#1 Worst Dressed City in the World: Beijing

Worst Dressed Men in the World Live in Beijing, China

When a lot of people think of the most advanced nations in the world, China often comes to mind. In terms of industry, culture and otherwise, it’s difficult to argue against the fact that China is truly on par with some of the world’s most powerful nations. This is especially true of Beijing, one of China’s most well-known bustling cities. A lot of people think that fashion in China is very forward-thinking, but one look at the fashion and style of men in Beijing can quickly put this notion to rest. Beijing may be home to some seriously fashion-forward individuals, but the majority of men who call the city home could stand to take a step back and seriously reevaluate the way they dress. The following are just a few aspects of men’s fashion in Beijing that are holding the city back in more ways than one - all of them convinced us that Bejing belongs on the top spot on our Worst Dressed Cities in the World list.

Text-Heavy Tees
It’s difficult to visit Beijing without experiencing some sort of sensory overload. Indeed, it seems as if millions of messages are trying to be passed around in the city at once, and it doesn’t stop at billboards and advertisements. It’s very common for men in Beijing (especially young adults) to embrace t-shirts that make heavy use of English text, often incorporating cheesy slogans from American pop culture like “Take It Easy, Man” and “Who Let The Dogs Out?” This no doubt has a lot to do with the fact that Chinese youth tend to have somewhat of an obsession with American pop culture, although the appearance of countless people wearing these shirts on the same street in Beijing is nothing but embarrassing for the city’s residents.

Excessively Bright Colors
Another aspect of Beijing fashion that keeps the city from truly making strides in the right direction is the fact that bright colors are the absolute norm. A sea of people walking down a busy city street can be difficult to look at, given the fact that bright pinks, yellows and greens tend to make up the majority of pieces worn by city residents. Bright colors certainly have their place in men’s fashion, but wearing them with such intensity is nothing short of a mistake. To make matters worse, many people wear multiple bright-colored pieces, such as bright pink pants with yellow shirts. Clashing almost always occurs in one way or another, making for an appearance that fashion-forward men should avoid at all costs.

Absurd Accessories
Accessorizing is a great way for men to elevate their fashion to the next level; the right belt, for example, can make all the difference in the world. Some of the accessories found in Beijing are simply absurd, however, and are usually worn by those who are simply trying too hard to make a statement. Spiked collars, creepy masks/helmets and other over-the-top accessories can all be seen on a typical street in Beijing, and typically cause heads to turn for all the wrong reasons. After all, there’s a huge difference between knowing how to attract attention properly and trying to look as outlandish as possible.

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