‘It’s Called Fashein Sweaty’: 30 Times People Just Had To Shame Ugly, Horrible Or Hilarious Clothes

Frankly, not everyone is gifted with a sense offashionor style. And that’s totally fine, not all individuals have to be fashion virtuosos. Some of us feel happy wearing varying combinations of hoodies and jeans every day anyway. However, the real issue arises when those designing clothing pieces for others are deprived of fashion sense themselves. This occurrence might be hard to believe, but it happens more often than it should, and the list we’re featuring today is proof.

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Fashion disaster: a t-shirt with red and beige stains featuring the text “Problem Solved” in a drippy font.

Fashion disaster: bright pink boots with Crocs-style sandals, featuring embroidered details and discounted price displayed.

Person wearing a skirt with toy cars as a belt, showcasing a fashion disaster for Black Friday.

“Think of gowns that prevent you from sitting, pants that have fake pockets (a betrayal in every way), or beautiful shoes that feel like medieval torture devices. It’s also about poor material choices, such as unpleasant, suffocating, or tissue-paper-thin materials that rip apart after just one wash.Fashionshould make people feel amazing, not like they’re participating in a sad scientific experiment,” she explained.

Plus-size dress with Jesus-themed print displayed outdoors, paired with a white quilted handbag.

Colorful sweater covered in knitted sheep pattern, highlighting a bold fashion disaster.

Colorful knit balaclava with quirky patterns, a bold example of fashion disasters.

Luxury fashion consultantAmanda Jane Valentinebelieves that fashion design is truly only bad when the person’s lifestyle isn’t taken into consideration while creating it. An example she gives is women always being deprived of pockets in pants (for crying out loud, give women pockets, it’s 2025!).“This pocket-drought is common because many designers assume women want to be as slender as possible and pockets add “bulk” but I believe that to be an antiquated concept. The modern woman wants function and versatility rather than focusing on being an object to view.”

“This pocket-drought is common because many designers assume women want to be as slender as possible and pockets add “bulk” but I believe that to be an antiquated concept. The modern woman wants function and versatility rather than focusing on being an object to view.”

Gold-toed Schiaparelli silk heels displayed for sale, showcasing a unique fashion disaster design.

Person wearing a strapless beige jumpsuit with large pockets and black ribbon, exemplifying fashion disasters.

Tote bag with giraffe design creating an optical illusion. Fashion disasters displayed on Facebook showcase creativity and humor.

Another example of bad fashion design she gives is tight sleeves. “A similar problem is when the sleeves and arm holes are designed to look as narrow as possible, creating a tight fit and the inability to lift one’s arms to drink from a glass. I’ve seen plenty of ridiculous fashion, but if there is a customer who loves it and wears it for life, who is to say that it’s “bad” when fashion is deeply personal? In my opinion, fashion design is truly only bad when the person’s who is wearing it lifestyle isn’t taken into consideration.”

Black T-shirt with a wolf design and humorous text, showcasing a fashion disaster trend.

Knee-high boots with a Twilight-themed design, criticized as fashion disasters on a social media page.

Unusual footwear in shape of human feet, part of unacceptable fashion disasters on Facebook.

These fashion disasters that are on the list (which experts just expanded even more) see the light of day for many unfortunate reasons. Some of which are wanting to make a statement or lacking control in the quality department.“Sometimes, designers get so wrapped up in making astatementthat they forget humans actually have to wear their clothes,” said Magda. “Other times, it’s a case of “no one said no”—big brands push out collections at lightning speed, leaving no room for quality control. And then there aretrendsthat should have been left in the design room but somehow escape into the wild (looking at you, extremely low-rise jeans). Social media virality can also turn bizarre designs into trends—whether we love them or love to hate them.”

“Sometimes, designers get so wrapped up in making astatementthat they forget humans actually have to wear their clothes,” said Magda. “Other times, it’s a case of “no one said no”—big brands push out collections at lightning speed, leaving no room for quality control. And then there aretrendsthat should have been left in the design room but somehow escape into the wild (looking at you, extremely low-rise jeans). Social media virality can also turn bizarre designs into trends—whether we love them or love to hate them.”

T-shirt featuring a funny cat image and the word “Ibuprofen,” highlighting unacceptable fashion disasters.

Fashion disaster: Model holding green clutch shaped like celery, wearing a black outfit.

Denim jacket fashion disaster with cut-out design, showcasing controversial style choices.

Meanwhile, Amanda says that it’s all subjective and that a design that may seem terrible to one person can make another one happy.“Fashion is truly a reflection of who we are, what we care about, and the social constructs we grew up with. I’ve seen plenty of fashion that isn’t “for me,” but it may make someone terribly happy—and good for them! As long as you aren’t appropriating a culture or insulting someone with a rude graphic or message—live your best ugly life! (I mean that sincerely) seeing someone in an outfit that I personally wouldn’t wear doesn’t ruin my day, and it certainly shouldn’t ruin yours. Just learn to laugh at it!” she advised.

Meanwhile, Amanda says that it’s all subjective and that a design that may seem terrible to one person can make another one happy.

“Fashion is truly a reflection of who we are, what we care about, and the social constructs we grew up with. I’ve seen plenty of fashion that isn’t “for me,” but it may make someone terribly happy—and good for them! As long as you aren’t appropriating a culture or insulting someone with a rude graphic or message—live your best ugly life! (I mean that sincerely) seeing someone in an outfit that I personally wouldn’t wear doesn’t ruin my day, and it certainly shouldn’t ruin yours. Just learn to laugh at it!” she advised.

Unique fashion sandals with high heels, square toe, and fabric wrap design, featured as a fashion disaster.

Brown velvet shorts with a comical reindeer design, showcasing an unacceptable fashion disaster.

Woman in a sleeveless fringed sequin cami dress, showcasing a bold fashion choice.

Unfortunately, the fashion crimes that see the light of day, whether due to trends, lack of quality control, or just because someone wanted to make a statement, often end up in landfills, burdening our planet with endless waste.“Fast fashion is to blame here—the hastily designed, shoddily constructed, and to-be-replaced-in-weeks clothes. The result: piles and piles of discarded garments, plastic microbeads flooding our oceans, and megatons of water wasted during production. Low-cost materials also translate to increased energy use and landfill waste. Worst of all, ugly fashion design isn’t just a beauty disaster—it’s an eco-catastrophe masquerading as polyester,” said Magda.

“Fast fashion is to blame here—the hastily designed, shoddily constructed, and to-be-replaced-in-weeks clothes. The result: piles and piles of discarded garments, plastic microbeads flooding our oceans, and megatons of water wasted during production. Low-cost materials also translate to increased energy use and landfill waste. Worst of all, ugly fashion design isn’t just a beauty disaster—it’s an eco-catastrophe masquerading as polyester,” said Magda.

T-shirt with skeleton and guns on American flag background, featuring the phrase “WTF Is A Kilometer,” tagged as fashion disasters.

Fashion disaster: hand holding silver metal bag shaped like shorts, reflecting light.

Funny Jesus basketball t-shirt with “HE IS RIZZIN'” print. Featured in unacceptable fashion disasters post.

“The impact of poor fashion design is that these items will be thrown out to frustration and eventually end up in landfills—unless, of course, they’re recycled through a trusted source like https://www.retoldrecycling.com or https://www.trashie.io/. You’d be surprised how many of our donations end up in landfills,” noted Amanda.“Keep in mind seven states in the USA will run out of landfill capacity in the next 5-10 years. I’m so not looking forward to how the air will smell then. And with the way consuming habits are pressured into staying up to trends, our closets are stuffed!”

“Keep in mind seven states in the USA will run out of landfill capacity in the next 5-10 years. I’m so not looking forward to how the air will smell then. And with the way consuming habits are pressured into staying up to trends, our closets are stuffed!”

Model in unconventional fashion, featuring a furry cat-themed bikini top and earmuffs, highlighting fashion disasters.

Unacceptable fashion disaster: crocs with silicone toe charms on display, priced at $9.

Teletubbies dress showcased in a Facebook ad, blending colorful characters with a landscape design; a fashion disaster example.

What fashion designers can do to help the problem is design ethically made clothing pieces that people want to wear and keep for a long time, instead of throwing them out. Magda suggests three golden rules on how they can achieve this:Make it wearable– If it requires a team of assistants to put on or limits basic movement, it’s a no-go.Think beyond the trend cycle– Good design has staying power. A timeless, well-structured piece will always outshine a gimmicky one-season wonder.Respect the environment– Choose durable, sustainable materials and ethical production methods. Because fashion should be fabulous, not destructive.

Yellow shorts with a “Caution: Slippery When Wet” sign print as a fashion disaster.

Woman wearing unusual finger-shaped sunglasses in a fashion ad with 34% discount offer.

Denim fashion disaster featuring multiple straps and buttons at a discounted price.

“Make sure the clothing is made well so it isn’t thrown out after one use, and that you can actually go about your daily activities in it. When fashion designers aren’t considering what the use is, that’s where you get major disappointment and another trashbag in the landfill,” added Amanda, having a similar opinion to Magda’s.

Fashion disaster: Model in a balloon-print top with polka-dot pants from JordanLuca FW24 collection.

White tank top with a round cutout and “ROUND.” text. Fashion disaster from a Facebook page.

Man holding oversized leopard-print underwear, representing fashion disasters.

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“Fashion is meant to be fun, expressive, and empowering—but that doesn’t mean anything goes. A great designer thinks about the person wearing the clothes, not just the runway drama. If fashion makes you feel uncomfortable (physically or morally), it’s bad design. Simple as that,” concluded Magda.

Rhinestone trim open-toe high heels with a leopard and snakeskin design, showcasing a bold fashion disaster.