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4 Spring Runway Trends to Ignore

When it comes to trends, it's important to be honest with yourself. If a look doesn't work for you, by all means, skip it.
By Clarissa Cruz and Jessica Silvester
peplum trend
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The Peplum
Even on a model it doesn't look good! If you want a cinched-waist look, wear a wide belt instead.
The Bare Midriff
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The Bare Midriff
Display your abs only at the gym or the beach. We are not Madonna and it is not 1986.
The Romper
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The Romper
Women shouldn't wear clothes that were originally designed not just for children but for babies.
short shorts
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The Romper
There's an appropriate time for shorts, but she looks like she forgot to put on pants.

Next: O's Spring Fashion Look Book for Every Budget

From the April 2012 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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