13 Things You Might Love If Your Taste Is Ugly/Cute
You’ll either love them or hate them. There is no in between.
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by The Candidly Team
We’re not going to sugarcoat it. You are going to hate at least 75% of the things on this list.
And that’s fine.
The line between adorably quirky and flat out ugly is…a fine one. To be sure. And maybe your line skews a few ticks the other way. But we realized that when we wear all 13 things on this list, inevitably we have strangers approaching us asking where we got them, and then our very own sisters telling us we’ve lost the thread.
Taste is subjective! Except that our taste is always correct. So if you, too, have taste that is nuanced and sophisticated enough to encompass classic, French, milkmaid, magazine chic, quirky, and hippie, you will like at least ONE thing on this list.
And if not, ALSO FINE. You’ll be wrong of course, but that’s fine!
Ready to find out?
1. The Comfiest Slides Known To man
4CCCCEES Add To Cart Buckle Sandals*
We understand that looks-wise these are a divisive shoe. We happen to adore them and the wildly original designer who makes them. But take away all of that, and this is actually THE single most comfortable shoe we own. We have grown to be whiny little divas about foot pain. We simply won’t have it. This shoe is pampering on a whole new level, and weirdly, they work with all of our everyday pants, jeans, skirts, and dresses. At every length. We can honestly say they’re one of the most problem-solving shoes in our closet.
Price: $285
2. The Soft And Slouchy Horseshoe Jeans
Gap Mid Rise UltraSoft Easy Horseshoe Jeans*
Whatever thoughts you have about the shape, there’s no question that barrel and horseshoe jeans feel amazing on our bodies. No tightness round our bellies and thighs. No worrying about how our butt looks. This pair adds an elastic waist and soft, soft denim that makes us want to wear them every single day. They come in loads of colors, tall, petite, and sizing up to XXL. Plus, just look at that waist nip. It’s as if our coziest joggers woke up one day as very cute jeans.
Price: $90
3. The Overalls Dress
Free People Machu Barrel Midi Dress*
We wouldn’t mind living out the remainder of our days in this dress. It’s the kind of thing we especially want to reach for when it’s hot and gross out, and we feel bloated and tired but still want to look interesting and like we care. The adorable neckline (complete with overall straps) and front pockets keep it from just being a sack. And with strappy flat sandals,* a straw tote,* and a pretty chain,* we actually feel very farmer’s market/chic.
Price: $168
4. The Bucket Hat
Speaking of farmer’s market chic, a bucket hat might well be what’s missing from your life. This one even carries a little glam. But in a very low-key way.
Price: $78
5. The Longline Trouser Shorts
Free People Lucca Culotte Shorts*
Long shorts are not the dorky, touristy things we once thought. There are new cuts, new colors, new lengths that are actually flattering. And this slightly flared pair has topped our leaderboard. With a feathery tee or ribbed, white tank and sandals, what could be easier as a spring/ summer uniform?
Price: $50
6. The Printed Crocs
Crocs Marimekko Classic Slides*
Marimekko and Crocs was the collab we definitely didn’t know our hearts needed. Wear these to the beach with any color suit and a gauzy cover up, and the modishness will improve your mood by 250%.
7. The Carefree Caftan
Love Tomas by Emerson Fry Emerson Short Caftan*
Caftans are chic. We are not taking rebuttals at this time. They’re also one of the few things that give us copious amounts of coverage without us melting into a pile of sweat. This one is a new discovery, and we couldn’t be happier we found it just in time for summer.
Price: $178
8. The Croissant Hair Clip
Jenny Lemons Midi Croissant Hair Claw Clip*
Some things exist exclusively to spark joy. And to keep our blowouts well preserved/ adorably out of our face while we’re at the beach. But mostly the joy sparking thing.
Price: $20
9. The Ultimate Spring/ Summer Onesie
You might not want to say a word until you’ve tried this on. The slouchy shape is somehow … magically … flattering?!?! We don’t know how it works. All we know is every one of us who slipped it on immediately bought it in more colors. Especially amazing for those of us with a thicker tum.
Price: $70
10. The Floral Jean Jacket
We The Free Opal Swing Printed Denim Jacket*
We talk endlessly about the classic coolness of a jean jacket. How it solves so many problems. Turns clothes into “looks.” This one, with its subtle floral print, takes things to a whole new flower child level that we love over our solid spring skirts and dresses.
Price: $128
11. The Skort Dress
The A&F Scarlett Strapless Linen-Blend Skort*
This dress is not what you’d call ugly. It is, however, a skort. And the fact that it’s a skort means that you can finally, finally wear a chic, little summer dress on vacation without worrying you’re going to flash the whole piazza when you bend to fasten your shoe. It comes in many colors and prints and has attachable straps if you don’t like strapless. If you’re at all curious, we implore you to try it. You only live once, and your cute knees deserve their day in the sun.
Price: $80
12. The Throw-Back Sandals
Are we, for some reason, sounding nostalgic for the 60s? Possibly. But these Scholl’s work with everything we wear in our lives today, especially from the months of May to September. And they’re 17x more comfortable than any of our other strappier sandals.
Price: $120
13. The Wildly Wide Leg Pants
Madewell The Harlow Superwide-Leg Trouser in Brushed Twill*
Here is another thing that’s sort of cheating because no one would call these tailored trousers “ugly.” But they are exaggerated, taking wide-leg to a whole new level. And we acknowledge that that is not for everyone. However, for the wide-legged pant lovers among us, do yourself a favor and buy these pants. We actually loved them when they just came in wide leg. But we super love them in superwide leg. Our legs have never looked longer. Our waists have never looked so hourglassy. Not to mention, they’re on sale, so be speedy.
Price: $90
At The Candidly, we try a lot of stuff so you don’t have to. We only recommend things we truly love, and that we think you’ll love, too. All products are chosen independently by our creative team, and all details reflect the price and availability of products at the time of publication. If you buy something we link to, The Candidly may earn a commission.
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