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21 of the Scariest Fashion And Beauty Trends of All Time 

Since today is Friday the 13th we decided to round up 21 of the scariest fashion and beauty trends that have ever existed. From Jheri curls to fanny packs, we've sported some pretty frightening looks over the years. Check 'em out! 
By Julee Wilson · Updated October 27, 2020
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Trucker hats

It’s Friday the 13th — Ooooooooo! And in honor of the spooky date we’ve decided to round up 21 of the scariest fashion and beauty trends that have ever existed. From Jheri curls to fanny packs, we’ve sported some pretty frightening looks over the years.

21 of the Scariest Fashion And Beauty Trends of All Time
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Platform flip flops
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Super dark lip liner
21 of the Scariest Fashion And Beauty Trends of All Time
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Butterfly hair clips
21 of the Scariest Fashion And Beauty Trends of All Time
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Low-rise jeans
21 of the Scariest Fashion And Beauty Trends of All Time
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Fanny packs
21 of the Scariest Fashion And Beauty Trends of All Time
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Scrunchies
21 of the Scariest Fashion And Beauty Trends of All Time
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Ugg boots
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Crocs
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Scarfs as headbands
21 of the Scariest Fashion And Beauty Trends of All Time
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Over-the-top nail art
21 of the Scariest Fashion And Beauty Trends of All Time
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Multi-colored hair and extensions
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Jnco jeans
21 of the Scariest Fashion And Beauty Trends of All Time
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Lip rings
21 of the Scariest Fashion And Beauty Trends of All Time
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Parachute pants
21 of the Scariest Fashion And Beauty Trends of All Time
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Glitter hair
21 of the Scariest Fashion And Beauty Trends of All Time
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Fur boots
21 of the Scariest Fashion And Beauty Trends of All Time
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Terry cloth tracksuits
21 of the Scariest Fashion And Beauty Trends of All Time
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Jheri curls
21 of the Scariest Fashion And Beauty Trends of All Time
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Booty shorts
21 of the Scariest Fashion And Beauty Trends of All Time
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Extremely thin eyebrows
21 of the Scariest Fashion And Beauty Trends of All Time
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