Carla King-Molina | Contributing Writer
1. Mesh
In general, mesh can be a fashion friend. But with the 90s revival of 2013, it was omnipresent on catwalks, on the high street and in our wardrobe… A major closet cleanse is needed.
2. Skorts
This trend took 2013 by the scruff of the neck and was worn on at least one night out by a lot of people. However, it reminds one a little too much of playing hockey and getting hit in the face. Here’s hoping the allure of the multi-tasking bottom will wear off this year.
3. Luxury-Brand-Pun Tops
Someone clearly realised a gap in the market for puns and high fashion and wouldn’t let it go, someone called Urban Outfitters. Hopefully in 2014 our inner word-nerds will realise how mistaken we were and refuse to let us wear that Homiès t-shirt.
4. Angora Jumpers
As the videos of rabbit farms in China hit the fashion world and the internet, slipping on the pink H&M number became a bit of an uneasy affair. Given that after the video became viral Zara, H&M, and Acne stopped angora production, it may prove one of the easier trends to quit.
5. Tumblr-inspired outfits.
We can’t all be Katy Perry, who somehow managed to seamlessly rock a shimmery jersey, chunky boots and a tutu, but far too many still need this news broken gently to them.
6. Peplum
Peplum has all the sex appeal of body con without showing problem areas, but its time has come. It has officially made the rounds of every possible clothing item: dresses, skirts, trousers, blouses etc… Saturation point reached.
7. Crop Tops
Not since 1995 has so much midriff been shown! Crop tops were highly overused in 2013, with the 50 Shades type leather ones being particularly offensive.
8. Cutout Boots
Cutout fatigue has arrived. Maybe it’s time we bring back boots that keep the cold out and leave our Topshop versions at home.
9. Fur
Everything became just a bit too fuzzy last year. With the headbands, scarves, bags and collars 2013 could have been the most appropriate year yet for the Muppet movie to come out!
10. Animal Print
Leopard, zebra, and cheetah print all need to die. Now, please. You may only wear things that once appeared alive in The Lion King if you auditioning for the part of a rival barmaid to Liz McDonald on Coronation Street.
