After spending time dressing up, there is nothing as bad as discovering that your flawless ensemble has been tainted. Something so trivial and seemingly harmless has managed to ruin your entire look. Here are 5 of these kinds of mistakes that can ruin a perfect outfit:
1. Flashing underwear
It is usually not a pleasant experience for your underwear to be showing. No matter how short, transparent or tight your clothes are, always make sure that your underwear stays UNDER your other clothing.
2. Rumpled clothes
Let’s face it: anyone who is too lazy to iron is ultimately only punishing themselves. Especially when it comes to blouses and shirts — there’s nothing worse than seeing a wrinkled, creased business outfit. It certainly leaves a poor impression.
3. Worn-out and dirty shoes
White and other light-coloured shoes are especially prone to getting dirty very quickly. You should therefore clean them regularly with a shoe brush or shoe polish. In rainy weather, suede and light shoes should ideally be left in the shoe closet at home.
4. Visible bra strap
Another common fashion mishap is visible bra straps. For some garments, such as spaghetti strap dresses or off-the-shoulder tops, you should switch to adhesive silicone pads or strapless bras. In order to prevent embarrassment, there are many other clever alternatives that still effectively do the job.
5. Wearing designers with a plastic bag
No matter how much effort you put into your outfit and how expensive it was, if you carry a plastic grocery bag while wearing it, it mars your whole appearance. So if you’re going grocery shopping, it’s much more tasteful to combine your outfit with a larger, classy but practical bag or a stylish backpack.