Part 2: summer items we need to ban
What an incredible enjoyment we all have of summer. There are parties at festivals, sailing through the city, lying on the beach, and a lot of socializing on the terrace. I personally enjoy the last one intensely, as I find nothing more fun than secretly watching people from behind my sunglasses. A while ago, I wrote about a number of summer items (spotted on the terrace) that we should ban for everyone's good. better ban. Think of the horrific three-quarter pants, flip-flops made of a single chunk of plastic, and the Roman sandals that pinch many swollen summer feet.
Since summer has been going on for a while now, I have of course already seen the necessary items that we can add to the list:
The mirrored sunglasses
I admit: I also wore such shiny frames for years, but with an emphasis on ‘wore’. The mirrored sunglasses have really had their best time, in my opinion. What I can particularly get annoyed about are those dirty grease spots that are standard on the lenses because people constantly touch these infamous glasses with their bitterball hands, which leaves the necessary traces behind. Away with them.
Ultra-short shorts and skirts
Big, small, young, old, curvy or skinny, that has nothing to do with it, in my opinion. The too-short denim shorts or skirts (self-cut or bought that way) are simply a pathetic item. I used to wear them all the time until my mother pointed out that half of my butt was sticking out and that this was actually not a sight. I completely agree with that now (so many years later). Mini skirts and mini shorts: unnecessary and especially NOT sexy.
Tiger print bikinis
I continue to be amazed that the tiger print returns year after year. And especially the bikini in tiger print seems to be a very popular (and apparently timeless) item. I'm sorry for all the tiger lovers, but I really find this incredibly ordinary.
The bandana
This is a point for all the men who pull out their bandana for almost every festival. They then tie them all (super original) around their neck or in their hair. Sometimes I almost get the idea that they think they can't enter the festival grounds without such a scarf. Dear men, it's time for something new.
Slippers with studs
Plastic flip-flops, slippers with tassels, Roman sandals; I don't really need any of that, but you may have already noticed. Less is more, I think, when it comes to slippers, so a nice motto. Which slippers do I want to ban even more? Those are the variants with studs; way too busy and anything but elegant, if you ask me.
The pareo with a very striking print
I actually find the pareo quite a nice item. It's timeless, feminine, and feels nice and airy, perfect for a day at the beach. However, what I do have trouble with are the way too colorful variants, including palm trees, chain prints, and Hawaiian flowers. Believe me when I say that no one becomes more attractive from that. My golden tip: go for the plain version.
