What will you never wear?

[IrishEyes]

Personally, I will never wear.

1. Stiletto Heels
2. Tube Top
3. Fanny Pack

Of course, at the top of my list is a MAGA hat. I would wear anything before I would wear that.

Anything that is not on the list that you won't wear?

[Sneederbunk]

1. Good suggestions for any man.

[IrishEyes]

4. Hey, if a man wants to wear stiletto heels, he is welcome to it.

No judgement. Even though I'm a woman, I can't do it. I will fall down a lot.

[handmade34]

8. high heels were first created for men...

heard that first from a podiatrist...

[True Blue American]

67. Cowboys still wear them.

http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2013/06/high-heels-were-popular-among-men-before-women/

[50 Shades Of Blue]

2. Anything more revealing than a t-shirt and knee-length shorts, basically!

Also any shoes with heels higher than an inch and a half.

I will wear (and have) a fanny pack! It looks dorky but comes in handy sometimes.

[IrishEyes]

58. If a fanny pack works for you, that is great.

[zanana1]

135. Fanny packs are great for women who don't want to carry a 50 lb. purse. nt

[2naSalit]

100. Same here except

I have too much crap I have to have with me so I have a full on day-pack style backpack. But I live in the sticks in wild country so I have to bring all that stuff with me in case I don't get from point A to point B as anticipated.

[True Blue American]

3. All three

Spent years wearing High heels. No more. But I do love shoes.

[IrishEyes]

59. I had a pair of platform shoes once

They were cute and they made me taller but I fell down a lot in them.

[True Blue American]

62. I was going to ask

If you fell off of them.

Worst part of heels is wet grass.

[gay texan]

123. LOL

Platforms and Jean's are a cute look, but it makes me waaaaay tall, LOL

[Aristus]

5. Leather pants. Even back during the brief time when I had the body for them.

Torso too long and legs too short.

People who can get away with wearing them can really rock the look. But I can't...

[IrishEyes]

11. I have worn a leather jacket and I might wear a leather skirt.

but I can't see myself every wearing leather pants.

[Aristus]

12. This may just be because I'm a guy,

but I've never seen a woman, no matter what her body-type, who didn't look good in a leather skirt.

[IrishEyes]

25. Well, maybe I will buy one.

One of these days.

[True Blue American]

69. They are hot!

I mean sweaty hot, not hot hot!

[PupCamo]

79. they're called kilts not skirts

[Docreed2003]

28. Lol!!

[Aristus]

31. That's the only episode of 'Friends' I ever truly enjoyed.

When he smacked himself in the forehead because his fingers were slippery with lotion, just about killed me.

[Cartoonist]

6. A baseball cap

No matter what it says.

I love baseball, but I don't play it anymore. When I did, I never wore one.

[IrishEyes]

57. I'm not much for hats. I like to go to baseball games.

[mucifer]

7. I won't buy leather or wool and I never wore the heels tube tops or fanny packs

I have some old wool I bought before I went veg

[SWBTATTReg]

9. Bell bottoms...my nephew liked them though, so I gave them all to him! NT

[IrishEyes]

10. My mom had tiger print bell bottoms, matching tank top and a matching shirt.

Fortunately, she wore that before I was born when bell bottoms were in style.

[SWBTATTReg]

14. Ohhhh...you're making me feel old (just kidding)...I did get a laugh out of it! Wonder if your...

mom still has them (the bell bottoms)?

[IrishEyes]

15. Oh no, I went with her to goodwill to get rid of them.

I saw them go away. She also had black and white polka dot bell bottoms.

My mother was and still is a size four so she looks good in lots of clothes. Growing up, she would threaten to pick me up from school in the tiger print outfit if I misbehaved. I think she was kidding.

[SWBTATTReg]

17. Haha heh ha! Thanks for the laugh. Your mom sounds great! Take care. NT

[northoftheborder]

21. My taste for hair styles, clothes and wall-paper in the '60's-'70's were outlandish------

My hair was huge, all the time; all my pants were bell-bottoms (my wildest pair had big bright yellow sunflowers on them) wall-paper chosen in the era equally awful - loud colors; kitchen fixtures - brown.

Looking at old photos very amusing!

[IrishEyes]

53. Sounds like you had fun.

It is good to wear what makes you happy.

[True Blue American]

71. Avacado Appliances!

Ugh, i had them.

[happybird]

127. We almost bought a house about 20 years ago

that had obviously last been decorated when it was built. They must have spent a pretty penny on professional interior decorating and it was still in pristine shape. Oh my goodness. I've never seen shag wall to wall carpet so lush. It was so deep, I don't know how the hell they vacuumed. It was amazing. The house was a showplace of harvest gold and burnt orange appliances, mirrored wallpaper, and crazy colors. It was that contemporary cabin style, so of course it had a spiral staircase and a catwalk. Yaaasss.

Alas, we decided to pass on it. Structurally, it was in great shape, and the price was low enough to leave plenty of room for updating, but there were issues with the well and septic. I was so bummed out. I totally would have kept that mirrored wallpaper up, lol!

[gay texan]

124. I love mine ;-) n/t

[Freddie]

13. Shorts (any kind)

Don’t want to frighten the neighbors.

[IrishEyes]

18. Yes, no shorts for me.

I would rather wear a skirt or dress when it is hot out.

[Freddie]

38. I'm retired

It’s jeans all year. Try to find lighter-weight ones in summer (and stay in AC).

[True Blue American]

73. So am I but it is shorts and T's in the summer

Slacks and Sweaters or sweats in the winter. The sweaters are for dress up.

[customerserviceguy]

36. Same here

and I'm always the bug buffet when I go out in the evening. My lady says she's eventually going to get me in them, but no way.

[WeekiWater]

16. Flip Flops. NT

[IrishEyes]

30. I wear flip flops only at the beach.

[geardaddy]

133. Me either.

Hate the feeling of something between my toes.

[Tikki]

19. High heels(heels)of any kind, flares or bell bottoms and low cut tops of any kind.

A friend once commented that I probably wore a turtle neck formal to the prom...

OK, I wore an amazing mock turtle neck formal to one of the proms.

Tikki

[IrishEyes]

29. I'm the opposite. I don't even wear crew neck shirts or necklaces.

I don't like anything too close to my neck.

[mithnanthy]

20. This will shock most people...

I have never worn denim jeans or jackets in my life. I never liked the look, for a girl or woman, to wear what I considered male clothing. Yes, I'm a foo-foo and was raised on Ginger Rodgers movies and other feminine girls/women actresses. I love beautiful materials. Denim is boring and it's fine for males to wear it. But the real horror for me is the ripped jeans look. I'm probably the only woman on DU who feels like this. I don't mind being different. Each to their own.

[IrishEyes]

23. I don't wear pants usually.

During the week, I wear dresses and skirted suits to the office. I have a lot of attractive professional dresses that I look great in.

However, on the weekends, I wear jeans. I don't own any other kind of pants.

[wcmagumba]

64. Love Ginger Rogers...

Had her 1/2 brother as an instructor in college (he was much younger that her) and his daughter (her 1/2 niece) as a friend...

[mithnanthy]

83. I had the extreme honor...

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..of being on a plane flying from New York to L.A with Ginger Rogers back in 1956. I have her autograph on a menu from the airplane. I cherish it very much.

[procon]

126. I thought I was the only one, but as a teen I never liked how I looked,

and they were always stiff, heavy and hot, and ill fitting in all the wrong places. Never wore jeans since. Not much of a girly girl when it comes to clothing, but at least I haven't succumbed to sweat suits... yet. I mostly like cotton fabrics as I live in the desert, so it's breezy tops and lightweight Tees, walking shorts, capris and loose pants that breath, a few summery dresses that float with the breezes, everything to keep as cool as possible.

[hunter]

22. A neck tie.

This is the 21st century, damn it. Why are men still wearing neck ties?

Okay, so it hasn't been never. I wore one to my kid's wedding.

[IrishEyes]

24. I hate anything touching my neck.

I'm glad that I'm a woman. I had to wear a tie once when I worked a party as a catering server.

[Aristus]

42. I wear a necktie any time I have an opportunity.

Every day for work, and then out on the town for the weekend.

I've got around a hundred of them.

Someone once told me: "If you can't be good-looking, be well-dressed."

I think it was my mother...

[IrishEyes]

50. Men look good in suits and ties.

My dad wore a suit and tie to work every day until he retired.

[Aristus]

63. We also feel good in suits & ties.

I've always been kind of shy around women. But when I'm dressed in a nice suit and tie, I feel a lot more confident. Putting some effort into my appearance certainly has worked for me. My wardrobe is almost the same size as my wife's.

[Ohiogal]

61. Like ZZ Top sings...

“Every girl crazy ‘bout a sharp dressed man ....”

[Aristus]

74. I told this story here not long after it happened:

I was at the opera with my wife one night. I had just bought a nice white dinner jacket, and was taking it for a test drive. I wore standard black tie with it. I felt like Humphrey Bogart in 'Casablanca', or something.

Anyway, we were in the lobby at intermission, and Mrs. Aristus went off to the ladies room. I stood there just kind of idly looking at my phone, when I felt someone approaching me. I looked up and saw a gorgeous woman smiling at me. She said: "You're beautiful!"

I was a little taken aback by this, but managed to stammer out: "So are you!"

Just then, this little old lady came up to the younger woman and said: "What are you two doing, dear?"

"I was just telling this gentleman how nice he looked, Mother."

I laughed, and pointed at the younger woman, obviously the older lady's daughter. "Well she started it!"

"Ah, a mutual admiration society, eh?" The mother took my elbow and guided me aside and asked me: "Tell me, young man, are you staying for the rest of the opera?"

"Yes, ma'am. Most definitely."

She patted my arm. "Good".

Just then, the daughter kind of steered the mother away, flashed a dazzling smile at me over her shoulder, and walked off.

I still don't know entirely what that was all about, but I blessed my white dinner jacket for the opportunity for a nice moment.

Mrs. Aristus and I had a laugh about it when she got back from the ladies room.

[Ohiogal]

104. Well sir

Don’t sell yourself short! I’m sure you must have looked awesome in your white jacket ... you obviously turned a few heads!

[Blue Owl]

26. MAGA hat

Never ever.

[IrishEyes]

27. Yeah, I don't even want to wear a red hat.

I wouldn't want anyone from a distance to think I was one of them.

[lark]

32. When I was young and in great shape, I'd wear virtually anything.

Tall boots with 3 inch heels were my go to dancing shoes, as an example. I also wore scarves tied around me as tops with low cut bell bottom pants and looked good that way. Now, I have a large list -

no short shorts
nothing that shows my stomach or midriff, including bathing suits
No top with straps or bandeau top unless its worn with a sweater, crocheted type preferred for hot FL weather
no heels over 1-1/2 inches (bad back)
No pointy toe shoes
No socks with sandals ever - sorry that's just plain tacky to me
Nothing that fits close and shows bulges
yoga pants require tunics when worn outside the house
if its not flattering to my body, or is uncomfortable in any way, don't buy it regardless of how cute or how much I'd save - I won't wear it.
Must be a natural fiber or mostly natural fibers with coolness being the goal for the vast majority of the year

Oh yeah, I also have price ranges for everything and won't try on anything that's over the range unless it's truly exceptional and is actually worth the price. I'm a little OCD that way.

[IrishEyes]

49. I will pay well for high quality classic pieces.

That will last a long time. If I have the money that is.

[gay texan]

33. I like this thread!

As someone who bounces between genders in term of dress and style

1. Penny loafers/boat shoes
2. Short hair, I absolutely hate it
3. Any kind of uniform
4. Mandals (girl stuff is much more fun and comfortable in my opinion)
5. Socks with sandals
6. Crocs, no matter how much I like the color
7. A tie
8. A tuxedo
9. Argyle socks
10. Any accessories that have tacky Christian bling
11. Adidas "slides"

[IrishEyes]

34. I agree with everything but short hair.

Once in awhile, I cut my hair in a cute bob. Usually, when it is hot in the summer.

[Freddie]

40. I keep my hair fairly short

Poker straight baby fine hair does not work “long”. Back when I was in HS (70s) and *everyone* had long hair I tried everything to make it look better - hot rollers, various styling goo products, etc. Finally gave up and got it cut in the 80s “shag” cut which I basically still have.

[quickesst]

35. not that I have the hair for it anymore....

.... but I wouldn't be caught dead with a man bun.

[IrishEyes]

48. I hate man buns.

No man looks attractive with one.

[quickesst]

96. I don't mind a well-kept ponytail....

..... but the man bun?😝

[Polly Hennessey]

37. Corduroy.

Not now, not ever.

[IrishEyes]

47. I had a corduroy jacket when I was younger. It was cute.

Never wore any other corduroy.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

39. A bikini. I wouldn't inflict that on anyone.

Also: real fur, thongs, cropped tops, most hats, shoes with pointed toes, any tightly-fitting garment made of a knit fabric.

[IrishEyes]

46. I will go as far as a tankini but not a bikini.

I want my stomach covered.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

78. A burka is a more appropriate garment for my figure.

[IrishEyes]

99. Every body is a swimsuit body.

[spooky3]

81. Ditto nt

[Brother Buzz]

41. I'm not much on hats, but I could be persuaded to wear this MAGA hat

[IrishEyes]

45. I could be talked into that.

[asiliveandbreathe]

43. What a fun thread..I am with you on all 4 - never have never will..as well as,

off the shoulder dress or blouse..and those shoulder cut out tops..OMG..I shudder when I see them...sure if you are sweet sixteen..

Had to wear heels throughout career every day..(mid height) but I refused to wear a suit....my go to for dresses Karen Stevens..back in the day..wrap dresses were very stylish and tailored...loved the dresses with wide scalloped collars, oh, and polka dots..and black patten pumps..

When much younger wore one piece short jump suits..I still have my long jumpsuits..they look nice on the hanger..LOL -

When I retired 20 years ago..I had a yard sale..put all my dresses and shoes on a wardrobe rack..a young gal came by,..she was starting a new job...I gave them all to her...To this day, I have never forgotten her reaction..simply overjoyed...and me, a feeling of having paid it forward..

btw - have you seen some of the stiletto heels in the stores these days...who buys them...OMG..

[IrishEyes]

44. People like Melania buy those stilettos.

Buying professional clothes is hard when you are starting out. That was a nice thing you did. I love wrap dresses. They show off curves well. I have a cute black and white polka dot dress that I wear to work all the time.

[Ohiogal]

68. Wrap dresses

are not so good if you are , um, large on top. I don’t like to wear anything that encourages ogling.

[IrishEyes]

120. Actually, I am large on top with an hour glass shape.

I have to search but I can sometimes find wrap dresses that work.

[underpants]

51. Socks with sandals. Black pants - white shirt unless I'm in a suit

I way past parking cars or waiting tables....I hope

[IrishEyes]

55. You don't want to be mistaken for a server.

Of course, there is nothing wrong with being a server but if you are not one then it could be embarrassing.

[underpants]

56. No I didn't mean that as being demeaning to "servers"

[IrishEyes]

121. Sorry, I was told that the preferred term was server to waiter.

Many years ago, I was told by someone in the restaurant industry that I should not use the term waiter.

[Soxfan58]

52. A Yankees Cap

[IrishEyes]

54. You got that right.

[LanternWaste]

60. Sandals or flip flops

They may be classy on some people, but if did wear them, it wold be an admission that "I just don't really care about anything anymore..."

I'll put tank-tops on that list too. Wearing one would be my fashion statement that "I posses the smallest amount of dignity required to be a mammal"

[IrishEyes]

122. I wear tank tops sometimes.

Usually when working out. As long as it has thick straps. Spaghetti straps don't work for me.

[Paladin]

65. Brown shoes with a dark gray or blue suit.

I know it's in style these days, but it looks like shit. Years from now, people will laugh at it, just like they laugh at Johnny Carson, adorned in a Nehru jacket back in the 60's. Dark gray or blue men's suits call for black shoes, maybe cordovan.

[Phentex]

66. A sweater, a puffy vest or coat, jeans with giant rips...

Silk anything, wool anything

[democrank]

70. A MAGA hat

‘Nuf said.

[AmandaRuth]

72. any animal print &

snakeskin. i don't know why, I'm not an animal rights person, I just feel uncomfortable in them. it just skeeves me out for some reason.

[LakeArenal]

75. Contact lens.

My eyes are grateful.

Any thing with glitter or sequins
Grey roots
A thong
Rubbers... in rain on shoes

[TexasTowelie]

76. Skinny pants

and I'm slender.

[PupCamo]

77. tube top

I've worn a fanny pack but not stilettos yet

[dchill]

80. Pleated. Pants.

[Heartstrings]

82. I don't "do" hats, of any sort....

Might do a visor but the feeling of a hat is claustrophobic to me.....

[Phentex]

93. I usually can't find ones that will fit my head...

and yet I love them! Not red ones, of course

[MyOwnPeace]

84. A puffy shirt!

[randr]

85. In public or private?

[Rorey]

86. I'm sitting here with sandals on my feet.....over my socks!

I really am. I'm just waiting for the mail to come and I didn't want to put on shoes, and I always walk around my house with socks on.

What I won't wear is anything uncomfortable. If it hurts, it's not happening.

[happybird]

87. Definitely heels of any sort

Had to wear them a handful of times (weddings and such) and it was awful. I have shoe issues, so am either barefoot or in flops 90% of the time, and birkenstock clogs in the winter.

Tapered pants/skinny jeans. They just look goofy on me. All the women in my family have shortish, muscular legs and the narrowing makes the legs look shorter and bigger.

Actually, I hate the tapered leg look on men, too. Only exceptions: Steven Tyler and hair bands, lol! The suits and tuxes at awards shows look silly with the skinny, tapered pants and it makes their feet/shoes look oversized. Will be happy when it finally goes out of style. Long live bootcut and straight leg!

Make up. Can't do it. I cannot stand having anything on my face, and even glasses are an issue. In fact, I don't like having stuff constantly touching my skin in general. I live in sundresses or skirts and tank tops with the built in bra— the fewest number of garments possible to still be decent. Winter is tough because I have to put on pants, socks, and a cardigan. Ugh. Socks. Heck, I've had dentures for 6 or 7 years and rarely wear them (unless out) because I can't stand having them in my mouth.

Don't know if this aversion to clothes/shoes/anything on me is a type of neurosis or if I'm just weird? Probably just weird.

[Rorey]

88. I also don't like the tight suit jackets on men.

I'm not a fan of the suits some guys wear these days that look like they're a size or two too small.

[happybird]

89. Yep, exactly!

It just looks ill-fitted to me.

[3catwoman3]

90. Thong underwear.

The very idea gives me the creeps.

Stilettos, and pointy toe shoes of any heel height.

Anything orange.

And, of course, a MAGA hat.

[DBoon]

91. a hawaiian shirt while shopping at Trader Joes

I hate being mistaken for the manager

[Phentex]

94. HA HA HA!

I had to open this

[hlthe2b]

92. Obviously a MAGA hat or any other RW endorsed crappy clothing, anything ungodly uncomfortable...

Neither stiletto heels:




nor totally (ridiculously) unsupported ballet flats like:


These two "fashion" extremes only underscore that our society is scarcely less compassionate and respectful to women than the Chinese who bound their women's feet.

[sarge43]

98. Check that model's left foot

She's well on her way to having a set of hammer toes with bunions and ingrown toenails not far behind.

Those damn shoes are entry level bondage gear.

[Turbineguy]

95. Paisely

tuxedo jacket.

[MrsMatt]

97. Pajamas in public

Sloppy and gross.

[Duppers]

112. Twice...

Once at the ER in the middle of the night, was in full-blown anaphylactic shock. Hubby took me. My whole body was hideously swollen to the point folks gasped when they saw me. Staff put me at the front of the line to be seen. Had to spent the night getting meds IV'd into me. Long story.

2nd time, I was in labor.

But these don't count, right?!

[procon]

130. Lots of cute pajamas look just like daytime outfits.

We went on a vacay trip last summer and I deliberately bought several sets of cotton PJs that were a patterned capris pants with a color matched Tee that could be mixed. I loved them, they were light and airy, didn't wrinkle, and when accessorized no one knew I was wearing PJs until one day when I told the ladies at our table. They all wanted to do the same thing!

[samplegirl]

101. Cowboy boots!

[Wolf Frankula]

102. Bib Overalls

Never, never never. And no leather jacket either. Especially not with a t-shirt.

Wolf

[zipplewrath]

103. Jeans

Damn uncomfortable.

[smirkymonkey]

105. A MAGA hat.

and the 3 things you mentioned above.

[TexasBushwhacker]

106. Stiletto heels, thong underwear, torn jeans

Thong underwear aka butt floss - no no no

[dewsgirl]

107. A turtleneck. I used to feel the same way about fanny packs, but then became

a theme park enthusiast and after lugging my purse around way to many times to count, I gave in and got one and I still feel dorky everytime I strap it on, after 20 years. But it is definitely worth the embarrassment.

[Talitha]

108. There's probably more, but...

MAGA hat
Thong
Skinny pants
Nose ring
Plaid

[Midwestern Democrat]

109. I have always hated double breasted suits - I've bought numerous suits in my life but have never

bought a double breasted one.

[IrishEyes]

119. Double breasted suits only work on a few body types.

It doesn't look good on a lot of men.

[Xolodno]

110. While in Paris on vacation....

...wife asks "when do we see the Moulin Rougue?".

Tomorrow night.

Your'e buying me shoes.

Why? That's going to cut down on the space in your suitcase to take things back.

I brought these hiking shoes we're wearing and Stiletto's for our nice nights out.

*looks at the cobblestone like streets...realizes its a kilometer to the train from our room* I'm buying you shoes.

(Bought her some nice flats the next morning)

[Duppers]

111. I've worn about everything in my long life...

..depending on my weight and age but I'd never wear a MAGA hat. Otherwise, I'm a daredevil.

And at age 72, I own a pair of black leather pants that I actually wear! No kidding. Kids, I don't look my age, so I can get away with it. Really helped that I lost a lot of weight a few yrs ago.

[IrishEyes]

116. If it makes you happy, wear what you like at any age.

I hate those lists that tell people (usually women) which age they have to stop wearing certain clothes. Congratulations on losing weight!

[Duppers]

117. Thank you, IrishEyes.

I hate those lists too. IF it looks tasteful and appropriate, wear it.

[Rhiannon12866]

113. I got a fanny pack for my grandmother

I read that they came in very handy for senior citizens who use walkers. So I can't ever say "never" about that - but I would say never, ever to the MAGA hat...

[lastlib]

114. A tuxedo.

Nope. Nahgonna. Uh-uh.

[bif]

115. Green on St. Patrick's Day

[Hotler]

118. A sweater tied around my shoulders, and dressed like preppy. nt

[ProudLib72]

125. Fur

Anything with real fur incorporated into it is a big no no. Hence Canada Goose products are straight out.

Although I did wear my grandmother's ancient fur coat in a school play in the fifth grade. But that was the one and only time.

[Glamrock]

128. Crocks

Ugly damn things.

[yellowdogintexas]

129. stilleto heels definitely

my feet just can't handle them at all

Tube top. my figure can't handle these

Torn jeans

black bra under white or the reverse

basically anything uncomfortable. Due to this I actually have a number of church outfits and fairly dressy clothes which look and feel great! However this makes it very hard to find shoes.

Crocs Enough said

However: Do not attempt to take away my fanny pack!!! I find it essential for any activity where I will need to have my hands free. Last year I acquired a clear purse about 8 x 6 inches, zipper top with a long shoulder strap. I needed it for going in and out of security at the Fort Worth Invitational Golf Tournament (I have a really cool temp gig at the Colonial Country Club during the tournament). I have really used that thing a lot in the past year! Protest marches, block walking, trips to National Parks. My small Kindle will fit in it if I load it carefully.

[oldsoftie]

131. A sweater tied around my neck. Like they did in the 80s. Didnt do it then, never will

[IrishEyes]

134. the turned up collar is my least favorite preppy fashion.

I also never got tying a sweater around my neck. It is not a good look.

[oldsoftie]

136. Oh man, i forgot about that one. Never did that either!!!

[SKKY]

132. A MAGA hat.