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Style Trends Normal People Shouldn't Try

Some things aren't for everyone.

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We are constantly sifting through the piles and piles of trends. Good ones. Bad ones. Ones that make you wonder "where the hell did these come from?" But nevertheless, our favorite rappers, celebrities, and athletes have taken upon themselves to try and influence the masses, for better or worse.

But when do we, as normal people, draw the line for which ones we try to pull off? Being able to toss a trend into your everyday style is something everyone does (whether they like to admit it or not,) but sometimes the shit just goes too far and you will undoubtedly look like you're trying too hard. So how about you leave a couple of those trends to the 1% who can afford to make mistakes. These are the Style Trends Normal People Shouldn't Try.

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Spiked Snapbacks

What it says on them: I'm hip and edgy.

What is says on you: I had a studded belt an an "emo" phase.

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Kimonos

What it says on them: I appreciate high-fashion and worldly influences.

What is says on you: I love Goku and want to be an anime character.

Drop Crotch Pants

What it says on them: I am packing a huge dong underneath.

What is says on you: Awesome, no one can know I shit myself!

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Floppy Hats

What it says on them: I'm a confident man of style.

What is says on you: I'm soft.

Shawls

What it says on them: My layering game is next level.

What is says on you: This is my outdoor Snuggie.

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iPhone Pop Phones

What it says on them: "Look at me! I'm quirky!"

What is says on you: "Look at me! I'm a moron!"

Metallic Outerwear

What it says on them: Haters can't block my shine.

What is says on you: I was a member of Diddy's "Shiny Suit Gang."

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Fashionable Masks

What it says on them: I am an avant garde artist. Respect my craft.

What is says on you: It's Mardi Gras bitches—and I'm wasted.

Jacket With No Shirt

What it says on them: Who needs a shirt when you have jewelry?

What is says on you: I spent all my money on this jacket so I couldn't afford a shirt.

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Leather Sleeves on Non-Leather Tops

What it says on them: I love textureblocking.

What is says on you: I waste money on T-shirts with leather sleeves.

Kilts

What it says on them: Fuck fly, I am fashion

What it says on you: I'll wear anything Kanye does.

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