Fashion faux pas should be celebrates. I enjoy them because it means we’re not all clones” –Linda Evangelista
To the fashion faux pas enthusiasts,
I have never felt like it was my place to judge what someone chose to wear on a daily basis, and I feel bothered by people, like you, who take it upon yourselves to call someone else’s outfit wrong. What I’m talking about is the global misguided phenomenon of Fashion faux pas. Yes, I can agree that sometimes, an outfit just simply does not work, however I cannot make sense of disliking an outfit because society tells me that it should not be accepted as fashionable. In fact, several of my most favorite fashion forward individuals would agree, and have sported their approval on several occasions.
1. You say, don’t wear black and brown together-ever. We would strongly disagree.
While this is a color combination that can easily go wrong, when done the right way this faux pas is no more. For example, worn on Blake Lively it looks classy, chic, simple and very put together.
2. You say, blavy is bad. To that we’d like to say, au contraire.
If you are unsure of what “blavy” is, it is simply the combination of black and navy. While many disapprove of this duo, I am an avid supporter. Do you really think a style worn by Cara Delevingne, Kristen Steward and Jessica Biel could be considered faux pas? I am a firm believer in the wear it if it works mindset, and blavy works, people, blavy always works.
3. You say, don’t double denim. We say do double denim.
While this faux pas may have gained its bad reputation from Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake at the 2001 American Music Awards, it has come a long way since then, so please, let’s reconsider.
With the recent popularity of the chambray shirt, denim on denim was bound to make a much-needed comeback. While Brit and Justin tried, J.Crew shows how this look can be properly worn with nothing faux pas-ey about it.
4. You say, silver or gold, pick one. We say, mix your metals.
Stop being so overly concerned with wearing a silver bracelet with a gold necklace; the real faux pas you should be concerned with is over accessorizing. Mixing metals is bold and makes a statement. Personally, I feel it’s very edgy and eye catching. In fact, Kylie Jenner is an avid supporter of mixed metals, and is almost always photographed wearing stacked silver and gold Cartier bangles.
Last but not least, one of the most well known fashion faux pas of them all-
5. You say, you can’t wear white after Labor Day. We say it’s all white to wear all white.
Lately, especially among celebrities, white after Labor Day has become widely accepted. Yes, we can’t flaunt tiny white sundresses during the winter here in Erie, but there are other options.
White coats and white furs are a great way to wear white all year-round. If Taylor Swift and J.Lo can wear it, why can we all?
So, have we changed your mind about faux pas yet? You’ve have it all wrong all along. There’s no need to limit your fashion sense. Why no give it a try?
Sincerely,
Cat Walk
kno5043 says
This was a fun post to read! I’m glad that you’re making such a vital statement — we should all be able to wear what we want to wear and feel good about it. For someone like me who’s really not into fashion, this was a refreshing post to read, especially on a fashion blog.
blt5163 says
denim on denim? mind = blown.
although, all the models wearing denim on denim “correctly” are women. should men stay away?
blj5123 says
This post is awesome! So often I fear that people will judge me when I put my brown leather jacket over something black. I like the combo, but I’m hyper aware that I’m “breaking the rules.” Glad you agree!