20 Embarrassing Fashion Sins We're All Guilty of Committing

Even the most stylish women have dirty little secrets. And oddly a lot of them are quite literally dirty — we don't seem that keen to wash things properly. Turns out, plenty of us would sooner throw out a pair of hand-wash-only leather pants than get them laundered, and we'd purposefully wear the same killer outfit several days running if we knew we could get away with it. And don't get us started on what's going on inside our underwear drawer . . .

But no shame here: we're owning up to the bizarre and embarrassing things we have all done with our clothes. It sure isn't pretty, but we're hoping and praying we aren't alone. Read our shocking style secrets, and, if you're brave enough, share yours in the comments section below!

01
I never sort clothes by color in the laundry. Everything goes in together, and I hope for the best.
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I never sort clothes by color in the laundry. Everything goes in together, and I hope for the best.

02
I still have underwear in my dresser from college.
NBC

I still have underwear in my dresser from college.

03
I buy all my shoes from H&M but still pay to have them reheeled.
Bravo

I buy all my shoes from H&M but still pay to have them reheeled.

04
I have legitimately never cleaned any of my clothes that have ridiculous care instructions, including "hand wash only."
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I have legitimately never cleaned any of my clothes that have ridiculous care instructions, including "hand wash only."

05
In the Winter when I don't want to shave, I'll double up tights to keep my legs hairs from poking out.
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In the Winter when I don't want to shave, I'll double up tights to keep my legs hairs from poking out.

06
Out of pure laziness, I never match my socks.
The CW

Out of pure laziness, I never match my socks.

08
I'll cut brand tags out of clothes and tell people I got it at a "little boutique in Paris" or something.
Fox

I'll cut brand tags out of clothes and tell people I got it at a "little boutique in Paris" or something.

09
I still have specific outfits reserved for my time of the month . . . just to be safe.
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I still have specific outfits reserved for my time of the month . . . just to be safe.

10
I put on camis under my tops so I can wear them a few times before washing them.
Bravo

I put on camis under my tops so I can wear them a few times before washing them.

11
I layer up on bulkier items of clothing so I don't have to wear a bra.
NBC

I layer up on bulkier items of clothing so I don't have to wear a bra.

12
I've faked a foot ailment to keep from having to explain why I never wear heels.
20th Century Studios

I've faked a foot ailment to keep from having to explain why I never wear heels.

13
I am 36, but I still do laundry when I go to my mom's house. In Florida.
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I am 36, but I still do laundry when I go to my mom's house. In Florida.

15
I rewear the same outfit two days in a row if I know I'm not going to be seeing the same people.
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I rewear the same outfit two days in a row if I know I'm not going to be seeing the same people.

16
I don't think I've ever washed my scarves. Is that a thing you're supposed to do?
CBS

I don't think I've ever washed my scarves. Is that a thing you're supposed to do?

17
If I mess up a new shirt and still have the tags, I'll try to covertly return it to the store.
NBC

If I mess up a new shirt and still have the tags, I'll try to covertly return it to the store.

18
I sometimes change clothes five times before I leave the house and still don't like my outfit.
NBC

I sometimes change clothes five times before I leave the house and still don't like my outfit.

19
I wore nursing bras well after I stopped breastfeeding because I was too busy to go out and buy regular ones.
Bravo

I wore nursing bras well after I stopped breastfeeding because I was too busy to go out and buy regular ones.

20
When I run out of clean underwear, I wear bathing suit bottoms.
NBC

When I run out of clean underwear, I wear bathing suit bottoms.