Whatever compliments you may bestow upon them, it cannot be said that garden gnomes are hip or cool. In fact, I would say they're completely out of touch with fashion to a worrying degree. This image could be turned completely on it's head by the addition of a small, slick pair of shades, a simple gesture which would speak volumes. Before: Dressed badly because they don't know any better. After: Dressed badly because they just don't care - there are more important things in life (like fishing?)-- lostkidstent, Aug 06 2001 Before: Tasteless lawn-litter.After: Tasteless lawn-litter (but with sunglasses). Croissant. (Not sure why.)-- angel, Aug 06 2001 I'm wearing mine right now.-- Gnomish, Sep 01 2004 random, halfbakery