Faux Pas

I know I am not the fashion police but there are certain things that people just should not wear. It is almost comical when the wrong top, shoes, belt or socks pulls down an entire ensemble.

There are the classic leave it to the pros colors that you just may not mix, such as pink and orange, blue and green, black and blue, and my favorite, roygbiv. I find it unfortunate when someone steps out their house and honestly feels that they look like a cover model wearing every possible color they could.
Sometimes mornings, are rough and things don't go as planned, so it is always safe to go with an outfit almost the same color or something that you think is boring. You can never go wrong with something such as a black or white top with black or khaki pants as long as you must remember to were black socks with black shoes or it is ruined.

The classic outfit bring down is none other than, the white sock, (shivers). White socks should never be worn unless you absolutely cannot avoid it or you are wearing sneakers. I have seen this one way to many times. It is very disappointing to catch gentlemen wherein a suite, nice tie, well-pressed shirt and (Oh No!) white socks. You can ask any corporate professional or even a lady and they will all tell you the same thing “It's an eye sore.”

Then of course, there are accessories or furnishings for men. These little accent pieces can become the focal point of any bad outfit. Many times these are the first things people notice so that they can negate a good outfit. This is why the experts say, “A belt, bracelet, watch, necklace, or set of earrings can make or break any outfit.” If corporate woman is caught wearing all black with those sexy black stilettos, a delicate pearl necklace and one of those $1.99 star wars talking watches from Burger King she immediately becomes the talk of the office in the second worst way possible. But let's say my fun loving boss who wears kakis and button down shirts with the different company logos came in one day wherein Hawaiian gear, no one would think ill of him. He is having fun that is, as long as he is not wherein black socks and sandals.

Many people think they can dress like the stars but have you seen a lot of the junk the Black Eyed Peas where or that white puffy thing Aretha Franklin wore to an awards show three years ago. Stick to the basics and you cannot go wrong, you just might even get a compliment.