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Clogs
Early in 2010, Chanel started the fashion industry raving about its £700 pair of clogs, heralding the return of the hideously clumpy Dutch monstrosities. No matter how hard you try and defend them, clogs are uncomfortable to wear (they’re made out of WOOD), make your feet look massive and just generally lack any grace, finesse or subtlety. Only to be worn with a cap, pigtails and an apron.
Harem pants
Jasmine from Disney’s animated Aladdin film wears harem pants and looks beautiful in them. Unfortunately for the rest of the female non-cartoon populace, this isn’t quite so true. Brought to our attention during the spring and summer months, harem pants are basically saggy cropped trousers, often with eye-popping patterns, and virtually impossible to get right apart from the annoying few who manage to look gorgeous in anything. Whilst undeniably comfortable, they are not made to flatter the female form and all too often end up looking like a nappy.
Sheepskin/Shearling
This trend was literally everywhere last Autumn/Winter, and the shops really grabbed the trend by the horns. You could choose from shearling bags, boots, heels, coats, the list went on. Originally an attractive prospect, you stock up on the cosy looking items and deck yourself out head to toe in shearling feeling snug against the winter chill. But no matter how lovely the items, you can’t shake off the sense that something’s wrong. You glance in the mirror – oh yes, you look like Del Boy from Only Fools and Horses.
Nerdy glasses
Oversized glasses are a trend that the “hipster” contingent of young society eagerly latched onto, and they’re never letting go. Geek chic was a trend that was fun and kooky, but these spectacles persisted into 2010, evolving into “look at me, I’m so quirky” must-haves for the 20 something who has no need for glasses at all.
Playsuits/Jumpsuits
Topping “worst trends” lists everywhere are the notorious playsuits and jumpsuits. Basically an all in one romper suit for adults, the best playsuits are the ones that don’t look like they’re playsuits. They’re inconvenient (ever tried going to the loo in one?), unflattering (unless you’re a supermodel) and pretty embarrassing to wear (some even come with an “easy access flap”) – not the stylish and alluring item that they pretend to be. Check any shop’s sale rail for evidence that playsuits and jumpsuits are not loved by the majority of the public.
Seen the worst? Now see the best. Check out Helen Turnbull’s Top 5 best style trends of 2010.
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