Over time, few things are certain in fashion: Trends will fade, personal tastes will change and the one item you actually want will be way too expensive. And, don’t forget, there will always be a must-have item that simply doesn’t age well. Fashion experts have dug through the archives to bring you five of the most questionable trends from the last decade.
- The Wedge Sneaker from 2012. We should have let this “elevated” sneaker fade into obscurity after its first 15 minutes of fame. Instead, we gave wedge sneakerss a second chance in 2019. Needless to say, the third time will not be the charm for glammed-up gym shoe.
- The Cold shoulder top from 2016. If you wanted to show a little skin in the office around 2016—without getting into trouble from HR—you probably wore a cold-shoulder top. Basically, they’re tops that had the shoulders cut out. We thought it was cute. Experts say: NO.
- High Low Dresses from 2017: Which is it: Midi or maxi? Dresses were long at the back and mini in the front. We saw it a lot on the red carpet… but it’s just that a trend… the classic mini, midi or maxi will always be better, than trying to mix them together.
- Clear shoes from 2018: Blame Kim Kardashian for this clear shoe trend, which gave us countless blisters and let’s be honest… looked like, er…how can I make this radio friendly? “Lady of the Night” shoes.
- Tiny Sunglasses from 2018: This was not an easy accessory to pull off…unless, of course, you’ve got the cheekbones of a supermodel or you happen to be just as effortlessly cool as Rihanna.