These Trends Are FRUMPY | Bad Trends & What To Wear Instead

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00:00 Introduction
02:54 The Blah Blouse
08:10 The Barrel Pant
10:44 The Matronly Midi
13:53 The Frilly Frock
16:23 The Boring Dress
19:56 The Bolder Shoulder
23:26 The Appalling A-Line
26:55 The Flowy Set
29:00 The Oversized Sweatshirt

[ToriE]

Is it me or do the barrel leg pants make the models look bow legged? 😂

[lynnmyrick]

I have a classic style, so my weak spot is understanding the difference between boring and elegant/modern. Your advice here was great and gave specifics on how to tell the difference. Would love even more examples of the characteristics of solid color dresses, blouses and skirts that aren’t boring or frumpy.
Loved the horrible styles delivered with your signature sense of humor. So funny!

[christinestewart]

I would like more on boring vs. classic—tough for a petite older woman!

[pamsunderland]

Don't know how some of the frumpy stuff even gets beyond the Drawing Board?

[michelleisabel]

I never get tired of how direct you are lol - here for it 24/7 lol!

[GigiFeria]

These frumpy videos are some of my faves for the comedy. :D

[shirleydrake]

That white midi dress looks like a old fashioned nightgown. Everything is covered and you can wear it all the way through your frequent pregnancies!

[deden]

I like videos like this because they make me laugh helplessly... some of the clothing is just bad I get the giggles. I do think a boring sheath dress is an opportunity to show off a gorgeous silk scarf. So the dress becomes the background so it doesn't compete with the scarf.

[caroltombari]

I will only wear straight leg pants. This year's trends leave me cold. I will be just living out of my closet and not purchasing anything this year. Stylists love frump.

[francesjoubert]

I've always been cautious about prints as they can easily look like table cloths or curtains. Another great video Nada!

[joannedyer]

Helpful video. Thank you! I’m starting to understand that middle area that I need to avoid. And I hate the barrel pants. 😅

[carolepalmer]

that long white dress with the puffy sleeves looked like a nightgown from the 1800s. The quilted dress would have looked cute on a 5-9 year old. No older!! The football player shoulder jackets look like a teenager is wearing daddy's jacket - ugh!!

[kristinejordan]

I was holding my breath watching this video lol. But I totally see the point of everything you pointed except the boring dress. I love the boring dress….but yes, unless jazz it up it does look frumpy.

[sarahr.]

Yeah, I don't understand why they design tunic styles and then bring the top up in front, showing the area you don't want to show! Don't get that one.

[cynthialockhart]

Love you and your channel. Have lost almost 40 pounds, whole new wardrobe!

[drinab]

Lots of frumpiness on display in this video and I’m not a fan of the black vinyl Courreges outfit at all, but that black Theory dress is really gorgeous!

[deirdrewalsh]

With the dresses, I think when you wear a midi, which resonates back to a time of affected morality with a nod to isolated communities, and you find it suits your mood, it MUST at least light you up colour wise, or show some more skin at the neckline.

[michelebrotman]

Barrel shaped pants are AWFUL! I see other influencers promoting these and saying how flattering they are. What are they thinking? Also, the exaggerated shoulders will never happen on this girl. I love wearing jeans with a cool and pretty blouse. So much more interesting and elevated than a simple tee . Button ups too that gave interesting details are great.

[SueRosalie]

Yes the garment has to do the work to make YOU look good, not you doing the work to try to make it work. 100% agree those midi dresses were so matronly

[chowes]

A lot of Sezane stuff is also very frumpy on an older woman. They do have some lovely pieces, but choose with caution!