People Confess Which Articles Of Clothing And Accessories Make Someone Instantly Unattractive
Legendary fashion designer Coco Chanel once famously quipped, "before you leave the house, look in the mirror and remove one accessory."
Indeed, sometimes it is truly remarkable how one item, be it a wrap, a hat or a brooch, can ruin the whole effect of an outfit.
In some extreme cases, it might also result in making someone's physical appearance seem worse than it is, by inadvertently emphasizing one of their less flattering features.
Then too, there are various accessories or types of clothing which simply never look good on anyone, under any circumstances.
"What is a piece of clothing or an accessory that makes a person immediately unattractive?"
In Case You Needed Reminding...
"Any shirt that has a long statement about how the person wants to be viewed."
"'I'M A BEER DRINKING, HARD WORKING, GUN OWNING REAL MAN WHO EATS MEAT AND NEVER MAKES EXCUSES OR TAKES SHORTCUTS IN LIFE'."
"'IF YOU'RE TRIGGERED, TAKE A NUMBER. I'LL GET TO YOU IN ABOUT A YEAR'."- Delica
"I'll bet Gas Station Kino shirts, with the angry flaming skeletons pointing two guns at you, declaring I'M A FORKLIFT OPERATOR WE WORK HARD AND WE PLAY HARD."- MontrealChickenSpice
"Any of that aggressive STOMP MY FLAG ILL STOMP YOUR A** sh*t."
"Makes me feel like they’re just stupid and angry, a dangerous combination."- neermif
bart simpson episode 22 GIFGiphyA Sight No One Needs To See
"Pants worn below buttocks."- anonnautilus
"Pants that are their size they just don't hold them up with a belt and show their whole underwear, or shrugs."- Jaceie
Million Dollar Smiles Shouldn't Be Taken Literally...
"Teeth Grills"
"They look f*ckin ridiculous."- DavosLostFingers
old lady smile GIFGiphyCan They Even See Through Them?
"Eyelashes that are too obviously fake."- LawInevitable2213
No One Really Wants To Be Compared To A Vegetable...
"The thing I find most disgusting currently is the broccoli haircut."
"Looks so bad."- Guilty-Ad-2762
Well Worn, But Not In A Good Way...
"Those God-awful jeans dudes wear with the random ribbed patches on the thighs."
"You know the ones."
"ABOLISH THEM!"- muffinbaby000
No Matter The Interpreter...
"Anything with the joker on it."
"Double that if there is an edgy quote on it as well."- Maleficent-Elk-3298
Bigger Is Not Always Better...
"Giant, long fake fingernails."
"And dinner plates in the earlobes."- sam_the_beagle
"I Am A Material Girl"...
"I'm not a fan of clout-chasing branded clothing."
"It screams materialistic consumerism and that is not cute to me."- coddiwomplecactus
Dude, Where's The Boat?
"The preppy frat man/boy style."
"Salmon shorts, a pastel vineyard vines button-down, and Sperry’s."
"Sorry but it makes some people look like overgrown toddlers at Easter mass."- Mirrorflute88
Unless You're Diana Ross, Maybe...
"Anything with the word Supreme on it."- ILLogicaL_FALLacies
It Must Complicate Eating...
"The older I get, the sillier tongue piercings seem to me."- deltree3030
Sexy Temptation Island GIF by RTLGiphyNeedless to say, one's taste in clothing is a personal decision.
But as the saying goes, true beauty comes from within, and those who make a determined effort to improve their appearance, often end up doing just the opposite.
The great thing about fashion is that everyone looks good in something different. That’s why we each create our own style.
My best friend avoids gray at all costs since it’s drab and almost depressing.
However, I fill my closet with gray shirts or sweaters since that color makes my skin glow. I can’t wear leather jackets because they make me look like a tiny zombie, while my best friend has a leather jacket in every color since she can pull them off.
With some people being able to pull off items that others can’t, we may not think about the fact that there are some items that no one looks good in. Luckily, Redditors are hear to remind us of exactly that.
It all started when a Redditor asked:
“What does no one look good wearing?”
Do Not Trust The Sales Guy
"Fedora with safari flaps, even if the guy at the store says you’re the only guy he’s ever seen pull it off."
– Responsible_Repeat75
"I’ve never fought for anything in my entire life. I’m fighting for this hat!"
– chillbros42
It's All In The Sleeves
"Dimitri Martin explained it well: “I saw a guy wearing a leather jacket and thought, ‘that is cool’. Then I saw a guy in a leather vest and thought ‘that is not cool’. And that’s when I realized that cool is all about leather sleeves.”
– sellwinerugs
The Offensive Stuff
"A shirt that says "FBI: Female Body Inspector""
– Revegelance
"Pretty much any shirt that tries to put a "funny" spin on common acronym."
– Uncle_Spenser
Make America What Again?
"Political hats"
– Narrow-Escape-6481
"Unless it just says 'political hat'"
– PeterNippelstein
Lose Hair, Gain Everything Else
"That ugly cape you have to wear when getting your hair cut"
– nlowrey95
"Those capes will humble you real quick"
– GhoulFriend8
"I suddenly go from two chins to five chins when I have to get my hair cut"
– hausbritm
On Your Head
"Shower caps"
– Deleted User
"Hair nets along the same vein."
– TrevorPace
I Changed Colors!
"Fake tans that make you look orange"
– ChaosInAPickleJar
"I'd say any fake tan for that matter. They never look right IMO."
– Shanester79
Definitely Odd
"Any t shirt claiming your birth month gives you special powers or you are owned by your significant other. So tacky"
– dolphinsmademedoit
Wash Your Clothes!
"Ketchup stains."
– XploringTheWorld
"By contrast, I take people more seriously if they have mustard on their face."
– fezfrascati
Ick.
"Rat tail hair style"
– Every_Palpitation667
"I was a kid when this was fashionable and all the biggest jerks at school wore rat tails. I always wanted to try yanking on one of them just once but could never work up the nerve."
– SofieTerleska
A Different Kind Of Accessory
"2 liters of cologne."
– Teeheeleelee
"Well technically you could look cool you’d just need to be downwind and in a different building XD"
– KingBenjamin97
Total Agreement
"Those f*cking hiking shoes with the individual toes."
"Also crocs."
– Admiral_F*ckwit
And Disagree
"Those Walmart t-shirts with gangsta looney toons characters. Like taz with a Rolex rolling dice and flashing cash. Bonus points if the shirt sparkles."
– Reserved_Toast
"13yr old me feels very targeted."
– Fit-Importance-3043
Yikes!
“Skin colored leggings. It always gives me a "wth" moment before I realize what is happening.”
– Romy_xd
“Saw someone wearing skin colour leggings that had that weird scrunched up butt thing.”
–ravynwave
saw a lady at the airport once who just was wearing a SLIGHTLY oversized hoodie and no pants. i wish she was wearing skin-colored leggings.
– paladude_
Whoa!
All I know is, you can never go wrong in your favorite sweats, which basically make up my entire wardrobe!
We really are quick to judge.
We love to love, but boy do we love to hate.
We'll crap on anything we can, and feel great about it.
So much so that others can't help but ask...
"How about showing some love?"
We need to just let each other like what we like and dial down the drama.
Redditornuser_already_taken wanted to discuss all the aspects of life that seem to be the victim of great disdain.
"What's something that's hated for no reason?"
All of these tv apps. But people love them. But that's just me.
Real People
Skyler White Shut Up GIF by Breaking BadGiphy"Actors because of the characters they played. I read that the woman who played Brian Cranston's wife on Breaking Bad still gets hate mail."
Ephemeris
The Go-To
"I always thought it was really weird how in the 90's, every other cartoon's go-to target of hate were mimes."
Omny87
"Mimes were just inexplicably popular in the 90s for some reason... even Pokemon had to include a mime. It's really weird now that I think about it, right up there with the fixation on dying in quicksand."
iprocrastina
"Being a mime means never having to say, 'I'm sorry.'"
LobotomistPrime
Spaceships
"Building lego sets according to the instructions. People would always sh*t on me for 'not using my imagination' and 'ruining what the sets could be.' Motherf**ker I paid $50 for a spaceship, so let me build my go**amn spaceship!"
GreatGeniusx
"My wife and I bought the $180 Space shuttle Discovery with the Hubble space telescope."
"Of course we made that according to the instructions. Which was really fun too. We'd switch who read the instructions and who would actually build it. So when it was her turn to build, I had to accurately describe what was in the instructions without her seeing them. That made it extra challenging and fun!"
viccie211
Kaboom!
"Wile E. Coyote. Personally I hope he blows the Road Runner to pieces."
ItsMyView
"Fun story: I got to write my college admissions essay on why Wile E. Coyote kept buying ACME products when they never worked against the Road Runner. The instructions said that 'any answer including the word 'because' would spontaneously combust.'"
"I wrote a 3-4 page essay and, instead of writing an actual conclusion, I wrote, 'Finally, Wile E. Coyote continues to buy ACME products because...' and burned a whole through the paper. I was pretty proud of my creativity on that one."
"Edit: for everyone asking, yes I got in. This was 10-15 years ago, though, so I don't remember much else about the actual content of the essay."
Bangarang_1
Use Pants
Fathers Day Fashion GIF by John Crist ComedyGiphy"CARGO SHORTS. YALL WANNA HATE 'TIL YOU NEED A RATCHET SET!!"
lukewhale
I do like a nice cargo pant. Leave me be.
Meow
Black Cat GIFGiphy"Black cats. They are so sweet and funny. But psychos go out of their way to hurt them or some people think they are 'bad luck' so they're less likely to be adopted."
Stellathewizard
Class is in session...
"Dunno how broad this is but teachers who are just trying to do their job."
Beginning-Run8463
"I had the sweetest teacher who was made the victim of a nasty instagram account making fun of her body (she was a little overweight) students would take photos of her without her knowledge and zoom in on areas and post to the instagram. I never knew about it till the principal talked to our whole class. The creator, followers, likers, and commenters all got in major trouble. that teacher never came back to finish the rest of the year… makes me so sad…"
faknugget
Hi Guy
"Guy Fieri. Dude has donated millions to charity and done phenomenal things for the world but because he has spiked blond hair and is a meme people hate on him."
idkwat
"He's the reason I became interested in cooking. He makes it look fun, not like a chore. And how can you hate a guy who just wants to cook great meals for all of his friends? Plus, Guy Fieri is the Mayor of Flavortown. If you don't respect the man, at least respect the office."
itsthesoilguy
What's Abnormal?
"Guys liking 'feminine' things. I grew up in Vietnam and lived there until the age of 15. I’m a guy who played dolls and house with my elder sister (who is 6 years my senior) when I was 5-6 and subsequently received so much flak and jeering from fellow elementary classmates (both boys & girls)."
"As well as homeroom teachers after I accidentally blurted out about my 'abnormal' playing activities to the world (or my small world). Luckily, my parents just let me be. My dad later told me to not reveal my interests to anyone whom I do not know well out of concern that I might be bullied. He personally bought me a Sailor Moon action figure."
SherwinHowardPhantom
Hi Tommy
Not Funny No GIFGiphy"Liking things meant for people way younger than you. My 17 year old brother likes Thomas the Tank Engine, has a huge layout with buildings, trees, storylines the whole thing. My dad and his girlfriend refuse to buy it for him and actively ridicule him for it. Like.. WTF is it to you?"
Blades500
Age range...
"Anything that girls between 12 and 16 like."
"It wasn't until I was older that I realized how many things are looked down on solely because they're liked primarily by teenage girls. Even The Beatles were heavily criticized and seen as a joke until their fan base expanded beyond teenage girls. Then they magically became critically-acclaimed legends."
Throne-Eins
In the pot...
"Beans in chili. People are either super against or all for."
Tflo_1117
"I hear all the time about beans not supposed to be in chili. I live in a state where they take great pride in 'no beans in chili!' To me they are a great filler, I enjoy them and I don't see why people get so upset. I add them all the time when we make chili just because it makes it a larger pot honestly."
boston_2004
When at Tim's...
"Vegetarian options."
Stormygeddon
"Haha ya the thing I don’t get is the morons who, for example, when Tim Hortons began offering the impossible breakfast sandwich start commenting on their post 'you just lost a customer.' Like wtf, nobody is forcing you to order or eat it, they simply are offering it to anyone who might enjoy it."
getzysbaldhead69
"There was similar outrage when Cracker Barrel offered impossible sausage as a side. Again, they didn't take anything away, just added a new item, but damn did some people vocally lash out on social media."
Aethenil
Not SO Bad
Photograph Nickelback GIFGiphy"Nickelback. I don’t care for them but they’re hardly the worst band out there."
Basic
“'Basic b*tch aesthetic' — not my style, but let people do their thing!"
ProfessionalMorning3
"People are so lacking in self-awareness about this that even when Bo Burnham released 'White Woman's Instagram' poking holes in this kind of shallow mockery, people couldn't believe it and started going through mental backflips to say that no, Bo is just saying that basic bitches are stupid and fake! He holds up a mirror to his audience and they say, 'Hmm, can't be me. Anyway.'"
rowrowfightthepandas
Newer is Better
"Using a computer for its intended purpose even if it's old as long as it still works. I’m going to specify what I mean. Basically I use older computers as old as 12 years old and I use them to run applications that a chrome book can’t run. I bring some laptops to my school but there are some people who are bothered on how old the PC is and often bug me to buy a new one."
Nyxius0
Art?
x-men cosplay GIF by Comic-Con HQGiphy"Cosplay. it’s just makeup? and acting? literally everyone does it on halloween but once you put a name to it it’s 'weird?' Or it’s just an art form sure some people can be cringey but the actual art itself isn’t."
hey_its_dani
Power
"Nuclear power. Coal kills more people every year and releases more radiation. Also coal kills the planet. Almost all accidents can be solved by automation and using different kinds of reactors."
roxbie
"It’s also a necessity to have in order to move away from coal and other fossil fuels. Solar, wind, and hydro are all amazing, but besides for geothermal plants nuclear is the most consistent and the only one that can be operational nearly 24/7."
"Edit: source. Also turns out I made a mistake: nuclear is more consistent than geothermal."
neslef3
Let's just be kinder. No hate.
Do you have similar experiences to share? Let us know in the comments below.
Sometimes being naked isn't the sexiest look there is.
Certain articles of clothing were designed to accentuate all of our gifts.
The mystery a fantastic piece of clothing can create can also heighten the mood.
That's why lingerie is a billion-dollar industry.
Sexy cloth. Can lead to sexy time.
RedditorGreat-Tiger6307wanted to get into the sexy of it all when it comes to choices in fashion.
"What clothes worn are sexier than being naked?"
I love a tightly fitted tee. It speaks volumes on the right body.
Classics
lingerie GIFGiphy"Skirt, thigh highs and a bra."
LadyLeia_Inc
"And with a garter belt and matching panties. Can’t leave those out."
Vinny_Lam
Perfect Fit
"A long dress with a naked back (and no bra under) bonus point if there is a side split."
SituationScared1724
"I just love how it's the perfect blend of sexiness and elegance."
Nimyron
"Every Bond movie will force an event where the girl is able to wear a dress like that, for this obvious reason."
My1stTW
Reveals
"According to my old school, anything that revealed a shoulder or a kneepad."
a_talking_lettuce
"As a guy who was once a teenager, an exposed shoulder was legit enough to distract for the length of the entire class, and then some. Still 100% bullcrap to demand that the girls cover them so onlookers don't get distracted, though. Teach your kids self discipline and we'll be all good."
tendorphin
Red
"Women in red dresses."
lilredx
"Thigh-highs and panties and girls in red dresses. Flannel and T-shirts and mostly-kempt tresses. Garters and chokers, all tied up with string. These are a few of my favorite things"
bonos_bovine_muse
Woof
blake shelton television GIF by The VoiceGiphy"Buff man wearing flannel."
Hiimbisexual
"Ah. The Plaiddy Daddy."
Vanpotheosis
Work that flannel and a Bounty paper towel roll.
Oh Yes
Sam Heughan Dancing GIF by Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and GrahamGiphy"Buff man in a kilt."
maybeCheri
"Lol. “DUFFMAN… can’t breathe… oh no."
mr9025
Helmets
"A Clone Trooper Phase II armor."
Eggycapibara910
"'Yes honey, you can leave the helmet on tonight.'“
User Deleted
The best...
"Mini skirt and thigh highs."
Wafflesboxedyou
"Sheer white thigh highs with no lace pattern at the top."
VoidsIncision
"Seen that a lot XD I honestly also just gotta say thigh highs are one the most comfiest pieces of clothing I could wear."
Catbug94
It's Art
"Any clothing that's provocative enough is sexier than being naked in my opinion."
wanderingnewbiehere
"I've always held the firm belief that being clothed is sexier than being nude. Nudism is beauty, it's art. Lingerie, pushup bras, and tight underwear accentuate the curves. It doesn't just hide and tease you; it gives you a perfect frame. Do you understand? Now put on the clown shoes."
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Costumes
"The Lord Farquaad costume stays on during sex always."
luluce1808
"Shrek is love, Shrek is life."
abirkholz94
"I did it. I wore Lord Farquaad costume and my beautiful girl wore the gingerbread guy costume."
Biddo696969
Business Proper
You Fancy Matt Forte GIF by Nickelodeon at Super BowlGiphy"A mere tie. Merely a tie."
sebboh-
"I like to do a half windsor. But capable of some other tricks."
mapeci77
Oh La La
"Depends who's wearing it. I'd look like shit in a French maid outfit."
Craft_beer_wolfman
"Don’t sell yourself short, my dude. You never know until you try."
Thunderwing74
It's the Warmth
"A man or a woman wearing nothing but an oversized flannel shirt that’s long enough to cover everything but unbuttoned about halfway down. Mmmmm."
WardStradlater
"I am quite tall, so this is not an option for me. There is always a little bit of 'emergence.'"
acker1je
"My bf loses his mind if I put on his work button downs after sex lmao it's such a movie trope but guess it is true in real life too."
smol_egglet
Woof
season 4 netflix GIF by Gilmore Girls Giphy"A man in dark blue jeans with a flannel shirt and work boots."
hideme21
Putty
"A woman in her 40's wearing nothing but a men's dress shirt that's big enough to act as a dress is the sexiest thing these eyes have ever seen. Add a coffee mug in her hand and I am putty, I thought so as a teen and it's never changed."
lewd-dev
"The white button up just long enough to cover everything but rolled up on her arms is perfect."
branyeet
Extra Something
"I can only imagine how uncomfortable high heels are, but let me tell you ladies… It makes your calves, thighs and butt appear like they are on steroids. The look is phenomenal and just amplifies my testosterone levels, real quick."
Street_Vacation_2730
"That is exactly why they were invented for men to wear."
stevedorries
Simple
"I’m big into comfy clothes. A woman in some super soft sweatpants and a baggy t-shirt with a messy bun/ponytail gets me. That and the oversized Tee thing that people are mentioning."
ImBeingArchAgain
Sometimes a little bit of clothes can make for a little more magic.
For the life of me, I can't understand how anyone could still watch The Walking Dead. I just checked and the damn thing has had 11 seasons. 11 seasons!
Can you imagine?
People enjoy watching characters follow a set of train tracks for an entire season I guess. (For context, I made it to the beginning of the seventh season before I threw in the towel, and it was really testing my patience well before then.)
But there's so much more out there that's equally overrated. Television is the least of our problems.
People shared their thoughts with us after Redditor PieinHorse asked the online community:
"What is very overrated?"
"The perceived security..."
"The perceived security of most jobs."
chickenkottu
Replace jobs with locks or doors or windows and it's still true.
"Influencers."
"Influencers. I'm not sure what's more ridiculous, the fact someone believes they are an "influencer" or those who actually follow them and are influenced by said influencer."
aussie_shane
I scarcely think about them. Out of sight, out of mind.
"After owning..."
"Designer brands and bags. After owning an item from each brand, it’s really the most big waste of money people can put their money on."
ian6677
You do get what you pay for up to a certain point.
"The extra leg room..."
"First Class Airline tickets!"
"We lucked up on our last flight that we had no choice but to get first class and our company paid for it, but I can 100% say that it was NOT worth the extra $700."
"The extra leg room was nice, as I'm 6'7", but the "free cocktails" and additional food? Nah homie, I'm good."
ecallowsamoht
Was this domestic? For those short flights First Class is pretty much not worth it, but for international long haul? A lie-down bed for a 13 hour flight is worth the 2x or more price, plus the other perks.
"I prefer..."
"Casual sex. I prefer competitive sex."
[deleted]
Evolutionarily speaking, life is about competitive sex...
"Being famous..."
"Being famous must suck big time. Imagine not being able to go shopping, taking a chill walk in the park, go to the beach, supermartket, etc... without people engaging with you."
Pcostix
Say goodbye to any privacy whatsoever. No thank you.
"Spent my prime years..."
"Alcohol. Spent my prime years drinking at college and all that, still say it’s the most overrated thing in history. So many better drugs that could have prevented long and short term health issues, made things more peaceful, more efficient, more successful, and so on. The fact that it’s globally advertised every millisecond proves it’s overrated."
DFHartzell
There's nothing wrong with deciding to stop drinking (or never drinking at all) and people should not be shamed for it.
"Why?"
"Huge weddings. Why? Spend the money on something important or on a trip."
Ginger_Chick
Some people want their best day ever to be a big party with all the people they care about. But there is a crazy level of stress involved in planning a party that size.
"Being an adult."
"Being an adult. What BS is this, and why the hell did we want to be adults when we were kids?"
imunclebubba
Nah, being an adult is awesome. I wouldn't change it for the world. Freedom!
"Half of the time."
"Hot weather. Half of the time it is just horrible and you’re sweating in your clothes and the other half you’re at the beach burning alive."
patrickgall
Sorry, I'd rather it be hot than be freezing, but I'm one of those people who can never get warm.
Hey, it could be worse. We could be talking about how much Game of Thrones disappointed us (again) and how it is impossible to watch it now, a total slog, knowing where it ends up. Disappointing and overrated indeed.
Have some suggestions of your own? Tell us more in the comments below!