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Fashion For The Poors

Jq

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Housecat & Sisyphus 55, Vol 2 EP
Housecat & Sisyphus 55 Vol 3

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we always thought the future would be kind of fun - chris zabriskie ²

0:00 The true cost of fashion
1:00 Social comparison in fashion
2:57 What fashion truly means
5:02 Experimentation and community
6:48 Fashion as a hobby vs privilege
9:25 Environment dictates style
11:27 The evolution of alt style
13:46 Poverty breeds innovation
15:45 Money cannot buy taste
18:44 Developing a personal style
23:06 Tips for affordable fashion
25:12 Financial aspect of fashion
27:08 Behind the scenes vlog

20 Comments

@tictactoehuhn6 1 year ago

If you're poor military surplus is your style

@FaithWinterSmith 1 year ago

I get compliments on my 5 dollar thrift shop dresses all the time when I go outside. You really don't need to spend a lot of money to have a half decent wardrobe.

@cash-mny 1 year ago

I think a lot of people view personal style as a static thing. Like when people say they “found their personal style” they think of it as something they like found on the ground and put in their pocket. Personal style is something that changes over time to reflect your own personal values, tastes, and more

@DKKim-gc1ro 1 year ago

FASHION IS PATIENCE THATS WHAT IVE BEEN SAYING

@andersongomes3211 1 year ago

The top 10% of Americans held 60% of all wealth in 2022. We all poor bro. Some more than others.

@finalfantasyps2 1 year ago

i am too poor to afford a aw2003 raf simons sweatshirt i think im fine with that

@noobulon4334 1 year ago

Im not "poor" but I cant really afford to waste money on eccentric peices. Thus a lot of my focus fashion wise is looking for things that synergise well together and have good versatility while filling real needs in my life. It's led to an interesting hybrid between workwear, outdoorwear, and casualwear that's strangely cohesive while being distinct from the people around me.

This also has pushed me to looking at how things age and not just how they look on the rack. There's a certain pride in watching something break in and develop its own texture and character. Something that wears in rather than looking worn out is much more rewarding to fix as well. It becomes uniquely yours and something you have an attachment to

@jhincita 1 year ago

i wish i had fashion forward friends to talk about fashion with (clothes excitement and personal expression, that is) tbh ive always struggled with the fact that my environment is just not fashion forward at all, and anyone who says they're into fashion are actually into trends rather than the actual human value of clothes.

@lightlightlight 1 month ago (edited)

taste is also developed with exposure. without exposure, time just passes. but with exposure, the time is fermentation. example, wealthy kids going to high end fashion shows, develop a sense of dressing themselves sooner than those who did not. or kids who were exposed to the punk scene early on develop a grasp of styling that aesthetic.

@mmariusy 1 year ago

we have to stop him from thinking before its too late

@bluBlaq33 1 year ago

As a poor person who is fashion forward. Punk and other DIY movements started with poverty. I am invested in Alternative culture and it’s interesting seeing shapes and silhouette’s in styles I’ve worn before “trendy” or sought after now. I will say being poor occasionally prevents style experimentation, being poor you have lock in on what your investments are. I would rather wear peaces I love over and over again, than a bunch of garbage I don’t however.

@dianexmachina 1 year ago (edited)

i'm insanely broke and wear most things from high school. interestingly, that made me discover my style by never throwing them away and salvaging all my possessions. burnt your sweater? make it a trendy crop top. jeans ripped beyond comprehension? take your denim jacket's sleeves and patch your jeans. congrats! now you have cool jeans and a vest! we should all be more optimistic about not affording stuff. creativity comes for free. the little flaws in your wardrobe are what makes it stand out.

@katzhas 1 year ago

Clothes are just fabric, I think most people should focus more on quality and what they think look appealing, than the actual brands that just sell overpriced garbage

@mulanomula 1 year ago

“If you give somebody constraints, it's easier to be creative". The best part of fashion at least for me is the ability to make something out of literally nothing. Martin Margiela, for example, started getting into clothes from pieces from a random flea market and made something of those otherwise "garbage" pieces.

@BrocksJellyFilledDoughnuts 1 year ago

I'm poor, and I've been fine-tuning my style for 10 years (ages 13-23). Being poor does have its limitations, but it doesn't make self-expression impossible. Most of the pieces I have are second-hand or were on sale.

One major advantage I have would be that I'm a woman. Womens fashion is more versatile and better looking. That said, there are certain pieces I've been eyeing for many years but can't afford. I also wish to support small businesses, which can get expensive. I'm going to school to study medicine so I can afford my lifestyle.

To conclude, money helps, but style is king. Money can amplify both your strengths and weaknesses.

@skiiiisx 1 year ago

It starts being too much when you do it for validation or as a cope (dressing up as someone you are not)

@mon0752 1 year ago

First comment im gay

@scrums4748 1 year ago

You actually sent me on my fashion journey a year and a half ago. I remember feeling really dissatisfied with my clothes, hair style, glasses, and look in general. None of what I wore resonated with how I think of myself. I started off sort of copying you, but quickly developed my own taste. It didn't take long for it to become a hobby, the artistry and functionality in clothing is something I found very interesting. I'm saving up to get a sewing machine so I can start messing around making and modifying my own clothes. Anyways, I just wanted to thank you for the insight you've given me with your wise words and smoking hot looks.

@wilgefortisohlin568 1 month ago

Passion for fashion is a phrase straight out of a Barbie movie script. I love it 🥰

@thelying2594 1 year ago

Im into art so I'm into fashion. I love designs in everything because I use it for my own art and I love that. Im not rich enough to buy a 1000$ crop shirt, most aren't. But I'm well enough to want to learn to create my own, I've seen it done and i wish more people who say "they are poor" realized we can learn to accessorize and change our on clothes.