Top 10 Styling Disasters

As often as I'm asked about 'what to wear', I am also asked 'what not to wear' ... so I thought I'd share my top 10 styling no no's with you.  If you own or wear some of the items on this list, don't worry, I'm not going to hunt you down ... yet! 

10. Makeup
In my book, wearing too much make-up is just as disappointing as wearing too little.  Too much makeup overshadows your beauty whereas wearing too little or *gasp* none at all, is like wearing a sign around your neck that says please don't look at me, I don't like myself and you shouldn't either.  
OK, so that was a little over dramatic, but my point is that not many of us are blessed with an overwhelming natural beauty, so enhancing your natural features is a must! 

9. Sensible Shoes
I'm all for comfort, so I am not talking about comfortable and stylish shoes here; I'm talking about those super sensible shoes that are unflattering and a little ... well ... ugly.  Wearing sensible shoes for your job is fine, wearing them for fun ... not so much.

8. Polar Fleece
As a dog or horse blanket, polar fleece is beautiful.  That's it.  I have no more words on the subject!.

7. Green Bags
Yes it is great to love the environment and yes it is great to reuse and recycle, but green bags are not handbags!

6. Animal Print
Animal prints are beautiful ... on the animal.  On humans, they look a little Dynasty for my liking.  Click here to see an earlier post on the subject.


5. Baggy Knees
I am not personally a fan of wearing jeans tucked into boots.  If your not tall or thin, this look can make you appear short, not to mention the look is a little dated.  However, if you have your heart set on jumping onto this not so new and kind of boring trend, please ensure your jeans are super tight and not baggy at the knees.


4. Jeggings
Jeggings are not jeans.  Leggings are not pants.  How did this confusion happen?


3. Ill fitting clothes
Clothes that are too big, too tight or the wrong shape for your body will do nothing for your lovely figure.  Stop rolling your eyes!  Everyone has a lovely figure, and if you disagree, perhaps it's because you are wearing clothes that are too big, too tight or the wrong shape?!


2. Crop Pants
Those of you who know me will understand why crop pants make it to my list.  Everytime I see a pair the veins in my head start to throb!  Skinny capri pants are OK - crop pants are awful, unflattering and need to be banished.  


1. VPL
With so many styles of underwear on the market, there really is no excuse to see the outline of your undies through your clothes.  I certainly don't want to see your underwear, and I'm sure others feel the same.


Agree or disagree with my list?  Let me know.
What style disasters are on your list?
Feel free to leave a comment or send me an email with your pet fashion peeves.