Fashion Don't-Ever's

I have some very definite ideas about what looks good - what doesn't. Of course, these are my own soapboxes, and may be disassembled at any time.

One of today's pet-peeves - I hate seeing white women in Indian clothes. I mean the salwar kameez (tunic, pants and scarf) or choli suits or sari's. They are stunning on women who can pull it off. They look asinine on most Caucasian women. I love them - don't get me wrong - I have seen some that make me sigh with envy even, but on white girls - mostly ugh. With a few notable exceptions.

Fat girls should not wear shirts that reveal their bare stomachs, or shorts that are too short, or knit pants that are too tight. Unless you have one of those big bodies that is completely without cellulite, or white lines. You KNOW what I mean. I see no reason to be ashamed of a bigger body - but show off the GOOD parts. Most of us fat girls have fabulous killer boobs, stunning shoulders - and a lot of us have nice butts, no matter how big they are. But please, leave the midriff tops for at home wear.

Do not wear stained clothing. This is for everyone. Sure, sometimes you're at dinner and get tomato sauce on that white t-shirt (why is it always white?). Things happen. But, if the stain doesn't come out - save it for gardening, or painting, or better yet, throw it out because you already have a few stained shirts for those things. They just look bad.

People who wear other people's names plastered all over themselves. I don't get it. It just looks tacky. Unless you are at a sporting event and are a fan (I admit to Mario Andretti and Ayerton Senna baseball hats...) or, okay, even at the local sports bar or hanging out with your friends to watch the event - just don't. Especially designer stuff. The idea of designer stuff is that it's tasteful, well-made and either classic or fun. It doesn't need to have the name all over it - unless you need people to know YOU ARE WEARING DESIGNER CLOTHES! And, don't you have a better self-image than that?

Don't be a sheep. Find your own style. That goes for everyone.