Mom Jeans.

I have been made fun of for YEARS (my whole life) for wearing "mom jeans."  Of course, this fashion faux pas is probably one of many I've been criticized for, but hey, when it comes to comfort...

One of the perks of teaching on a college campus is keeping up-to-date on the latest trends - music, fashion, conversation, best smart phone, hairstyle/color, you name it.

However.

2 of the latest "fashion trends" I tend to disagree with, and honestly, I should probably support them because they indeed remind me of the "mom jean" phase.

High-waisted shorts.  Doesn't seem to matter what color, cut, fit,  or size.  Man.  I just can.not do it.  Don't get me wrong - the girls are pretty, I'm not hating on them (is that a college phrase?!)  But the shorts are less than becoming, in my opinion.  And what they do to the body is just the same. 

They're even faded!



And the belt??

Now...if I were to wear them, THIS is the pair I'd choose.  We all know how much I love the 4th of July


 Ok.  2nd trend of which I'm not a fan.  White socks with dress pants.  For a while now, I've thought some guys just don't get it.  Or they're lazy.  Or their wife didn't do laundry in time.  But, no.  I think it's becoming a trend.  I've seen several COOL dudes sport this look.  And let me tell you.  Joel is most definitely cool...but I will not allow this one in our home.