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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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    Light Coloured Lipstick

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    Crop Tops

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    Bell-bottoms

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    French Manicure/ Pedicure

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    Army trousers

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    Neon

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    Sandals (with or without socks)

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    White Patent Leather Shoes

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    Ripped Jeans

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    Big Hair

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    Shirtwaists

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    Nehru Jackets

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    Boat Shoes

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    Hobble Skirts

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    Annie Hall Look

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    Platform Shoes

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    Giant High-Waist Belts

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    Bib Overalls

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    Beehive Hair

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    Bike Shorts

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    Picture Hats

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    Stonewashed Denim

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  23. 30
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    Rhinestones

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    Leisure Suits

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    Cuban Heeled Men's Shoes

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    Bustles

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    blue mascara

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    Crinoline Cages

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    Corsets

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    Stirrup Pants

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    Fur

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    Fox Stoles

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    Legwarmers

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    Rattails

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    Powdered Wigs

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    Trucker Hats

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    Underwear as Outerwear

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    Jumpsuits

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    Jeggings

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    Uggs

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    Fanny Packs

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    Shutter Shades

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    Mom Jeans

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    Popped Collars

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    Shoulder Pads

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    Crocs

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    Hammer Pants

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    Rat Tails

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    Grills

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    Foot binding in China

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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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