So as I got over my angst about UGG’s in the summertime, a new footwear problem presented itself. The flip-flop/$3 Chinese slipper epidemic is in full effect.
Flip-flops are a must-have for the beach. But when they start to become an everyday wardrobe accessory, it’s a problem. Women all over the country are guilty of this offense, even me. Like UGG’s, flip-flops are worn in all types of weather. Be it sun, snow, rain or sleet – someone, somewhere will be seen in a pair of flip-flops.
Being that I frequent the beach in the summertime, I see a lot of flip-flops. But what bothers me is that as I navigate away from the beach, I see more and more pairs of flip-flops. The supermarket, the mall, church and even the club… Are you serious?? You are not wearing a pair of flip-flops to the club! Flip-flops with jeans, shorts, skirts, dress pants and socks…. Wait a second, flip-flops and socks??
Well I guess flip-flops and socks are better than flip-fops and unkempt feet.
Ladies, an important fact of life is the pedicure. It is important to keep a fresh pedicure or at least “neat feet”, especially in the summertime when other people have to look at them. There is nothing worse than seeing a pair of flip-flops on busted, ashy, pedicure-less feet. Please be mindful of the fact that after walking so close to the dirty ground, especially in NYC, both your flip-flops and feet are now dirty. That is unattractive and unsanitary, as there are random germs everywhere. Imagine meeting a man and he’s checking you out… guaranteed he will notice the feet and keep it movin’. And ladies, please do NOT put tips or acrylic extensions on your big toes. I mean I don’t have to explain that one. Do I??
Men you are not exempt from this one. I have seen a few of you guys out and about in flip-flops. Flip-flops with jeans, flip-flops with sweats and even more disturbing… Flip-flops and basketball shorts?? How unattractive is a man flopping around in a wife beater and basketball shorts. Ugggghhhhhh. There is nothing like seeing a man worth looking at wearing… flip-flops. And most men consider pedicures to be a “female thing” so some of your feet should be kept in a sneaker.
The “$3 Chinese Slipper” is another tacky nemesis that we can do without. They are the flat mesh slippers that come in all colors with beading on the top…
Seriously ladies, we should not be wearing these outside of the confines of our home. They have been spotted at the workplace with suits, dress slacks, sun dresses … Seriously, you had to have looked in the mirror to see that this was not an acceptable look. The slipper does not look good with any outfit except… pajamas.
Flip-flops, Chinese Slippers and UGG’s are three fashion infiltrators that we could definitely do without.
-This has been another Lady Blogga public service announcement
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