Summary
Moriah Plath’s gone through quite a fashion evolution inWelcome To Plathville, but some looks have undoubtedly been better than others. The fashion misfires have often been overshadowed byMoriah’s notorious makeup fails, but her sketchy outfits are worth talking about. TheWelcome To Plathvilleseason 6star’s fashion and makeup journey has mirrored her own personal growth on the show. She initially distanced herself from her conservative Christian upbringing - she needed to find herself.
However, Moriah has since made amends with Barry Plath and Kim Plath - that changed her too. Since her explosive fallout withEthan Plath and Olivia Plath,Moriah now looks unrecognizable with dark hair. While she looks beautiful and natural, not every style choice has been a success. Here are some of Moriah’s fashion fails.
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8Moriah’s Jean Booty Shorts
She Left Little To The Imagination
Moriah’s style was all over the place in 2021, and herjean booty shorts didn’t leave much to the imagination. In a since-deleted Instagram post, she enjoyed a fun night out at a skating rink with her boyfriend at the time, Max Kallschmidt, and her brothers, Micah and Ethan Plath. Ethan’s ex-wife, Olivia was also there. While Moriah seemed to have a great time, showing off her abs in a purple crop top that matched her hair, her choice of tiny denim shorts was too much.
The shorts, which were meant to pair well with her top, missed the mark. She would’ve been better off with high-waisted shorts, worn with a crop top or longer top. Back then, no matter what she wore, Max was by her side. At the venue, he was very attentive - Moriah shared that she fell once while roller skating.
7Moriah’s Crop Top Looks
They Make Her Feel Confident
It’s no secret thatMoriahloves a crop top, but she doesn’t seem to know how to style them sometimes. Moriah has an incredible figure, which is likely why she feels so confident in a crop top. Unfortunately, some fans called out Moriah for having an eating disorder due to her thin frame. However, there’s no proof that this is the case. “It is never ever a good thing to assume that a very thin person has anorexia or bullimia, nor to assume a fat person is a closet eater and eats junk and doesn’t exercise,” wrote one user. They added:
“You are simply beautiful inside & out. Wishing you the very best this world has to offer.”
Moriah looks great in crop tops, and exploring that option was likely part of her rebellion against her strict family. It’s fair to consider these shirts “fashion fails” from time to time, but if Moriah feels confident, she’s winning. Clearly, since the Instagram user discussed earlier praised her, saying,“You are simply beautiful inside & out. Wishing you the very best this world has to offer,“real fans like the fact that she takes chances when it comes to personal style.
6Moriah’s Over-The-Top Heels
They Weren’t A Practical Choice For The Beach
Moriahdefinitely went through a phase where she wore heels in the most bizarre places. In February 2021, she posted a series of photos on a beach whereMoriah wore over-the-top black stiletto heels while attempting to climb a treeand walk in the sand. “Ok how did u walk in the sand with those awesome boots lol I would of fallen over on my butt lol,” wrote one fan.
However, it’s far from the only time her heels turned heads. Reddit useru/kenna_chrisnoted, “Her clothes just seem so out of style and thrown together in a weird way. For example, when she took Max to meet her parents, she wore Nike running tights and heels.” Another fan agreed, saying, “I 1000% agree with you about the cringe level of her clothes…BUT I think that her way of dressing has to do with being super sheltered.” Luckily, Moriah has moved past her over-the-top heels.
5Moriah’s Very Short Dresses
She’s Reclaiming Her Autonomy
Moriah’s definitely been criticized for her overly short skirts, but it’s obvious she was reclaiming her own body after being taught to hide herself and dress modestly while she was growing up. For the same reason, she seems to love crop tops, she also enjoys wearing skirts so short that she might accidentally flash someone. For Moriah, skimpy clothes may make her feel powerful because they used to be forbidden. Now, she can wear whatever she wants.
Growing up in a strict, conservative environment onWelcome to Plathville,Moriah was taught to cover her body and embrace an old-fashioned idea of what femininity is. Her fashion choices from the past few years represent a rejection of these constraints and a declaration of self-empowerment. By embracing her own style, Moriah took control over her body and image, challenging the restrictive norms she was raised with and expressing her individuality. However, that doesn’t mean that short dresses are the best fashion choices for her.
4Moriah’s Workout Attire
The Cheetah Print Wasn’t Flattering
One ofMoriah’s most iconic style errors was her cheetah print sports bra and leggings - she had bright purple hair at the time. “You look like Barney in a cheetah suit,” wrote one blunt fan, while another said, “I LOVE YOU..but you dress like a cougar.” They added two “crying laughing” emojis and wrote, “nothing but love tho.” The 21-year-oldWelcome To Plathvillestar had just turned 19, so she wasn’t a bona fide cougar. However, after growing up in such a restrictive environment, she seems to gravitate towards anything bright and fun.
Moriah’s fashion fails have received mixed reviewsfrom fans. Some think others are too hard on Moriah, with one Reddit fan responding tou/kenna_chrisby saying, “I don’t like how people are so judgy of her style. She has literally grown up in isolation with an opressive mother that works towards supressing Moriah’s sense of self. IMO we should be cheering on any creative expression that comes from these kids. Also fashion is just a bunch of arbitrary societal norms, let people wear whatever makes them happy.” The workout wear was cringe, but she dresses differently now.
3Moriah’s Interview Bandage Top
The Revealing Top Made Waves
Moriah made waves for wearing a black “bandage top” during a controversial interview segment onWelcome To Plathville. This outfit was notably revealing, consisting of strips of fabric that wrapped around her chest and midriff, leaving little to the imagination. The outfit drew significant attention and criticism from fans, who feltMoriah’s top was inappropriate for the interview. In a Reddit thread started byu/Standard-Kitty, the fan stated, “I hate this shirt .. nothing against her herself, but some of the clothes she wears to be “rebellious“ in my opinion.. are ridiculously hideous.”
“I hate this shirt .. nothing against her herself, but some of the clothes she wears to be “rebellious“ in my opinion.. are ridiculously hideous.”
Many agreed, saying, “Im not a person who tells a woman what they can and cant wear but she has poor style. If she stopped with the rebellious dressing and hair colors it would work well for her,” and, “I think she looks like a bad Daenerys Targaryen knockoff in this.” Despite the backlash, Moriah has been unapologetic about her fashion choices, using her style as a form of self-expression and rebellion against the strict upbringing she had.
2Moriah’s Loungewear Isn’t Fashionable
She Doesn’t Look Super Comfy
Moriahlikes to make “get ready with me” reels on Instagram, and they often start with Moriah fresh-faced and still in her pajamas or loungewear. However, what she wears before she gets ready doesn’t always seem super comfy. In one video, she wears a lacy black crop top with peach shorts before changing into her new outfit and putting on makeup.
Moriah seems to do too much fashion wise, and she might want to simplify her style.
However, most of the criticism has to do with Moriah’s heavy foundation, dark contour, thick eyeliner, and brightly painted lips. “You don’t need all that contouring. Your natural bone structure is stunning!” wrote one fan, while another said, “You looked great but then you kept going and ended up where you always do. Lighten up on the eyes and lips and let your natural beauty shine through.” She ended with a rocker chick look, complete with a choker, bright red lipstick, and a saucy up-do.
1Moriah’s Low-Rise Jeans
It’s Very Y2K Chic
Low rise jeans might be back in style, butMoriahis proof that they’re a trend people should skip. However, fans were less concerned with her questionable style choices than other aspects of her personality in the comments. “Watching you in the show and I agree with Ethan. You need to grow up,” wrote one fan, while another said, “You and your negative energy.” The post came shortly afterKim’s shocking DUI incident, and commenters were brutal.
Moriah’s fashion fails definitely get noticed, but she was just trying to figure out who she was. Despite making provocative choices, it was important for Moriah to become her own person. Hopefully, she can continue to heal relationships with her family onWelcome To Plathville.
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