Women from mainland China are expressing disappointment with this year's women's fashion. Online, one user said, "Thanks to the new heights of ugliness in women's fashion this year, I think my shopping addiction has been cured." This user mentioned that having perused many items without finding anything appealing helped her save money.

Other netizens remarked that the styles resemble the Bohemian trends from a decade ago, even bringing to mind their mothers' square dance outfits. Many feel that this year's garments, featuring lace edges, checkered patterns, or slip dresses, induce a sense of anxiety.

A clothing store owner noted the difficulty in finding a simple T-shirt in the market today. Reports indicated that many vendors faced massive returns during last year's Double 11 shopping festival, primarily due to mismatched sizes, highlighting a gap between production and consumer demand. As a result, many fashion brands are shuttering their stores.

Analysts suggest that the decline in the clothing industry is not only due to economic factors but also significantly attributed to the selling of unattractive clothing.