unwearable
Too damaged to wear
Unwearable describes clothing or accessories that cannot reasonably be worn—whether because of damage, poor fit, discomfort, or impractical design: The shoes were gorgeous but completely unwearable.
Fashion critics often use it for runway pieces more artistic than functional: The collection featured stunning but unwearable avant-garde pieces.
Pulled into pieces
- stainedMarred by discoloration
- shrunkenReduced from original dimensions
- moth-eatenDamaged by insect larvae
- rippedTorn or very muscular
frayed · holey · soiled · faded · mildewed · tattered · discolored · worn-out
Exceeding typical dimensions
- undersizedSmaller than standard
- tightFirmly stretched or fitting
- looseNot firmly secured
- baggyLoose and drooping
pinching · gaping · bunching · sagging · misshapen · disproportionate · unflattering · altered
Awkwardly heavy or bulky
- restrictiveImposing narrow boundaries
- constrictingMaking narrower by pressure
- uncomfortableCausing unease or distress
- heavyOf great mass
bulky · stiff · itchy · binding · unbreathable · inflexible · immobilizing · encumbering
Discarded item or person
- donationVoluntary charitable gift
- thriftCareful use of resources
- ragbagDisorderly mixture
- hand-me-downUsed item passed along
reject · remnant · surplus · unsold · clearance · deadstock · landfill · fast-fashion
Belonging to earlier times
- outmodedNo longer in fashion
- datedOld-fashioned or courted
- passeNo longer fashionable
- unfashionableNot currently stylish
Custom high-fashion design
- runwayPaved path for planes
- conceptualOf or relating to ideas
- sculpturalRelating to carved forms
- artisticShowing imaginative skill
experimental · futuristic · statement · provocative · deconstructed · theatrical · costume · exhibition
torn
Pulled into pieces
- stainedMarred by discoloration
- shrunkenReduced from original dimensions
- moth-eatenDamaged by insect larvae
ripped · frayed · holey · soiled · faded · mildewed · tattered · discolored · worn-out · threadbare
oversized
Exceeding typical dimensions
- undersizedSmaller than standard
- tightFirmly stretched or fitting
- looseNot firmly secured
baggy · pinching · gaping · bunching · sagging · misshapen · disproportionate · unflattering · altered · tailoring
cumbersome
Awkwardly heavy or bulky
- restrictiveImposing narrow boundaries
- constrictingMaking narrower by pressure
- uncomfortableCausing unease or distress
heavy · bulky · stiff · itchy · binding · unbreathable · inflexible · immobilizing · encumbering · constraining
castoff
Discarded item or person
hand-me-down · reject · remnant · surplus · unsold · clearance · deadstock · landfill · fast-fashion · disposable
old-fashioned
Belonging to earlier times
unfashionable · frumpy · dowdy · unstylish · vintage · retro · antiquated
couture
Custom high-fashion design
- runwayPaved path for planes
- conceptualOf or relating to ideas
- sculpturalRelating to carved forms
artistic · experimental · futuristic · statement · provocative · deconstructed · theatrical · costume · exhibition
unwearableready-to-wear
Factory-made standard-size garments
everyday · versatile · wardrobe staple · classic · timeless
unwearablecomfortable
Physically at ease
flattering · effortless · versatile · everyday · casual
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