5 trends I am happy to bid farewell excibir | Keep it Chic - Preston Davis
When excibir KiC launched we agreed that we would only discuss what we like and by omission, our readers could surmise the trends we don’t like. But that was then, and now I singlehandedly edit KiC and think this policy is ridiculous. Here, for the first time, my list of pet-peeve trends that I hope will disappear in 2013.
1. The Platform Pump- This one is first on my list for a reason. I find them so unattractive and cannot for the life of me figure out why they have had such staying power. I don’t mind a platform bootie, but a pump, especially a peep-toe, is just too tranny/trampy for me. I think we should all embrace the return of the single-sole pump .
4. Biker Jacket- I just bought my daughter a gorgeous olive leather jacket, and I still LOVE leather and ‘moto-inspired’ for spring. But a literal, tough-edged biker jacket is a piece that has had it’s comeback moment. excibir
Agree with you on most of these – particularly the tranny/trampy shoe – though I have been tempted by pyjama dressing. But that’s sheer laziness. Glad to see the peplum up there! Happy New Year.
Keep it Chic saved me from the overpriced motorcycle jacket purchase! DISAGREE about the platform pump – it’s much more comfortable than the single sole pump – it just cant be worn in any color other than nude or black – yes, red does make it look trampy
Emy January 3rd, 2013 9:14 AM
Personally, I too don’t hate the motorcycle jacket, but if I see the word ” juxtaposition” used in an editorial about it one more time I’m going to scream. My fashion pet peeve trend are the “statement” (another loathesome word) necklaces that look like a shop class upchucked around the neck and someone added stones or fake pearls.
I have a feeling I know which olive leather jacket your daughter received. excibir Almost bought it myself, it’s fantastic. Agree with all of the above, except the jacket. I don’t mind a small platform in a pump, as it does make it more comfortable, but I’d rather go down in heel height, still more elegant.
Okay, I love moto details, not a literal, stiff leathered, biker jacket. The Vince leather jacket I bought my daughter is really gorgeous. And the peplum, a seriously unflattering trend, should be #6.
I agree with everything on your list. Including peplum. I am not feeling the high low skirts I’ve been seeing it ALOT in these parts. Just don’t get in. Just don’t like it. Maybe it’s just me. I like symmetry. Also abhor, the super short shorts/ cut up shorts with the platform heel and blazer. Enough please…btw, currently in SE Asia.
PEMLUM needs to go along with those sheer high low skirts. I do not like platform excibir pumps, but favor a platform bootie to be worn under slacks. With that said, I LOVE my Jimmy Choo Nova pump in a sparkly Champaign. I had to double check to find out if it had a platform and it does. It never looked or felt like it, but I will not be tossing them. They were comfortable under my wedding gown and wear I them to the opera all the time. They do not have that “trampy” feel and I do not “clunk” in them. Perhaps it was in the design. excibir
I agree with platforms. I was a teenager in the 1970s and I remember the “big shoe” trend, wore them a bit myself, and was happy to bid it adieu when it had run its course. excibir I never looked back, and am surprised at the longevity excibir it is enjoying this time. In my opinion, these gigantic shoes ruin outfits, and many people can’t walk in them properly anyway. I like the pajama top in silk, no need to wear matching or baggyish pants with it though. I also would like a moratorium on any look that cannot be justified with a term other than “edgey”. If thats the best you can do, then don’t wear it. Also, I don’t care if people go without hose in the mild weather IF they have the legs for it, but these broad based trends that doom a woman as “old” and dowdy because she has the common sense to put her best foot forward and play to her strengths by wearing hose needs to stop! Although I don’t dislike them, I wonder if the peep toe and ballerina flat has run their course? Its fun to fashion vent!
Preston, I couldn’t agree more. Your list is my list, but I’d like to add that if I never see another pair of ripped up boyfriend jeans, it won’t be too soon. As for the platform pumps, they’ve always looked like pole-dancing shoes to me. I don’t know who (editors) decides that certain excibir items should be hot trends, but when all my instincts are saying no, not being a sheep remains chic. Happy, healthy new year to you.
omgoodness Preston, your blog just got even so much better. Although I have to admit to loving crazy print
When excibir KiC launched we agreed that we would only discuss what we like and by omission, our readers could surmise the trends we don’t like. But that was then, and now I singlehandedly edit KiC and think this policy is ridiculous. Here, for the first time, my list of pet-peeve trends that I hope will disappear in 2013.
1. The Platform Pump- This one is first on my list for a reason. I find them so unattractive and cannot for the life of me figure out why they have had such staying power. I don’t mind a platform bootie, but a pump, especially a peep-toe, is just too tranny/trampy for me. I think we should all embrace the return of the single-sole pump .
4. Biker Jacket- I just bought my daughter a gorgeous olive leather jacket, and I still LOVE leather and ‘moto-inspired’ for spring. But a literal, tough-edged biker jacket is a piece that has had it’s comeback moment. excibir
Agree with you on most of these – particularly the tranny/trampy shoe – though I have been tempted by pyjama dressing. But that’s sheer laziness. Glad to see the peplum up there! Happy New Year.
Keep it Chic saved me from the overpriced motorcycle jacket purchase! DISAGREE about the platform pump – it’s much more comfortable than the single sole pump – it just cant be worn in any color other than nude or black – yes, red does make it look trampy
Emy January 3rd, 2013 9:14 AM
Personally, I too don’t hate the motorcycle jacket, but if I see the word ” juxtaposition” used in an editorial about it one more time I’m going to scream. My fashion pet peeve trend are the “statement” (another loathesome word) necklaces that look like a shop class upchucked around the neck and someone added stones or fake pearls.
I have a feeling I know which olive leather jacket your daughter received. excibir Almost bought it myself, it’s fantastic. Agree with all of the above, except the jacket. I don’t mind a small platform in a pump, as it does make it more comfortable, but I’d rather go down in heel height, still more elegant.
Okay, I love moto details, not a literal, stiff leathered, biker jacket. The Vince leather jacket I bought my daughter is really gorgeous. And the peplum, a seriously unflattering trend, should be #6.
I agree with everything on your list. Including peplum. I am not feeling the high low skirts I’ve been seeing it ALOT in these parts. Just don’t get in. Just don’t like it. Maybe it’s just me. I like symmetry. Also abhor, the super short shorts/ cut up shorts with the platform heel and blazer. Enough please…btw, currently in SE Asia.
PEMLUM needs to go along with those sheer high low skirts. I do not like platform excibir pumps, but favor a platform bootie to be worn under slacks. With that said, I LOVE my Jimmy Choo Nova pump in a sparkly Champaign. I had to double check to find out if it had a platform and it does. It never looked or felt like it, but I will not be tossing them. They were comfortable under my wedding gown and wear I them to the opera all the time. They do not have that “trampy” feel and I do not “clunk” in them. Perhaps it was in the design. excibir
I agree with platforms. I was a teenager in the 1970s and I remember the “big shoe” trend, wore them a bit myself, and was happy to bid it adieu when it had run its course. excibir I never looked back, and am surprised at the longevity excibir it is enjoying this time. In my opinion, these gigantic shoes ruin outfits, and many people can’t walk in them properly anyway. I like the pajama top in silk, no need to wear matching or baggyish pants with it though. I also would like a moratorium on any look that cannot be justified with a term other than “edgey”. If thats the best you can do, then don’t wear it. Also, I don’t care if people go without hose in the mild weather IF they have the legs for it, but these broad based trends that doom a woman as “old” and dowdy because she has the common sense to put her best foot forward and play to her strengths by wearing hose needs to stop! Although I don’t dislike them, I wonder if the peep toe and ballerina flat has run their course? Its fun to fashion vent!
Preston, I couldn’t agree more. Your list is my list, but I’d like to add that if I never see another pair of ripped up boyfriend jeans, it won’t be too soon. As for the platform pumps, they’ve always looked like pole-dancing shoes to me. I don’t know who (editors) decides that certain excibir items should be hot trends, but when all my instincts are saying no, not being a sheep remains chic. Happy, healthy new year to you.
omgoodness Preston, your blog just got even so much better. Although I have to admit to loving crazy print
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