Once in a while, an outfit might make you do a double take because it looks so unusual and quirky that you just can’t help but stop and stare for a second.
It can be someone wearing pants with large fruits printed on them, or a slogan on a T-shirt in a clothing store that makes absolutely no sense.
Fashion has many sides, and one of them is definitely humor.
Whether it’s intentionally designed by the brands or a fashion faux-pas, Bored Panda has curated a list of the funniest fashion fails that will leave you in splits.
It might even make you question whether fashion even has any rules anymore or not.
#1 Today In NYC… Yes, That’s The Actual Baby’s Face
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#2 Couldn’t Work Out Why I Was Getting So Many Odd Looks While Shopping This Afternoon
Then Got home & noticed Will Ferrell peeking out of my Cardigan.
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#3 These Socks
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Misplaced wording or slogans in strange spots on t-shirts, weird prints on pants, excessive fringe, sequins, or feathers on your jacket — sometimes, designers throw logic out of the window in favor of bold creativity.
Some people deliberately spend money on quirky fashion trends, which requires a certain level of confidence that not everyone possesses.
Fashion experts say we should own our choices and wear the clothes with pride if we want to pull off unconventional styles.
But at the same time, people should learn how to balance creativity and logic — in case you decide to wear a bright shirt with bold patterns, try to pair it with plain pants and simple shoes so your outfit doesn’t look too overwhelming.
#4 Wallet Chain Ankle Crocs – Thank You Small Town Malls
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#5 I Can Finally Cowboy At The Beach
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#6 Exactly What I Want On My Shirt: Someone Else Wearing A Similar Shirt
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Sometimes we also choose clothes that are fun or have a personal meaning, because style is not always about looking perfect.
For example, maybe you wear a ridiculous t-shirt all day long to the mall because you made a bet with someone, or you bought socks with silly patterns that make you laugh.
Or maybe you love watermelons so much that watermelon pants might feel like the perfect fit.
Our fashion choices can tell stories about us and what makes us happy. Or perhaps, sometimes people wear such clothes in public just to make others smile, or even confuse them.
After all, fashion — just like art — is a form of self-expression.
#7 This Shirt
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#8 This Bear Jacket
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#9 If Only There Was A Letter Resembling The Shape Of The Eiffel Tower They Could’ve Used
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There are some brands that also go out of their way to make their logos or clothes funny and ironic. It can be inside jokes for a certain demographic of people, or a commentary on glamorous fashion labels.
When Balenciaga released their absurdly over-priced towel skirt, Ikea trolled them by promoting its affordable bath towel as a skirt and “spring fashion essential.”
It led to online conversations about overpriced products by certain brands and how ridiculous some of their clothes are.
Humor in fashion also gives us some food for thought, and these unusual designs can often start bigger conversations about trends and culture.
#10 I’m Not Sure I Understand
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#11 Why The Duck
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#12 Weird Shirt
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Wearing quirky and unusual clothes that suit your personal style can also make you feel more positive.
Research shows that the colors or styles you choose can impact how you feel, for example bright colors are linked to positive mood.
We also reinforce our group identities by wearing styles linked with our culture or communities — for example leather jackets for bikers, or hoodies for students that can make people feel a sense of belonging.
#13 I Miami
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#14 I Think These Are My New Favourite Socks
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#15 This Pennywise Halloween Costume
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“The future of fashion is leaning towards a greater emphasis on individuality and humor. As society becomes more accepting of diverse styles and expressions, the fashion industry is evolving to celebrate uniqueness and creativity,” Ilgary Studio notes in its blog.
The studio says some of the most surprising trends that worked are those that looked funny at first, but somehow they caught the attention of fashion lovers and became a hit.
“With the right attitude and a touch of creativity, any fashion mistake can be transformed into a stylish and memorable statement,” it adds.
#16 There Is No Roar In Dinosaur
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#17 Thanks For The Advice
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#18 My Girlfriend Has A Pair Of Gloves And All Of The Fingers Are The Same Length
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#19 Children Fashion Choices
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#20 All We Have Is Now Justice? This Is A Toddlers Shirt By The Way
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#21 Best Employee Shirt
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#22 “Spiderman Hoodie” That Looks Like The Drawn Avatars With Flat Heads
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#23 Found At My Local Goodwill
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#24 If Your Planning A Bachelor Party, Get These Shirts
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#25 Kitten Socks
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#26 Think Inside The Box First
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#27 S21 Ultra In My Wife’s Jeans vs. My 18-Month-Old Son’s Joggers
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#28 Apple Bottom Jeans, Boots With The Jeans
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#29 My Dad’s In Bangkok And Sent Me A Picture Of This Rare Nirvana Shirt He Found
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#30 Tried To Order A Custom Shirt Showing My Love For My Son’s Favorite Cartoon Character
Apparently I forgot to remove the placeholder text I added to the back while designing it.
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#31 Interesting Shirt
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#32 Wow Look At Eiffel Tower Which Is In New York And In Sweden
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#33 I Do Not Think This Word Means What You Think It Means
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#34 What Every Bride Wants: A Brown Ribbon Streaming Out Of Her
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#35 It’s An On Brand Shirt To
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#36 This T-Shirt Intended To Look Unfinished
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#37 Surpeme
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#38 Engineering Students At My Local University’s New Class Hoodies
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#39 English T-Shirt In Vietnam
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#40 This Guy Had To Make His Shirt “School Appropriate”
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#41 The Design On This Guys Shirt Makes Him Look Like He Is Walking Around With A Massive Wedgie
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#42 Life’s Too Short For Boring Pants
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#43 My Girlfriend Went Thrifting And Found This (Also The Jordans Are Fake If That Wasn’t Obvious Enough)
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#44 These Pants Don’t Even Have Pockets They Just Added A Zipper To Make It Look Like A Pocket
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#45 Crochet Pants I Found At An Antique Mall
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#46 Is It A Pant Or Short Or
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#47 My Son Just Got This Shirt As A Gift. So Far, He Likes The Reactions He Is Getting
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#48 This Cargo Skirt
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#49 This Dress
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#50 All Dressed Up
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#51 My Wife Got Our Daughters Matching Shirts
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#52 My New Shirt Is Metal
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#53 One Of The Worst Shirts I’ve Ever Seen; Meant To Read “Home Is Not A Place, Home Is My People”
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#54 Nike Hoodie Design. Look Like A Printing Mistake
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#55 The Designer Of This Hoodie Forgot About The Hood
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#56 Thinger Strangs
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#57 Giving Up Is Simply An Option
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#58 These “Pants”
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#59 This Shirt With Piercings On The Outside
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#60 I Just Found My New Favorite Shirt
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#61 An Interesting Shirt
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#62 Shopping For Kids Clothes This Morning
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#63 Advertising Plus-Size Leggings With A Small Model In One Leg Instead Of Getting A Plus-Sized Model
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#64 Women’s Jeans, I Want The Rest Of My Pocket
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