8 Things Not to Wear in Public ...

By Alison

8 Things Not to Wear in Public ...

Unsuitable clothing worn in public seems to be on the rise. Now, as they say, it´s a free country, but it would be nice if people gave a little thought as to the sights they inflict on other people! Some garments don´t flatter the wearer, and are just wrong. Haven´t we all looked at someone and wondered if they own a mirror? Bitchy, maybe, but unsuitable clothing does tend to rather jump out at you. Here are some things not to wear in public …

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1

Underwear

Oh dear God. Why do people think that anyone else wants to see their underwear? There´s a reason why it´s called underwear. That´s because it should stay UNDER wraps! But there are those guilty of revealing to the world the colour, shape and style of their undies. Put it away, people, nobody else wants to see it. Really, they don´t.

2

Bikinis

Okay, I´m not some Victorian lady, who faints at the sight of an ankle, but I was somewhat taken aback recently by seeing a group of tourists who had apparently forgotten their shorts. They were walking along the street in t-shirts short enough to show their bikini bottoms (and this was nowhere near the beach). There´s a time and a place to wear swimwear – the pool or the beach.

UPD:

While I fully support the freedom of fashion, there's a line where comfort clashes with civility. If you wouldn’t wear it to a casual brunch with Grandma, it's probably not street attire. Let's reserve the cheeky displays for the sand and surf, shall we? It's not about prudishness—it's about context. After all, we wouldn't wear a ball gown to a basketball game, right? Keep the bikini enjoyments to places where the sun, sea, and sand are ready to embrace you with open arms, and let the city streets enjoy a different spectacle.

3

Bra Straps

A bra strap is functional; it´s not pretty. These days so many women wear vest tops with their bra straps proudly displayed. It´s not necessary! There are plenty of bras with changeable straps if you want to wear racer-back vests, and strapless bras aplenty if you need support.

4

Ultra-Tight Leggings

This is definitely unsuitable clothing for anyone. In fact, there should be a law against these revolting items. They´re not remotely flattering, however slim the wearer! Why on earth does anyone want to wear leggings that cling to their crotch and every inch of their butt? Save them for the gym (and no, that isn´t a public area. People have a choice about joining a gym).

5

Too Much Cleavage

A hint of cleavage is sexy. Too much just looks cheap. The worst aspect of this may be what´s been dubbed the ´under-cleavage´. That´s when the top of a dress is so revealing that it actually shows the underneath of a breast. Fortunately, this ´trend´ seems to be restricted to Hollywood starlets and clubbers, but there are still too many women who force their boobs into dresses that don´t quite accommodate them. Less is definitely more.

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6

Falling down Pants

Guys are just as guilty of wearing unsuitable clothing. It´s a fairly common sight in most cities to see guys with their pants virtually down around their knees and their Calvin Kleins on display. If you´re eating as you read this, stop right now – I saw one guy dressed like this recently but it wasn´t his underwear on show. No, this guy was treating the public to a view of his butt crack. Ugh, is all I can say.

UPD:

This trend seems to ignore the basic rules of both comfort and public decency. Sure, personal style is subjective, but let's not forget that there are lines that can be crossed – especially when it comes to exposing more skin than society generally considers appropriate. If your pants are sagging, not only does it make walking a clumsy affair, but it also risks a major fashion faux pas. Keep in mind, belts exist for a reason; to keep our trousers at an acceptable altitude and our dignity intact!

7

Bare Chests

Guys, put it away, please! Most male chests are only of interest to the owner´s partner. The rest of us do not want to see you in your hirsute glory. Nor do we want to see chests that look like the ´before´ section of one of those old bodybuilder ads. Besides, it´s so sexist that men can get away with it but women can´t (point 5 notwithstanding).

UPD:

While you might consider it a testament to your gym dedication or easy-breezy casualness, a bare chest in public spaces can come off as inconsiderate or even tacky. Communities have diverse cultural norms and sensitivities, and displaying your torso can unwittingly offend or discomfort others around you. So, whether you're on a casual stroll or at a family BBQ, it's considerate—and often more stylish—to keep the chest under wraps. Let's normalize respect for public spaces and maintain a bit of mystery, shall we? Keep shirts on and let's lead by example, gents.

8

Nothing at All

Of all the things not to wear in public, your birthday suit is without a doubt the most inappropriate. Watch out if you´re visiting the UK, as you may bump into the Naked Rambler, who likes to roam the country without a stitch of clothing. But being British, we have laws against that sort of thing, and Mr Rambler has been spending quite a lot of time in prison as a result. Whether naked or not, I do not know, nor do I want to.

We´re all free to wear what we want, but there are some things not to wear in public, as a courtesy to other people! Okay, this article is meant to be tongue-in-cheek (mostly), but sometimes we all cringe at what we see people wearing. What is the most unsuitable clothing you have ever seen in public – or do you believe that people should wear whatever they want?

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leggings were meant to be worn layered under things and it really irks me that people wear them as PANTS. like no those aren't pants doll, sorry. also its obvious you aren't wearing undies because i can see your butt and crotch eeesh its annoying

It's not 'sexist' that men can get away with wearing no shirt and women can't, it's just that men don't have sexual organs hanging off their chest. Around here it's legal for women to go topless if they want, but no one does, and I've never ever seen it. It's kinda the same thing as women wearing mini skirts and no underwear. Men would never be able to do that because things would be hanging out of the skirt in plain view (if they wanted to go around in a mini skirt that is). I think people can and should wear whatever they want in public, as long as they are not indecently exposed. We are free to express our personality through our fashion choices. That's the beauty of free expression :D

I disagree on a few

Oh he can go topless anytime he wants.

Oh dear that cleavage was just horrible lol

Nice thing to read (via Twitter)

Really short short shorts so short u see their butt cheeks. Ew

I think its okay for a man to go topless...but ONLY if your Taylor Lautner

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