Things That Instantly Make Me Say “Oh That’s Not Chic”
There are certain things in life that immediately make me pause and think… yeah no. Not chic. And the funniest part is I cannot explain half of them without sounding completely unreasonable, which honestly makes it even better. Intentional booty crack? Straight to jail. The phrase “pick your brain”? Absolutely terrifying. DJs somehow catching strays too. Also people who stand completely still on moving sidewalks like the rest of us aren’t trying to spiritually escape the airport.
And I’m sorry but toe cleavage in ballet flats has never once looked elegant to me. Those tiny little toe lines fighting for freedom through the shoe? No thank you. Same goes for logo salads. If the sunglasses are Gucci, the bag is Prada, the belt is screaming Louis Vuitton, and the sneaker wants attention too, the outfit starts looking less “quiet luxury” and more “duty free shop exploded.” Also, somebody please remove the little X tacking stitch from the back flap of your blazer. Every time I see one still attached I feel like I know a secret I shouldn’t know.
This is also a safe space because I have my own crimes against chicness. Nail biting unfortunately. Working on it. Cakey makeup too, especially when it starts separating like it wants to leave the conversation early. But honestly maybe the reason these lists are fun is because everybody has one. Tiny irrational fashion opinions people defend like constitutional rights. And somehow hearing them feels more honest than another person online pretending they “love everything.”