Everyone's committed some type of faux pas, whether it's a social miscue, nonsensical idea or fashion flub. This cluster is dedicated to the good, the bad and the ugly from Trend Hunter 2008 in terms of fashion. Unquestionably they all rock; however, some of these fashion inspirations were passing trends that remain ice cool but perhaps are best left indoors.
Whether it's dresses inspired by eating disorders, balloon couture, rubber wedding gowns, or golf ball underwear, you can bet these fashion flubs won't be repeated in 2009.
20 Nonsensical Fashion Flubs
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Inflatable Couture
Dresses Made Entirely of Twisted Balloons
18
Killer High Heels
10 Dangerous Shoes for Spring 2009
17
Extreme Torture Shoes
From 4-Legged Boots to Porcupine-Spiked Heels
16
Freaky Shoes For Daring Soles
Tarantula Stilettos to Mole Slippers
15
Bones Socks
14
Rubber Wedding Gowns
A Dress Made of 1400 Rubber Gloves
13
Eccentric Space-Age Fashion
Hoolaskirts
12
Avian Lingerie
Naughty Feather Underwear
11
Socks With Sandals
Gold Shoedals by Alexander McQueen
10
Hats for the Self-Assured
Extravagant Headwear from Tour de Force
9
Cross-Dressing Masked Wrestlers
Mexico's 'Lucha Libre' Troupe
8
Stiletto Socks
Emilio Cavallini Hosiery
7
Geeky Dress Up
Lego Cosplay
6
Golf Ball Underwear
Mio Destino Designs By Men For Women
5
Finger Tip Gloves
Thumbs are Neglected
4
Unfashionable Festivity
Christmas Tree Hats
3
Balloon Fashion II
Haut Couture with Air
2
Recycled Medical Supply Fashion
'Medic Esthetic' Shoes
1
Diamond Boxing Gloves
TKO Luxury Style
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