of clothes is essentially a thing to cover your shame with, with the added bonus of giving your body the needed protection against the elements, i.e. intense heat, cold and whatever else decides to fall from the sky.
But clothes have evolved since man’s first decision to use a maple leaf. In fact, it has moved beyond functionality and has become a lot of many things.
#4 It Looks Like She Stuck A Kleenex To Her Ass With Painters Tape
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#5 This Looks Like Someone Smeared Mustard All Over A Bedsheet
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#6 Ready To Show The Third Eye
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Clothes have become a way of expressing oneself. Others look at you and they immediately can get a glimpse into who you really are. Heck, you look at you, and immediately understand what your image is saying about you.
It is clothing that imposes an impression upon others and it influences how you feel about you and how others will behave towards you. Dressing business casual and dumpster fire attire is definitely a testament to it in a job interview.
#7 Uhhh…?
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#8 Another Innovative Design From Shein?
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#9 Truly No Words For This One
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This also translates to an evolutionary psychology concept of mate selection. You don’t just dress to impress a boss—you dress to impress your potential partner.
Just like the peacock unravels its vibrant fan of a tail, similar behaviors can be seen in a number of species, including humans. But instead of their nonexistent tails, they use clothes to increase their chances of becoming a specimen in discussion on the Discovery Channel.
The same works the other way, mind you—you can use clothes to blend in.
#10 Now Shein What Is This??
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#11 Mushroom Top Anyone???
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#12 No, Thank You Amazon. That Dress Is Awful And Overpriced
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There’s also an interesting phenomenon whereby in many societies, certain clothes depict wealth and taste. The Hemline Index suggests this by stating that skirt lengths rise and fall depending on stock prices and overall economic status, which is reflected in how women choose to dress. Recessions mean longer dresses and skirts, while economic prosperity means shorter hemlines.
#13 At Least It Only Costs £8.49 I Guess ?
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#14 Edit: Sorry Everyone I Didn’t Mean To Step On Toes. I Can Honestly Say I Had Never Heard Of This Person. I Just Saw The Dress And Thought It Was Ugly
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#15 Soooooo
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Ultimately, you are what you wear. Researchers Mary Ellen Roach-Higgins and Joanne B. Eicher have suggested this in their scholarly work on dress and identity, saying that the clothes send nonverbal cues to other people—cues like how powerful on a social scale you are, how much influence you have over people, how smart you are or even how much you earn.
#16 Temu ?♀️?♀️
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#17 I Saw This On Insta Earlier And Knew Where It Belonged. I Absolutely Hate It, But I Wanna Know What Others Think
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#18 It’s A Top & Skirt Set… Maybe I Just Don’t Understand Modern Fashion But…??
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Clothes are so connotative that you can’t help but think about specific people based on the things that they have on them.
Just think about it: whenever you see round, black-rimmed glasses, you will likely think of Harry Potter; whenever you see glass shoes, you can’t help but immediately associate them with Cinderella; and whenever you see a red cap with an M on it, bam, that’s Mario.
#19 Not Exactly A Dress But…. ??
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#20 Guys, It’s On Sale! Grab Two! Would Make A Great Christmas Gift ??
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#21 Ain't No Way In Hell I'm Paying Anywhere Near That Much Especially When It Comes With Huge Holes.... It's Supposed To Be A Purse... To Hold Things??
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Everything from the fabric to the make to even the colors signify something about you.
For instance, the color black is associated with power, mystery, and professionalism, whereas red is passion, intensity and aggression, yellow is happiness, optimism and youth, blue is loyalty, stability, and tranquility, and green is healing, success and hope. There’s more, but you get the point.
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#23 Gotta Use Satien Babe
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#24 Facebook Marketplace Finds ??
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There’s, of course, more to it than color as previously mentioned, and Science of People provides a nifty guide on how to achieve a certain look.
According to them, for a formal look, go with dark colors and minimal accessories. For casual, go with bright colors, loose fits, and a single yet outstanding accessory. If it’s edgy you want, mix and match colors, fabrics and shapes that are bold.
#25 Oh Yes, I’ve Always Wanted To Sit On A Ton Of Insects
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#26 Not A Dress But What Is This And Why Is There Only 1 Of Them Left?
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#27 I'm Getting Worried About These Ads
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For professionals, it’s all about that well-fitted, modest lifestyle. On the contrary, if you want to be more attractive, they’d be more revealing than that of professionals, but they should also be comfortable and should highlight your best features.
Lastly, strong, bold and representative clothing might have the added bonus of showing off your power as an individual, but if it’s unique you want, prints, weird shapes and unorthodox accessories from boutiques might do the trick.
#28 Over $200 For The Shorts Alone Just To Look Like A Caveman From A School Play
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#29 Wdym By Almost Single ?
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#30 Really?!
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So, what are your thoughts on any of this? What style do you prefer and would you wear any of the dresses in this listicle? Share your takes and stories in the comment section below!
And if you can’t stop looking at these fashion fails, why not give another one of our articles a go.
