What is 1 unpopular opinion on fashion you have?

[L&Lfan]

Pumps or peep toe shoes look so much more flattering on women than sandals or open toe shoes.

I've never liked the "bootie" shoe look. So ugly to me.

 

[NHdisneylover]

We cruise on mass market family friendly cruise lines, we are not bringing any formal wear. My kids end up meeting a lot of new people. However, around here, kids have other places to be formal, first communion, confirmation, weddings, 6th and 8th grade dances, junior formal, senior prom, tons of sweet 16’s, plus lots of little ones are dressed to the nines for holidays like Christmas, Easter and thanksgiving.

I knew people would disagree---that is what makes it an "unpopular opinion"
I happen to think that if someone CHOOSES to dine somewhere with a suggested dress code at a certain level of formality they ought to adhere to it, or else choose to dine elsewhere.
Obviously plenty of people feel differently based on all the basketball shorts and sweats one sees in the MDR on cruise ships--I will just quietly think to myself that such people lack basic respect for guidelines, staff and fellow passengers when they show up like that--while enjoying my dinner dressed as requested in the venue I chose to dine in.

(and, funny enough there are many levels of formality between "dressed to the nines" senior prom, etc clothing and shorts/sports attire. I think it is kind of good to know how to read a situation and hit about the right level---things like cruises were one way MY kids learned that---what they did NOT learn was that the guidelines did not apply to them becuase they were "kids""on vacation""paid for this" or whatever other excuse.---I know many others think it doesn't matter. So be it. That is what make my opinion unpopular. Lucky for me, with my kids it was my rules )

 

[Soldier's*Sweeties]

Anything made by Luluroe should be burned immediately.

Amen. It's like Geranimals for adults.

 

[jrmasm]

Amen. It's like Geranimals for adults.

But less flattering.

 

[tvguy]

Your bra straps should not be intentionally showing.

 

[tvguy]

We cruise on mass market family friendly cruise lines, we are not bringing any formal wear. My kids end up meeting a lot of new people. However, around here, kids have other places to be formal, first communion, confirmation, weddings, 6th and 8th grade dances, junior formal, senior prom, tons of sweet 16’s, plus lots of little ones are dressed to the nines for holidays like Christmas, Easter and thanksgiving.

DW and I really miss formal night on a cruise when it was truly formal night. I had to rent a tux for my first cruise in 1980 because they were required on the 3 formal nights on the 2 week cruise, and suits were the minimum on other nights.
I get that some people want less formal, but anymore I'm not sure any cruise line still has a traditional cruise ship formal night so it isn't even an option for us anymore.

 

[deedeezee]

Booties with short dresses - just doesn't look right to me. I don't mind booties with pants, or longer boots with dresses, but I just don't "get" the look of booties with short dresses.

 

[smokeyblue]

Kohl's clothes are just rubbish.

 

[easyas123]

Amen. It's like Geranimals for adults.

Oh My Gosh! You nailed it - that is great!

 

[amberpi]

Amen. It's like Geranimals for adults.

And from what I can tell, the Geranimals hold up far better than LLR.

 

[sk!mom]

Cold shoulder- hate it on me!

 

[mom2rose&john]

I don't care how long your legs are or how hard it is to find nice shorts. I DO NOT want to see "butt cheek" no matter what!!!!

 

[Skellingtonj]

Leggings ARE pants.

Fight me lol

 

[mjkacmom]

I knew people would disagree---that is what makes it an "unpopular opinion"
I happen to think that if someone CHOOSES to dine somewhere with a suggested dress code at a certain level of formality they ought to adhere to it, or else choose to dine elsewhere.
Obviously plenty of people feel differently based on all the basketball shorts and sweats one sees in the MDR on cruise ships--I will just quietly think to myself that such people lack basic respect for guidelines, staff and fellow passengers when they show up like that--while enjoying my dinner dressed as requested in the venue I chose to dine in.

(and, funny enough there are many levels of formality between "dressed to the nines" senior prom, etc clothing and shorts/sports attire. I think it is kind of good to know how to read a situation and hit about the right level---things like cruises were one way MY kids learned that---what they did NOT learn was that the guidelines did not apply to them becuase they were "kids""on vacation""paid for this" or whatever other excuse.---I know many others think it doesn't matter. So be it. That is what make my opinion unpopular. Lucky for me, with my kids it was my rules )

But mainstream cruising isn’t elegant, jeans and khakis are allowed, dresses aren’t needed. The formality is almost pretend, being served mediocre food with fancy descriptions, no better than a wedding banquet hall. We can eat much better food at restaurants in our home town. My kids actually like to dress up (two of my daughters are definitely fashionistas, and ds20 wore button downs to high school almost every day, and loves a nice sweater vest). To me, mass market cruising is as elegant as WDW.

 

[NHdisneylover]

But mainstream cruising isn’t elegant, jeans and khakis are allowed, dresses aren’t needed. The formality is almost pretend, being served mediocre food with fancy descriptions, no better than a wedding banquet hall. We can eat much better food at restaurants in our home town. My kids actually like to dress up (two of my daughters are definitely fashionistas, and ds20 wore button downs to high school almost every day, and loves a nice sweater vest). To me, mass market cruising is as elegant as WDW.

Oh the food is mediocre for sure, there is no real correlation between food quality and expected formality of dress in many places------hole in the walls with no expectations can have some amazing food---there is still a suggested level of attire which does, on most nights, include "smart casual" which can certainly be a really well put together outfit involving jeans, but doesn't extend to ratty t-shirts, basketball shorts, etc---some nights are designated as more formal in which jeans would not really reach the level suggested. It is nice when people follow the guidelines and the atmosphere rises to the level it is meant to be.

Do they actively enforce the dress code and refuse entry? Not usually (occasionally in the Med I have seen it). It is still my unpopular opinion that people ought to respect the guidelines of formality if they choose to eat or vacation somewhere which has such guidelines.

FTR, my now grown kids also both like to dress nicely. It was never a fight to get them to dress for dinner or a show or anywhere we went--but then again it was never presented to them as a chor--it was FUN to get to go places with varying levels of formality and try different things and dress different ways.

 

[BadgerGirl84]

Just because it comes in your size, doesn't mean you should wear it.

 

[Gumbo4x4]

Leggings ARE pants.

Fight me lol

So, I guess pantyhose are as well.

 

[lovin'fl]

Not a shoe lover. Can live with 3 pair of shoes...flip flops, sperrys and black slip on winter shoes.

 

[lovin'fl]

Amen. It's like Geranimals for adults.

But they are super comfy to sleep in.

 

[amberpi]

Just thought of some fashion opinions I have that I think would be super unpopular here: skinny, or at least fitted/tailored, jeans and pants look great on a good number of men; and I don't hate skinny suits or men wearing oxfords without socks.