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Men's Biggest Fashion Turnoffs Include Oversized Sunglasses, Leggings, and Gladiator Sandals

by Katie Hintz-Zambrano (Subscribe to Katie Hintz-Zambrano's posts)
Posted Jun 4th 2010 at 4:25PM  
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Harem pants on the Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer 2010 runway. Photo: Heathcliff O'Malley/Catwalking/Getty Images

All fashionable ladies know that there is a big difference between dressing for your girlfriends and dressing to impress the opposite sex.

For the former, which we personally think is way more fun, women go for things that are "cute" and uber-trendy -- such as clogs, denim overalls, the newest shade of Chanel nail polish -- no matter how bizarre they might be.

But when women dress for men, they often stick to the tried-and-true formula of body-hugging silhouettes that don't stray too far from the norm.

Now, in a new survey by MSN U.K., men in the MSN office were polled about what they consider to be the most cringe-worthy looks ladies are rocking today.

Below, the top 10 offenders and reasoning from the male brain.

1. Harem Pants
He Says: "'I Dream of Jeannie'? I dream that you didn't look like MC Hammer, or worst case scenario, that you've had an accident."

2. Jumpsuits
He Says:
"They're the ultimate in women-dressing-for-other-women fashion -- confusing and overly clever. At best you look like a sexy toddler, at worst like my Mum in the '70s."

3. Headbands
He Says:
"Why would anyone choose to actively look like Bjorn Borg?"

4. Gladiator Sandals
He Says:
"Please don't wear them. I will have to spend my summer desperately trying to block out a mental image of Russell Crowe in a loincloth."

5. Dungarees
He Says:
"They look like lederhosen, which really only works for 5-year-old Austrian boys and the Austrian mothers that love them."

6. Leggings
He Says:
"I am perplexed as to why women think it's cool to dress like Cyndi Lauper. Do girls really want to have fun? I think they would have a lot more if they removed their leggings."

7. Ugg Boots
He Says:
"Ugg boots, more like Uggly boots -- especially when worn with skinny jeans, it looks like your legs have been swapped for a pair of seven irons."

8. Oversized Sunglasses
He Says:
"You look like a human-size praying mantis walking towards me."

9. Tuxedo Dressing
He Says:
"This just makes me confused and uncomfortable about my sexuality. Next."

10. Fringed Detailing
He Says:
"Now I am just thinking about Russell Crowe again, gah."

Um, there goes our entire wardrobe. Dream on, boys!

But really, do you think these men are onto something or do they just not get it? Let us know in a comment.

In related news, read about another survey, which found that men enjoy a little pampering.
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Tags: dressing for men, dressing for women, gladiators, harem pants, jumpers, leggings, MSN, spring 2010 trends, surveys, turnoffs, uggs, what men think, worst fashion trends
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Rose, 6-05-2010, 12:09AM

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Rose

I have 3 brothers at home: I always get criticized on my "harem pants" and my "jumpsuits." I have no clue what men have against them, but I still wear them because they are super cute and totally trendy; they need to keep up with these trends.
Personally, I don't like when ladies try to pull off the tuxedo thing, it looks weird. But the gladiator sandals are definitely pretty, and I'm sure most guys like them.

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That's The Way It Is, 6-05-2010, 3:09PM

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That's The Way It Is

There is no bigger turnoff than a tattoo. It doesn't matter what you're wearing tattoos say that you're trash

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Leslie, 6-05-2010, 6:41PM

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Leslie

I agree, there is nothing more disgusting than a person with tattoos. What is the point of getting all made up and wearing a nice dress if you are a tattooed freak?

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Rina, 6-05-2010, 7:05AM

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Rina

i think they're right about the ugg boots - they're close to moonboots on the ug(g)liness scale ^^

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Jade, 6-15-2010, 3:14AM

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Jade

ok your totally wrong Tattoos are awesome I mean get what your saying if there really big like a sleeve or just big in general then they aren't that pretty but it you have little tattoos or nothing that's over powering then it can be pretty

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jackM, 6-06-2010, 5:42PM

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jackM

The turnoff is hair dangling over your face. Let it fall long to the sides and back, please - make me keep looking into your sparkling eyes. The jumpsuit? If you're tall, it's still attractive in a well tailored warm beige not overwhelmed by accessories. Whoa there, harem pants for iintimate hours, Wow! Other-wise, please go wear them out by wearing them out jogging.

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stefani, 6-06-2010, 8:23PM

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stefani

I think they are right on for the Ugg boots, headbands and Gladiator sandals, especially for some extreme case!

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Molly Miners, 6-06-2010, 7:30PM

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Molly Miners

Sure, head bands that make you look like a young disney Alice, or Mini Mouse, not so sexy. But chic headbands such as those worn by Audrey Hepburn can be very simple and beautiful accessory.

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Ricky, 7-19-2010, 4:58PM

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Ricky

I totally agree with all of these turnoffs, especially the big sunglasses. Sometimes they look good but most of the time they are just way to big for most girls faces.

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Maria, 9-21-2010, 12:43PM

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Maria

Let me see; So the only thing this guy thinks of when he sees things connected to Rome or Greece, the two most influential civilizations in the western world, is a two bit actor in a movie from a few years ago? I'll pass on a guy like that anyhow. The kind of guy Id like will think of better things then that. Not to mention that in Gladiator sported some lovely ladies wearing the same thing. I wonder why this guy only remembers Russel? Hmmm...could it be that the women didn't do it for him? Gladiator sandals have just the right amount of edge, and they are easy to remove and put on, as they zip up the back. Ill keep wearing everything on this list, and I think that it pleases most NORMAL guys. This guy doesn't sound like he likes women anyway. Can you imagine a straight guy not liking a goegeous woman because she was wearing tights and gladiator boots? LOL! BTW I asked my brother anf fiance, and they both say that they love tights, and have no thoughts about any of the other stuff. Ill bet thats exactly what straight guys think.

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Georgie, 4-06-2011, 5:25PM

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Georgie

Actually, as a girl, I think weemen with shaved and markered-in eyebrows usually look terrible. That's pretty hard to pull off well, and most of the ones I know who wear them, it just looks like the worst fad ever. And it's usually the Asians who do it. : p

I still am not sure why guys don't like big sunglasses. Could it be the shape, maybe?
I'm just trying to find a way to keep my sunglasses, hahahaha...

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Greg, 5-09-2011, 7:27PM

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Greg

Ugg Boots are so dumb looking and unsexy, they always seem dirty and just make girls look like a mess. Seriously. Are you serious with the moon boots Napoleon Dynamite?

How did tattoos get brought up? Tattoos can be very sexy on a woman.

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