Fashion Fads

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FASHION FADS

Jeans are the best fashion item of all time, according to a new survey.

The denim trousers have become a must-have for every wardrobe after they were invented by Levi Strauss in the mid 1800s.

Since becoming popular with teenagers in the 1950s, jeans have been available in all shapes and sizes, including low waisted, flared, boot cut and skinny leg.

Second in the poll, by fashion a website , is the versatile Little Black Dress.

The LBD, as it is affectionately known, is a staple item for every woman's wardrobe because its classic look means it never goes out of fashion.

The iconic mini skirt is in third place followed by holiday essential, the bikini, in fourth.

Knee high boots are the fifth best fashion item of all time followed by flared trousers.

Flares became popular among the hippies in the 1960s and were made famous by John Travolta in disco film Saturday Night Fever.

But after dying out, they made a comeback in the 1990s and all standard trousers now have a slight flare.

Stiletto shoes have been named as the seventh best fashion item, followed by the more comfortable option, trainers.

The ever practical polo neck is at number nine while the trendy trench coat is tenth.

But at the opposite end of the scale, the shell suit was named as the worst fashion item of all time by the 1,500 women who took part in the poll.

Although they were first worn by those who took part in a sport, they eventually found their way into everyone's closets.

But after being seen on pensioners, the 80s trend soon became less popular before dying out completely.

The poncho is at number two followed by another 80's fad, leg warmers, completing the top three.

Other fashion faux-pas featuring in the line-up included clumpy clogs, tank tops and the Spice Girls trademark - platform shoes.

And completing the top ten was the Ugg Boot - made famous after boho babes Kate Moss and Sienna Miller were spotted wearing them.

A spokesman said: ''I'm not surprised jeans came out top, they are stylish, hard-wearing and go with anything - they're a staple wardrobe item.

''On the other hand, shell-suits definitely deserve to be voted the worst fashion item of all time, I can't believe how much they took off in the 80's - let's just hope they don't make a revival.''

Top 10 fashion items of all time

1. Jeans
2. Black dress
3. Mini skirt
4. bikini
5. Knee High Boots
6. Flares
7. Stilettos
8. Trainers
9. Polo neck jumper
10. Trench coat

Worst 10 fashion items of all time

1. Shell Suit
2. Poncho
3. Leg warmers
4. Clogs
5. Braces
6. Tank tops
7. Platform shoes
8. Ra-ra skirt
9. Culottes
10. Ugg boots

[chuffed2bits]

Hi there, as I agree with most of the top ten list I will have to admit that I am not really a jeans girl I will have to start with the little back dress, I have two in the wardrobe, one short and one long, a dress for all occasions. Next is my favourite item a black mini skirt. As we have our own private pool I am happy to wear my bikini in the summer. The next item form the top ten would have to be the my hand made thigh boots, which are great in winter. Looking down the list I will have to say that I could not function in summer or winter without my stiletto shoes, so versatile for so many occasions. So that is what can be found in my wardrobe, I would love to hear what is in yours. I look forward to seeing into your fashion choices.