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jamie gets. FASHION THREAD!
this is the laziest OP so far but listen, I really need to find these pants on the left, help me rhonda
I'm gonna take them to paris and propose in front of the eiffel tower and you're all invited
this is the laziest OP so far but listen, I really need to find these pants on the left, help me rhonda
I'm gonna take them to paris and propose in front of the eiffel tower and you're all invited
This is a thread about your A-Game, SE++. No, not your game-playing A-Game. Your fashion A-Game. Let's talk formalwear and dressing to the absolute fanciest you can manage. It is a confusing topic for heaps of folks purely because it seems there's an arbitrary line dividing what's formal for THESE occasions, what's formal for THOSE occasions, and what's just not formal at all. In some cultures it's your national dress that is the most formal you can get!
Then there's business formal versus evening wear. White tie versus black tie. Something called morning dress. And the language around it is not just inconsistent at times, but is always changing. Black tie is nowadays used to indicate when something is pretty super formal. It used to refer to a step down from the super-ultra formal attire white tie. Way to be racist, formalwear.
And let's not get started on what "business casual" or "semiformal" really mean, because there seems to be as many interpretations of those as there are venues in which you can HAVE a "business casual" or "semiformal" event.
In some respects men's formalwear (at least in the West) is way more convoluted than women's. Lots of more rules, I think, in terms of when and where to wear what and why. There are specific requirements, not just in the style of a jacket (waistcoat, tails, etc) but also in how it fit and where everything sat and how it was put on and tied and fastened. Insane. Watching Downton Abbey, therefore, is fascinating to me. These people change into formalwear JUST TO GO DOWNSTAIRS FOR DINNER. (Yes, most of my interest in this area is informed in no small part by Downton Abbey.)
For Western ladies, it was really all about the ankles. Formalwear consisted of a gown that covered your ankles, and anything that showed them was considered scandalous or casual. Gloves were expected.
Nowadays, of course, the lines have blurred significantly now that there aren't the same expectations. You're lucky if you know what's appropriate to wear to a given party or get-together. "Formal" is anything from a full-blown ball gown to a prom dress to a cocktail number to an Oscars red-carpet ensemble. Certain accessories - blazers, jewelry, bags, shoes, belts, pocket squares, ties - can make the whole outfit less or more formal depending on hwo you wear it!
I always stress about whether or not I'll be over- or under-dressed, and I freak out if I don't feel like I've dressed appropriately for the venue. I also really, really miss wearing national dress, because it felt like some very important cultural undertones going into it, and this was for both Chinese and Filipino traditional dress. And you looked so FANCY! There's a part of me that wishes I could get invited to an Indian wedding just so that I can witness being in the middle of all the beautiful colors and what the components are all meant to signify or represent.
In this thread, let us discuss our interpretations of modern formalwear. Whether it's a gown, cocktail dress, three-piece suit, pantsuit, tuxedo, show us it. Need to fix up your hair or do your make-up for the occasion but not sure how? Not sure if something is too formal or not formal enough? Need to buy a suit or gown or other get-up for an event but don't know where to start? We have plenty of folks here who are well-versed in that sort of thing, so do post any questions!
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Who wants to play pretty pretty dress up with me at a store?
Alternatively: If there's something you think I would look good in, I would go to a store and try it on and take a picture. I am lazy.
They're in the wash so I can't show you right now but they have little dinosaurs on them
I do.
Come to Chico, we have a huge forever 21.
cute is so passe
A ton of my stuff is now big on me because I lost ~20lbs.
I also need some very comfortable (I walk ~4 miles a day) shoes that look good and won't disintegrate after like a month. And that's...impossible.
I hate shopping though.
This is difficult.
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I got contacts today which was a very fashion driven choice.
Also I am tired of not having longish hair on top and I won't be shaving it all off again once it grows back.
When I was posting a lot about buying levi's and then bought some? Best choice.
I need more shoes though. Like 4 more pairs easy.
Only if you're buying
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just
just go to wallmart they're like six bucks
Need some stuff designed or printed? I can help with that.
Here's what you're going to do
You're going to get up from your computer and walk to your washing machine and OPEN THAT FUCKER UP, use a hammer if you have to because I'm damned if I'm waiting for you to work out where the Emergency Stop button is, and then you're going to take a god damn picture of those god damn socks.
Not to like, make money a thing here.
But based on what Aphostile usually posts re:Fashion he can afford the version of Forever 21 that holds up past a wash or two.
I mean I love the place, but I would trust their clothes to hold up after a weekend of clubbing. Much less a staple in the wardrobe.
Sturdiness and longevity are becoming huge factors in my purchases, and it's really changing the budget
I TOTALLY got what I wanted
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NO THEY'RE CUTER THAN SWEATPANTS
look at those
Step One: Leave Shame Behind.
Step Two: Leave Regret Behind.
Step Three: Drive to GoodWill.
draw on the pockets with sharpie DONE
Need some stuff designed or printed? I can help with that.
"Sandra has a good solid anti-murderer vibe. My skin felt very secure and sufficiently attached to my body when I met her. Also my organs." HAIL SATAN
I mean, I'm buying for myself! I never really know what looks that good on me so I just pick stuff that fits most of the time.
Every time I've gotten a suit I just stand there and go "Does this look good?" to the various people working there.
I just had a realisation that I have not bought a single piece of new clothing outside of socks and jocks in the last 18 months, at least
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better
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i just hear
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seriously, though
Becca can help you out
she's got mad fashion snobbishness sense
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The 80's phoned
They said we can keep that, actually, they don't want it back
were they calling from their car???
I can't agree twice so this post will have to suffice