The Sunday News
Rutendo Chidawanyika
IT is no secret that over the past years the fashion industry has grown and is most influential in one’s life. In the western countries, fashion is life.
African countries are catching on fast to that kind of mind-set. Season after season its intriguing to see trends come and go, the bright bold patterns and colours, it gets weirder by the decade. Why are women wearing high waist pants even if they do not flatter their bodies? What is the fascination with shiny, manicured, stiletto sharp shaped finger nails? Well; it’s all in the name of fashion.
Nobody wants to be left behind, if the trend setters say the sleeping gowns are in style, you best believe you will see us out in these streets rocking the gown. Although we have to admit that some trends are just a NO! People should know when to stop. Crop tops are flattering on teenage girls but if a grown woman wears the same crop top it just looks as if you are trying too hard. It doesn’t mean women can’t dress sexy, it’s just that some trends are not for everyone.
Leggings that are a little too sheer
At this point, a lot of us are past judging people who wear leggings as pants. Maybe we’re not crazy about the fad, but it’s everywhere, so we’ve kind of had to accept it. However, at least make sure those leggings aren’t see-through. You don’t want to flash everyone your business and nobody wants to see that business.
Too-short shorts on guys
They’re not long enough to be proper pants and not short enough to even be capri pants. What are you wearing? Guys can wear too short pants only in the wrestling ring. Not around town or the shops please.
Naked jeans
I’m not talking about ripped jeans with holes in the knee so much as I’m talking about jeans that look like they’ve lived a hard life. One of these days, someone in a pair of shredded jeans is going to be walking around, going about their business, and all of a sudden, their jeans will just disintegrate into nothing . . . and that’ll be the next trend, which already exists; Naked jeans. The name is self-explanatory. The good part about jeans is if you pick the right cut it’s flattering. No reason to go around in naked jeans.
The undercut hairdo/shaving one side
Is it one haircut or two? Most people don’t understand this look! It’s become so trendy that guys and girls alike are wearing it these days. I won’t judge much because I myself had this hairdo for about 3 years. Even so, no matter how “normal” it becomes to shave half of your head, it still kind of looks like a teenage rebel trying to show the world they don’t care. It only looks good on a few people.
Black lipstick
It’s just . . . black. Why do we want our lips to be black? The gothic look I guess. I personally don’t mind black lipstick on someone else. Your makeup has to be bomb to pull this off, otherwise if you are not into bright colour lips; browns and maroons will do.
The accent nail
Why can’t all the fingernails be the same colour? Why do we have to make everything quirky and unique, like we are living the instagram life? Well, seems as if we are! Fingernails will be painted a different colour, it’s just something women do but we don’t know why, I guess.
Cargo pants and shorts
A huge trend in the ’90s is making a comeback — only with pockets not nearly as large as they used to be and the pant more fitted. This trend made absolutely no sense, there’s no reason to walk around with pants that you can store all of your personal items in for the week. If you must rock cargo, stick with the newer versions that are a bit more practical.
Men in dungarees
When men wear this odd fashion choice, it makes you wonder — why? They’re not suitable for business wear, and if you’re going for something comfy, the athleisure look is a much better option. If you’re going to wear denim, our recommendation would be throwing on a pair of jeans instead.
Long statement sleeves
If you don’t value your hands, then statement sleeves are the impractical fashion trend for you! Seriously, just buy some gloves instead of spending too much money on a shirt you’ll ruin by having to constantly roll up anyway.
Excessive ruffles
Ruffles make a comeback every few years or so, and this spring they’re coming back in full force. While a lacy shirt with a ruffled detail can be nice, a shirt covered in ruffles is not only impractical, but it’ll make you look like Shakespeare. Avoid it at all costs.
The ‘‘Just-rolled-out-of-bed’’ look
One of the trends hitting the streets this year involves literally wearing your pyjamas outside. Pyjamas were designed to be worn to bed, and they should stay this way. The appearance of putting minimal effort into your look can be appealing, but this is about three steps too far.
Since fashion is a form of self-expression, many people create individualised looks that are creative and break the rules. Sometimes, this results in a look that is awesomely unique. Other times, it results in a style disaster. We know you may be tempted to try all fashion trends, but I’d encourage you to be selective. — Additional information from Online sources.
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