Don’t be fooled by these fads

Written by Amelia Mularz   


It’s April 1st. Beware of plastic wrap on the toilet seat, mysterious buckets lofted above doorways, and the oldest trick in the book—the whoopee cushion. Since today is all about trickery, I thought I’d gather some of fashion’s latest looks that, to me, seem like a hoax themselves. Last week I wrote about trends that seemed crazy at first, but eventually grew on me. This week, I’ve got a few trends that I just can’t wrap my head around…no matter how hard I try. Enjoy April Fool’s Day, but don’t let your fashion get the biggest laugh of all.


Harem Shorts
If I were going to add extra material to a pair of shorts, I probably wouldn’t start with the crotch. Tight through the thighs and dumpy in the groin, harem shorts have got the proportions all wrong. As pants, they seem to work better, but as shorts? They kinda remind me of well-tailored diapers. 




Pajama Jeans
They’re sweats and jeans…the best of both worlds! But fashionable to none. I think it’s fair to expect for adults to wear real pants for at least 8 hours during the day, no?



Cut Out Bathing Suits (to the extreme)
This bathing suit reminds me of a rubber band play area my mom used to take me to when I was little. It always looked like a lot of fun, but inevitably I’d end up tangled, frustrated, and just really wanting to go home. In general, I like cut-out bathing suits, but this one goes a little too far. Plus, can you imagine applying sunblock in this sucker?



Road Kill Hats
Could road kill be the new fedora? A Scottish designer scoops up dead animals from the side of the road and turns them into fashionable headpieces. While I do appreciate his resourcefulness, there’s something about rocking a dead magpie on my head that makes me feel a little weird. 

Happy April Fool’s Day!

 

Fashion is always up for debate—what do you think? Are any of these trends a ‘do’ in your book?