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Using Gorilla Glue Spray as Hairspray
Recently, TikToker Tessica Brown got viral attention when she used Gorilla Glue Spray as a substitute for her hairspray. For those that don’t know, this type of spray adhesive is used for craft projects and mounting photos.
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After Brown mistakenly used it on her hair, she had to head to the emergency room to get the glue removed with acetone from her now burned scalp. While we feel bad that she suffered, she did do a good job in educating the public on unsafe beauty hacks.
Doing Chemical Peels at Home
For those of you who don’t know, a chemical peel involves blistering the skin to the point that it peels off. This is most definitely not the kind of treatment that should be attempted by an amateur. Even though there are products available online, experts strongly recommend leaving this harsh treatment in the hands of professionals.
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Medical aesthetician Jacqui Terese had this to say about DIY chemical peels — “There is no way of knowing what’s really in the product purchased, and there are many counterfeit products out there, which can be very dangerous.”
Using Waist Trainers
Waist training is a trend that involves wearing a corset-like bodice for hours at a time in an attempt to achieve a slimmer midsection. However, as exciting as it sounds to construct an hourglass shape, there are potential health issues that can come with this.
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Essentially, you are tightening your waist by squeezing your organs together and lessening the available space they have. We hope you can pick up by now that this sounds like a recipe for disaster. If you want a slimmer waist, try hitting the gym a little harder.
Tape as an Eye Stencil
Many make-up artists and beauty vloggers around the world swear by this next hack. What they do is use tape to help create the perfect winged eyeliner shape. While it is a quick fix (which is great), it also has its downsides.
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The area around our eye is very sensitive so ripping off a piece of stuck tape can really damage the skin, leaving it all red and irritated. As much as we like that cat-eye look, we value our skin more!
Using Coconut Oil on Your Face
The good news about coconut oil is that you can lather it on your food, hair, and dry body parts. But, when it comes to your face, we draw the line at what this multi-purposeful oil can do.
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Unless your skin is pimple-free and in a terribly bad dry state, all the coconut oil will do is clog your pores. Rather use a tried and tested facial moisturizer on your face!
Replacing Primer With Milk of Magnesia
While this hack seems to be one of the better ones on this list, there are possible downsides to using milk of magnesia as a makeup primer.
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Since it has a high pH, it can dry out the skin and interrupt its natural acid levels. It’s also not advised to disrupt the outer layer of the skin, as then you run the risk of changing its ability to preserve moisture. No thanks!
Coffee-Based DIY Tanner
This next beauty hack is not so dangerous as it is ineffective. But, if you happen to have a coffee allergy, then obviously don’t even think about this option. Some say that using DIY tanning methods is better because that way, you can get your color in without having to expose yourself to UV rays.
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With that being said, though, you want to know that the product you’re using is actually going to work. Try out a tinted body moisturizer if this one doesn’t work out!
Transparent Nail Polish for Rashes
For some reason, there’s a myth out there that putting see-through nail polish on lip infections, such as herpes, will help heal it. We’ve got some news for you if you’re one to do that — it will actually have the opposite effect!
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Yes, you may very well cause further skin irritation and make your lips feel and look worse. So, be on the safer side of things and rather purchase a cream from a drugstore and use it a few times a day.
PVA Glue on Blackheads
Whoever thought that putting glue on a blackhead is a good idea was probably sniffing glue at the time. Okay, we’re totally kidding about that but in all seriousness, this is actually a dangerous hack to play around with.
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The glue can cause allergies or irritations on your skin or eyes. We suggest using safer fixes for blackhead removal, such as pore strips, or going to a facialist who will do the extractions professionally.
Peanut Butter as Shaving Cream
While we don’t know how this even came to be a thing, we’re here to be the authority and shut it down. Peanut butter would gunk up your razor blade, create a huge mess in the bathroom, and on top of that — who wants to waste their PB on shaving?
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If you happen to run out of your shaving gel, then we have a better solution for you — hair conditioner. According to dermatologist Jeanette Graf, “It changes the hairs’ PH, making them softer and easier to cut.”
Using Lemon to Lighten Freckles
A lot of people with freckles for some reason try to lighten their dark spots. While we don’t agree with this, we disagree even more when it comes to using lemon to do the trick. While lemon can lighten your hair when you’re in the sun, it can actually damage your skin.
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The condition is called phytophotodermatitis and it describes what happens when people have allergic reactions on their skin from citrus. This could result in you getting painful blisters or inflammation.
Using Gelatin for Pore Strips
Using gelatin on your skin shouldn’t be dangerous but it’s not going to do much to clean out your pores. Gelatin is a powdered form of collagen that will help hydrate the skin but chances are, it’s not going to remove the dirt from your pores.
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Truth be told, it’s better to be used in foods for texture or as an additive. So, if you’re looking for something to do the job, we suggest using Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips.
Exfoliating With Sandpaper
Sandpaper on your skin? Whoever came up with this must have been making a joke that people took seriously. Sandpaper can really hurt your skin and it’s not sterile so it can end up causing infections and even leave you scarred.
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But, we understand that the need to exfoliate as it helps to rid your skin of dead cells. So, we recommend using the Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant — it’s far more gentle and will get the job done well!
A Colored Pencil as Eyeliner
Using colors intended to be placed around the eye area have to be approved by the FDA for safety reasons, so we’re strongly against this next hack. Eyes are very sensitive and when we use something on them that hasn’t been tested, we run the risk of causing severe infections or irritations.
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Experts say that it can even cause blindness so do yourself a favor and stay far away from the colored pencil when it comes to your eye makeup. It’s so not worth it!
Using Brown Sugar to Straighten Hair
At best, brown sugar would act as a texturizer to the hair (which is similar to salt spray), but we can guarantee you it won’t straighten it.
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While we agree that finding alternatives to hair straightening that don’t require heat is a great idea, brown sugar is just not the solution. Also, it could leave your hair all sticky and even attract insects — which is something that no one wants. Let’s leave the sugar for our tea!
DIY Glow-in-the-Dark Polish
We understand why people would want to wear glow-in-the-dark nail polish but what we don’t get is why people would want to experiment with glow sticks… none of the chemicals that are in this capsule are safe for cosmetic use.
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Also, even allowing these chemicals to touch your fingers and face would mean that you would ingest these toxins and we don’t even want to freak you out by telling you the side effects of that. So, the bottom line here is — don’t touch glow sticks for beauty purposes.
Lip Plumping With a Glass Cup
Lip plumping has become a very common cosmetic-enhancing trend. Most females prefer the look of fuller lips and are willing to go to extreme measures to achieve this end result. One of the extreme trends people have caught on to is sticking their lips into a glass and sucking in the air until their lips swell up.
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While this bizarre hack is done in order to end up with lips like Angelina Jolie or Kylie Jenner, what happens in actuality is that people are left with a painful blue circle around their mouth. That sounds horrid!
Using Hairspray to Fix Makeup
Hairspray works its magic on keeping our hair in place, so why not try using it as a makeup setting spray? Surely it will work as a pore tightener? In theory, yes but the reality is that unless you want to experience skin irritation, rashes, or dryness, we’d suggest otherwise.
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Rather use a setting spray or a translucent powder that is formulated for your skin. After all, when it comes to our face, we need to be extra careful about what we put on it.
Using Baby Products
Despite the fact that baby creams are known to be extra-gentle, using them on adult skin is actually another recipe for disaster. This is because these products are designed for skin that has barely any protective layers.
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So, by using these creams on our older skin, we’ll deprive it of oxygen and most likely cause acne. This is also true for all skin types, regardless of whether yours is oily, dry, or sensitive.
The Benefits of Horse Shampoo
This next hack isn’t going to end particularly badly but with that being said, we still don’t promote using horse shampoo over normal human ones. Horse shampoo has high levels of silicone that has the ability to get rid of oil and thus, will strip the hair of its natural oils.
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This will leave your hair dry, fragile, and thinner than before — which is not a look that people go for when choosing their hair products!
Using Raw Potatoes on Your Skin
As much as we like the idea of using natural ingredients on the skin, this raw potato hack is just not that. While potatoes are a great staple when it comes to making food, some of the substances found in this underground tuber have the potential to fill your pores up and cause acne.
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So, on that unappealing note, perhaps find yourself some tested skin products that will make your skin radiate. Potatoes belong in the ground or your kitchen — case closed!
Using Cookies in Mascara
While the chemicals in cookies may be safe to eat, who said anything about them being safe to be applied in or around your eye? We don’t understand how this bizarre hack even has a few believers on board.
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For those of you who don’t know, cookie particles are abrasive and have the ability to scratch the eye’s cornea. Save yourself the drama and invest in a tube of good-quality mascara instead!
Using Deodorant as a Mattifier
Antiperspirants stop sweat, but not oil production so if you’re looking for an alternative product to mattify your skin, you won’t find it by using deodorant.
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And while we don’t like always being the bearer of bad news, we do need to mention that the powdery ingredients in antiperspirants can leave your facial skin clogged or irritated. However, we’re not going to leave you on this note because we have a solution for you — toilet seat covers are great for oil blotting.
Nail Polish Instead of Eyeliner
Generally, nail polish bottles have warning signs on them that say something along the lines of “Keep away from eyes” so why would anyone want to challenge that? We get that the world is full of rebels and disruptors but it could be seriously hazardous to perform this hack.
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Nail polish possesses chemical components that have the ability to damage your eye’s sight. We hope you’re on the same page as us when we say that no one would want to do such a thing.
Making Your Own Sunscreen
Even though sunscreen is one of the most vital skin-care products, people still try to make their own homemade version by mixing powdered zinc oxide with coconut oil and aloe vera gel.
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For those considering going through all this effort, it’s not only unsafe but it will also set you back nearly $56 for a batch of all these pricey ingredients. So, this is both risky and expensive, which sounds totally unappealing!
Using Kitty Litter in Your Facemask
According to dermatologist Jason Ermer, clay-based kitty litters contain two ingredients — bentonite and silica — which are found in skin-care products created to retain moisture and absorb surface oils.
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But, with that being said, other ingredients found in kitty litter, such as masking fragrances, have the ability to be harmful to the skin. So, to stay safe, we suggest being traditional and using popular clay-based face masks.
Popping Pimples With Safety Pins
Many people believe that if they have a whitehead pimple then it’s time to start squeezing. The truth is that you shouldn’t actually pop your pimples unless you’re in the hands of a professional. The issue with popping pimples is that you break the skin and the bacteria that is present on your face seeps through, which only worsens the situation.
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Plus, using an unsterilized metal object like a safety pin will do more harm than good. If you’re absolutely desperate to pop a zit, then try pushing two Q-tips against it.
Toothpaste on Pimples
Whoever thought that putting toothpaste on their skin was a good idea was unfortunately misled to believe that. While agents in the paste — such as peroxide and baking soda — will help dry out spots, that’s not all it will do.
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There’s a high likelihood that you’ll be left with red, irritated, or rashy skin. As much as we like the idea of using double-duty products, we don’t suggest them if it means that you run the risk of causing harm to yourself.
Toning With Rubbing Alcohol
Literally, nothing good can come of this next hack. Not only would it destroy your skin’s natural oil levels and moisture, but it will also leave it dry, tight, and most probably irritated. Chances are, your skin will counteract this by overproducing oils.
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If this happens, it will take you a lot of time to get your skin back to a healthy place. There are enough things out of our control, like sweating, that can affect our skin — let’s not willingly add on to this.
Using Mr. Clean in Your Beauty Routine
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser really does do a magic job at home. As a household product, we couldn’t rave about it more but we draw the line at using Mr. Clean on yourself. People have found that it helps with removing unwanted spray tan lines or even whitening teeth.
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We are here to dispute both of these hacks. Firstly, the melamine foam in this product is strong enough to trigger an allergic reaction on your skin. We hope that that also deters you from putting it in your mouth!
Lip Plumping With Spices
Cinnamon is a fantastic spice for cooking and some types are even recommended to rub into your skin but using it as an alternative lip plumper just isn’t safe. While it will work, it plumps the skin by inflaming it, which is dangerous.
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So, technically your lips are not plumped but just more swollen. This spice can also leave your luscious lips with blisters. If lip plumping is something you really want, hyaluronic acid is the way to go.
Using Vaseline on Our Lashes
While we know petroleum jelly to be a harmless lubricant, that is not always the case if applied to your lashes. If you used to follow this beauty hack, don’t worry, we were the same as you until we stumbled across these concerning facts.
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The jelly actually clogs your pores which leads to skin acne or milia. For those of you who don’t know, milia are small cysts that form along the lash line. This is definitely not something we want on our lovely eyelashes!
Heating Your Eyelash Curler
This beauty hack of heating up your eyelash curler with a hairdryer has been around for many years, but that doesn’t mean to say it’s safe or recommended. While we don’t want to sound like a broken record here always talking about the negative consequences, that’s actually what we’re here to do.
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The heat of the hairdryer can burn your skin, or even worse — if applied for too long, you could lose clumps of your lashes, which would be a tragic experience to have to go through.
Teeth Whitening With Hydrogen Peroxide
The only teeth whitening kits we suggest that you use is one that has been tested, approved, and given to you by your oral hygienist or dentist.
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The chemical hydrogen peroxide, which is commonly found within these whitening packs, is very aggressive and that is why usually only 0.1% of it is used. Otherwise, you can run the risk of damaging your teeth and gums or even burning your mouth’s soft tissue.
Using Dental Floss on Blackheads
This beauty hack gained popularity when Beauty TikToker Sukhi Mann started scraping her nose with dental floss picks in a video online. Dental floss is meant only for your teeth for a reason! While it’s able to remove the oil on top of your skin, it can very well burst a blood vessel if you apply too much pressure.
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Mann also suggested dabbing the nose with mouthwash after doing this dangerous extraction, which is another bad hack that we do not recommend doing.
Using Gel on your Nails
Experts have compared using gel on your nails to tanning beds. We all know how harmful those sunbeds are for our skin, so from that sentence alone you can understand that gel nails must have side effects. While they do dry much faster than regular polish and leave us with longer-lasting perfect nails, the UV-A light is also an issue.
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It exposes our skin to rays that play a key role in aging it. Sunspots and skin cancer are more serious consequences of this ultraviolet nail lamp.
Egg White Face Masks
While this beauty secret of using eggs to tighten one’s face has been around for ages, so has Salmonella. This bacterium is one of the biggest causes of food poisoning in the states, so as much as we appreciate eggs in our meals, let’s not extend this to our face.
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Nowadays, we have plenty of affordable face masks on the market that will work wonders on your skin. So, ignore this outdated hack and rather stick with the modern trends!
Spot Treating With Diaper Rash Cream
Diaper rash cream contains occlusive ingredients, like synthetic beeswax and paraffin, that are great for soothing and treating redness on sensitive skin. With that being said, if you’re prone to acne or even a single zit, these agents will cause a breakout.
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As much as we all want our skin to be as smooth as a baby’s bottom, this is not the way to go about it. Leave the diaper rash cream to the younglings!
Doing Your Own Botox Injections
We assumed someone was trying to prank us when we saw this next hack because it sounded so crazy but as it turns out, people actually do this. There are also many websites online that sell botox that can be shipped to your home.
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While it might sound convenient and cheaper than having it done professionally, we cannot begin to tell you how dangerous this is. Firstly, you won’t know if what you’re injecting is safe and secondly, someone without a medical background should never attempt this.
Brazilian Blowouts
While Brazilian blowouts are a very popular hair straightening and hair-repairing solution, the FDA has its issues with it. One of the chemicals used in this treatment is called formaldehyde, which is known to cause asthma attacks and bad allergic reactions.
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Some salons even offer blowouts that are supposedly free of this chemical, but they still contain it, just at a lower level. We recommend that you use hair masks or strong conditioners instead.
The Brazilian Wax
The Brazilian wax is the go-to wax where women remove either all of their pubic hair or leave just a small strip. However, this removal is known to be dangerous for a number of reasons.
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Firstly, waxing is known to be harsh on the skin and can result in people developing rashes or ingrown hairs. Another side-effect of this hairless pursuit is skin infections, which develop from the skin being left so raw.
Wearing High Heels
While heels have been around for ages and are rocked by women on a daily basis all over the world, that doesn’t mean to say that they don’t come without flaws. Wearing the extra platform, especially with a thin heel, can cause damage to the spine, hips, knees, ankles, and feet.
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In fact, high heels are even known to impact a woman’s posture. We’re not suggesting that you should now go and throw out all your gorgeous stilettos, but we are saying that you should be aware of these dangers.
Removing a Mole at Home
A lot of us have moles and want to remove them, so if you are one of these people, seek the assistance of a dermatologist and never attempt this procedure at home. According to dermatologist Dr. Anna Guanche, she’s seen a lot of patients with red sores and scars on their bodies after doing a botched job.
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She mentioned that many “tried to use eggplant extract or some other herbal online remedy to remove their own moles.” Also, another vital reason for getting moles extracted professionally is that you can test the mole to make sure it’s benign.
Skin Bleaching
There’s a harsh beauty trend out there whereby people use literal bleach on their skin in an attempt to lighten their tone or clear up their acne. This is a dangerous hack due to the chemicals found in bleach, such as hydroquinone.
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Common side effects include inflammation, skin irritation, and dermatitis. Instead of doing this, skin specialists suggest using skin-care products that contain natural alternatives to hydroquinone — namely bearberry extract, and licorice.
Using Wasabi for Acne Treatment
Wasabi is actually Japanese horseradish. The paste of this plant is used as a strong condiment for sushi and other foods. The idea that this could be used as a spot treatment was made popular by Instagrammer Farah Dhukai who shared a video of her performing this DIY hack.
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While the video went viral, the truth is that wasabi has no anti-acne agents and, in fact, can burn your skin the same way it burns your mouth. Let’s leave it strictly for our sushi!
40+ Outfits We Can’t Believe We Let ’90s Shows and Movies Get Away With
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The ’90s have brought in a lot of fashion trends that people still consider stylish to this day. However, many of us may need to stop and actually think about whether the trends and outfits are really worth the hype. ‘90s fashion often takes inspiration from the shows and movies that were popular during that decade, and one look at the outfits will tell you that some of them should just be left behind in that time.
Monica’s Prom Dress
Monica wore many iconic outfits throughout the entire 10 seasons of Friends. Everything she wore was just perfect for her and the show. Even though Rachel is most known for having the best style, we would have to agree that Monica was near behind her.
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That is why we think they could’ve come up with a better dress for Monica’s prom dress. That maroon color and the fitting is so off-putting, it’s nearly insulting. Then again, Rachel’s dress isn’t made for an oil painting.
Vylette’s Candy-Colored Crops
We all remember Jawbreaker, right? The ‘90s rip-off of Heathers! It was very trendy in the ’90s for its fashion. Funnily enough, today, we wouldn’t probably even dare to wear the extravagant and over-the-top clothes worn by the characters in the film.
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One good example is Vyelette’s candy-colored crop top and hot pink ensemble. We can all agree that it was tacky and not fashionable at all. They could’ve done better than that.
Vivian’s One-Piece
How could one forget Vivian’s iconic one-piece from Pretty Woman? This dress is so famous that we cannot think of the movie without this dress. Its popularity made it everyone’s favorite Halloween costume even.
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Still, we think the dress could’ve been better. The white and blue one-piece with the oversized pink jacket and the blonde wig didn’t do Julia Roberts’ character any justice. Fortunately though, later in the film, she blessed our eyes by making stunning fashion choices.
Rachel’s Pink Bridesmaids Dress
There is no doubt that Rachel Green was the ultimate ‘90s Fashion Icon. Everyone was obsessed with her style, and her perfect hair. So, we are guessing many of you are shocked to see her name here.
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Let us explain… We agree that Rachel had no flaw when it came to fashion, but how could we also forget her infamous bridesmaids dress from the episode The One With Barry and Mindy’s Wedding? We think Chandler was right to make fun of that dress. That dress deserved it!
Chris Tucker’s Animal Print Number
We all loved Chris Tucker’s performance as Ruby Rhod in The Fifth Element. We are not sure if we loved his outfit in the film, though.
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In the movie, we see him in an animal print outfit. Simply put, we thought the outfit was terrible. The animal print was hideous enough, but we had to tolerate the hair thing on top of that! The overall look looked too out of place and didn’t quite go with the film’s theme.
Nancy’s Studded Choker and Black Jacket
The Craft is an essential part of the ‘90s pop culture. The style and the fashion it served were revolutionary for the youth in that decade. Still, we think the fashion quotient of the movie failed at times.
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Especially when we have to talk about Nancy’s studded choker and black jacket look. This specific look did not impress us at all. Honestly, the dog-collar choker was the worst part of the outfit. Even for the ’90s, it was just too much.
Alabama’s Skin-Tight Pink Leopard Trousers
Everybody loves Alabama from True Romance! We love her too, but we have questions about this particular outfit from the film though.
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The turquoise bra with the butterfly print was confusing enough, but we also had to tolerate her skin-tight pink leopard trousers too. We believe Alabama’s character deserved something better than her outfit. Don’t you agree with us too?
Romy and Michele’s Feathered Dress and Chunky Heels
The comedic duo Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino gave one of the most incredible comedy performances of their life in the movie Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion. The movie was really popular in the ’90s for being eccentric and equally funny.
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People loved Romy and Michele’s outfits in the film for being extra extravagances. We can’t say the same, though. We thought it was a straight-up fashion disaster. That feathered dress and the chunky heels were too ugly. Sorry, not sorry!
Wade’s Sleek Hair and Black Jacket
Don’t we all love Johnny Depp? No matter what he chose to wear, we loved it. Even his dress-up in Pirates of the Caribbean is well-loved by everyone.
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The number of people who dress up as Captain Jack Sparrow at Halloween parties at least indicates that it’s true. In Cry-Baby, Johnny Depp’s wasn’t our favorite. It looked like a copy of Dany’s look from Grease and we don’t like copycats!
Amy’s Transparent Raincoat and Pink Dress
If one thing stands out in the movie The Doom Generation, it has to be Amy’s transparent raincoat and white sunglasses. Even though it was a sight to look at Rose McGowan in that outfit, we still think the outfit didn’t do justice to fashion or the actress herself.
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The pink dress with the raincoat wasn’t an apt fashion statement, in our opinion. It just looked awkward altogether. We’re open to hearing yours views on it but hey, we’re here to be critical.
Leeloo’s Orange Hair and Ribbed Crop Top
Do you remember Milla Jovovich as Leeloominaï Lekatariba Lamina-Tchaï Ekbat De Sebat A.K.A “Leeloo” from The Fifth Element? We are her fans. The problem is we are not a big fan of her outfits in the film. We understand that she was superhuman and needed to be out-there.
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Still, we don’t think that her outfit needed to be that wacky. That orange hair with the white tank top was just not a nice choice. Good thing Mila Jovovich is beautiful and somehow pulled it off.
Brad Pitt’s Sleazy Jacket
Who doesn’t love the movie Fight Club right? It’s everybody’s favorite and a cult classic too. Brad Pitt is amazing in the film, and we love his character. With that being said, we don’t think his outfit choices did him any favors.
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The spiked hair, the big sunglasses with the maroon shade, and the matching sleazy jacket. It just looked tacky and we think Mr. Pitt deserves better. Don’t you agree?
Muriel’s Leopard Print Dress
Muriel’s Wedding is a wonderful movie, and we all love Muriel’s quirky sense of humor in the film. Her fashion sense is equally quirky too.
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We love her wedding outfit in the movie, but the outfit that didn’t sit right with us is the one right here. It was just not what we would want to see in fashion. It looked bland and didn’t suit Muriel’s style either. Besides, what’s up with the ’90s and its obsession with Leopard Prints?
Robbie’s Blue Coat
We loved Drew Barrymore’s outfits as Julia in the movie The Wedding Singer, but we can’t say the same for Adam Sandler’s character.
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Even though we loved him as Robbie in the film, his outfits weren’t a big hit for us. Neither was his mullet! What did the makers of the film want to prove with that hideous blue coat? Overall it’s just not something pleasant to look at. They could’ve made him wear something more stylish!
Raoul’s Hawaiian Shirts and Bucket Hats
Do you remember Raoul and his eccentric style in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas? Johnny Depp was just doing what he does best – playing strange characters in the film. Even though Raoul stood out in this movie, his outfits couldn’t impress us.
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See the one here as a prime example of what we mean. We are guessing one of the reasons behind the film’s failure might be this! Nobody wants to see Johnny Depp in unflattering clothes, right? We’re sure we can all agree on that.
Thelma’s Vintage Tees
Thelma and Louise’s style was spot-on in the film Thelma and Louise. Who could forget Susan Sarandon’s iconic look where she’s wearing a white top and has a scarf around her head? Still, there’s one look from the movie that doesn’t have our approval.
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It was Geena David A.K.A Thelma’s look in the high-waisted jeans and vintage skull tee. We don’t like seeing such an elegant woman in such a shirt. Also the cut-off sleeve thing is not for us. Perhaps not anyone!
Nicole Maris’s Red Halter Dress
Our next pic for some of the worst outfits from the ‘90s is the red halter crop top worn by Nicole Maris in the movie Drive Me Crazy.
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Why do you ask? Well, first, did you see how out of place the outfit was for a high school student? Second, it was just so random. We didn’t like it paired with the jeans either. Smart and casual mixed like that just doesn’t work. Period.
Courtney, Julie, and Foxy’s Hallway Outfits
If you have watched Jawbreaker, then you know how vital those hallway walk scenes of Courtney, Julie, and Foxy are to the overall integrity of the film. Nothing can be more iconic than them!
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Even though the scenes are memorable, the outfits aren’t in the same league. Who would wear those skirts and tops in school? Those were not only flashy but also significantly over the top. Even for the ‘90s, that’s too much.
Bianca’s Pink Tutu
Well, don’t you agree with us that we can’t make a list of ‘bad ’90s movie outfits’ and not list this in it? If you’re forgetting where this outfit is from, let us jog your memory.
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This pink tutu dress is from the romantic-comedy 10 Things I Hate About You. We still can’t believe that Bianca chose to wear a tutu as her prom dress! That silk crop top with the tulle light pink skirt is not something we consider fashion forward.
Cory’s Oversized Shirt
We all loved Cory from Boy Meets World. Remember, how he only wore clothes from his elder brother Eric’s closet from sixth to eighth grade? What’s up with that? In the show, his oversized shirts were a headache for the audience.
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They could’ve come up with better outfits for our favorite character. All they did was make him look dull. We think a cool kid like Cory would wear something more flattering. We know we sound harsh but it’s just because we love him.
Fran’s Bowling Shirt Vest
Can anyone name a better fashion icon than Fran Fine from The Nanny? We’ll wait. We are sure you couldn’t come up with anyone else because she is the ultimate trailblazer of fashion of the ‘90s.
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Whatever she chose to wear became an instant hit when the show aired on TV. Still, there is one outfit we wish didn’t make an appearance. That Rainbow Moschino Vest over the white top looked a bit clown-like to us.
Rose’s Confusing Yellow Dress
Rose DeWitt Bukater is one-half of our beloved but tragic star-crossed lovers, and she dresses in some of the most exquisite attire. We love all the dresses she wore throughout Titanic except this particular one.
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This is what she wore when she had a conversation with Jack after her frightening Jumping attempt. The dress was over-the-top with the cheek sleeves, gold embroidery and yellow color. Compared to her other outfits, this just didn’t do her justice.
Monica’s Cheetah Print Blouse
Anybody who watched 90210 growing up knows that it has made some of the best style statements of the ’90s. That is why we are wondering why Monica chose to wear this Cheetah print blouse in the show.
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It didn’t look good to her, and it gave a major ”rich mom energy” vibe. So we are not on board with this fashion choice. Another thing to note here is that it seems the ’90s have now finally moved on from Leopard and landed on Cheetah prints…
Mia’s Dancing Outfit
Who could forget that iconic dance sequence of John Travolta (Vincent) and Uma Thurman (Mia) in Pulp Fiction? It was so iconic that no one could talk about the movie without discussing the “dance in the diner” part.
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That is why we have a problem with Mia’s dancing outfit in that scene. Why did they choose to make her wear that when they could select anything else? It was incredibly boring. Plus, why was her shirt so long?
Jackie’s Striped Sweater and Orange Pants
Do you remember Jackie Burkhart from That ‘70s Show? She was one of the show’s main characters, and she was no less of a fashion icon. She put together unique and creative combinations that always worked well for her.
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She usually dressed for the decade, emulating some of the ‘70s top looks. Still, this one look was a total let down. Who wears orange pants and a striped sweater? Those pants get a big thumbs down from us.
Sabrina’s Blue Top and Matching Skirt
Next on our list of horrible fashion mistakes from the ’90s is Sabrina’s blue top with the blue skirt from Sabrina the Teenage Witch.
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Why did they make Sabrina wear that hideous outfit? It’s a puzzle to us! Melissa Joan Hart (Sabrina) didn’t look flattering at all. On top of that, it made her look much older than she is. She kind of looked like she was a substitute teacher. Not a good look!
Ginger’s Tie-Dye Dress
Who else had to cringe so hard when they saw Sharon Stone on the screen in Casino when she was wearing that rainbow tie-dye disaster?
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We know she’s stunning so it’s hard for her to ever look bad but they sure did try with this look. Her character Ginger wore over-the-top outfits a lot but usually she was super stylish. Emphasis on ‘usually.’
Will’s Famous Neon Fit
We all loved watching Will Smith in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. He was equally funny and charming in the show. Even though we think it was a fantastic show, we can’t say the same about his character’s fashion choices.
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Why did they make Mr. Smith wear such ‘punk boy’ stuff? This fluorescent fit is a good example of what we mean. While it’s hard to make such an awesome actor look bad, anything can be possible with bad clothes.
Gillian’s Green Dress
Don’t we all love Nicole Kidman and her beauty? Honestly, she would look ethereal in whatever she chose to wear. Just like she did in Practical Magic when she wore that awful green dress.
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Still, we can’t ignore how bad the dress was just because Nicole looked beautiful. The fabric of the dress looked cheap. Also, it looked like they had made the dress from the leftover fabric of an old couch. The color was good for her complexion, though.
Josie’s Feathered White Top
Next on the list of “bad outfits from the ’90s” is Josie’s feathered top from Never Been Kissed. Although we all agree that Drew Barrymore looked utterly cute in this movie, we can’t agree that the outfits she wore matched her acting level.
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Many bad fashion choices were made in the movie, but the one that tops the list in our opinion is what you see right here. It reminds us a swan and we don’t like our favorite actresses to look like animals.
Kelso’s Puffer Jacket
There’s no way we are not adding Kelso’s Puffer Jacket from That ’70s Show to this list. That colorful jacket was uglier than the green sweater he chose to wear beneath it.
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We’re getting a combination of the ugly Christmas sweater and the grandpa look with this outfit. Neither are working for Ashton Kutcher despite his good looks. Perhaps we’re being overly critical. We’ll let you decide!
David’s Golf Outfit
Do we wonder how a posh show like 90210 could feature so many bad outfits? We want an answer from them! Before, we talked about Monica’s Cheetah print blouse, and now it’s time for David’s golfer outfit.
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There is no doubt David was one of the show’s more stylish characters and that’s why we were shocked to see him in that casual shirt and pants. He wore what most American dads would wear, and we aren’t a fan of that idea.
Annie’s Formal Attire
Didn’t we all love watching The Parent Trap growing up? Lindsay Lohan looked cute as a button playing the role of Hallie and Annie. We loved the costumes in the film and nearly everything the actress wore.
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We draw the line at this formal baby blue blazer that Annie wore. Why were they trying to make her look like she was a member of a royal family? We will never know! We just feel she didn’t suit such a mature look.
Jodie’s Denim Shirt and Matching Pants
Remember Dazed and Confused and its confusing fashion? We truly think the show’s name was dedicated to its costume department. Okay, we’re only kidding but we do need to talk about Jodie’s Denim shirt and pant ensemble.
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The outfit was really unnecessary and lame to us. We know, we know, even Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake chose to wear something similar. We disapprove of that too. Even the ’90s rejected it, so why can’t we?
Sam’s Salmon-Colored Suit
We can’t believe we have to add another lousy outfit from the movie Casino. We were just hoping that Martin Scorsese will forgive us! We do love the actual movie.
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However, we can’t just help but talk about this salmon-colored flashy suit that they put poor Mr. Robert De Niro in. Such a fine actor deserves better. Perhaps if it wasn’t pink on pink it would be less painful on the eyes, right?
Michelle’s Net Cardigan
Before Alyson Hannigan became our favorite character and Marshall’s adorable girlfriend Lily, from HIMYM, she played Michelle in American Pie. Though, we don’t think they did her any favors making her wear that net cardigan in the film.
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First of all, it looks cheap, and second of all, it seems itchy. We can only wonder how uncomfortable Alyson must have been while shooting scenes wearing it. We would not want to wear something like this. Ever!
Eric’s Sweater Vest
Giving Casino a run for their money, That ’70s Show now has three bad outfits on this list. Well, what can we do? We just couldn’t resist adding the sweater vest Eric wore in the show!
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Honestly, that brown sweater vest is so ugly that it doesn’t even crack ‘dad fashion. Eric’s history teacher might approve the look, but we don’t. We don’t care that it looks cozy even! It’s just horrible to look at.
Buffy’s Neon Workout Clothes
The next on the list is Buffy’s neon workout clothes from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Workout clothes are supposed to make you look good, right? We know we’re sounding mean. No more jabs from us!
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Actually we lied. That’s kind of our job here and that mustard top didn’t do her any favors. The leggings took things to another level of bad. On top of that, that flower print made it even more comical.
Sabrina’s Black and Orange Dress
If we are making a list of horrible ’90s dresses, we would have to add Sabrina’s Halloween dress from Sabrina the Teenage Witch. We think you would agree with us too when we say that she looks like a pumpkin mascot here.
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Honestly, we would like it better if the dress was either black or orange. Also that weird yellow stripe just made matters worse for us. Tell us if we’re being too harsh… We can handle it.
Will’s Paisley Suit Jacket
We heard that Will Smith came up with a clothing line with all the outfits from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. We think there was no need!
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The outfits from that show were just not good, and we don’t want to wear them now. One thing we can’t seem to forget was that maroon suit jacket Will wore in an episode. It was just too loud and the colors didn’t complement each other.
Laura’s Royal Guard Inspired Outfit
Another bad outfit from the ’90s in our opinion, is Laura’s British Royal Guard inspired outfit from Family Matters. We know that back in that day you were allowed to experiment with the style a bit. Still, why take it that far?
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There was no need to take inspiration from Buckingham Palace Guards. The outfit was just not stylish, and anybody who has a different opinion can fight with us. If Laura chose to wear a fluffy black hat with that, she’d finally get a job at the Palace.
Becky’s Orange Blouse
Remember Aunt Becky and her orange blouse from Full House? That is one big fashion mistake Becky made in that season.
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That bright pumpkin orange color was so flashy that it hurt our eyes every time we looked at it. Honestly, she looked like a traffic cone. Besides, what’s with the size too? It is so oversized that another Becky could fit in it. Simply put, we didn’t like the outfit.
Ginger’s Pajama Pants and Crop Top
We are back with another bad outfit from Casino. We just can’t help it. There’s no way we can’t include the lace disaster that Ginger wore in the film. The pajama pants with that laced crop top together made a horrible look altogether.
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The colors and styles of the garments clashed with each other. We know Sharon Stone is a queen but even she can’t distract us from how this doesn’t work. We hope this is the last time we bash the movie.
Tai’s Plaid Outfit
We loved Brittany Murphy as Tai in Clueless. We didn’t like her fashion choices in the movie, though. After her makeover, we don’t know how they made her wear those tacky ensembles.
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We especially want to mention this particular one because usually we like a preppy look but somehow this had the opposite effect. Perhaps it was because of how short the skirt was? Or maybe it was that awful cardie? We just have to say that it’s bad no matter how much we adore Brittany.
Dionne’s Check Shirt and Skirt
The last one on this list is once again from Clueless. Yes, we are daring to end this by adding that iconic look worn by Dionne. Let us explain before you disagree with us.
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Many loved this outfit, but we didn’t. We guess we could have tolerated the plaid-on plaid look if she just didn’t choose to wear that hat. The hat ruined everything for us. We’re not even such fans of Cher’s yellow set despite how popular it is.
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