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The Worst Fashion Trends in History

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The worst, fugliest fashion trends in history. Rank & vote on the worst fashion disasters by awfulness and add any you see are missing. We don't know why these things were popular, and we never will... looking back, all we can do is burn the photos and pretend it never happened. Terrible trends seem to be something that sweeps through a population like an infection, perming hair and ruining school photos... only to burn itself out and have people slowly come to their senses and realize they are actually wearing a denim unitard in public. Behold! The ugliest things people have put on their bodies in the name of fashion.
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    Sagging Pants

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    Mullets

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    Foot binding in China

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    Grills

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    Rat Tails

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    Hammer Pants

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    Crocs

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    Shoulder Pads

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    Popped Collars

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    Mom Jeans

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    Shutter Shades

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    Fanny Packs

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    Uggs

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    Jeggings

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    Jumpsuits

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    Trucker Hats

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    Underwear as Outerwear

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    Powdered Wigs

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    Rattails

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    Legwarmers

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    Fox Stoles

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    Fur

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    Corsets

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    Stirrup Pants

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    Crinoline Cages

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    blue mascara

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    Bustles

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    Cuban Heeled Men's Shoes

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    Leisure Suits

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    Rhinestones

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    Stonewashed Denim

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    Picture Hats

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    Bib Overalls

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    Giant High-Waist Belts

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    Platform Shoes

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    Bike Shorts

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    Beehive Hair

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    Annie Hall Look

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    Hobble Skirts

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    Shirtwaists

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    Boat Shoes

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    Nehru Jackets

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    Big Hair

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    Ripped Jeans

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    White Patent Leather Shoes

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    Sandals (with or without socks)

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    Neon

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    Army trousers

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    French Manicure/ Pedicure

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    Bell-bottoms

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    1. Dane Castellow
      The Worst Fashion Trends in History at 10/09/2012 5:30 PM
      Well this thing about Worst Fashion Trends changes a lot.
    2. analise.dubner
      Crocs at 9/12/2011 3:33 PM
      A caveat on crocs... they are absolutely great for kids. No adult, ever, should wear them. Ever.

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