The ever increasing speed of the fast fashion trend has left us with piles of clothing that are no longer considered to be stylish. While many of these fads were pretty atrocious, they were embraced by the masses that are probably now looking for a way to dispose of their mortifying decisions. Thankfully there are several options out there such as donating these used clothing items to be recycled into more dignified pieces. This list outlines some of the more appalling clothing creations we have seen.

1. Meggings

The male fashion world is subject to some of the same mayhem as the female fashion industry. The trend of women’s leggings became a popular choice to highlight the glorious and slender male thigh muscles. These “meggings” come in an assortment of colors and materials and are also available in the ever-so-stunning leopard print and metallic flash.

2. Fanny Packs

The sad truth about fanny packs is that even though they fell out of fashion years ago they were never completely eliminated. We still see the occasional middle-aged man wearing his sandals and knee-high socks and of course his handy-dandy fanny pack to secure all his worldly possessions.

3. Shoulder Pads

Although this fashion tends to be heavily associated with the 80s, it actually originated during the 30s and has been rather unpleasant since its inception. Sharp angles, toothpick legs and feathered hair may have once been considered sexy but unless your goal is to attract a feisty ostrich I would recommend donating your padded blouses immediately.

4. Mom Jeans

This wonderful term has forever ingrained the image of this sad style into many of our hearts and minds. Mom jeans are artfully crafted with an ultra-high waist, which makes the buttocks appear to be disproportionately longer, wider and flatter than they actually are. Attractive right?

5. Bullet bras

Here is a free tip: If your lingerie can be used to impale your enemies it’s probably a sign that you have taken it too far. Enough said.

6. Tracksuits

The original intention behind tracksuits was to have them worn by athletes when they were performing. The suit would help them stay warm but could also be easily removed before a game. Instead we ended up with a bunch of goons parading around in these lovely suits. We can once again thank the 80s for another splendid fashion explosion.

7. Harem Pants

These pants are probably one of the ugliest and unflattering pieces of clothing known to man. If anyone successfully pulled off this look no one saw it. Why someone would want to walk around with a floppy section of material holding their legs together is beyond me.

8. Ponchos

With the exception of the occasional cartoon character, ponchos should be eliminated from the fashion scene. This silly invention does not look appropriate in any setting – not at work, the mall, or even at your kitchen table. It is simply one of the worst style choices for any occasion.

9. Pretentious Headwear

Yes. There are many things that people choose to place on top of their heads that make them look like flaming nitwits. Wearing a beret does not make you look like an artist and a hippie headband does not translate to free spirit. Before you head outside you may want to consider all your life decisions up to this point and make today the day that you avoid another fashion fail.

10. Facekini

Why? Sometimes that is all we can ask ourselves to keep from crying. The “facekini” is one of those items that call for a good hard look at what the world is coming to. It is advertised as a clever way to keep the harmful rays of the sun off the delicate skin on your face. What it actually does is make you look like the dressmaker’s dummy in “Silence of the Lambs.”

While many of the items on the list above should never have seen the light of day there is a way you can help make it a better tomorrow. By donating these items, or other used clothing that you no longer wear, you can support the textile recycling process and win back your self-respect.