About PoorlyDressed.com
Documenting fashion disasters since 2010
Our Story
PoorlyDressed.com began in 2010 as a small blog dedicated to showcasing the most questionable fashion choices spotted in everyday life. What started as a humorous hobby quickly grew into a cultural phenomenon, with thousands of submissions pouring in from around the world.
Our website provides a light-hearted look at fashion faux pas, always with a sense of humor and never with malice. We believe that fashion should be fun, and sometimes the best way to learn what works is to see what doesn't.
Over the years, we've documented thousands of fashion disasters, from the infamous "socks with sandals" combination to patterns that should never have met. Our archives serve as both entertainment and education for fashion enthusiasts and the fashion-challenged alike.
Meet Our Founder
Alex Thornton
Alex Thornton founded PoorlyDressed.com after spending years working in the fashion industry as a stylist and consultant. Having seen firsthand the impact of poor fashion choices on personal and professional opportunities, Alex was inspired to create a platform that could educate through humor.
"I believe that fashion is a form of self-expression, but sometimes that expression needs a little guidance," says Alex. "My goal was never to mock individuals, but to highlight choices that could be improved upon, all while keeping things light-hearted and fun."
With a background in fashion design and a master's degree in visual communications, Alex brings both expertise and a keen eye to PoorlyDressed.com. When not curating the latest fashion disasters, Alex enjoys vintage shopping, photography, and giving fashion advice to willing friends and family.
Our Mission
At PoorlyDressed.com, our mission is to document and discuss fashion choices that raise eyebrows, all while providing educational insights in an entertaining way. We believe that:
Education Through Humor
We use humor as a tool to educate about fashion do's and don'ts, making learning about style accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
Cultural Documentation
Fashion mistakes represent a unique aspect of our cultural history. By documenting these moments, we create an archive of evolving fashion norms.
Community Building
We foster a community where people can laugh together about common fashion missteps, creating connections through shared experiences.
Why is documenting fashion faux pas important? Because fashion is a universal language. What we wear communicates who we are, how we feel, and how we want to be perceived. By highlighting what doesn't work, we help people become more conscious of their fashion choices and the messages they send.
We're not about shaming—we're about sharing moments that make us smile while subtly encouraging better fashion decisions. After all, we've all had our fashion misses. The difference is learning from them.