What's your most offensive fashion crime? I have to shake my head whenever I see old men trying to wear young guy's clothing styles. It's like they can't find one of thier own!

My opinion of Fashion Crimes are:
Michael Jackson
Dennis Rodman
Any female on a runway wearing haute coutour

Other than that, I think the return of long hair on skateboarders sucks.

The pants around the knees with the shorts hangin out, and the MASSIVE wide legs that skateboarders wear.

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High waters! (Pants that are too short.)

Enormous Big women in thongs with it showing over their pants or shorts.

Thr Grunged look which was reintroduced by Avril Lavine. Why do they have to look like they are the grim reaper when its not halloween.

Girls in these high socks that prisoners wear? Black and red circles all around

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How about young girls with waaay too much makeup?

JAM!! I'm surprised....what's wrong with haute coutour? I mean yeah, it's not everyday fashion, but what is the problem you have with females wearing it on the runway? Out of curiosity, cause you know that's my thing.....

Other than that, yes, I too am guilty of playing fashion police. For one, I don't let Vogue and Elle tell me what fashion is - I make my own. Besides that:
1. panty lines through tight clothing - Don't wear any.
2. Tight clothing with rolls coming through - not a good idea
3. Tennis socks and flip flops - not out of the house please.
4. Hip-huggers and panties showing - no go
5. High heels if you can't walk in them - why do that to yourself?
6. Open toe shoes if it's 20 degrees outside.....

I could go on and on, but I guess that's it for now.....

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Don't fight it!

Cat I don't mean to offend if I did at all. Just my personal taste.

I have a real problem with the whole fashion industry period and nothing they wear on the runway is wearable in real life anyways! I just can't believe people get paid to make clothing out of garbage bags and other people get paid to be anorexic and wear them!

Like I said....if I've offended in any way that was not my intention. Ur my girl...would neva try to piss you off!!

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Jam, no offense taken. I just wanted to understand why you feel that way and also clarify that not all Haute Coutour is garbage...there are some truly beautiful clothes created by designers like Oscar de la Renta, House of Dior, etc. that, given, not everybody can wear, but that doesn't make them any less beautiful.

I'm thinking that you are probably refering to the designs of Gaultier, who is sometimes "out there" but there are also clothes that are not designed to be worn, but to entertain - namly - during a fashion show. I have done shows in legwarmers, G-string and plaster bustier - obviously not something I would wear to the club, but very effective during a show.

It is also a misconception that all runway models starve themselves or binge to be a size 2. Many are just born slim and have high metabolisms that allow them to stay that way. I will agree that there are some who do, but I wouldn't say it's the norm. Because it shows on your face if you're putting your body through changes like that... And let me tell you: The money is damn good. It's just another way of using what GOD gave you to get paid. And if it's something people will buy or are interested in seeing and paying for, I don't see anything wrong with it.

Personally, I think it's worse that someone can get paid of some of these songs that are out here...and that goes through all types of music....

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Can I help the guys out on this?
Runway clothes are like the prototype models that car makers come out with.
We know we won't see them on the streets, much less be able to buy them, but something, some influence from those cars will make it to the car lot.
Didn't mean to interrupt, girls, thanks.

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The horizon is not my boundry - rather an ever-expanding destination. Enjoy the ride!

No interruption at all Oldsalt....its refreshing to have a man's opinion on fashion! After all you guys are the ones checkin' us out....so anything you have to comment on is welcome!

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I second that!!

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I don't have a problem with runway modelling, I find some clothing really intresting and as some members did mention previously they are not for the everyday common folk but for celebs and other entertainment purposes.

I will watch a Tommy Male and a Sean John fashion show for the mere fact I can go out a purchase their formal wear attire and be classy when I am all suited up.

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the worst......fashion crime......for the ladies.....is....YOUR BELLY HANGING OUT OF YOUR BABY GAP SHIRT.
for the men......its ok to have to pants' waist down under you butt......but please!! dont have them down to your ankles. get a pants with waist that stretches

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i agree with sexy

fi reals girl, let me add this too why have your wifebeater neatly placed inside your underpants, and your jeans at your ankles? No, no, no, no!

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