Saturday Smorgasbord...

This week, my Saturday Smorgasbord has more of a theme. Still a list, so no worries, but a thematic list. What Not To Wear. Let me just say that I am, by no means, a fashionista. Let me also say, though, that I am well aware of a few rules that should be followed by everyone. all the time. Here are a few no-no's that I've noticed the past few months...

• High socks - socks are meant to shield the feet from sweaty, grossy, stinkiness. They are not mean to be a fashion statement or, oh my gosh kill me, worn with sandals. I cringe at the thought of the toe-sock/Birkenstock era. There are plenty of socks nowadays that are made to slide right below the ankle bone and stay perfectly in place at the line of a tennis shoe. Take this advice and run with it. Ha literally. 
• Belly shirts - seriously? We are no longer in the Clueless day and age, which means showing off your abdomen, no matter how svelt it is, is not acceptable. I saw a girl the other day who had her t-shirt rolled up and tucked neatly around her bra. You kidding me? Who told you that looked hot?
• Scarves with everything - a scarf is super cute, I'll admit. But it's just lazy dressing if you don one with every outfit during the winter months (and in some cases, the chilly spring nights, too). Have people forgotten that necklaces have a purpose, as well? I mean, come on. Your neck can't be that cold.
• White jeans - ugh. Unbenownst to most people, they actually do make white pants that aren't jean material. Take heed, people. Jeans are blue. That is all. Blue.
• A Yes-Yes and another jean comment - this isn't so much a rule for everyone, as it is me. I don't pinch pennies when it comes to jeans. Good jeans are incredibly important. It's only right that they fit correctly, look good with flats or heels and don't do that muffin-top thing. A good pair of jeans can last years on end (as long as you don't lose or gain a ton of weight) and are well worth the money.

Any more? You tell me.