Pet Peeve #3: Uggs and Mini Skirts

I genuinely do not know where to start when it comes to wearing Uggs with mini skirts. There is really just so much wrong with the whole concept that it's warm enough to wear a skirt that barely covers your ass, yet it's cold enough to wear winter boots. Yeah, boots you wear in 30 degree weather and even colder. Boots with shearling lining. And might I add that there is the whole portion of your leg that remains uncovered. I like to refer to that unclothed leg area as the Freezing Point because that is the point where you remain freezing. If it's cold enough for Uggs, then you should be wearing pants. End of story. If it's warm enough for a mini skirt, then it's way too hot for winter boots. Whether you opt for a sandal or a closed-toe shoe is your own personal choice, but I imagine that if it is warm enough for a mini skirt, then it is also warm enough for flip flops.

As you can see, this issue is very closely related to the socks with sandals dilemma. Some people just don't understand the whole weather-appropriate clothing thing. So I'm just here to help you all out.

*While searching for a wonderful picture to complement this post, I came across many a photos with the red "no" circle (you know the circle with line through it, meant to mean "NO!"). So, obviously, I am not the only one who feels this way (this is not very surprising, but remains relieving). Some of these pictures are just those of uggs, sans the mini skirt, but I am focusing on its pairing with mini skirts.

Pet Peeve #2: Winter Vests (Vests worn for warmth)

Hi everybody. My name is tgd... and I hate vests.

Phew. There. I said it.

Particularly winter-type vests. You know, the ones that people wear to keep them "warm." However, your arms are not covered. I know, I know, I know you wear a sweater or some other very heavy long-sleeve item underneath the vest. So why the fuck don't you just wear a jacket?!?!?! You know, those vest-like items... but they have sleeves. To a certain extent, I can understand the vest that is for fashion/style purposes, they've really grown on me over the years, but you will never find me wearing one... not even as a joke. However, I don't think I will ever understand the winter vest, or whatever you want to call it (see below). You can state your case and argue all you want, but I fully believe in jackets, coats, anoraks, etc. If it has sleeves, it's probably for me! That's a general rule I like to follow.

Pet Peeve #1: Socks with Sandals

I'm going to start off by saying that socks with sandals are never acceptable. Ever. I think it's a terrible idea, and unsure why anyone would consider it, and don't even tell me because your feet are cold because that's what closed toe shoes (sneakers, clogs, boots, etc.) are for-- covering your feet! In fact, just about all closed-toe shoes require socks to be worn between your feet and the shoe (unless you want them to smell and be gross). Thus, socks and shoes go together. Sandals, on the other hand, were made for warmer weather, you know, when your feet will not get cold if you're not wearing socks. Many sandals have pieces that go in between your toes (i.e. the flip flop), as well, making it impossible to comfortably wear socks (given it may ever be acceptable to do so in the first place, which it is not). Naturally, bare feet and sandals go together; they were just meant to be. So, if your feet are cold enough to put socks on, do not be a lazy fatass and just put on sneakers, or whatever your preference of shoe may be. And, to spare everyone the aroma of your sweaty feet, wear socks when you wear sneakers.

Socks and shoes. Barefeet and sandals. Got it? Good.