While searching for the perfect, trendy outfit, you decide to look on Pinterest. You start off strong pinning away dozens of trends. Feeling inspired, you race to the mall equipped with coupon codes, credit cards and of course, those awesome looks saved to your phone. Then something tragic happens. Even though you found everything you were looking for, your replica of the outfit looks nothing like the ones in the pictures.
Don’t feel bad—it’s not you; it’s them. The truth is, once you pull those girls out of still frame, they don’t look so polished and put together after all. Certain picture perfect trends fail to meet our expectations. This leaves us devastated, facing the harsh reality of wearing something we can’t move, walk, sit or stand while wearing. Sound familiar?
1. The Romper
When first trying one of these bad boys on, I felt like I nailed the quintessential summer silhouette. Pants and a top all in one. What more could a girl ask for? Then I faced a problem: I had to go to the bathroom. Suddenly, I found myself butt naked in the Olive Garden public restroom feeling uber-exposed (and sort of drafty). At that moment, I knew the romper wasn’t the summer look-du-jour I on thought it was.
2. Off-the-shoulder tops
Think about it. Wearing one to class eliminates even the slightest possibility of raising your hand. Wearing one out can make “getting low” mean pushing your sleeves back down into place every time you throw your hands in the air. Even shopping while wearing one feels awkward when you reach for things on high hangers and shelves. To all who venture this trend: Watch out for the frequent ride-ups and adjustments this look requires.
3. The mid-length bodycon skirt
The tightness and length combined will make you feel like Ariel from The Little Mermaid trying to walk on land with a tail. When you ear a bodycon mid-length skirt, you’ll wish you were a part of that world where you could actually move your legs apart. Until then, you’ll look like Ariel flipping her fins without getting too far. Make sure to wear these on days when you don’t need to take big strides or hurry anywhere. Oh and if you really feel up for the challenge, add stiletto heels to the mix and see how that works out for you.
4. The lace-up blouse
Don’t we all just love a top that can’t possibly be worn with any type of bra known to humankind? As you go to slip one on, you suddenly realize no bra is low-cut enough to escape full-frontal focus right where the lacing cuts open. And for the well-endowed, not wearing a bra is even riskier business with valuable assets at risk for spur-of-the-moment exposure. Take this top for a test drive first to ensure no bumps along the road get in the way of your day.
We’re all too painfully familiar with looking through our closets and saying, “I have nothing to wear!” Then you feel even worse after making it home from a shopping spree with an empty bank account and nothing to show for it. When trying a new trend for the first time, keep in mind all the behind-the-scenes action of your daily routine. Next time you find yourself in an unforeseen wardrobe malfunction, don’t blame me—you’ve been warned.
