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An error in judgment regarding clothing or personal appearance that is considered socially unacceptable or out of date.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