Thou Shalt Not Wear Stained Neckties Fashion sinners won't burn in hell but may burn with shame Copied (Index Stock (http://www.indexstock.com)) Forbes gives fashion-impaired guys a few much-needed tips. Here are 10 fashion sins to be avoided at all costs: Pants that are too long or too short. White socks with dress shoes. Mixing patterns, especially from different color families. Ties that are too long or too short. Stained clothing. Waists that sit too high or too low. Scruffy shoes. The Batman look; clipping devices to your belt is for cops and superheroes. Excessive layering. Mismatched belts and shoes. (More fashion stories.) Report an error