Bad Embellishments: Bows, Skulls And Other Frippery That Can Ruin An Outfit (PHOTOS)

This is becoming a common tale: You see an item of clothing from across the store, and you're elated because it seems absolutely perfect. But once you get a closer look, you realize that that gorgeous garment has been ruined by an unnecessary embellishment.

It seems as though big box stores are falling prey to over-designing and extraneous embellishments more and more these days. All of a sudden, skulls are de rigueur, as are tiny pockets and big bows -- but we're fed up with it. In protest of our least favorite embellishments, we've rounded up eight adornments we want put to bed. Who's with us?

1. Skulls.

2. Tiny pockets.

3. Ruffles.

4. Feathers.

5. Bows.

6. Studs.

7. Extra buttons.

8. Sparkles.

More trends we hope to see die:

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