“After an extended winter we can finally trade in the boots and coats in lieu of lighter garments and brighter colors. But not so fast, as people begin to shed their layers in the warmer months, they oftentimes cast off their proper fashion sense as well. You know, that person that's in such of a rush to switch gears that they play themselves stylistically. We've all been victim or witness to it. Here's a cautionary list of summer fails to look out for and avoid. #ThankMeLater
UGLY FEET
This goes for men and women: If you know that your dogs are not up to par and you're nowhere near a beach, shower or pool, then keep your feet under wraps. Since guys are generally known for having bad feet, we tend to keep them covered, save for the sandal-clad few. Ladies, however, know that the summer is prime time for feet displays. Y'all know this and men know this, so there's no excuse for unveiling rough ashy heels that look like old chalkboards with a side of corns and chips for toes. My advice to anyone who plans to show off their toes this summer is to make a pedicure appointment ASAP or at the very least throw on a fresh coat of paint and buff them heels. A good pumice stone is your friend.
ASHY ELBOWS/LEGS/HANDS
I'm not sure if other races go through this but people of color get ashy. We know this from an early age. While most women spend hours cocoa buttering their legs and arms my fellow men are not always so keen on the power of lotion. I'll admit that even yours truly has gotten caught out there with a patch of white between my thumb and index finger, but in my defense it's because I wash my hands a lot. But I tend to keep track of that and ask the nearest lady for some lotion to correct the oversight. Some dudes seem to just not care and not only have ashy hands but elbows and knees, too. As a general rule, fellas, if you're going to expose more skin you got to use more lotion.
SWEAT STAINS
We're human and in the summer months it's only right that we perspire a little but if you raise your arm and the material by your pit is two shades darker than the rest of your shirt #thatsabadlook. If you're wearing deodorant already buy a stronger brand because clearly it's not working. Personally, as an added antiperspirant measure I always wear a wifebeater underneath my T-shirts. People always ask, "Doesn't that make you hot?" Nope it keeps the back of my shirt from getting wet spots. SIDE NOTE: If your white tee or wifebeater is now off-white just toss it out already. #Thanx
SWEATER VESTS
#CmonSon it's summertime; why are you wearing a sweater in August? I don't care that it doesn't have sleeves, just looking at you is making my sweat sweat. And please for the love of all that's good in this world don't play yourself by rockin' a sweater vest with no shirt underneath. It doesn't matter if you have the arms for it (most time you don't) that look is not the move.
UNSHAVEN PITS
Ladies, I'm all for equal rights and all but shave your pits. Before someone calls me sexist even I do it to cut down on the aforementioned sweat stains. I'll tell y’all this there's nothing more unsettling than seeing a cutie in the summer wearing a spaghetti strap top only to have her raise her arm and you see she's got Buckwheat in a headlock. Man, the first time I seen that I damn near fell out. I'm all for natural women but fade them pits.
PANTY WASTE
Maybe I'm in the minority of my male counterparts, but I don't want to see your Vickie's fighting to get out your jeans/shorts. This is actually a year-round phenomenon that borders on tacky. I understand the combination of low-cut jeans and short shirts make panty sightings more probable but show some tact and keep track of any unexpected back drafts—especially when sitting by a window. Oh, and while we're on the subject of undergarments, make sure when wearing white pants/skirts to check a mirror to ensure that the whole world can't see your Hello Kitty emblems through your see-through pants”
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