#I do have the depop app

[positively--speculative]

How do you all find anything at the thrift stores? Like, I've been wanting to start putting together some corporate goth look a for work, but rarely can I find anything at the thrift stores that I like. I *did* find a cool cameo necklace a few weeks ago, though. So, that's a start.

[spechblend]

My Guide to Patch/Crust DIY Pants That No One Asked For:

(If you see this guide go through changes, you’re not crazy, I update it all the time)

I’ve noticed that my DIY pants had been noticed on here, so I’d thought I make a guide for new punks getting into the scene 💖

I’ve been in the punk scene for a little over two years now, so don’t take everything I say to heart, I’ve got lots to learn.

Typically, you want to start out with a good base. For instance, the pants you choose can make or break your project. I don’t suggest buying super expensive pants, but don’t buy them super low quality either. You want something that lasts, as crust or patch pants are meant to be your only pair.

EDIT: Before I start any new project, I look around my stuff to see if I can repurpose anything. Old T shirts, bed sheets, bags, you name it. It’s so much easier to repurpose your stuff before buying new things, and you save money doing it. Before you buy pants, see if you can find a pair you already own! I had to buy new ones because I only had one other pair of jeans that I wear to work.

I’ve seen some tutorials floating around for DIY can spikes. Please be very careful doing this. If you’re moshing in a vest made with cut up aluminum, you can seriously hurt someone if you’re not careful. Be on the safe side and either borrow/buy pre made studs and spikes or save the DIY can spikes for non-moshing vests/pants/cuffs.

If you’re moshing with any studs or spikes at ALL, they should be blunt!!!

Good places to buy pants

Thrift (it’s a bit of a crapshoot if you have a hard time finding sizes, but if they’ve lasted long enough to end up in a thrift store, then it means they’re more likely good quality. Check the tags!!)

Edited above, been informed of how Goodwill treats disabled employees

ASOS (I recommend if you have a hard time finding your size. I can’t guarantee the sustainability of this site though.)

Mercari (Like an online goodwill. I find a lot of awesome clothes on here. You can download the app.)

Depop (I seldom shop on here, but similar to Mercari with a wider range of brands.)

How the Pants Should Fit

The fit of your pants can also affect how they lay on you. I suggest buying pants slightly larger on you, if you’re covering them in patches. When you start sewing, you’re going to find that they’re going to shrink a little bit. So please avoid tight fitting jeans if you can! Straight or relaxed fit are the best.

EDIT: If skinny/fitting pants are all you got, sometimes making relief cuts at the knees help when you try to bend down.

Patches

Patches are going to be what makes your pants unique! There’s quite a few you can choose from: plain patches, band patches, politics patches, etcetera. If you’re going to cover the entirety of your pants, I suggest going to Joann’s or Michaels (fuck Hobby Lobby) for fabric. Buy a yard or two canvas or pleather (or both). Otherwise, I usually cut up old T-shirts for my fabric.

How to Make Your Own Patches

Stencil (very straightforward, here’s a guide) (please check out Anarchostensilism on insta/Tiktok/Deviantart)

Paint (Buy white/black stencil fabric paint. I don’t suggest acrylic, since it’s not made to move with fabric)

Where to Buy Pre Printed Patches

crustpunks.com (Hella good, fast shipping, affordable!! Made by punks for punks)

nuclearwasteunderground.com (I found this one randomly)

Etsy (While I hate them for the way they treat their sellers, unfortunately this can be a main source of income for some.)

Shows, punk meets, friends

If you’re going to make crust pants, it’s imperative that you have crust bands on your patches, that’s what makes them crust! (Apart from never washing them)

Edit: I would do your own research on the crust punk subculture, there’s a lot of discourse out there on what makes punks crust punks and so on.

Washing your pants is not a black and white rule, but you can ruin the integrity of your work if you carelessly throw them in the washer. Like if you were to throw a suede jacket into the washer, there’s certain steps to take!

Here’s an enlightening guide on crust.

Here’s some crust band recs!

Nausea

Anti Cimex

Dystopia (my favorite)

disrupt

Doom

Heresy

Discharge

Amebix

Things to Add to Your Pants

Buttons (you can buy or make your own. Here’s a guide for DIY bottle cap buttons)

Pockets (easy to monkey wrench with a few spare patches, but here’s a pattern)

Handkerchiefs (the hankey code, much like the lace code, is pretty much dead. But it’s up to you if you want to signal something with it.)

Wallet chains (here’s a cool guide to making your own!)

Bum flap (by far the coolest thing on this list. Makes your ass not hurt when you sit on the sidewalk. Here’s a video)

Make them convertible (I made mine into zip off shorts. Here’s a video)

I made this up, but I added removable knee pads to mine.

Pant Inspiration

Have no shame in taking reference! Here’s are some cool accounts with awesome pants!

carnifexofhate

dontditchitstitchit

no_name_no_reason

okshrimpet

annals_of_the_crustwar

a_lifeisabuse_e

That’s all I got! Remember to never wash your pants ✨

[getluckylana]

just wanted to let you know I am an icu registered nurse from nyc. I love your style so much and made a tumblr again like I did back in hs just so I can have the best fashion inspirations and I do the same on Pinterest. I literally dress up coquette/girly pop Y2K/romantic cottage core on my days off from wearing scrubbies. I really admire how much you have been become your own person, own it and have grown as an individual. Here’s some fashion related questions I wanted to ask you: #1) Favorite brand for purses?

#2) if you could wear 1 brand only for a year which brand would it be? #3) which material of clothing is your favorite? For me I am trying to buy more cotton dresses as opposed to polyester for summer so I don’t have to feel like I need to change 10 min after going out in the heat? Hby?

#4) favorite runway fashion show? example could be Chanel’s 1994 runway show for winter or Prada show in 2001 summer

#5)I sell on poshmark and have been for years and it is my go to for shopping too! Do you shop on there also or do you prefer depop?

#6)I am trying to not incorporate jeans anymore into my fashion I literally only wear dresses, skirts or pants that are like trouser/casual work style or linen pants or hosieries with my skirts. How do you incorporate jeans that can still have that coquette/romantic style?

Thank you if you do answer my questions btw! :) 💕

Why thank you my cheeky nurse friend!

1) Delvaux for everyday wear ( fun fact they are the oldest luxury brand in the world! followed closely by Hermes and Loewe)

But I also collect 2000’s Miu Miu purses, they are much more fun and youthful than the bags they produce now!

2) this includes vintage right? so I would chose Miuccia Prada( that covers Miu Miu and Prada after she took over) all the vintage nylon pieces, Prada sport and 2000’s Miu Miu.

3) I prefer natural fibers.

4) I couldn’t choose ever? But probably something early Margiela, the show that he introduced the tabbies. He put wet paint on the bottom of the shoes to walk on a solid white runway and leave behind the split toe print on the cat walk. Iconic moment. He was a great mind.

5) Depop the most, but I use all the resale apps, and I thrift in every city/country I go to.

6) I hate jeans and always have haha. They are uncomfortable and they ruin the outfit. I recently found these capris on Depop with bleached prints on them. They are flattering and girly. Here’s a pic:

It was nice chatting with you <3

[starrystrawb]

Up next in our Mother Nature line is Flora Mother Nature! Flora are well... plants. My favorite plant right now is Cherry Blossoms. I love them so much! Cherry blossoms represent spring, new hope, and new life! They're beautiful and fleeting. On to the eco-tips! 

1. Have you ever heard of Junk journaling? It's when you take things that would usually be trash and make them into a collage! I love junk journaling, it's fun and it's beautiful! Recently, I used a McDonalds bag to make a little collage. I've also used candy wrappers, old magazines, and boxes from hair-care packaging! It's a fun way to reuse things and make art!

2. When you're not using something, unplug it. If your phone is done charging, or you've finished using the blender, unplug them! It's an easy and quick way to conserve energy. It can also save money on electric bills! And, speaking of conserving energy, when the sun is out, consider sitting by a window for light instead of turning a light on! I know these things are small and you can find tips like this anywhere, but I still think it's important to talk about them. They're easy, accessible, and free ways to help out the environment. 

3. Thrifting can be a great way to make help the environment, but I also acknowledge that some thrift stores have been driving their prices up recently. I would highly recommend buying on apps like poshmark and depop if you can afford it, and shopping local thrift store when you can! 

4. Farmers markets are one of my favorite things ever. I love going to my local farmers markets in summer and fall. But, lets face it friends, not everyone has a farmers market close to them, and they can be expensive. So it's just as important to know tips for shopping in supermarkets! Of course, bringing your own bags is a great way to reduce plastic! You can also make or buy reusable produce bags, or just refrain from getting any and let your produce wild out (I do this often).

5. Vote! Vote! VOTE! If you are able to vote where you live, read up on what's on the ballot and show up! 

Base

[oatmealmika]

FEM! TRAFALGAR LAW HEADCANONS BECAUSE I LOVE WOMEN

a/n : sometimes i just wish law was actually written as a girl cuz DAMN

first off, CLOTHES SHE'D WEAR!!

i'm getting major streetwear/chola style vibes from fem! law

like i mean ripped up baggy jeans, croptops, hoodies, oversized t-shirts, sports bras, long clickity clackity nails (if she really wanted to but very occasionally), and of course (his? her?) their hat

she got her earrings done when she was too little to remember so it's just annoying to have to redo them every so often

i have no clue who'd do her tattoos since she most definitely wouldn't trust some sketchy guy to do them

maybe herself but i don't think that's it either

and whenever you ask her, she makes up a different story (like that one blond guy in "ratatouille" who has a criminal record)

"woke up with it" "they're stick n pokes" "this guy i knew who would only wear bucket hats" and of course "nunya"

she is half german and half mexican (may or may not be self projection with the mexican part)

i get HUGE ymir from aot vibes with fem! law

she appears rude, hardheaded, and pessimistic, but she really does care about others and does have some hope in her (wishing her crew likes her horrendous hawaiian shirts)

her music taste is rock, rap, indie dream pop (tv girl), and then sad spanish songs that slap way too hard (i'm thinking "no me queda mas" by selena, a bunch of vicente fernandez songs my mom loves to play at full volume, and "amor eterno" by rocio durcal)

def not straight i mean just look at fem! law fanart on tumblr bro like honey... and man, am i glad she isn't straight cuz GODDAMN

if you go out with her, you need to order for her pls she can't do it on her own

but she will take the bill, no excuses

i think the type of person she needs as a partner would have to be okay with silence, they have to be outgoing and fun but mature with intense situations, and yeah

plays the bass guitar and has been for years

also plays the drums but her main instrument is bass

really wants to be in a band but not really since she hates the idea of having to be nice all the time for the public

at a mall, she either hangs out at hot topic, barnes and nobles, or justice the whole time

got a bunch of piercings all over her but that's a secret lol nobody knows...

UNTIL I TELL YOU: bellybutton, industrial, conch, ear lobe, tragus, bridge, middle tongue, hip, nipple, and then a bunch of genital piercings i will not be discussing any further XD

her most used apps are photos, notes, tumblr, pinterest, depop, and....... ao3

OKAY OKAY as hard as it might be to believe this, this is NOT self projection it is TRUTH

she doesn't religiously read fics or anything, just occasional oneshots about her nerdy crap when she's bored or something

my girl out here reading her "sora, warrior of the sea" 10k+ fics 💀

if you take her home to meet the family, at first they'll be thrown off by her intimidating looks, but soon enough they'll realize what a little loser she is! the cutie patootie she is <3

LOVE LOVE LOVES cringy 70s/80s/90s movies (think "grease", "the princess bride", "pretty in pink", "10 things i hate about you", etc.)

she doesn't know why. she hates the dumb stereotypes and all that stuff, but she just can't help it! she's so real for it too

idk why but i feel like she'd LOVE spiderman???? like as an obsession?

she is pretty normal about the live action movies, it's just SPIDERVERSE THAT MAKES HER GO CRAZY

she also wants to be good at art but never has motivation to do it

she def has an upside down smile (that what it's called? i think of it more as a "oh that's cringy look and stare y'all" smile)

is she scrawny? muscular? i can't decide honestly. like yeah guy law has some brawn, but he is still a pretty lanky guy, so that's why i see fem! law as a lanky chick. but i love muscular women... goddamn she is just lanky. she obviously has some meat on her bones, but not much.

that being said, i don't think she's very curvaceous either (let's pretend oda didn't draw her the way he did). she is no doubt an a cup, and while her butt is fairly larger, she's still pretty flat.

she also only ever wears sports bras since she thinks regular bras are uncomfy and a hassle.

for a va to replace masc! law's, i would say for japanese romi park. for english, i'd say either trina nushimura or elizabeth maxwell.

for one piece live action, i would want like zendaya as fem! law 😭 aye anything for queen zendaya

only bepo knows this, but she wears socks and sandals on sundays no fail.

has a tattoo somewhere of bepo's name inside a heart with an arrow through it (think those tattoos that tough guys get, with instead of bepo, "mom" is what's written)

fem! law still wears ugly ass hawaiian shirts, don't get it mixed up ✊

that's all for now :)

likes and reblogs are appreciated <3

have a good day!!

[milfzatannaz]

Goth wardrobe advice

hiiiii baby bats!!!! I just wanted to write a lil post on how to start building a goth wardrobe! I started around 6 months ago and I’ve been very happy with the looks I’ve been able to create, and I thought to just write down how I was able to rlly curate my aesthetic! (though I will tack onto this post that goth is a music based subculture so you can be goth without fancy elaborate looks)

when it comes to shopping for clothes, my personal advice is buy individual pieces, not outfits. meaning you buy clothes with the intention of mixing and matching which will save money and help you from over-buying. plus flexibility in your wardrobe allows for more fun and creativity!

the look

The first step to creating your style is to envision what kind of look you want to go for. goth style pulls from so many different sources! Trad goths from the 80s evolved from punk, and subsequent iterations of the style have Victorian, glam, etc sentiments. you can lean more romantic or more edgy, it’s up to you! the first step is to create a vision board. I love Pinterest personally. from there I typed “trad goth” “casual goth” “90s goth” and streamlined what I want to emulate. Don’t forget to watch goth rock music videos for style inspo- siouxsie is my personal icon and wore such interesting things, as well as Patricia Morrison! there’s also a level of gender nonconformity in goth that you can lean into. for instance, I’m femme but with a shaved head that really compliments my style and makes me feel really confident. It’s all so variable and individual. one of the original tenets of goth was the DIY aspect, which I think is super important. don’t be afraid to rip, cut, add safety pins, or paint on clothes you buy.

shopping

shopping for goth clothes has a lot of misconceptions. you really don’t need to ever buy from a fast fashion site like killstar or dollskill to get the looks you want. In fact most goths would prefer that you look elsewhere at first, bc a lot of us aren’t comfortable with the way our subculture has been commodified and commercialized. thrift stores have given me tons of luck. I typically prefer red white and blue, but goodwill can have good stuff too! (now, thrifting is more environmentally friendly, but that doesn’t mean that the company is ethical, like Salvation Army and goodwill. it’s a matter of choosing what’s right for your personal values.)

you can buy black clothes at pretty much any store which makes creating outfits somewhat easy. shop where you can afford it and what has good options for your body type and comfort level. I buy most of my stuff secondhand but I own a few things from H&M and Pacsun. pacsun has amazing corset tops that are affordable during their sales, and H&M has foundational pieces for okay quality. Try Depop too because I LOVE vintage clothes and you can find amazing things on the app, like dresses from the 90s and 70s blouses!

General wardrobe items

here’s what I bought when building my wardrobe:

- black trousers

- black skirts (midi AND mini. I prefer long skirts but I like to have choices)

- band tees for my fav goth bands

- a white button down blouse

- bustiers/corsets. I have incredible luck thrifting them but some I’ve gotten new. They’re sexy and fun on their own but even cooler layered over something!

- tights! fishnets are a must as well as solid sheer black and other fun patterns

- dresses in plaid or solid colors. you don’t have to JUST wear black, in fact siouxsie wore tons of color back in the day. black is just what we’re known for but maroon, purple and white are great too.

- long sleeve sheer tops. I have one black mesh and one black lace top. These can be worn over bras for an edgier look or under band tees to add texture and complexity.

- SHOES! I don’t buy secondhand shoes only bc I have wonky feet. My two main pairs are my doc martens Jadon platforms and Mary janes. Shoes are an entirely personal decision so do your research! A lot of ppl like Demonias but I haven’t swung for those yet.

- accessories, accessories, accessories. Perhaps what makes someone recognizably goth is our funky accessories. I have multiple belts, ranging from the standard black with grommets to a triple belt and a corset waist cincher. I buy my jewelry off Etsy or I buy them from flea markets, and I lean towards ankhs bc I’m a sandman nerd lmfao. (I own 3 ankh necklaces, a bracelet, and two pairs of earrings oops). I also have a few silver crucifixes and a spiked collar.

- outerwear. I’m a leather jacket aficionado and I hand painted a trad goth jacket, but other options are black long coats and blazers. vests are pretty great too.

final notes

I’m a baby bat myself so I, too am learning the ropes and exploring my style. remember that it’s about self expression and making yourself stand out, not uniformity. there are so many unique alternative subcultures and no one is stopping you from pulling from all sorts of inspo! Remember to have fun when shopping or getting dressed above all else!!!!

other great resources can be found on r/gothfashion and from goth YouTubers!

[mcondance]

how to find and build your dream wardrobe! featuring pinterest, depop, google, and your notes app

step one: make a pinterest board for your style(s)

i’m assuming most of us have pin boards for our style. pin, pin, and pin some more. here’s some ss from mine :3

step two: finding keywords + brands

keywords

there’s 4 ways you can do this

1) look at the pin descriptions. some pins have descriptions or hashtags with word combinations aka keywords that may bring up similar clothes, and the brands. type those keywords and brands into pin and depop + other thrifting apps and if they give you good results, write that down in your notes.

2) some pins have depop links. click those links and look in the descriptions for keywords and brands. type these keywords and brandsinto pinterest and depop and see if they bring up similar clothes. if they do, write that down in your notes. go to the seller’s page and see if they see similar things or things you like, and repeat the keyword + brand process.

3) check pinterest comments! some have comments asking for keywords, and also brands. notes app.

4) google it. describe the style of shirt, pants, etc that you’re looking for, and you may get your answer for exactly what that style is called. write that down in ya notes.

it’s a bit of trial and error, but once you find that sweet spot in keyword or brand (mostly keyword) form, you’ll feel so good.

step 3: buying

depop is a competitive site. i suggest not looking at clothes on there and other thrifting sites unless you have the change to buy things right then, or you’ve learned how not to get attached to things you like.

also, don’t keep buying the same categories over and over. what i mean is don’t buy shirts every time you get some money bcs then you won’t have any bottoms, shoes, or accessories that fit this style. alternate between the categories to built a consistent wardrobe to avoid not having anything to pair with the beautiful shit you just bought.

the end 😁

[mayakern]

Do you know if there’s like an exchange/resale community for your skirts? (Google yielded no results.) I’ve been re-buying some patterns bc I like the new manu better, but now I have duplicates and not enough closet space, and I’d rather offer them to Maya Kern enthusiasts than try to sell them on poshmark or whatever.

i don’t think so! if that’s something someone else wants to set up i’d be thrilled, since i’m all for just about anything that prolongs the life cycle of a garment, i just don’t have the time or resources to set up something like that myself. i know a couple people have found my skirts at thrift stores or on depop/similar apps but that’s about the extent of my knowledge.

[tooforwardtotease]

Clothes I have in common with people I love

This is a very small collection of clothing items I have that some of my favorite people also have. Some of these I bought directly through their influence, others have been fun little coincidences. Featuring Ethel Cain, Matty Healy, Enya Umanzor, and Drew Phillips :)

Dale Earnhardt Jr Budweiser Racing Jacket (Ethel Cain): bought this on Depop off of someone’s father who has literally never used the app before. I love this jacket dearly.

Vivienne Westwood “Too Fast to Live Too Young to Die” tee (Matty Healy): I absolutely love Vivienne Westwood and I’d love to show off all my pieces at some point. I was already on the hunt for this exact tee when I saw a picture of Matty wearing it on @/mattyhealystyle on Twitter. Figured it was fate.

Dale Earnhardt All-Over Print Tee (Ethel Cain): Found this on Grailed I think…? Not sure. Bought this during my one-week hyperfixation on the Talladega Sueprspeedway. I don’t regret buying it.

Heaven by Marc Jacobs Demon Raglan (Enya Umanzor): Got this on Depop for a good price recently. I was a fan of Heaven when it dropped, but back then I didn’t like cropped shirts. Now I love them.

Faded Glory flannel (Matty Healy): This one took me the longest of the bunch to find. Mattyhealystyle told me where it was from and I spent like 6 months on Depop waiting for an exact match. Thank god it was my size. Feels very boyfriend when I wear this (I’m delusional and need help).

Heaven by Marc Jacobs x Stray Rats Around the Fur Jersey (Enya Umanzor): I own so many fucking pieces from the Heaven x Deftones drop. I wear this thing all the time.

Heaven by Marc Jacobs Raglan Baby Tee (Ethel Cain): What can I say? I’m a Heaven dickrider.

Heaven by Marc Jacobs Kissing Skirt (Enya Umanzor): I fucking love Ed Templeton. He’s one of my favorite photographers, and if his zines didn’t go for an entire limb nowadays, I’d have em all. This skirt features a print from his mini collection “Teenage Kissers.” I’m still desperately trying to get my hands on the Lux Lisbon skirt.

Happy99 REM Trucker Hat (Drew Phillips): Unfortunately, I did have to pay Depop resale price for this hat, but I still love it to death. I get compliments on it every time I wear it. Plus the white part is puffy !!

The 1975 Distressed Crewneck (Matty Healy): I’m probably cheating by putting merch in here, but oh well. My brother got me this for Christmas after like, 10 years of never getting me gifts on holidays. He asked my mom what I like and she swiftly replied with “The 1975.” If anyone else has seen that fuckass Matty Healy wrapping paper on Etsy, that also made a feature on this Christmas (much to my embarrassment).

Angel hoodie (Ethel Cain): Sadly, this was the only thing I got from the newest merch drop. But I guess I have good taste considering she seems to love this hoodie as much as I do.

American Flag Converse Hi-Tops: Bought these off some random white lady on Poshmark. They’ve survived the muddiest of raves and the worst of Chicago rain. I wear these and my Praying x Adidas sneakers pretty much every single day.

[faaun]

as someone who is also trying to overhaul their entire wardrobe after throwing out fast fashion pieces,, do you have any specific brands you like, advice on places to get clothes for long-term wear, etc? ty!!

thank you for asking! this is a long post but it's been my life for a bit now so i would suggest reading through it to skip the learning stages that i went through the hard way! there is some important and useful info here :) brand recs at the end

i would suggest looking for vintage or secondhand clothes first and foremost bc that's how you can find quality pieces for a reasonable price :)

if you want pure longevity, synthetics like polyester, nylon, elastane, etc will last not only your lifetime but your grandchildrens' too. they can be quite comfortable sometimes BUT:

they will likely break down in hundreds of years

they are NOT biodegradable and so will break down into microplastics and toxic microfibers

for me and a lot of others, you will notice the difference in quality in synthetics vs fabrics like cotton and virgin wool. i refuse to buy synthetics for the above reasons but also bc they just Feel Worse idk how to explain iykyk (tip especially valuable for autistic ppl)

brands: all depend on style so look for the styles you like/want to dress in on pinterest, then track down the original designer of the dress! from there you can search irl places or plug the designers into apps like:

vinted: cheaper vintage or second hand clothes from all sorts of brands

vestiare collective: more high-end, pieces are authenticated and usually in great condition

GEM: a gem of a site truly, accumulates all the finds from your search from different websites like ebay, etc

depop: honestly not the biggest fan but can be good sometimes! make sure to buy vintage/secondhand and ask sellers for the brand to not get sold an aliexpress dupe for 100 bucks

vintage shops: especially good for accessories like belts and ties. vintage shops usually have much better stuff than charity shops

kilo sales: THE BEST PLACES IRL in my opinion i got a 2k+ virgin wool coat for £20 . honestly in my experience kilo sales are great. check out Worth the Weight if you're in the UK!

remember that brand history matters! for example vivienne westwood has a great reputation as luxury punk but the pieces produced in recent years are actually very low in quality, defintely not worth the money for a lot of people! pay for quality, not just the name :) same goes for jean paul gaultier's recent pieces imo.

additional VERY USEFUL tips:

the standard zipper used by most of the companies making your garments is YKK. if you look at any zipper you're wearing rn and inspect it closely chances are you'll see YKK engraved on it. before buying a piece check that it has opti or riri zippers - this is some indication of a higher quality

one of the first things to do before buying a piece is to immediately check the materials it's made of!! the tag detailing materials is usually towards the bottom of the garment . i immediately dismiss things that have higher than 5% synthetics but i'm just rly picky w materials

EACH MATERIAL HAS DIFFERENT USES !!! BUT GENERALLY: virign wool is the best kind of wool, full-grain leather is better than most other kinds of leather, mulberry silk is better than other kinds of silk

brand recs:

yohji yamamoto, yehufan (i own a skirt by him!!), marina eerrie, ann demeulemeester, jw anderson, solovair for shoes (much better than docs), maison (martin) margiela (esp artisanal line 0), miu miu (i wear their beret i thrifted for £15 almost every day), valentino esp pre 2021 , lemaine , undercover older pieces , early raf simons , ...honestly there's a lot, if you need more send another ask or DM :)

p.s. if u can go runway shows etc go to the sample sales afterwards sometimes the pieces there are gorgeous !! but sometimes v pricey :')

all recommendations and advice, don't take my word as gospel and defintely do your own research + formulate ur own opinions ! hope this helps ♡

[floridakilo]

what do you look up on depop to find clothes like that?

first you have to adjust your settings so that you are only seeing stuff that is your size / ideal condition / price range / colors / style... when i first started using the app i never looked at the homepage and searched based on individual items or brands or keywords... once you do that enough the depop algorithm will get better at showing you items in your recommendations page and it will be easier to find stuff you like...

[kylejsugarman]

any tips for shopping on sites with individual sellers (don’t really know what this specific Type of site is called but like depop etsy ebay etc)? i really love vintage and thrift and i appreciate online resellers for the accessibility, but i’m totally new to this in regards to weeding out scammers, curating my recommendations, etc

hey!! thrifting online is one of my fave things so im very happy to give u some tips :') the Big Five for me is depop, poshmark, mercari (although they've recently raised their fees so be aware of that), etsy, and ebay. i shop the most on depop because i find it to be the most active app and just a really intuitive interface in terms of messaging sellers, curating ur likes, etc. poshmark has a less broad selection of vintage clothing but sellers on there are more likely to make u really good offers on items. etsy is a more curated vintage shopping experience but prices can be artificially inflated on there. ebay can be sort of a wild card, but it should never be counted out, especially as sellers flood the other more "hip" platforms with high prices.

for curating ur recommendations, start out broad and then narrow in from there. literally just typing in "vintage (color) (article of clothing)" can be a great place to start and give u a sense of both what u like and how sellers on the platforms describe and tag their items. the whole "niche aesthetic" movement is annoying, but it can help u find items that really appeal to ur tastes because sellers will label those aesthetics in an attempt to get more eyes on their items. for example, i hate the whole "coquette" thing, but sometimes ill search the term to find pink, princessy type articles of clothing. u can also search by a particular decade or by a fashion icon u want to emulate, especially on depop and etsy. as u start searching and adding items to ur likes, the algorithm gets better at giving u targeted recommendations and u can get more particular and specific with ur search queries or find sellers that u find offer a good vintage selection (for a FAIR price. do not let a seller convince u that a pretty vintage dress with obvious flaws is worth 200 dollars.)

other things: take ur measurements with a tape measure before shopping (bust, waist, hips, height). vintage sizing is weird and so most (educated) vintage sellers will give the measurements of an item of clothing, which can help u decide if it will fit (ex. i, as a rule, dont buy dresses shorter than 33 inches because i have learned that they will be too short on me and thus will be wasting my money). if the listing only has a few pictures of the item, message the seller and ask for more. never feel bad about asking for more photos or details about the item. if the listing includes a flaw (split stitches, stains), ask the seller if they have tried anything to repair the flaw yet (u may not want to take a risk on an article if the seller has already tried and failed to remove the stains) and do not buy if u are not willing to invest in repairing the item: its just not worth it. as for scamming, do not buy anything from a depop seller who has no reviews/ratings yet. theres less of a scamming problem for vintage on the other platforms (poshmark scammers usually target people buying designer or expensive items), but if u are going to buy a more expensive item secondhand, do not buy a listing that only has pictures from the official site or advertisements: get pictures of the person holding it and make them specific. make offers on items, especially if they are overpriced. get details from the seller. always think critically about the price being presented to u and ask urself if u would buy the same item new with defects: vintage does not inherently mean more valuable.

[violetharmonsrose]

Do you know where to find violet exacts in the uk ? I’ve been looking for 2 years and I’ve just been getting scammed 😭

hi! trying to find violet exacts in the uk is always so hard 😭but where i got mine have been apps like depop n ebay n stuff, like find the name of the exact n search for that instead of violet harmon if that makes sense but yeah mostly just second hand online shops :)

[meat-wentz]

can i ask where you find all your old merch? i’m on a lot of collector + thrifting sites but i never have much luck

the key is checking every day multiple times a day. when i’m collecting (aka when i have expendable money), i usually cycle through this rotation of sites a few times a day: ebay (probably the most successful for me), mercari, poshmark, and depop. i actually hate depop so so so much because the sellers are delusional and the inflation is fucking insane, but occasionally you will find someone selling a whole lotta goodies for very little. mercari is truly a hit when it’s a hit and poshmark is probably the BEST in terms of how low you’ll actually be paying for something (like when you find something good it’ll usually be like the most reasonable price and sellers are really generous with discounts and offers). i’ve used grailed a few times for some splurge pieces but i tend to avoid them as well. there’s also this really cool tool called gem.app where it searches the whole internet for items for sale. on all of these apps i have alerts and saved searches for: my chemical romance, mcr, fall out boy, fob, frank iero, clandestine industries, frank iero, death spells and leathermouth (those last two are DEAD there’s never anything new lol). but it also takes patience like sometimes you just wait for the right price for you and sometimes it will take forever but eventually you’ll be like oh sweet someone is getting rid of their closet from 9th grade that’s been sitting in their mom’s garage for 15 years. i have set rules for myself like i’ll never pay over $100 for a piece and if i do it’s getting good wear like a hoodie or a jacket. and you just stick to your rules on things like that and you’ll know okay it’s not the right time to buy. also people love collections and sometimes if you post yours people will wanna send you stuff for discounted or free or other collectors will send tips on finds they might stumble across in their search!!

edit: ALSO, best tip ever is always sort newest instead of most popular or best match. those will always show you things that have been up for a while and haven’t been bought yet, most likely because they’re insanely expensive, but sorting by newest is your best chance of just getting to the listing FIRST before all the hounds descend.

[lvrca]

I need help

Hi everyone, I wanted to come on here and ask for help financially. I recently quit my job because I couldn’t tolerate the inconsistency, disrespect, and nothing changing for the better.

I have bills, and two dogs. I applied to a job that I haven’t heard back from yet, so I will be spending the night applying for more… I do have a depop if anyone wants to purchase clothes on there instead of just sending money at least you’ll get something out of helping.

If you can send anything, anything at all to my cash app I will really appreciate it!! 😭🫶🏼 $ceeeliiii (4 i’s)

[esta-elavaris]

I hope this isn’t overstepping but where did you get the summer dresses from? I NEED to look like a fantasy character but can find literally nothing that isn’t insanely expensive 🧐

Not overstepping at all, don't worry! I got all of my stuff on Vinted -- I'm not sure if you're UK-based, or if they operate outside of the UK, but it's an app/website just for secondhand stuff. There's also Depop but I've never been able to get that one working on my phone. I'm sure every country will have some kind of equivalent. I just went on and typed in the names of the brands that are usually too expensive for me to get directly from their own websites (Scarlett Darkness, Little Lies, some different goth-leaning brands). It's insane, so much of the stuff was either barely worn or never worn, and literally anywhere from £3 to £12 when I'd be looking at spending £40-£70 if it was brand new. Ended up spending less than the cost of one new item for an entire summer wardrobe, and even the stuff that was marked as just being in "decent" condition looks good as new to me. Also means I don't feel like I'm buying into/encouraging fast fashion if it's used.

It's honestly just luck of the draw, and I picked up some simpler basic stuff that I can pair with things I've made or jewellery or whatever to give them some personality/my ✨vibe✨, but it's worth digging into. I had to stop checking the app in the end because I just kept on finding things that could work. So many shops do basic ruffled blouses that immediately give pirate/suffering archaic poet vibes with the right skirts/jewellery. A lot of just simple summer dresses and blouses can end up with a fantasy vibe with a few belts/shawls/whatever, too.