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Shell suits, Crocs, Uggs and ‘mullets’ have been named as the most unforgiveable fashion mistakes of all time. Originally intended for sports use, the shell suit emerged in the 1980s but rapidly became ‘lounge wear’. It topped the fashion faux pax above tattoos, flares, Crocs, fake tan, platforms, oversized jeans, Ugg boots, tracksuits and ‘bell bottoms’.

The poll of 2,000 UK adults was commissioned to launch anCnoc Scotch Whisky’s collaboration with award-winning fashion designer Patrick Grant, who has designed a bespoke print for their new limited edition ‘Blas’ single malt. The infamous ‘mullet’ hairstyle was voted 11th biggest fashion mistake, ahead of corduroy, ‘sagging’ and ‘low-rise’ pants, camouflage wear and Hawaiian shirts.

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At the other end of the catwalk, Doc Marten shoes and boots were named as the most successful fashion comeback. While ‘traditional’ items such as braces, pocket squares and tweed blazers were also high in the list – along with jumpsuits, Fred Perry shirts and crop tops. 

Biggest Fashion Mistakes

1. Shell suits

2. Tattoos

3. Flares

4. Crocs

5. Fake tan/excessive tanning

6. Platform shoes

7. Oversize jeans

8. Uggs

9. Tracksuits

10. Bell bottoms

11. Mullets

12. Corduroy

13. Sagging pants

14. Low-rise pants

15. Camouflage

16. Hawaiian shirts

17. Sweater vests

18. Embellished jeans

19. Printed nylon/polyester shirts

20. Rat tails (thin ponytails)

21. Tube tops

22. Hammer pants

23. Miniskirts

24. Chokers

25. Mood rings

26. Flashdance (leg warmers, ripped sweatshirts)

27. Parachute pants

28. ‘Mum’ jeans

29. Overalls

30. ‘Ghetto fabulous’ (hip hop style)

Greatest Fashion Comebacks

1. Doc Martens

2. Jumpsuits

3. Fred Perry shirts

4. Neck chokers

5. Braces

6. Silk neck scarves

7. Turtlenecks

8. Tweed blazer

9. Crop tops

10. Pocket squares

According to the survey, 56% of us wear items now that they would never have dreamt of wearing in the past. Almost half of us keep items of clothing in the vain hope that they will eventually come back into fashion.

Avery Parker

The Patrick Grant Limited edition, Blas, retails at £50 for 70cl and is available from independent and specialist retailers throughout the UK.