Fashion Don'ts (New England Style)

Fashion Don’ts (New England Style):

Despite its common association with crisp, ivy inspired styles, New England, like any other region, is certainly not exempt from all fashion faux-pas. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve also had my days, graphic tees and flared jeans are not a cute look, but recently, with the arrival of warm weather, I have noticed a sharp increase in questionable styles. Below are some examples of common errors that need to be addressed before they continue to spread any further…

Overboard Sports Gear

I’m not going to lie to you by saying that I’m a huge Red Sox fan, or a major sports fan for that matter, but considering the fact that I’ve lived near the city for all of my life, I definitely hold a significant amount of pride in the team.  Although I appreciate the enthusiasm many individuals have for the game, I do not understand some people’s desire to burry themselves in head to toe paraphernalia. Speaking from experience, nothing is more of an eyesore then a large crowd of excited ticketholders making their way down an escalator in North Station, covered in a sea of red and white tones. Not only is this tacky but also pretty expensive—prices for Sox t-shirts start at around $20 and that’s a good deal! The best way to solve this problem is to pick one or two of your “favorite” items to wear at the game and then coordinate the rest of your look based on those colors.  If your shirt is red and blue, and you have a navy baseball hat wear those items together and then add jeans or denim shorts so you’re still supporting the team without looking like a walking advertisement for Olympia. 



Sports Gear via welldressedsportsfan.blogspot.com



Socks and Sandals

When the weather start to warm up, nothing is more tempting then putting away your trusted bean boots and pulling out your favorite flip flops or sandals. Although this is a welcome sight after a season of blustery Nor Easters, combining socks with a pair of open toe shoes is never a good option. Apart from looking really unattractive, thick socks paired with shoes designed for leisurely beach excursions are also a walking contradiction—paradox  anyone? In order to avoid making this undesirable statement, pay attention to the weather, and if it’s too cold for bare feet don’t wear sandals! I mean really, would you wear socks to the beach?



Flip Flops and Socks via viawondercafe.ca



 

Running Shoes and Skirts (or anything else that doesn’t belong at the gym)

One thing needs to be made very clear right off the bat. Shoes that you wear to the gym or to go for a run should not be worn unless you are fully engaged in some form of exercise.  Now I’m not talking about a cute pair of Keds or even for those few of you that can pull it off, some Converse low tops, but New Balance or any other athletic brand does not belong walking through the mall a restaurant or even worse, a dinner party. Furthermore, this type of footwear should never be worn with anything other than pants or shorts. If the occasion is formal enough to require a skirt or a dress then it is not appropriate to show up with your trusty gym companions—even if their coloring complements your attire perfectly.  



Running Shoe via altrec.com



As harsh as these suggestions may sound, I don’t mean them in a negative way—yes, these types of looks should be avoided but all of us, me included, make mistakes and the best way to get through theawkward stages is to laugh it off… and maybe take a trip to the mall!