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35 Fashion Decision Fails That Make Us Cringe
Open-toed cowboy boots are just one of the many disasters that people have called "fashion."
Kalli Sarkin
06.08.18

The world of fashion is ever-changing. Designers are always looking for something new and exciting. Of course, this gets harder every year because so much has already been done. In an endless effort to come up with something unique, designers sometimes miss the mark entirely.

If you’ve ever looked at a design and wondered “What were they thinking??” you are not alone. Here are 35 fashion designs that turned out to be epic fails.

Pointless Pants

Patras Events
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Patras Events

Like, seriously? It looks like she isn’t even wearing pants! That can’t be comfortable.

Wild West

Top Aus Casino
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Top Aus Casino

These shoes are a little too crazy. Are they open-toed boots? Or ridiculously elaborate sandals? Either way, this design makes no sense.

Breathing Room

Linous Katoch
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Linous Katoch

Sometimes it’s nice to cut and tie a shirt to give it a little ventilation. But this shirt takes it WAY too far. What was the designer thinking? And on that note, what was this guy thinking?

Just Weird

Bernice Ralph
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Bernice Ralph

This outfit is formal on the top and ultra casual on the bottom. Who would actually wear this? It’s hard to get in the head of a fashion designer, but this one clearly wasn’t thinking straight.

Denim Overload

Solomila
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Solomila

Denim has gained a lot of popularity in recent years. It has certainly come a long way from when it first hit the markets. This durable fabric matches anything! That being said, this outfit is TOO MUCH.

Shoppers Unite

Thuy Ong
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Thuy Ong

This bag looks just like a recyclable shopping bag. The difference – it is WAY more expensive. Coincidences like this make me question the validity of the fashion world altogether.

Warm Sweater

Country 101.1
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Country 101.1

You just know that somewhere in the world someone bought this sweater. On what occasion would this be the best thing to wear? Seriously, I want to know. Definitely not when it’s cold out, that’s for sure.

Bikini Body

Crimesagainsthoemanity
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Crimesagainsthoemanity

It actually took me a while to realize that this is a sandal. A poorly designed one, but a sandal nonetheless. Who knows, maybe it would look good if it matched the person’s bikini. It certainly wouldn’t be a stylish bikini, though.

They’re Kidding, Right?

Mirdarthos
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Mirdarthos

If you’ve ever heard someone say “Put some clothes on!” and felt the burning desire to spite them, these pants may be for you. They remove all illusions of modesty. If you decide to go for these, be prepared to get stared at … A LOT.

Onesie Of The Year

Rjr1
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That’s right, this gem actually exists. It almost had the right idea – but then something went horribly wrong. If you’re the type of person that doesn’t need to breathe, feel free to zip it all the way up.

Um?

Mullrrr
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Mullrrr

Call me crazy, but aren’t they an athletic brand? I just don’t understand why they would even make heels. And then when they do decide to try, they turn out like this. Come on, guys.

Rain Proof

Imgur
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If its raining outside and a poncho just won’t cut it, try this outfit on for size. You are guaranteed to have no skin left out in the elements. Is this outfit horrible? Yes. But clearly someone approved of it. Wow.

These Shoes Come To Life

Crimesagainsthoemanity
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Crimesagainsthoemanity

Forget about glass slippers, THESE are what the Disney princesses should have worn. I wonder what outfit would match with these heels. It would definitely need to be a crazy one.

Belts Galore

Imgur
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Three button Thursday? How about four belt Friday? This kid wanted to make sure his pants never fell down, ever again. Well, that’s one way of doing it.

Creepy

Hawaiianpunch23
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Active wear is all the rage right now, but some designers take the trend a little too far. These cats look down right creepy. And if you look closely, the clouds at the top of the pants look like a cat’s face, too.

Sneaker Slippers

Nooruddean
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Nooruddean

Do you ever want it to look like you got dressed in the morning, but only from a certain angle? Then these sneaker slippers are for you! Slide them on, and hang out around the house. If the neighbors see you, maybe they will be fooled.

Just No

Shopify
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Shopify

There is so much wrong with this T-shirt, I don’t even know where to begin. Don’t buy one; it’s a bad idea. I hope whoever designed this shirt has quit their day job.

Halloween Shoes

Ugly Design
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Ugly Design

These shoes are actually perfect – if you plan on dressing up like Goofy for Halloween. If you don’t, then just move on. There is nothing good that can come of this.

True Fandom

Angela Brisk
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Angela Brisk

If you are a REAL fan, you will have images of your favorite actor’s face all over your clothing. Sound too extreme? I guess you don’t really love that person after all.

Functional Shoes

Crimesagainsthoemanity
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Crimesagainsthoemanity

You’ve seen those women with ridiculously long nails, right? Well, they took over the shoe department. Prepare for the most non-functional shoes you’ve ever had in your life.

Tube Top

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Forget about overalls, just buy this denim top and it will look like you cut up your favorite pair. You know what they say, you can never have too much denim. Oh wait, no one says that.

Oh No

Crimesagainsthoemanity
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Crimesagainsthoemanity

Someone had a little too much fun playing with Barbies as a kid. And by fun, I mean mutilating them and putting their body parts into pieces of clothing. This heel is not okay.

Who Wore It Better?

Imgur
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Imgur

Sometimes people say that life imitates art. That seems to be the opposite of the truth in this case. When you start to match objects in your kitchen, you know your fashion sense is a little off.

Zip Up

Pinterest
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Pinterest

That’s right: for a large amount of money, you can look like a giant zipper. Fashion is ahead of the times, right? It must be a little too advanced for me.

Ouch

Ground Zero Web
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Ground Zero Web

If you want to avoid getting hugged, definitely wear this dress. No one will ever come near you again. This is one sure fire way to keep your bubble empty.

Unfortunate

Vitamin -Ha
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Vitamin -Ha

I’m pretty sure they failed without even trying. Maybe this was some sort of joke? Whatever happened here, it will not go well for the designer.

Woah

Slapped Ham
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Slapped Ham

Those pants look like they belong in an instrument. Do they really wrinkle up like that when he walks, or is it a strange illusion? Sometimes not keeping up with the latest trends can be a good thing. A REALLY good thing.

Okay

Just Luxe
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Just Luxe

This has gone just a little too far. There is such a thing as leaving something to the imagination. This fashion designer had clearly never heard of that phrase before.

Puffy

Fail King
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Fail King

This model’s outfit is puffed up like a balloon. The best part is her hat! There’s just too much going on here.

Snacking

Vitamin -Ha
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Vitamin -Ha

Be honest, if your man wore this outfit you would be thinking about food all the time. I wonder how uncomfortable that is to wear. The model doesn’t look too happy, so there’s a hint.

Yikes

Ground Zero Web
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Ground Zero Web

This one is just scary. How do people come up with this stuff? Let’s design a dress so that the person wearing it can’t do anything. Okay!

Boxy

Fashion Fails
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Fashion Fails

Every body has a unique shape, but not many of us actually look like boxes. Come on, people! How does anyone come up with something like this?!

Got To Go

Vitamin -Ha
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Vitamin -Ha

This looks like something Andy Warhol would be a fan of. Trust me, that isn’t a compliment. Whoever came up with this, I bet they didn’t keep their job for long.

Smile

Colourful Rebel
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Colourful Rebel

I think the woman who figured this out may have done so on purpose. I mean, who comes up with this stuff? Well now you know how to get a certain type of attention if you’re looking for it.

Artistic Illusion

Wish
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Wish

The front of the dress is actually cute. But the back of the dress – not so much. It looks like the whole thing gathered into her butt. Not cute.

The world of fashion is a strange place, and it can be hard to keep up. These designers failed horribly, and their work is on display for all to see. This list goes to show that just because you have a job, that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re good at it.

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