Unpopular Opinion: Underrated Clothes

By Monisha Shivaraj

It’s not what you wear, it’s how you wear it

Your style can only be bewitched by you. You hold, own, and control your style. But the truth is, it’s not actually what you wear that matters, it’s how you wear what you own. Where you bought it from is the least mattering factor. Beyond the dim, an intangible amount of fashion choices deserve to be invisible, and some unheard choices justify to transpire. Here are some clothing styles that I think are highly underrated although they are known to the world they aren’t worn much often.

Leather pants:

Leather was worn by the native Americans to keep themselves warm during winters. In the 17th century, animals were hunted for their skin which was used to make soft leather. Wearing animal skin was a spiritual venture, an endeavor to the belief that wearing the skin of the animal would unyoke you with the vigor of that animal. Well after that the 19th century saw a herd of cowboys with their guns, horses, and leather trousers. The entire 20th century had leather all over Hollywood and musicians. By the end of the 90s, leather pants experienced a free fall. It was considered mainstream and now they only Turn up on red carpets. Over the years, very few people continue to wear leather pants. They are generally warmer than other clothes and cause extensive sweating. If worn at the right latitudes with lower temperatures, they are more comfortable than they seem. People reckon that leather pants look outdated. But I believe that they are highly underestimated and with the right do’s and don'ts you can incredibly pull off the outfit.

Column maxi skirt:

Maxi skirts were highly popular during the 20th century. They were an aesthetic look worn by women daily. The entire century saw various types of skirts, with different folds, pleats, and colors In 1922, skirts came up to the ankle and up to mid-shin being the first midi skirts, flared out, creating a slight A-line shape, or they narrowed all over the hip in a barrel-like shape. There was sufficient room for walking, climbing, traveling, etc. Waistbands were broad and patch pockets were immense. These Skirts sealed with hooks on the side. Buttons were on the outside and were often ornamental and nonoperating. However, over the years, the length of the skirts kept decreasing and now column maxi skirts are hardly worn by anyone. Since the style was adopted by the end of the era when psychedelia patterns were trendy, now they are barely fancied by women.

The style is still popular however not worn by a majority now. These skirts give an elegant look. They are immensely underrated for their look.

Turtlenecks:

Although they are close to 2 centuries old, they have rescued their element of sophistication through the ages. Turtle necks are worn by both men and women but at the start of time, they were worn only by men. During medieval times, they were worn as a garment for protection. With an incentive to defend oneself during a fight. Turtlenecks protected the neck and torso.

In the late 1800s, polo players wore turtlenecks and were also called polo neck. At the beginning of the 20th century, they were once again considered highly fashionable but soon they saw turtlenecks fall out of fashion. In the mid-1900s they were a new turn when turtlenecks took off as an iconic basic lover by anyone and anyone. This was when women started wearing turtle necks.

As of the 21st century, well sure, turtlenecks are still liked by many but due to their sophisticated look only worn by few. The vast climate change and increase in temperatures also prevent people from wearing turtlenecks. They are still undervalued and played down for their look.

Bell Bottoms:

During the war of 1812, records say bell-bottoms were worn by sailors. Although no account of when it was invented, we are aware that bell bottoms have sailed for almost 2 centuries now. They were first only worn by men, but as time aged they were also worn by women.

By the 20th century, bell-bottoms entered the French world and coco Chanel innovated different stylings of bell bottoms. They were soon inspired for her wide-leg trousers also called yachting pants and beach pajamas.

Bell bottoms found a new grove by the 1970s and were embraced and adapted as a different style altogether. They were served as an entirely different attire and almost every wardrobe had bellbottoms as a part of it. Nowadays they are specified as a retro look and very very rarely worn.

So these are those clothes of fashion that I think is absolutely stunning but highly underrated and undervalued. Drop those styles you think are underrated!