The 3 Worst Fall Fashion Trends of 2013

Between oversize coats, fall shades of gray and emerald, and ladylike layers of leather, there's plenty to keep you clothed (and stylish) this season. But there are three trends so sad and unflattering that we'd rather you go naked than partake in their unfortunate popularity...

By Becky Bartkowski

October 22, 2013

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Between oversize coats, fall shades of gray and emerald, and ladylike layers of leather, there's plenty to keep you clothed (and stylish) this season. But there are three trends so sad and unflattering that we'd rather you go naked than partake in their unfortunate popularity.

Muppet Coats Miss Piggy is right up there with Beyonce if we're talking HBIC role models. But skinning a Henson character to make your coat just seems cruel.

Slouchy Pants It's tragic that skinny jean backlash has resulted in an unequivocally offensive shape. Welcome to fat pants: They look good on exactly nobody.

Rounded Shoulders Speaking of slouchy, Igor, your posture means nothing if we can't even tell where your shoulders are (or if they even exist).

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Becky Bartkowski is a former culture editor of Phoenix New Times.

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