Fashion on the Fence: 5 Fads I Can't Make Up My Mind About

As you know, I've usually got tons of butch fashion opinions that I'm all too eager to share.  But today I'm airing my uncertainties: I'm sharing five fashion trends that I just can't decide about.  What do you think about these?  Hot or not?  Feel free to vote, comment, etc. 

#1: Dyke-friendly jumper
I'm not the only one following Alicia Hardesty on Project Runway, right?  She's worn the jumper a few times, and it may be part of her new line.

Why I love it: It looks very comfy and I love anything that will make tomboy fashion more chic.

Why I hate it: Alicia is 5 ft 8 and weighs 130.  What will we look like in it if we're short and/or non-skinny?  Plus, a "jumper?!"  Flashbacks to third grade.  Hmm.

#2: Knit ties
Knit ties have been trendy for a few years now, and are still going strong.  They started out unpretentious and hipstery, but have made their way into the broader fashion world.

Why I love knit ties: They're kind of vintage.  (And I like vintage...  usually.)   They also come in a variety of  great knits and color patterns.

Why I hate them: They usually end straight across rather than coming to a point, which sort of makes it look like you're wearing an unfringed scarf that somebody made you in home ec class.

#3: Fingerless gloves
Fingerless gloves are like little sweater vests for your hands!  Providing warmth where it counts the most, plus allowing freedom of movement.  (And we all know how much I love sweater vests.)

Why I love fingerless gloves: (1) They're half badass and half dorky.  (2) I can wear them when it's chilly but I want to sit outside and work on my laptop.  (3) I hate the lack of manual dexterity that comes with regular gloves.

Why I hate them: Well...  admittedly, I don't.  But it's hard to pretend that they're stylish, high-fashion items.

#4: Scrunchie ties
These still aren't too widespread, though I seem to be seeing them more and more.  Yes, they are like the hair scrunchies of yore...  except that they're neckties.

Why I love scrunchie ties: Though I probably wouldn't wear them myself, these could provide a nice look for a soft butch who wants a twist on typical menswear for a formal event.  Can't you see Ellen wearing a scrunchie tie?

Why I hate them: It's a tie made of a freakin' scrunchie.  Do we really need to revisit that particular aspect of the 1980s?

#5: Men's pendant necklaces
These usually come on a black cord or a silver chain.  Popular pendants include sharks' teeth, crosses, skulls, and dog tags. 

Why I love them: Most necklaces are too feminine for me.  This kind looks strong, matches a lot of my casual wardrobe, and is, well, butch.  Plus, jewelry for men is gaining popularity again--and as usual, we butches get more fashion leeway than men do.

Why I hate them: Let's face it: there's something a little 1990s-frat-boy-meets-surfer about them.

What fashion trends are you on the fence about, dear readers?  Any guilty fashion pleasures you'd only admit in an anonymous comment?