I saw a twenty-something guy yesterday wearing a pair of khakis at least six sizes too big -- I understand the "sagging" look, but this was wayyyy over the top! The guy was walking down the sidewalk having to hold up his pants with both hands! Then his cell phone rang, and it was hilarious watching him try to take the call and keep his pants up at the same time. Phone in hand, pants pinched between elbow and body... phone balanced between shoulder and ear, hands grabbing falling pants... TOO funny! Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you... his boxers were six sizes too big too. Let's just call it an incident of "too much information."

What is with the flip flops any more? I saw a woman wearing them at the grocery store and there was 6 inches of snow on the ground. Don't these people get cold?

I've seen the same young man a few times wearing pants with the waistband BELOW his behind and belted with a long t-shirt tucked in. I don't just mean low - the belt was literally across his upper thighs. What was he thinking?

As to the thongs, I had a pedicure today and saw a previous client leaving with flip flops on her feet. I think they recommend it so your toe nail polish doesn't get smudged by the tops of the shoes or socks. I wore my runners home and risked the nails since there is still a bit of snow on the ground.

I saw something truly bizarre when I was shopping at Express today. A young woman in her 20s was wearing a turtleneck and pants. Over the turtleneck, she wore a wide belt, right under the bust. It was a really strange look. I could see someone putting a belt right under their chest if it was a dress where they were trying to give it an empire waist or something. But the turtleneck already fit snugly (but not tight), so there was nothing to cinch. And she was a big girl, who definitely seemed to carry extra weight around the middle. So all that she accomplished was to put all the focus on her stomach, making her look like she was pregnant.

There was a young woman in the store today selecting tuxedos for her wedding. She was a bit overweight and her pants were a low rise, but the muffin top wasn't overly bad, and she did have a top on that covered the bare skin.

But as she was walking away I noticed something--her low rise jeans not only created a muffin top, but the also pushed down on her in the back, so she had an extra bulge right above her fanny. I kept thinking how a better fitted jean would have looked so much better on her.

Cheryle, thats a really good point about pedicures and flip flops. I always sit there and read and wait to dry but not everyone has that much time. You would think they could buy a decent pair of sandals but the flip flops at least make a bit more sense now.

I saw a kid hiking up his thigh gripping waistband today but didn't think twice about it, I see that so much out here by the beach.

I've got another one. 2 scary things in one day - first the weird belt at Express, and now this.

Last night my husband and I went to a party that one of his coworkers was having. There was a woman there who I didn't recognize, and assume she was a friend of the hosts.

She was probably in her late 40s, and was wearing skinny jeans that were so tight they looked to be sprayed on. She was also wearing this cropped short sleeved button-down top (or maybe it was a jacket) with enormous shoulder pads and absolutely no shape. It was like, Janet Reno on top, and Paris Hilton on the bottom!

Two preteen girls walk into my work the other day... or so I thought.

I was looking at them trying to figure out which one to address (which one was ordering).. then I realized that the poorly covered-up one was the MOM, with pink lipstick, no eye makeup, and a low-cut cheap tank top.

The no eye makeup effect was very weird.. I found it hard to look her in the eye, plus the initial impression they both gave off was the same, so I actually took a few seconds of staring to figure out if it was two friends or just "mutton dressed as lamb."

After they left, I realized it would have been perfect to over-eagerly say "Oh, are you going to a costume party?!?" with a BIG smile... hehe... but too late!

I saw quite a few "scary things" yesterday. The first was a 20 something woman in cut off jeans, black tights, and a superman sweatshirt.

Then a very tiny asian woman with a giant red, U shaped, belted, patent leather purse that was just so incongrous with her size. I'm sure she thought she was stylin.

Then a rather overweight bottom heavy woman in a voluminous black circle skirt, with a huge red hat, a big red fabric hobo, and some sort of black orthopedic mary janes that begged for pants.

Last night at the mall, a man in his 40's wearing white tennis shoes, gray socks, blue jean shorts and a t-shirt that was made to look like Fred Flintstone's animal skin shirt and tie. It was orange with the black spots all over and had a big blue tie painted on the front and around the back of the neck. (Just in case anyone thought that it wasn't a "real" tie) He was standing in line at a tux rental shop. One can only wonder what kind of tux he picked out!

A heavyset woman in her 50's with a frizzy 'helmet head' shoulder length bob style cut, a 'I give up' long floral dress, wearing a lavender jacket (which wasnt bad) which her bright frosted lipstick matched EXACTLY! She also had at least one set of very fake eyelashes. maybe a double set..Was looking down her nose at everyone in sight, making comments to her son(?) about how poorly other people were dressed!

Chubby teenage girl with a Victoria Beckham wannabe haircut. Dirty faded denim knee-length shorts (loose), Converse shoes, one yellow sock and one red one, grey long-sleeve tee, with a bright blue Superman tee over it.

is superman da man now? second report of superman sighting.
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is superman da man now? second report of superman sighting.
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Mine was more a drag-queen superman.

Just have to do it. I am reporting a skort sighting. It was up almost to her bbs. She was really nice but had a white sleeveless top tucked into the skort which was light denim. I feel bad for reporting but haven't seen a skort like that in years. I remember my skort in high school. This was like 1994 so no teasing lol. I am not happy with the heat here in socal as it means the hideous summer attire is coming out. Why do people own hideous summer clothes? I don't see this much fashion blunders in cool weather. I don't get it. At least I will look cute. Oh, I might be going to a Ford show by knotts over the weekend so I will report anything if I see it.

Kim

Hey... I have a skort, and it isn't hideous! It isn't one of those that looks like skirt from the front-shorts from the back... it's just a just-above the-knee skirt with shorts under. Its a lightweight cotton.

HOWEVER... it's only for the beach and around the house, and I wouldn't EVER tuck a shirt into it!

why is it that tucking is frowned upon? that is an hourglass shape's best friend! i also think it looks...neater.
and not so teenybopper for me. especially with the higher rise. i can see with low rise pants, but now? i've seen it in mags, tucking in blouses is making a comeback!

I am not happy with the heat here in socal as it means the hideous summer attire is coming out. Why do people own hideous summer clothes?

I was JUST lamenting to my husband about this today. It is quite warm out here on the east coast too. Warm weather always means seeing women who show WAY too much skin and end up looking like they're trying too hard to look young. It's so sad!!

i rather see the women that older men wearing sandals, shorts and a muscle shirt. in need of a pedi.
signed
arizona livin' since 1985

sweat sweat sweat everywhere, too.
not a pretty sight.

Me too, Ili. the worst ones are in need of more than a pedi... they need a BATH!

Oh yeah... about tucking... I am NOT an hourglass. I'm short waisted, so tucking in my shirt makes me look real funny.

Just for the record, there are people who just can't help the sweat-age. I sweat like an especially sweaty man- to the point where within 5 minutes of walking out the door in the 95-degree-100-percent-humidity-summers we have here in NJ, I'm a dripping ball of ick. Add that to my car that has no air conditioning, and I just sweat. Sweat. Sweat. Sweat. No deodorant in the world will stop it, or even significantly help it. Even the clinical strength.

That said, people who sweat like me, but insist upon wearing non-breathable fibers... Ahem, especially in the gym.......... Ick. Definite WNTW.

oh the temps alone make everyone sweat, no one is immune, don't get me wrong! but yes, like you mentioned, wearing polyester sleeveless shirts and stretchy pants, well, you're asking for trouble! it's crazy here. it's the entire picture: the outfit, excessive sweating due to temps and need for pedi hits the trifecta, and common here.
it doesn't matter what you wear. you'll be drenched standing in the garage to get into the car.

Last year we were doing some business with a real estate agent who loved loved loved wearing sandals. This was a 60-ish man with the most disgusting feet I have EVER seen. (I used to work in a hospital - I have seen some really bad old people feet - and not so old people too.) It was October and November, in Canada, so it wasn't tropical, yet he was still wearing those sandals. It was like a train wreck and almost to the point where I would want to toss my cookies. I was so glad when it snowed and he had to wear shoes.

About excessive persperation. My DH used to sweat so bad that he would not only sweat through his shirts, he would sweat through his suit jackets and leave big rings of salt/sweat stains on the outside of the jackets. It was bad and nothing helped. He had sweat glands removed under his arms. It was a day surgery procedure, he had it done about 18 years ago. Very painful, could hardly move his arms for weeks. Now he doesn't destroy all his clothes anymore, but on a really hot day, when he's working outside, his head gets really wet, his hair is dripping with sweat. Our daughter was considering having the surgery too, but she doesn't want to have her hair getting wrecked from sweat. (Hey, its got to come out somewhere.)

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Originally posted by ilibaby:
i rather see the women that older men wearing sandals, shorts and a muscle shirt. in need of a pedi.
signed
arizona livin' since 1985

sweat sweat sweat everywhere, too.
not a pretty sight.

Those older men are usually sporting a long gray ponytail too...

we must be neighbours!

now they're using botox (of course everybody knows that, but it goes with the subject, LOL) to control perspiration. hands, underarms, feet...red carpet ready.

jodanne, i don't understand whether it's "i don't care what my feet look like", rudeness or just total oblivion of the state of your feet/showing underarm hair when you're older but it's an assault to the senses when you get the full package. and i don't mean that bi*chy, it's just hard to look at *for me*. we're not talking professional pedis here, just basic clippers and lotion, for pete's sake!

Hi, I didn't mean any offense by mentioning the skort and it being tucked in. It was the skirt front and shorts back. But she had it tucked in within inches of her bbs. So there wasn't much room there and the skort was a little tight. I am sorry if I offended anyone. If done correctly a tucked in shirt can be a nice look. It just wasn't done correctly. I hope no one is mad.

Kim

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Hi, I didn't mean any offense by mentioning the skort and it being tucked in. It was the skirt front and shorts back. But she had it tucked in within inches of her bbs. So there wasn't much room there and the skort was a little tight. I am sorry if I offended anyone. If done correctly a tucked in shirt can be a nice look. It just wasn't done correctly. I hope no one is mad.

Kim

Hi Kim!

No way was I mad at YOU... I was just defending my beloved SKORT! It must go on my cruises with me!

Tall people look great with tops tucked in. Not me. I look like a pair of legs with some shoulders and a head stuck on. Ew.

I do think the old-style skorts with skirt-front-shorts-back were kind of silly looking. It was like, "geez, piece of clothing, are you a skirt or some shorts? Make up your mind!"

Not mad, not offended.

Here's my latest scary sighting: Parent bringing a child into the school building wearing saggy pink print pajama bottoms, FLUFFY SLIPPERS, tank top with no bra. (Not a small-busted woman, either.) Yikes. Get up two minutes earlier, and put some clothes on if you're going to get out of the car! Yikes, yikes, yikes! (I will report that she did, however, have makeup on and a really fancy manicure.)

Brace yourselves:

I was in Nordstroms today, and I saw a very rich, very classless 20 year old. She had on True Religion jeans, an authentic Louis Vuitton handbag, and she was carrying another large bag with her. Her jeans were about 2 sizes too small so that not only did she have "dunlap" but a good portion of her b*tt cheeks were squeezed out the top of her jeans with the requisite thong straps arched high on her hips. Then there was the extremely tight pink tee that was cut so low it exposed her bra and her midriff. But, the best is yet to come...

While loudly butchering the English language on her cell phone, she put the second, larger bag she was carrying down on the floor. And a dog jumped out! He sniffed around and then promptly peed on the floor of Nordstrom!!!!! I had finished my shopping for the day and was on my way out (fortunately), but that just goes to show that money can't buy class.

Whoa, siepres... and I thought MY sighting was a "yikes" moment!

Apparently money can't buy class OR doggie training classes...

And no doubt this Princess of Gauche blamed the poor dog.

isn't this rock of love casting call/housewives of the oc look passe now?

Houndmom, it was sort of a surreal experience because I had never been in a store where a customer brought a pet with them, outside of pet stores, and then allowed it to pee on the floor! She looked down and saw the dog do it, and then went back to talking on her cellphone. What really makes it worse is that it happened in Nordstrom, of all places!!

I can't believe that with the dog. Now I have a dog but wouldn't bring her in a store besides petsmart. She is a very good dog tho but wouldn't fit in a bag like that as she weighs 75 lbs. I have seen an animal at a store before tho. I worked at a Home Depot for 5 years and you would occasionally see them in the store. They weren't supposed to be inside but when it's hot outside you can't really ask the owner to lock them in the car. As long as they stayed away from other customers it wasn't ever a problem. They were usually in garden and that was outside so wasn't a biggie. But, in a Nordstroms that is crazy. You are right money doesn't buy class all money does is buy stuff. Granted stuff is fun and sometimes necessary but it tends to make some people morph into bad people. Not all rich people are like this but some are. Oh, I hate that O.C. stereotype that is out b/c of the real housewives and such. Those women live in the most elite section of O.C. that isn't larget than a neighborhood and are totally spoiled. Most of us here are just struggling to pay the high rent or mortgage if so lucky and make ends meet. They should do an O.C. show that is real called "How many people does it take to pay the overpriced rent?" lol. I hope noone really believes those shows but the girl with no class needs to be taught how to live in society that is for sure. Sorry I rambled. lol

Kim

VPL

So I realize it is brutal to post this but lately I've been arguing with my 2 oldest sisters about how important it is not to ignore your backside. Maybe black or navy trousers would have been a better choice. It is after all, only April in Pennsylvania.

someone is hitting the vodka today...when they see their photo...

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I hope noone really believes those shows but the girl with no class needs to be taught how to live in society that is for sure.

I hate those shows because they make Americans look bad. We're now looked at with disgust by most of the world for various reasons, and I can't imagine shows like this do anything to help our image. Imagine an upright Saudi or Venezuelan showing this to their kids as an example of how corrupt and superficial we are. Reality TV doesn't typically represent our best side, and yet it's what we're plastering over the whole world. Thank goodness for shows like WNTW!

The owner with the dog was definitely over the top, however, I don't see having a dog in a store as a problem. Mind you, things in Vancouver are a little different than many other places. My boyfriend, who is from NYC, definitely noticed this different when he first came to visit me. Having moved here, he is now used to it and also quite enjoys the Vancouver attitude towards dogs.

I live downtown and it is common for people to go shopping with their dogs anywhere that does not sell food. Not only do stores allow them, but they tend to have treats behind the counter for them. Dogs are regulars at the Home Depot here just as they are at many clothing stores, including high end boutiques. In fact, when I go to some stores and I don't have my dog with me (who, by the way, has NEVER peed in a store and if he did, I would IMMEDIATELY take steps to clean it up) they ask where he is.

I'm not necessarily opposed to allowing well-behaved (and trained!) dogs into stores, but here in the mid-Atlantic, it's rather unusual to see them, even in Home Depot. I just know that personally I would not want to drag my dog with me on a shopping expedition to Nordstrom because I would not know how long I would be. Not to mention, controlling the dog while trying on clothes may be a bit irritating too.

i am terrified of dogs. having been chased several times as a kid by strange dogs, one day at the beach in rhode island seeing my sister be bitten/attacked by a doberman who just simply chased us for no reason (thank God she was wearing an anorak so he never broke her skin) i do not feel like encountering dogs when i'm shopping or when i'm running. nothing gets me hot under the collar (we have laws, dogs outside MUST be leashed in our city) than to be doing my 5k runs in a dirt road that runners here use and see loose dogs because their owners are "taking them for a walk" and they think everybody else feels about their dog like they do. it is extremely rude, and guess what? it makes me have to alter my route, go back early, because it scares me genuinely and my heart starts pounding. oh thank you for the rise in my blood pressure! sometimes i will stop (they're far away), and i will put my hands on my hips (show displeasure), or let look intently at them and the dog (as in...leash your dog!) and then they get it! they grab the dog and put the leash on. it's ridiculous. obey the law! not everybody loves your pooch! you love YOUR pooch. i keep mine at home and when i take him out he is never loose. also, if your dog is not friendly and barks or growls at others, for pete's sake why do you let him loose? (like a mid size dog and some small breeds in encounter on the path).
sorry for the rant, just last week i had to stop and wait for someone to get out of the path so that i could run safely/without fear.

Ok, I got two scary things and both happened today and it isn't even the heat which can be scary since we are having earthquake weather here.

Ok, first one is my roomate. Besides the fact she is mean and a pain she is walking around all day in her bathing suit and a pair of athletic shorts. I thought ok it's laundry day but she went out in that twice! I don't think it is the most flattering look as she is a bit larger than me and I am by no means thin and wouldn't be caught in a bathing suit unless near water. She will probably do this every weekend. Yeah!

Ok second one. I was at Circuit City with the bf and we saw two girls walking in ahead of us both were wearing strapless white tops and capris. Kinda cute even the one that was about my roomates size was kinda cute but she had a problem with her outfit. I guess there is a self tie belt on the capris b/c the end of it was sticking out the back between her legs. I didn't mean to notice but it was moving and it was really funny. I was laughing once we got a good distance from her. I feel bad but it was pretty scary.

Btw, I hope noone takes offense to the bathing suit thing. I could see it at home but to wear it as a top is baffling. Thing is it is a one piece so she is wearing it like a body suit. If she was just home it wouldn't be so bad but this is the woman I get to see in shirts and robes so short at night I have almost seen more of her than my own mother. So, I guess I am not as forgiving with her. Please understand if you knew her you would side with me.

Kim

When I go to a funeral, I generally try to ignore the fashion faux pas that I see, but today I saw something that really got to me, and I couldn't stay silent. I also know the families involved here because it is a relation, and this young lady had a very stylish hair cut, so it wasn't from lack of funds--just a general young rebellion against taste and propriety.

As we walked into the church, I saw a slender young woman coming toward me, with a baby carrier. She wore a black slip dress--spaghetti straps--that hit her just above the knee, and cowboy boots. Wholly inappropriate to the circumstances.

And while I'm at it there was also a guy (obviously married) in his mid-30s who was wearing tan dockers and tan pinstripe jacket, with tennis shoes.

I just wish adults would realize there are certain situations where proper clothing is a necessity.

I agree, Matt... I went to a funeral a few months ago for the father of one of my close friends. I was going to the funeral with a couple girlfriends, and I thought I was ok considering I had to throw something together last minute (I wore a black knee-length pencil skirt, ivory button front top, black cardigan sweater buttoned, black tights, and black pointy toe flats).

My friends, however... The one came down the stairs when I picked her up in a long black polyester skirt (like the same skirt I wore in sixth grade during my gothy phase), leggings underneath, a gray ill-fitting button front shirt with a red cami under, and chestnut Uggs. Given, yes, this was March and it was chilly, but I was comfortable in a skirt with my peacoat on. Uggs were patently unnecessary and inappropriate. I made her change her shoes before we left the house.

The other had on a black and white flowered skirt with a bright red deep-v neck tee shirt and strappy, like, dancing shoes. I was willing to forgive the hot pink coat, because some people legitimately only have one coat (why anyone's one coat would be pink is beyond me), but the red shirt was a bit much, I thought, for a funeral.

I had to bring this thread back after something I saw today. I met with some people today who had just attended a funeral. One 50s something woman was wearing a spaghetti strap top without a br@. The girls were very large and unsupported, and the neck line of the top was very, very low. I kept having the urge to find her a jacket to wear.

Ah man, this is good stuff. I could waist hours on this thread alone. I’ve seen some pretty horrendous things over the years but sadly the worst ever was (gasp) on ME!

My husband’s office was hosting its annual black-tie gala. It’s a big deal is D.C. that draws huge-name journalists from all over the country. It was an even bigger deal to me because I had just left journalism to stay home with my newborn son. All my husband’s co-workers AND all my former colleagues would be there and I wanted to look my best. I was pleased that my body was slimming up so nicely just five weeks after delivery and I wanted to show off the fact that I still had it.

So I squeezed into my new spanks and tossed on an itsy-bitsy black dress. The dress had a keyhole that reviled a little cleavage – not too much it was very tasteful. I’d worn the dress before and felt great in it. But I didn’t account for my new boobs. I’d never had a baby before and didn’t realize how fast those things grow if you don’t pump or breastfeed.

It was one of those moments we all have but never confess to. I stood in front of the mirror before leaving and thought to myself, “Looking GOOD.”

Yeah, that’s what you say just before disaster strikes.

By the time dinner was over and the first speaker took the podium, my breasts were so engorged they were exploding out of said keyhole. The folds of fabric that over lapped at the bust were stretched out completely as my boobs grew. We are talking Dolly Parton, here.

Worse, I’d begun to leak. The whole mid-section of my dress was soaking wet. Fortunately, the fabric didn’t look wet. Still I was sooooo uncomfortable.

We were sitting right in front of the stage and I couldn’t leave without making a scene. The moment the program was over, I ran for the door praying I wouldn’t see anyone who knew me.

My husband’s company had put us up in a hotel two blocks from the event in the heart of D.C. and I’d asked a friend to stay with the baby in our room while we were at the gala.

As I hobbled in my heals to the hotel, every homeless man along the way said hello, men jumped to open each door I rushed through. In the lobby, heads were turning to gaze at these gignormous breasts passing by. The elderly gentleman in the elevator, tried awkwardly to strike up conversation. But I didn’t want to talk.

I’m sure some of these pervs thought it was real sexy. But I didn’t feel sexy. I felt motherly and I just wanted to get back to my baby.

In the end, I held my baby and thought, “How could I let such an embarrassing thing happen?” I was mortified. But at least now, I can laugh about it.

okay, okay, just my 2 cents worth...my sister who is a size 20 with a large chest and a flat behind stained t shirt, leggings w/holes in back of legs, not br@, pink socks and sandals and she thought I would take her shopping like that...not so fast...go change and brush your hair and teeth. She has beautiful clothing that I helped her purchase and she wants to leave the house like that. aahhhhhhh

The best one I didn't see but mom did...when women made their own undies out of flour sacks a lady a church had been to the restroom and didn't have a mirror to check out the back view, starts walking through the church with her backside on display and the words 100 lbs net weight stamped on it. Mom grabbed her skirt tail and pulled it down for her but not before several people including ministers saw it. LOL

I "stumbled upon" this article one day, and I found it kind of funny.

It has some of the scarriest things we see every day...

COMMON FASHION BLUNDERS

Okay, my turn...(ex-SIL story). My brother had just married and although I suggested the time was not right to introduce his wife to the family, he decided to show up at the funeral of one of our cousins. Said SIL, was wearing a red pheasant top, pulled off the shoulder, with a white tier gathered skirt that had shear lace inserts at each layer,(not slip), black panties and cowboy boots! I made sure I was always in another part of the room. Someone asked me if I had met my new sister-in-law, I answered no. Needless to say, Mom and I had a LONG talk with him and her later that day...

Please don't come to my DH's funeral and expect me in black--LOL; he wants me to wear RED, and have Emerson, Lake and Palmer playing. Those who know him will go "Oh, yeah, that's HIM!" (He played in a ELP band in his salad days.)

Don't get me wrong, I fully respect the wishes of the deceased. You really don't want to know what my DH wants... But the thing that was so upsetting for my family is this is LA (lower Alabama) and sheer, white, red, or showing the color of your panties to a family you just joined is not well accepted....

GroomsMom - I don't think she was saying that your SIL's outfit was appropriate! That sounds awful, and very disrespectful. Of course I am for respecting the wishes of the dead, but I'm pretty sure your late cousin didn't hope your SIL would show up like that!

RoyRoy- haha, it's sad anyone even must be told not to wear pantyhose with sneakers! Eeek!