![]() ![]() I would like to dedicate this section to talk about a couple of Halloween costume no no’s. Sadly, we’ve come to our last faux pas, or last faux pas’s (plural). This is simply because, most of the time, you can find a similar piece on Depop or at the thrift store. However, a lot of these places tend to err on the more expensive side, so because of this factor, I would recommend only buying something if you are head over heels, would travel to the moon, etc. Conscious means that at least 90% of the materials for the garments are recycled–which is by no means perfect, but definitely taking baby steps in the right direction! Also, many brands are known for their sustainability including Reformation and Everlane–among others. Look at how easy that one was to fix! However, I do want to share a couple of recommendations for shopping sustainably in general: there are mainstream brands with conscious lines, such as H&M, Free People, and Urban Outfitters. There are two alternatives for this faux pas:1 to wear the dress on its own, and 2 to wear the jeans with a shirt. ![]() Never (not even on Ashley Tisdale) did this look good. Now, I’m only mentioning this one because the 2000s are making their comeback and I want all of you to avoid this one at all costs. The next faux-pas is the dress and jeans combo. My favorite brand for ethically made activewear is Girlfriend Collective –everything is made from recycled water bottles which is so cool and amazing for the environment! Mila Kunis wears sweatpants. And let’s be real,who wants to see any of those people in your pajamas?! When it comes to the alternative, and if you want to stay comfy but look cute, I highly recommend investing in some sustainable athleisure. Like, who knows? You could see a teacher, an ex-friend, an ex. My golden rule for this faux pas is that you never know who you might meet when you go out. Don’t get me wrong–I am not opposed to wearing my favorite pair of sweatpants and t-shirt around my house, but if anything, when you do get to go outside (amidst this pandemic) have fun and get dressed up. Secondly, let’s just stop wearing pajamas to the grocery store, to pick up takeout, or pretty much just wearing them outside at all. Wedding dresses and special occasion dresses. On this note, I would recommend checking Depop or your local thrift store for a good 90s style classic. This is especially obvious since the plastic bouquet silhouettes are produced in floral patterns! Roses, and petals, and leaves – OH MY! Alternatives to these monstrosities are literally any other kind of dress–but namely a good midi dress. I’m sorry but a dress that is reminiscent of the plastic that encloses a bouquet of flowers should never have become a dress in the first place. First off, let’s leave high-low dresses in the 2010s. Now, let’s get into some faux pas that need a bit more explanation. If you do want to mix prints, stick to one bigger print, and one smaller print–the juxtaposition will aid you on your quest. It’s also best not to mix stripes with anything other than solids. Also, let’s try not to mix animal prints – only on very rare occasions can cheetah and zebra be a smashing hit in an outfit. While we’re on the subject of colors, green and red are adequate only if it’s Christmas time, you are dressing up as a cherry, watermelon, or apple. Blue and black are okay, as long as it is navy blue and not a royal or a cerulean shade. Of course, no red, white, and blue unless it’s the 4th of July, or you plan on attending a patriotic party. And a fashion faux pas is something everyone should be scared of.Ī couple of ground rules first: essentially, there are pretty much fashion “no, no’s” in everyone’s book. In light of my favorite holiday of the year: Halloween, I have decided to dedicate this week’s Couture Column to the scariest Fashion Faux Pas Now, what is a fashion faux-pas you might ask? According to Marie Clare magazine, “one of the biggest sartorial sins one can make when getting dressed.” Now, you might be asking “what does this have to do with Halloween?” Well, my devout readers, the answer is simple. Avalon Dela Rosa, Features Co-Editor-In-Chief ![]()
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