6 Fashion Trends We're Glad that They Are Over (2023)

When you hear the word "fashion", you often associate it with dressing up in an appealing way, right? After all, you want to dress up to satisfy yourself and perhaps, to impress others too. Hence, people often turn to fashion magazines and trends to find out the best ways they can present themselves. That said, there have been times when the fashion trends were so horrible that you cringed whenever you read or see them on the streets. Here are some examples of fashion trends that you are glad were things of the past.
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Sometimes, the obsession with thin waistline leads to dire consequences which is why corset kickstarts our list. Corset typically functions to keep one's waist in it's desired shape. However, use of corset is reported to have lead to irreversible narrowing of the rib cage which leads to poor digestion, restricted breathing, etc. While corset has been seeing a resurgence of late, we are glad that it is still a fashion trend of the past and hope that it will not be mainstream.

Once popularized by Kanye West in 2007, the glasses have since become a relic of the past. The shades offer no protection from the sun nor does it help you to see clearly. In fact, it sort of obstructs your vision, making you a road hazard to an extent. Shutter shades do not seem to be making a comeback in the near future so thank goodness!

Bike shorts is a trend that divided people and rightfully so. Seen as a comfortable spring/summer wear, bike shorts create an awkward feel especially in a formal setting; it makes it as if you are rushing to work/party after a cycling session. While bike shorts look nice on cyclists, they seem out of place with your Gucci bag and Kate Spade top.

Sandals and socks, yikes. You have seen this fashion trend making a comeback in some runways but it is also voted by women as the worst thing a man can wear on their feet. While this fashion trend is seeing a small comeback thanks to David Beckham, Justin Bieber, and co but we are glad it never took off. Why? It is because it is very difficult to pair sandals and socks together without looking awkward.

Adequately ripped jeans is okay, but overly ripped jeans? Someone needs to get you some fabric to patch up those holes. While ripped jeans have been popular as a casual street wear, jeans with gaping holes have been confusing and drawing criticism from onlookers and fashion experts alike. In addition, these jeans get worn much faster that they may only last for a few months before they get totally worn. That said, it is not the wisest investment and you probably need a blanket when you go to the cinema.

Fake tan is definitely one of the fashion trends that we are glad is in the past. While some celebrities, notably Paris Hilton, have been loyal to fake tan, many have decided to entirely avoid the hassles of fake tanning. Not only that you need extra care to make sure that your body is uniformly tanned, fake tanning might be detrimental to your body. DHA is a color additive that is found in fake tan and the level of DHA contained in your spray tan products determines the tan of your skin. The dark layers produced might inhibit the absorption of UVB from sunlight which is crucial in the production of vitamin D in our body and the lack of vitamin D can lead to osteoporosis and other types of diseases. Scary, is it not?

Chokers used to a staple in the emo fashion in the late 90s but their charm seemed to have waned today. It is not surprising considering how they can make you feel uncomfortable around your neck and the fact that they might remind people of bondage and dog collars do not seem to help at all. Spare yourself from chokers and just opt for necklaces.