1. Showing Too Much
Showing too much of anything doesn’t make you look sexy! Furthermore, it’s one of the worst fashion mistakes in my book and pretty much any book out there. Sure, we can turn a blind eye but only if you’re younger than 20 which is generally considered a perfect age to invest in a few tops than reach past your belly button and learn that showing it all doesn’t guarantee you attention..or, at least, not any positive attention.
2. “Muffin tops”
Not a good road to take at all, ladies, so do take my advice and don’t let this fashion faux pas ever leave your rooms. The so called “muffin top” will literally butcher your fine physique, making your legs look shorter and your waist chunkier!
3. Being stuck in past
Okay, let’s talk about one of the most common fashion mistakes women, from what I could note, usually in their thirties, forties and fifties are prone to and that’s being stuck in one specific period of their lives and refusing to acknowledge the fact that their bodies/lifestyle or simply fashion has changed. Some get stuck in their teens, refusing to let go of spaghetti strap tees, some are clinging to a certain image of themselves not fully realising they need to readjust their focus and maybe experiment with different shapes and cuts and there are even some that favour a certain period of time and its fashion, refusing to go with the flow. Not an intentional fashion mistake for sure but definitely one that keeps those ladies from looking their best.
4. Improper fit
Next on my list of worst fashion mistakes is, of course, wearing clothes that don’t fit right! Too large, too small – it doesn’t really matter, the point is that both can and do look bad and, even worse, make you look bad! Don’t hide in the folds of your baggy outfit and don’t try to squeeze yourself into something just for the sake of being able to say “I’m a size so-and-so”. Your outfit needs to have shape and structure, it needs to show off your best parts, flatter your curves and be kind to your critical spots.
5. Poor choice of materials
Although synthetic materials are generally a valid choice for evening attire not to mention quite a popular ingredient of many well made blends, there comes a time in every woman’s life when she really has to start paying attention to the inner labels, basing her choice on the quality of fabrics used to create a garment in question. Now, I don’t say we should switch to fine silks and whatnot overnight but yes, a quality “basic” piece is definitely worth a whole lot more than 5 so-and-so items bought on a whim, it will look good for years and will allow you to put together many wonderful not to mention classy looks.
6. Bling overload
Playing up your outfit with a couple of carefully chosen pieces of jewelry is a definite DO and I really admire women who have a talent for mixing and matching and are always capable of pulling off a new trend perfectly. Over-doing it, however, is downright one of the worst fashion mistakes out there and probably something you’ll want to make sure to avoid, unless you really have a knack for keeping the Christmas spirit strong all year long. Wait…strike that… looking like a Christmas tree is never a good way… well… that’s pretty much it!
7. Touching-up day old makeup
Yes, I’m being serious – a few rare specimens of our truly fabulous sex do believe makeup looks best when slept on with the only thing required to complete the next-day look being as simple as wiping off a few smudges, applying a fresh coat of mascara and slapping on a fresh coat of foundation. Oh my! Now, I know this isn’t along the lines of what not to wear and how to dress properly but still… not cool! Nor particularly healthy, for that matter!
8. Over-Doing Office Wardrobe
Glitzy, shiny wardrobe as well as bold coloured satins and lacy bits have no place in anyone’s office wardrobe and the fact that something is “trendy” and “hot” right now, doesn’t mean it’s office-appropriate as well! glam-up your work attire before pointing out that there are ways to be both chic and trendy without going over-board with either the embellishments or the outfit itself.
9. Incredibly pointy shoes
Admit it ladies, anyone old enough to wear heels back in the days when “pointy” actually meant there’s a good inch (and maybe even two) between the tip of your big toe and the tip of your shoe is guilty as charged! Yet, as whacked as they were, ridiculously pointy shoes have been quite a trendy item so do add five points in case you’ve worn them as well but take 50 off if you’re wearing them still!
10. Ripped, stained or scuffed pieces of fashion
Well, before we go any further let me just say that any damage your favorite pieces of fashion have sustained needs to be taken care of before you can officially claim the item usable again! Don’t be lazy – fix that seam, re-sew a button, make sure the greasy stain is completely out or find a smart way to fix it! The same goes for your pants and shoes – tattered hems and scratched heels will take points from your looks making you appear sloppy which is, by the way, never a good thing. Not the worst fashion faux pas out there, I know, but still a very common fashion mistake rarely anyone remembers to bring up.
– allwomenstalk.com