What Fashion Faux Pas Are You Most Likely to Make?

By: Jennifer Post

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

There are so many fashion rules out there. No white after Labor Day. Don't wear black with navy. Leggings are pants. Horizontal stripes aren't flattering on thicker women. With all of these, and more, out there it's hard to know what's okay to wear and what's not. But there are some fashion faux pas that you just can't get around. Of course, anyone is free to wear whatever they want, there might just be some talk behind their back about their panty-line showing or see-through leggings.

Those who don't care much for fashion and its rules probably won't know what is a no-no and what is acceptable. Ignorance is bliss in that situation because they don't know there are rules and that they are breaking them. But those who are aware of the fashion dos and don'ts and choose to ignore them, well, they are a fashion faux pas waiting to happen.

Where did all of these things even start? Most likely from the fashion industry trying to put things out of style so that they can design things and make you want to buy them by writing off other things. The fashion industry makes the rules most of the time. So what fashion faux pas are you most likely to make? Take this quiz to find out!

What do you normally wear to work?

A blouse, blazer and trousers

Black pants, gold shirt, gold jewelry
Dress, heels, sweater

Dark jeans and a blouse

If you could describe your style in one word, what would it be?

Bland

Vivacious
Fancy

Casual

Where do you get most of your clothes from?

Stores like Old Navy

Thrift stores
Amazon

New York

Did you get to pick out your own clothes when you were younger?

Yes, but then my mom would check to make sure it was OK.

Always!
No I wasn't allowed.

Sometimes, but never for school

Would you consider yourself a rule follower?

If the rule is necessary, yes.

Nope, never have been.
Maybe for a little bit, but I eventually do what I want.

I really try to be.

Do you wear a lot of jewelry?

Just the basics

As much as I can fit on my body
Oh yes, only the best

I do, but only cheap stuff.

Is it important that your shoes match your belt?

I don't wear belts.

No I always wear a patterned belt.
It's not important but it does look better.

I only own one belt, so it's not that important to me.

When do people come to you for fashion advice?

When they are going on a first date

Almost never
When they have somewhere fancy to go

When they're on a budget

Would you ever win best dressed?

I think I could.

People don't love my style.
I have before!

Depends on who I'm competing with

Did you used to share clothes with your siblings growing up?

My older sister

My mom and I used to share clothes.
Nope we all had different styles.

No siblings to share with!

Is there a fashion trend you wish would go away?

Crop tops

Wearing all black
Workout clothes as real clothes

Designer clothes

What does your phone case look like?

Just black

It's clear with glitter on it.
I change it out almost every day.

I don't use a phone case.

Do you dress differently when you have people coming over?

I might put on real pants.

Nope, I look great all the time.
Oh yes, I get dressed up.

I don't wear shoes and I add some jewelry.

Everyday casual wear is a big part of a wardrobe. What casual staple do you swear by?

Plain white T-shirt

Leopard flats
A fur coat

My faux designer purse

If you can think of one, what style would you never wear?

Formal wear

Grunge
Athleisure

Clothes with brand names all over them

When you travel, do you try to dress like a local?

I just dress like myself.

Am I supposed to?
Yes, it's important to not look like a tourist.

Not at first, but I'll buy a few things while I'm there.

How do you feel about fanny packs?

I hear sorority girls are trying to bring them back.

They are extremely handy.
Ick, no.

They can be cute.

Thinking about overalls, would you still wear them?

Oh, I love those.

Maybe if my hips were smaller
They're too casual.

I love them but they don't look good on me.

Why do you think you aren't supposed to wear white after Labor Day?

I don't know and I don't care because I do wear white after Labor Day.

Because white is a summer color
Probably so the fashion industry could make you buy clothes in other colors

Technically, every day other than Labor Day is after Labor Day.

Can blazers be worn casually?

Totally

Not the kind of blazers that I like
Blazers are meant for business

They can if that's your style.

What would you wear to your own birthday party?

A casual dress

A pink tulle skirt
Depends on what time the party is at

Jeans

Are band T-shirts appropriate for wearing outside your home?

I've seen people make them very chic.

If the band's logo fits my style
Good lord, no!

Of course they are!

Would you rock a bodysuit and jeans?

That sounds very uncomfortable.

That sounds amazing.
That could actually work.

I do not think that is me.

Do you believe that certain body types shouldn't wear certain clothing items?

No, that's ridiculous.

Anyone can wear whatever they want.
I do believe that.

That's none of my business.

How much do you care about ethically made clothes and accessories?

I care, but they tend to be so expensive.

I hate to say it, but I don't really care.
Not enough to buy those things exclusively

I care so much about that.

Do you agree that beauty is pain?

No, I much prefer being comfortable

Sometimes my shoes really hurt my feet.
I'm open to a little pain in order to look good.

It can be, but it doesn't have to be.

Would you wear jeans with holes in them?

All the time

I have before.
Never ever

I'm not cool enough to pull that off.

Of all the decades, which one do you think had the best clothes?

I like the styles right now.

The '80s
The late 1800s

The '90s was pretty cool.

Do you get any of your clothes tailored?

No, do people really do that?

Clothes right off the rack fit me fine.
Only my work clothes

All of my pants

Are you a bargain shopper?

I rarely buy things full price, but that's because there's always a sale.

I don't care about that.
Full price things are better.

That definitely describes me.

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