Scarlette's Unpopular Style Opinions: Part 2
Hey Babes!
Welcome back to the blog! I hope you're doing amazing. I woke up today feeling a little chaotic. I want to ruffle some feathers, cause some commotion, and snatch wigs unprovoked. That’s why I’m sharing more of my unpopular style opinions!
Quick disclaimer: these are just my opinions. You don't have to agree, and you definitely don't have to take anything personally. This is all for entertainment purposes, okay? Okay. Let’s get into it:
1. Dior and YSL were (and still are) the best designers.
I’ve always loved Dior for his genuine love and appreciation of women. You can see it in his designs, which enhance the beauty and grace that already exist in a woman. Yves Saint Laurent, who apprenticed under Dior, carried that same love — but he wanted to empower women to express their individual style even more.
My mother always said you can tell if a designer loves or hates women based on their clothes. Look at Christian Louboutin — as fabulous as his heels are, they’re a nightmare to walk in after five minutes. Honestly, I might write a whole article about this. Stay tuned.
2. Lululemon isn’t "ghetto", look at Nike.
Apparently, people stopped wearing Lululemon because it’s now considered “ghetto.” Given the timeline of events that led to this, I smell classism... and maybe even a little racism.
Everything that needs to be said has been said, but I’ll add: you sound dumb. It’s "athleisure" for a reason. People around the world wear Nike and Adidas and aren't athletes. It's not about styling either — because again, look at Nike. Are you mad because people are wearing their Lululemon sets how they want, or is it because Lululemon no longer has exclusivity? If you didn’t buy the Lululemon set yourself, why are you so pressed about it?
3. Bring back teenybopper fashion — the girls are too grown now.
I miss when being a “tween” was a thing (says the 22 year-old). I miss fun sweaters, bedazzled accessories — Mabel Pines vibes.
Now, young girls are skipping Justice and Claire’s and running straight to Sephora for things they honestly don’t even need yet. I feel so old saying this, but my generation was the last to really have a “girlhood.”
4. You only like Kurt Geiger because it reminds you of that one Chanel bag.
Every time I look at a Kurt Geiger handbag, I immediately think of the Chanel flap bag — not just in shape, but in colors too. And it’s not just one bag either; a lot of Kurt Geiger’s pieces are like more eccentric versions of iconic designer bags.
Whether it's intentional or not, I feel like people mainly love Kurt Geiger because it feels like an alternate universe version of other luxury brands.
5. We’re too obsessed with skincare and "natural beauty."
Liking a more natural look is fine — I get it! But I miss makeup being makeup. I rarely see anyone doing bold looks anymore, and honestly, it makes me a little sad.
Natural glam is cute, but why is there so much pressure for everyone to look like they just rolled out of bed with a tinted moisturizer? Dramatic makeup is just as valid. Not everyone wants to spend hours getting ready, but not everyone wants to do the bare minimum either. Let people do both.
6. I miss fashionable characters in media (Raven Baxter, Harper, Fran Fine, etc.)
I’m deeply nostalgic for fashionable characters on TV. Raven Baxter. Fran Fine. Harper Finkle.
The closest we got recently was Euphoria, but that's about it. I miss when a character’s style was a thing.
7. Showing skin ≠ a good outfit or being fashionable.
I hate how much this makes me sound like my mother, but it’s true. Modesty isn’t automatically better, but these days, it feels like people forgot how to dress.
Wearing less doesn’t make an outfit fashionable by default. I love a good crop top or sheer moment too — but there needs to be more to it than just showing skin. You're not actually fashionable, you just want to be risque. Which is fine, but risque and fashion are not always synonymous.
8. A$AP Rocky was wrong — but a little bit right.
A$AP was way out of pocket for saying Black women don’t look good in red lipstick (especially considering who he has kids with). However, I kind of get what he was trying (and failing ) to say.
It’s not about red lipstick being bad; it’s about knowing the right shade of red for your undertones. A lot of women of color aren’t taught how to find their undertones or seasons, and understanding that can elevate your look.
Still — screw him for saying it how he did.
9. There will never be a “universal color” in makeup — and that's lazy marketing.
When you factor in undertones, skin tones, and seasonal palettes, there’s no such thing as one universal color that looks good on everyone.
Brands pushing "universal" shades are being lazy and performative. Even photos are edited to make products look more universal than they actually are.
10. Betsey Johnson is still that girl, IDC.
Betsey Johnson made fashion fun, whimsical, and artistic while everyone else was playing it safe.
Fashion should be an art form, not a copy-and-paste party. Betsey is, and will always be, that girl.
And those are more of my unpopular opinions! I hope you enjoyed reading this as much as I enjoyed putting it together.
Let me know what you think — do you agree with any of my opinions? If you want to share your unpopular opinions, leave a comment of dm me on Instagram.
With love,
Scarlette
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