Welcome to the Trend Graveyard
Written by: Sarah Pretopapa | Illustration by: Aliya McDonald
Giving a final spotlight to the worst the trend cycle had to offer this decade, before we bury them for good.
Jelly Shoes
Remember “jelly shoes” with heels and flats made of rubber or plastic? These are a disgrace to society. My least favorite form of these shoes is clear and features 2000s Barbie-esque sparkles throughout, although they’ve also been reincarnated as a Gucci fad as recently as last summer. Honestly, I don’t even think Barbie would wear these, and saying she would be disrespectful to dolls everywhere. Jelly shoes are both uncomfortable to look at and to wear. They offer a window into the lost souls of smushed toes pressed up against a rubber cage. The other thing about jelly shoes is that they make your feet sweat like crazy and will likely give you a blister worse than a pair of Doc Martens. Overall, I struggle to think of even one pro for the shoe, making it a top contender for the graveyard. Jelly shoes, you gave it your best shot but please, stay in the 90s!
Jelly Shoes
Remember “jelly shoes” with heels and flats made of rubber or plastic? These are a disgrace to society. My least favorite form of these shoes is clear and features 2000s Barbie-esque sparkles throughout, although they’ve also been reincarnated as a Gucci fad as recently as last summer. Honestly, I don’t even think Barbie would wear these, and saying she would be disrespectful to dolls everywhere. Jelly shoes are both uncomfortable to look at and to wear. They offer a window into the lost souls of smushed toes pressed up against a rubber cage. The other thing about jelly shoes is that they make your feet sweat like crazy and will likely give you a blister worse than a pair of Doc Martens. Overall, I struggle to think of even one pro for the shoe, making it a top contender for the graveyard. Jelly shoes, you gave it your best shot but please, stay in the 90s!