Which 'trend' makes you cringe the most?
by
Deirdre Sullivan
• Sep 20, 2008 12:00 PM PDT
Your dear old Auntie may have told you that the road to hell is paved with good intentions. The Cringe Diary would like to think that the road to hell is paved with bad taste. Of course we think fashion should be fun, daring, and expressive, but there is a big fat line between the stylish and the tawdry. The following is a recap of the most cringe-worthy summer fashion trends for 2008. Let's hope they don't rear their ugly little heads ever again, and in the meantime, tell us...
- A. Shutter shades- these must come with magical powers like x-ray vision. That would explain their popularity.
26%
- B. Fitflop gladiator sandals- I love the gladiator footwear trend, but the Fitflop's spin on the idea suddenly makes Crocs look appealing.
22%
- C. The peach backpack- this did not become a summer must-have, but is the perfect example of how the recycling trend has gone too far.
37%
- D. Ripped denim- there is something instantly skanky about a pair of torn ripped denim shorts.
15%
