导读：本季的各大品牌秀上，罗马鞋(gladiator shoes)、连体裤、短袜配凉鞋成为大热的潮流范本。令人眼花缭乱的T台搭配以及街拍真人秀使得时尚追随者蠢蠢欲动。但这些混搭及服饰并不是时尚灵药。倘若穿着不当，它们很可能将你变成时尚“杯具”。

British rapper M.I.A. was caught wearing sweat socks and metallic gold sandals last month. She was trying to follow this summer’s socks-and-sandals trend, promoted by top fashion houses, including Burberry and Prada. Unfortunately, somebody called the fashion police because M.I.A.’s socks-and-sandals combo was tragic – not trendy.

上个月，英国说唱歌手M.I.A.以一身运动袜搭配金属质感金色凉鞋的装扮出现在公众视野中。今夏，包括Burberry和Prada在内的很多时尚大牌都推崇短袜配凉鞋的流行趋势，而M.I.A.正是该潮流的追随者。但不幸的是，这引起了“时尚警察”的注意，因为M.I.A.这身短袜配凉鞋的搭配实在是一个大“杯具”，毫无时尚可言。

Along with socks-and-sandals combos, gladiator shoes and jumpsuits are also trendy this season. But, I have to say, these chic items don’t necessarily promise good fashion. When you get it wrong, they can turn you into a walking fashion disaster. Here, the 21st Century fashion police spot the latest fashion victims and discuss how they can get it right.

除了短袜配凉鞋，罗马鞋和连体裤也成为本季的潮流风向标。但我必须说明一下，这些大热的单品不见得成为时尚灵药。如果穿着不当，它们很可能将你变成时尚“餐具”。在这里，《21世纪英文报》的时尚警察对新晋时尚“杯具”进行点评，并探讨正确搭配的法则。

jumpsuit/romper

连体裤

A head-to-toe all-floral jumpsuit? Stay away from it, unless you want to look like a walking garden. Keep the 80s where they belong – in the past. Make this look modern by choosing solid colors and sophisticated fabrics. If, however, you’re a big fan of floral patterns, try short jumpsuits, also known as rompers, for a sweet look.

一条满是碎花的连体裤？请远离它，除非你想让自己看上去像一座移动花园。将它们封存在那遥远的80年代吧。可以选择一些面料精致的纯色连体裤，这会使你看上去更加时髦。当然，如果你钟情于通体碎花，那么就尝试用连体短裤（也称“连体衣”）来打造一个甜美Look吧。

socks-and-sandals combo

短袜配凉鞋

M.I.A.’s mistake is a perfect occasion for a fashion public service announcement: Please, please don’t combine sweat socks with sandals. The truth is, the socks-and-sandals combo is really difficult for us mere morals to pull off. This risky trend was still a fashion crime last year. But if you’re going to brave it, consider selecting a sock in a matching or near-matching color to your sandal for a more seamless look.

M.I.A. 的着装错误可以说是发布时尚公告的绝佳机会：千万不要将运动袜和凉鞋搭配在一起。事实上，我们这些普罗大众很难成功驾驭短袜凉鞋的搭配。要知道这一流行趋势在去年还是一条时尚禁忌。但如果你想挑战它，可以考虑去挑选一双与凉鞋颜色相同或同一色系的短袜，使得这身打扮更加天衣无缝。

gladiator shoes/ gladiator sandal

罗马鞋

Ankle-high gladiator shoes with a calf-length dress is definitely a no-no. A dress of that length will cut your height. A pair of ankle-high gladiator shoes will cut the length of your legs. What’s left? A few inches of your skin making you look way shorter. Instead of a long dress, you need a mini-skirt or a pair of cuffed shorts to match with the gladiator shoes.

过膝长裙加及踝罗马鞋绝对是时尚禁忌。如此这般打扮会使你看上去很矮。一双及踝罗马鞋会使你的腿看上去很短。此外，裸露的几寸肌肤也会使你整体看上去变矮。你需要一条迷你裙或短裤来搭配罗马鞋，而不是一条长裙。

chic 漂亮的, 时髦的
combo 套餐
floral 用花装饰的
gladiator shoes 罗马鞋
head-to-toe 从头到脚的,彻底的
jumpsuit 连衣裤
romper 背心连裤子的衣服
seamless 天衣无缝的
solid 纯色的
sophisticated 精致的