My sisters and I have a saying, "Just cause you can put it on, does not mean you can wear it." Some people just do not get this concept. They apparently think they are the exception to all fashion rules.

These are the people who live by their own standards, and the rest of the world be damned. Literally, cause we have to look at these people...Or should I say laugh at them? This fashion Foepah is illustrated so much better in the Summer clothing, rather than in Winter.

There are some basic categories that these people fall into, and here they are in no particular order.
1) Too old for the fashion trend.
- This is when the trend is meant for someone who is half or even a quarter of the ageof the person wearing it. Trying to recapture your youth through wearing a matching outfit with your teen daughter only serves to make you look foolish.
- Men if you are over 29, and you're wearing the shorts hanging off your tucus, and your boxers hanging out....think again. This is clearly not the direction the designer had in mind when making hip hop clothes.

2) Too fat for that fashion? Here are some basic rules of thumb:
- If you have more rolls than the Michelin man, don't wear the tight dress.
- If you have more dimples on your legs and butt than a golf ball, don't wear clinging clothes.
- If you are fastening your pants below your gut, it is time to move on to a larger size.
- If you have not seen your feet or other parts of your anatomy in months or even years, don't were a Speedo.
Could go on with this one, but you get the idea.

3) Lost in the 80's fashion (or enter appropriate era here)
- If you still have a mullet, let it goooooooooo.
- If you still have "Big Hair" male or female, let it gooooooo.
- If you are still wearing the leather pants, and muscle t-shirt like Axel Rose, it is time to go shopping.
- If you are wearing jeans that you cut holes into to look "cool", time to get some new Levis.
Things are looking up in this area though. It has been awhile since I have seen a leasure suit, or white Saturday Night Fever ensem.

4) That fashion is a matching disaster.
- If the only thing your outfit has in common is that it is all considered clothing, then try again. It should match in color, pattern or go get some Geranimals.
- Then there are the women who wear the sequined shoes with the jean skirt and t-shirt. Why?

5) What were you thinking fashion?
- Clearly someone you know told you that you looked good. Right now they are most likely laughing their arse off at you, cause you look a fool in that outfit! You must have done something to tick them off, and this is their way of paying you back. Sometimes though this person provides entertainment to an otherwise boring day. You know the ones I mean? This would be the woman who wears the halter top, and mini skirt to the executive luncheon. Or the guy who thinks dress down Friday at work means he can come wearing his wife beater, and short with his flip flops.
- Men if you have a part over the top of your ear, the comb over ain't working anymore. That one strand you try to wrap around your head, and hairspray in place is NOT fooling anyone! *cough Donald Trump cough* We know what lies beneath is a slick dome.

Suppose that as with many things in life people fall into a comfort zone, and stay in it. Like people who have been getting the same haircut since childhood. It is hard to try something new, because no one likes to think they look silly.

Fashion FoePah's usually cause more discomfort to the on looker than the person wearing the cloth's nightmare. Either by trying to muffle the laughter, or wanting to gouge out your eyes from what you have seen. The person sporting the offending outfit is most likely oblivious to the entertainment value their wardrobe provides. Ah, but variety is the spice of life.

Thanks for reading!

In upcoming Daily Disturbance posts from me:
* Counting Blessings
* Bookmarks: What's in your browser?
* Games People Play

Quote: Originally Posted by Foe 5) What were you thinking fashion? - Clearly someone you know told you that you looked good.

I'll admit that I rely on my wife stylistic input when it comes to purchasing cloting. And she has not let me down, but what happens when the fashion-challenged person is getting advise from someone only slightly better?

"Honey, those jeans with the cutouts that expose your ASSet look HOT!"

I work with some ladies in their late 50's who come in wearing Capri's and short blouses. I just attempt to gouge my eyes out.

I think it has a lot to do with the circles in which one travels. I have my double-breasted pimp suit hangin' in the closet, but I'm more comfortable in some carpenter jeans, a solid t-shirt, and my grungy ol' Independent ballcap. I don't do "fashion," and I sure as hell don't do "what's hot for summer."

Now then, I never try to sacrifice common sense for comfort. Like Foe alluded to (much more gracefully than I would have), if you're fat, REALIZE IT. Let me be more specific. If you're a young woman about 5'6" and about 180 lbs, don't wear the Britney Spears midriff and the low cut jeans. Your belly button covering the top snap is NASTY. Nobody wants to see that, believe me. If you're a guy who's about the same height and over 200 lbs, you MIGHT want to get some loose pants and avoid shorts. If you have to wear shorts, please make a conscious effort to keep them out of your crack, ok?

Well, enough from me. What do I know, anyway?

Foe - I love your post - you rock!


Here's my contribution:
1) Too old for the fashion trend.


I make my teenagers go shopping with me so that I don't choose anything that would be inappropriate for my size or age. They think it's fun to dress mom.

2) Too fat for that fashion?

I'm not the most svelte person on the planet and I know this. I dress appropriately for my age and size. (That would be size 10) If you are a really large person - for the love of pete I'm begging you - please stop wearing a thong with stretch pants and a crop top to wal-mart. There's a reason only 5lbs of potatoes come in a 5 lb bag - take the hint - do the math.

4) That fashion is a matching disaster.
- Then there are the women who wear the sequined shoes with the jean skirt and t-shirt. Why?

Who's idea was it to put sequins on shoes anyway?
What were you thinking?

Quote: Originally Posted by Que_66 There's a reason only 5lbs of potatoes come in a 5 lb bag - take the hint - do the math.

Atta' girl! Certain things should never be produced in any size larger than MEDIUM. Stirrup pants and spandex are two examples.

Spandex on an overweight person.......UGH!!!........I see this LAW broken all the time........(did I say there should be a law regarding the use of Spandex)......heh

You forgot the fat old guys in thongs. I work on the beach during the summer and I musta seen like 40 old guys wearing thongs.

Middle/ old age men wearing massive white sports socks with sandles.

Wtf is the point?

Quote: Originally Posted by Cpt.Planet You forgot the fat old guys in thongs. I work on the beach during the summer and I musta seen like 40 old guys wearing thongs.

Damn......you tellin me I can't wear my leather thong anymore?..........Bah..........You know what that means???.......no more "pole dances" for the ladies........heh

Quote: Originally Posted by Dex Middle/ old age men wearing massive white sports socks with sandles. Wtf is the point?

I think I have this one figured out. They're all retired military! No kidding, I'm in the Army, and at times it's like being in a time-warp. You wear green, you have no TV or radio, and not much contact with the world at large unless you're shooting it up. Some 20 years down the road, you retire and finally dig into your closet. It's full of things that were cool when you enlisted, and you don't really know any different. Luckily, I think we've seen the vast majority of the tube socks with sandals and running shorts. I'd say the next ones will be running around in some other outdated trend, god only knows which one.

My step Dad doest it, big style, and he's a 48 year old peace loving socialist...figure that one out

Quote: Originally Posted by Que_66 ... 2) Too fat for that fashion? I'm not the most svelte person on the planet and I know this. I dress appropriately for my age and size. (That would be size 10) If you are a really large person - for the love of pete I'm begging you - please stop wearing a thong with stretch pants and a crop top to wal-mart. There's a reason only 5lbs of potatoes come in a 5 lb bag - take the hint - do the math. ...

My personal favorite is the Size 16 in stirrup pants/spandex and ....wait for it........... Cut-off tee! exposing all three rolls of fat that over lap the canyon known to house their belly button

There's a difference between having a little bit of belly button lint and having enough lint to knit a blanket............I don't wanna see ya stuff hangin out and flappin in the breeze, that's just nasty.

Quote: Originally Posted by Que_66 There's a difference between having a little bit of belly button lint and having enough lint to knit a blanket............I don't wanna see ya stuff hangin out and flappin in the breeze, that's just nasty.

And by September, it'll be flannel season! Whoo hoo! LOL You know I wuv ya', Que!

The problem with Spandex started when the tent and awning shops started making clothing from it....they should have stuck to canvas...less revealing

Again a nice writeup which put the finger on a few points. I will never understand why adults feel the need to dress like teenagers. I tend to wear classiclooking clothes, even if I wear jeans pretty often at work.
So much to choose from, like Gucci, DKNY, Dolce and Gabbana, Armani, Blue Willis, Replay.......................
No need for Miss Sixty
Ok, I have to admit I like Oakley for skiing outfits

Thank Sorrow!

Speaking of dressing...isn't it time for you to get an avatar? Looking a little undressed.

I want to use the one I have at Maxx

Well, upload that sucker girl!