Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fashion faux pas
Noun
/ˈfæʃ.ən ˈfoʊ ˌpɑː/
Definition
A noticeable mistake in fashion or style.
Examples
- Wearing socks with sandals is often seen as a fashion faux pas.
- Her choice of bright green and red together was a major fashion faux pas at the gala.
- He learned the hard way that mixing patterns can lead to a fashion faux pas.
Meaning
An error in judgment regarding clothing or personal appearance that is considered socially unacceptable or out of date.
Synonyms
- style mistake
- fashion misstep
- wardrobe malfunction
