Fashion, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. One person’s idea of fashion is another person’s idea of poor taste. That being said, most people agree that clothes should be a bit practical and a bit stylish. However, some radical designers have taken the “stylish” part a bit too far – and we’re loving it!
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If you’re feeling constrained by a limited and boring wardrobe, then the list below might spark some inspiration. It’s filled with odd bits of clothing that you might not see at the local store, so let your inner misfit roam as you virtually browse through this collection of 39 weird fashion fads.
The sweaters, shirts, and scarves below appear to be made from some odd mix of reptile scales and bird feathers. Jokes aside, where did they get that texture from? It’s definitely unique, but not necessarily in a good way.
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Although the colors are a bit too bright for us, they’re great for those times when you want to really stand out. Also, since they were found at a discount clothing store, the price tag isn’t going to break the bank.
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Now, when you want to block your eyes from the intensity of the sun, the best thing to do is get yourself a nice pair of shades. Not only do they help you see without squinting, but they also add a little style to your face.
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Well, that’s assuming you didn’t purchase the shades above. These shutter shades seem to serve no purpose other than looking fashionable. For some reason, they’ve become incredibly popular to see at nightclubs around the world. We’re not sure why.
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Camouflage is meant to be worn by those in the military. It’s a great example of functional clothing – the (typically) green and brown design is meant to allow soldiers to blend into their surrounding environments. Which leads us to our next question: what surrounding environment is blue?
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Are you floating through the air while fighting enemies? Or perhaps swimming solo in the sea while trying to duck around attacks? Although the blue camo has caught on a bit, its purpose is beyond us.
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If you’re going to commit to puffy jacket fashion, then you might as well do it as a pair (or quad). The two guys here have a relatively subdued puffy jacket mixed with cowboy-esque pants that make them look ready for a hipster powwow.
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The girls, in contrast, look like they’re permanently ready for some disco dancing. The (ultra puffy) bright pink tops and bottoms are also quite functional – airy enough to allow plenty of dancing without leaving sweat marks.
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Now, this jacket is made for a specific kind of person – an intense martial artist (Steven Segal, we’re looking at you). It’s not something that you casually wear around the house or to a night out with friends.
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The golden dragon symbols stitched on a black leather jacket pretty much require a showdown every time you wear it. That’s fine if you’re filming a new action movie, but not too useful if you just want to hang out with friends on a Tuesday. Buyer beware!
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People get into the Christmas spirit in many ways. Some people change their attitude a bit by being nicer to strangers. Others change their diets by stocking up on eggnog and homemade cookies. Still, others change their wardrobe by donning comfy slippers or (as you can see below) a ridiculous Christmas tree sweater.
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This might inspire holiday cheer but after that cheer is inspired, we suggest chucking the sweater in the closet until next year – when you take it out for five minutes max!
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Uggs (the boots pictured below) were one of the biggest fashion trends of the mid-2000s. Everyone wore them, however, not everyone could afford the high price tag of these sheepskin boots. That led to plenty of counterfeiters making inferior quality boots at an affordable price.
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The only problem with that is what you see above – they didn’t always last long. Not only was that bad for fashion, but it was also bad for your feet! Luckily, the Ugg-craze has died off over the years.
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As we saw from above, camouflage is great when you need to parachute into a dangerous jungle and blend into the surrounding bushes and trees. In short, it’s perfect for those in the military or those on a hunting expedition.
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However, whether it’s useful or not, celebrities have taken camo fashion and their own twist to it – as you can see from the picture of Paris Hilton. Although pink camo is clearly not functional (unless you’re inside a piece of bubblegum), it’s a bit stylish.
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Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake were a big deal back in the day. The two singers were revered for both their voice and their sense of style. It seemed they could do no wrong – hence the full denim suits.
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Denim is mostly meant for rugged jeans. However, as you can see from above, Britney managed to make it into a full-on dress, and Justin managed to pull off a Denim hat. For them, it works, but we’re also glad the fashion trend didn’t last long.
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