There are some things that are bad. Cheating off of someone else’s test is bad. Stealing a candy bar is bad. Yelling at your family is bad. Cursing at church is bad.

Then there are things that are unforgivable. Certain things that you can’t come back from. And so here they are, ten things that if you wear you honestly may never have a hope of being allowed into the pearly white gates of fashion heaven.

1. Crocs: Okay, okay. Maybe they were cool. But now? Plastic shoes with holes that you put little decorations in will never be cool again. And even if you have the croc brand shoes that don’t look like crocs- they’re still crocs. And that’s never okay.
2. Denim on Denim: It’s an ugly way to look like you’re wearing a jumpsuit. Nothing more. It’ll never look truly good on anyone, and for that reason you just shouldn’t wear it. Someone ought to put a fine on it.
3. Pajama pants in public: WHAT. When will it ever be cute, classy, or anything you should strive for in clothes to literally look like you rolled out of bed. If you really have to bum it, at least have the decency to throw on some sweatpants. Leave the pink bunnies at home in the dark where nobody can see them.
4. A tucked-in sweater: I understand that “nerd-chic” is kind of cool right now. Those black-rimmed glasses and suspenders actually have a place in the world. But tucking in your sweater is one of those things that’s a little too much nerd and not enough chic. It only looks like an accident, which is never what you want.
5. Bermuda shorts: Yeah, I know. Dress code! But I promise you that you can wear shorts that aren’t just a hawaiian shirt wrapped around your thigh. It’s not quite warm enough yet, but when it is, maybe you should stuff these in the attic along with the winter sweaters and mothballs. No one will know you ever had them.
6. Athletic shoes with jeans: Wearing sneakers for something other than exercising is a rocky road anyways. But one you pair those clunky things with a pair of skinny jeans you may as well be a Saint Bernard puppy. Overwhelmingly large feet just isn’t a good look for anyone.
7. Fox tails attached to bags:Unless you just went hunting and absolutely have to carry around the tail, this just makes no sense. Why would a fake dead tail of a fake dead animal look cute around the handle of your purse? It doesn’t. That’s the answer.
8. High-waters: The not-so-loving term that refers to jeans that happen to rise up above your ankles when you sit down. Boys, you’re definitely the worst culprit here. I know you’re growing like crazy and that includes growing out of clothes. But this is just sad. Get things that fit. Better too big than too small, always.
9. Yellow or orange tights: Looking at you, ladies. It gives you something that can be most easily described as “Big-Bird syndrome”.
10. Socks and sandals: This goes from birkenstocks with those thick woolen disasters, to dainty little wedges with white ribbon socks. Come on. We all know that this is wrong.

There you go. Maybe you’re guilty of one. Maybe (gasp) you’re done ‘em all. NO matter what, there’s always time to repent. Go buy yourself a leather purse, or a tailored blazer. Just like there are things that are always wrong in the world of clothes, there are things that are always right. Get back on the horse, and work towards those gleaming gates.