MizBrightFuture
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In my book its a fashion no no but maybe i will find the right one
Ponchos: A fashion Do or Don't?
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NikkiHorror
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No way, dude. This trend was cool for about 15 seconds like 3 years ago, and people are still wearing these things!!! This is a fashion crime if I ever saw one! It's hideous and unflattering and not fashion forward at all. If you're cold, wear a jacket. If you feel fat, work out. Just remember, "Friends don't let friends wear ponchos."
Here's a quote from an online newsaper (http://www.slate.com/id/2108192/) that was published in 2004, during the height of the poncho trend. (Yes, that's right, it started that long ago.)
"These are neither fabulous Mexican handicrafts nor your grandmother's thick, hand-knit works of art. (You know that skill is not required when instructions for creating a "paper bag poncho" can be found on the Web.) And a few words about fit: It's a simple rule of fashion that one-size-fits-all, like elastic waistbands or pantyhose with sandals, is never a good idea. Unless the fabric is exquisite or the wearer excessively thin, the poncho's room-enough-for-two cut, rather than hiding figure flaws, makes most women look bulky and misshapen..."
Here's a quote from an online newsaper (http://www.slate.com/id/2108192/) that was published in 2004, during the height of the poncho trend. (Yes, that's right, it started that long ago.)
"These are neither fabulous Mexican handicrafts nor your grandmother's thick, hand-knit works of art. (You know that skill is not required when instructions for creating a "paper bag poncho" can be found on the Web.) And a few words about fit: It's a simple rule of fashion that one-size-fits-all, like elastic waistbands or pantyhose with sandals, is never a good idea. Unless the fabric is exquisite or the wearer excessively thin, the poncho's room-enough-for-two cut, rather than hiding figure flaws, makes most women look bulky and misshapen..."
NikkiHorror
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But...we're talking about the ugly fashionable ones!
Bernadette
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Oh my god, no no no! I worked at Nordstrom during the height of this trend and there were so many damn pnochos in that store it made me sick. During this giant pep-rally fashion show thing that they had in a store parking lot this little girl model was wearing a poncho and I screamed/blurted out "Oh god MINI PONCHOS!!!!!" and everyone started craking up
My best friend still randomly screams "mini ponchos!!!" What can I say, I was horrified!
Yea, we were the bad kids in class
Yea, we were the bad kids in class
spectrolite
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It depends on the style of poncho and who's wearing it I reckon. They suit some people. I happen to love my poncho. Mostly because it is so toasty warm on those cold winter days and me with no heating. It's bright, cute, got pom poms and I loooooove it. So what if it looks like one of grandma's tea cozy's
Happy-Diamond
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I voted for the second option... i'm not a big fan
shadowprincess
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i happen to like ponchos.. and also dun gif a shit about what other ppl think.. coz i think it looks good on me and they're really pretty in their own ways.... lot's of ppl say UGGs are ugly and yet... lot's of ppl wear them.. so there.... to each his own.
marianzhou
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haha i persnally dont like it.
peebs
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Ummmm, I personally have one that I styled and sized for myself so it would look flattering. I'm about to admit, well, I make them
Actually, I'm a fiber artist and design lots of speciality knitwear. I think a lot of people wear them and shouldn't or they wear one that's simply not the correct style for them.
I think they were way too trendy for a bit (though I made a killing for a year or so). I personally only wear mine when doing a layered look. Like I would throw on leggings, doc marten's, a long sleeve shirt (all black) and my poncho which is a jewel toned cashmere (all same colors throughout). Add my Betsey Johnson purse and I looked pretty dang good! Heavy, bulky clothing with Poncho's may be warm but not flattering in general.
Can I wear my normal poncho and chug that tequila too?
I think they were way too trendy for a bit (though I made a killing for a year or so). I personally only wear mine when doing a layered look. Like I would throw on leggings, doc marten's, a long sleeve shirt (all black) and my poncho which is a jewel toned cashmere (all same colors throughout). Add my Betsey Johnson purse and I looked pretty dang good! Heavy, bulky clothing with Poncho's may be warm but not flattering in general.
Can I wear my normal poncho and chug that tequila too?
Leopardskinny
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That is so cute! I will admit to owning a poncho as well, but like this one mine is real. I didn't buy one of those crappy cheap ones. It is white with thick coloured stripes, and it is goreously warm. I will admit I actually don't wear mine outside anymore, because it turned into a trend and is now 'over'. Shame because I loved to pair mine with skinny jeans and ballet pumps for a kind of unusual look. I just wear mine around the house now, I wouldn't wear it outside- it's really just a comfort blanket item of clothing now!
Originally Posted by spectrolite
It depends on the style of poncho and who's wearing it I reckon. They suit some people. I happen to love my poncho. Mostly because it is so toasty warm on those cold winter days and me with no heating. It's bright, cute, got pom poms and I loooooove it. So what if it looks like one of grandma's tea cozy's
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That is so cute! I will admit to owning a poncho as well, but like this one mine is real. I didn't buy one of those crappy cheap ones. It is white with thick coloured stripes, and it is goreously warm. I will admit I actually don't wear mine outside anymore, because it turned into a trend and is now 'over'. Shame because I loved to pair mine with skinny jeans and ballet pumps for a kind of unusual look. I just wear mine around the house now, I wouldn't wear it outside- it's really just a comfort blanket item of clothing now!
ginger9
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I totally agree. Also "poncho" is really narrowing down the definition (if you are picturing the mexican poncho, not that I have anything against that). There's so many variations ie. shawls, capes, pashminas etc, etc. And they're not a "trend", they've been around since before a lot of other fashion wardrobes became a staple. They become all the rage a while back where they were commercially mass produced and much of it was over done, cheap and tacky. Anything can look tacky if not done right, you can fuck up the little black dress or stilettos.
I love my ponchos/shawls/pashminas. I look great in mine and I think they are not only great looking but also very functional.
PASS THE TEQUILA!!!
| Originally Posted by shadowprincess
i happen to like ponchos.. and also dun gif a shit about what other ppl think.. coz i think it looks good on me and they're really pretty in their own ways.... lot's of ppl say UGGs are ugly and yet... lot's of ppl wear them.. so there.... to each his own. |
I totally agree. Also "poncho" is really narrowing down the definition (if you are picturing the mexican poncho, not that I have anything against that). There's so many variations ie. shawls, capes, pashminas etc, etc. And they're not a "trend", they've been around since before a lot of other fashion wardrobes became a staple. They become all the rage a while back where they were commercially mass produced and much of it was over done, cheap and tacky. Anything can look tacky if not done right, you can fuck up the little black dress or stilettos.
I love my ponchos/shawls/pashminas. I look great in mine and I think they are not only great looking but also very functional.
PASS THE TEQUILA!!!
semtexgirl
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ha-ha look familiar?
........from ugly betty. Anyone watch?
........from ugly betty. Anyone watch? 
