"3 Fashion Faux Pas to Avoid: Including a Viral Zara Purchase That ‘Smells Like Plastic and Cracks with Every Breath’"

Published on October 22, 2025 at 06:26 AM
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A fashion expert has shared his candid opinions on three items that signify “bad style.”

If you want your wardrobe to receive expert approval, you’ve come to the right place, so pay attention.

Stylish Items to AvoidWant to impress with your style? Here are three items you should steer clear of.Credit: TikTok/@josayzso Fashion Items to AvoidJoseph Lyons dislikes chunky Prada loafers and believes the viral Zara blazer should be discarded.Credit: TikTok/@josayzso

Joseph Lyons is not only critical of certain footwear but has also expressed his views on a viral item he claims “smells like plastic.”

In a post on social media, the self-proclaimed “fashion police” disclosed the three items you should eliminate to avoid being labeled as someone with “bad style.”

To start, he discussed why he would never include black chunky Prada loafers in his wardrobe.

He stated: “They’ve been overdone – everyone has them, including your barista.”

“They’re not even chic; they give off a sixth-form dress code vibe – the leather is so stiff that it’s practically bulletproof.”

According to Joseph, while many wear the loafers to “look Italian,” he believes it ends up looking like “you’re doing work experience at a bank.”

Next, Joseph shared his thoughts on the viral leather blazer that he claims “everyone bought in 2021 from Zara.”

He remarked: “It smells like plastic and heartbreak; it’s reminiscent of a main character in a student film.”

Moreover, he asserted that “real leather moves,” whereas this blazer “cracks as you breathe.”

Lastly, he candidly expressed his disdain for the Jacquesmus Chiquito bag.

He explained: “It’s not fashion; it’s a keychain. You can’t even fit your ego in it, let alone your phone.”

“It represents a 2020 trend that should have remained in lockdown – if your bag is smaller than your patience, it’s time for a life reevaluation.”

Big Divide

Joseph’s TikTok video, posted under the username @ josayzso , has clearly left many astonished, quickly garnering 195,900 views.

However, social media users have been divided by his statements – while many agreed with him, others were not entirely convinced.

Style has nothing to do with individual pieces. It’s about how you wear them.

TikTok user

One user commented: “Agreed.”

Another added: “Yes, someone needed to say something about that bag.”

A third noted: “True words of wisdom.”

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