Worst Fashion Trends of the Decades

Trends come and go, but some last longer than most would want. While 2023 offered many exciting new and renewed fashion trends, there were also plenty old styles that stylists would rather leave behind as we start a new year.

Looking back on the year in fashion, HuffPost asked Harris and other stylists which trends didn't work for them.

"As we bid farewell to 2023, it's essential to recognize that fashion is subjective where personal expression reigns supreme," Ariana Weisner, the stylist on the show, said. "While these trends might not resonate with everyone, they undoubtedly sparked conversations and challenged conventional notions of style."

The No-Pants Trend

"I think the no-pants trend was by far my least favorite fashion moment from 2023," said Ashlyn Greer, a professional stylist and co-founder of Fashionly. "When I look at all the trends from the past year, this one is the least wearable, the most ridiculous and will be the one that future us look back on with a 'what were we thinking?!' sentiment."

"Am I witnessing a decline in the art of dressing?" inquired stylist Stephanie Stimmler. "The emergence of underpants as outerwear made me wonder whether trend followers had grown too casual about their morning wardrobe selections. Wearing underwear to work felt like a reach, raising questions about their professional propriety. It's a risky move, but one that may not attract the correct type of attention in a professional situation."

Tabi Shoes

The Tabi shoe was one of 2023's most divisive footwear styles. This split-toed shoe, a hallmark of the French luxury fashion label Maison Margiela, is inspired by traditional Japanese labor shoes dating back to the fifteenth century.

"They're hideous," stylist Letam "Ley" Duson told HuffPost. "The split-toe shoes come in a variety of styles and colors, but they all have one thing in common: they look like a horse hoof and are a no for me."

"Simply put, the Maison Margiela Tabis are deader than a doornail," she tells HuffPost. "As a long-time member of the New York fashion business, let me speak for all of us: ENOUGH WITH THE Maison Margiela Tabis, PLEASE! We understand, there is a toe slit in your leather boot. Adorable. Let's keep things going."

Y2K

"The Y2K reveal was real this year dresses over jeans, huge chunky belts, low-rise jeans, baby tees, and more!" said Kendra Sharpe, a wardrobe stylist and creative director. "My least favorite of all has to be low-rise jeans attempting to have a moment again! Let's keep them for Britney Spears and Britney Spears exclusively!"

So, although not every Y2K revival style needs to go, some looks will not be welcomed by fashion pros in 2024.

"As a stylist, I would be living in a dark cave if I truly thought the Y2K aesthetic was going out of style anytime soon," Volpe told me. "However, what I do not want to see heading into the New Fab-u-lous Year are the ugly items of the 2000s re-traumatizing us all for yet another season."

Opera Gloves

Zadrian Smith, a stylist and fashion director, expressed reservations about the 2023 trend of wearing gloves on the red carpet. This year, several celebrities, including Beyoncé, Kate Middleton, and Gigi Hadid, wore opera gloves.

"This trend can absolutely work on some occasions, with a very specific look but not always in my eyes," he said. "It does feel as though this trend has been overdone throughout 2023."

Micro Bags

I must admit that when the micro bag wildfire first spread in the Big Apple, I was hooked," Volpe remarked. "What a pretty little purse that can accommodate your... lipstick? I couldn't wait to get my hands on the bright pink Jacquemus Le Chiquito leather tiny top handle purse, which matched well with the Barbiecore trend.

In 2023, no one wanted to be caught with a "ludicrously capacious" bag. However, although all of the itty tiny bags on the market are visually appealing, they are not functional.