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mfad11mo ago
orion

Where to shop + how to accessorize

Recently got back into fashion, these are the vibes I've been going with (lots of dark academia inspiration, with some androgyny). I'm not sure where to look for more clothes like this, and would also like to add some accessorizing (something a little bit edgy but still cohesive, just a little throwback to my edgy goth teenager years). Would also love shoe recommendations!
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Michael
Michael11mo ago
May I suggest a beret for slightly edgy but cohesive with a preppy look? Also you might try Jcrew for more clothes in this style
raisinpie
raisinpie11mo ago
Check out ivy/prep style and buy dark colored versions of things you like.
Smiles
Smiles11mo ago
and don't wear berets you need to give a budget for better shopping advice for shoes try derbies or loafers. Easy way to accessorize would be a chain or something
orion
orion11mo ago
"broke college student" budget - i buy things when i have extra spending money lol
raisinpie
raisinpie11mo ago
ivy is pretty thriftable
Smiles
Smiles11mo ago
lol, luckily this style can be found used relatively easily. definetly check out https://malefashionadvice.substack.com/p/secondhand-shopping-guide-motivation
Secondhand Shopping: Guide, Motivation, and Inspiration
This guide comprises three parts. The first part, the practical side, will talk about the various ways to buy secondhand, specific recommendations, and general tips to find great pieces. The second part, the philosophical side, will talk about the benefits of buying secondhand and the various reasons that it's a great option. The third part is a...
Smiles
Smiles11mo ago
raisin shares my braincell and beat me to it
orion
orion11mo ago
thank you lol i've looked at my local goodwill and it's mostly like... beach mom stuff, i'll try some other places
raisinpie
raisinpie11mo ago
youre not gonna find drakes or alden on a college budget but secondhand ocbd's and chinos are a dime a dozen
Smiles
Smiles11mo ago
shopping used online is generally easier than in person
raisinpie
raisinpie11mo ago
ebay is good, a bit higher price point than xd
Smiles
Smiles11mo ago
xd
orion
orion11mo ago
shoes are the real sticking point tbh, i'm a size 7 which is not going to be possible to find secondhand
Smiles
Smiles11mo ago
disagree, it will be harder though but you'd be surprised
orion
orion11mo ago
i can barely find 7s firsthand lol
Smiles
Smiles11mo ago
good cheap starting place here is doc 1461s and/or loafers should be findable even in smaller sizes given they are unisex
orion
orion11mo ago
ooo okay
Smiles
Smiles11mo ago
plus theres your link to your edgy goth teenage years
raisinpie
raisinpie11mo ago
decent shoes are def gonna be the hardest to get at your budget, so seconding 1461s
orion
orion11mo ago
yeah i want to do like. edgy goth stuff but idk how lol with this style at least
raisinpie
raisinpie11mo ago
i posted a tiny inspo a while back one sec
orion
orion11mo ago
i had goth fashion down SO WELL smh
Smiles
Smiles11mo ago
also variations on this style is relatively popular in this server, keep an eye on #waywt (and really, #waywt-highlights ) for inspo
orion
orion11mo ago
thank you!
raisinpie
raisinpie11mo ago
ya lots of directions you could go. drapey goth a la joel and yohji, classic goth using 70s/80s musicians as inspo, or go more punk-adjacent. the world is your oyster
orion
orion11mo ago
probably gonna lean more punk tbh! might do bone-themed stuff
raisinpie
raisinpie11mo ago
check out undercover, probably out your budget (mine too) but great inspo
Smiles
Smiles11mo ago
For inspo brands (eg: expensive) you don't see a ton of cross over between punk and ivy imo. Maybe some of Wacko Maria for inspo? Aime Leon Dore at times?
orion
orion11mo ago
yeah a lack of inspo is what's been getting me
werkinprogress
werkinprogress11mo ago
I feel like the primary signifiers that Westwood took from sometimes had those elements? The plaid skirts? I'm really outta the loop on her stuff but I felt like that blended some elements
raisinpie
raisinpie11mo ago
undercover aw13 is bone-themed
Smiles
Smiles11mo ago
Might be elements from Vivienne Westwood and maybe even Ann Demeulemeester that could provide inspo? good call
raisinpie
raisinpie11mo ago
vivienne
Smiles
Smiles11mo ago
mixing the brands together
werkinprogress
werkinprogress11mo ago
Ann is more gothic than goth, I'd not get too concerned with her stuff from what I've seen amongst the big enthusiasts
raisinpie
raisinpie11mo ago
vampire vs. witch
Dexter
Dexter11mo ago
Berets >>> Your fits are already pretty cohesive imo, would look for more knitwear on eBay. Try to find some sweaters in nice wool and avoid blends. Maybe dip into blood red? It’s a good pop of color to add to a DA wardrobe as it brings a bit of edge but remains in that realm.
Dexter
Dexter11mo ago
But I will not stand the beret hate! I say go for it
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Smiles
Smiles11mo ago
No, You are much better off with a baseball cap
Dexter
Dexter11mo ago
A baseball cap for an edgy/ gothic dark academia wardrobe? Also more man inspo
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bishopcorrigan
bishopcorrigan11mo ago
Berets can look good but you can also just look like a guy in a beat poet costume Don’t make judgements based on gender especially when they mention androgyny in the initial topic smiles
Dexter
Dexter11mo ago
You have to be tactical with their deployment but a beret serves a DA wardrobe 100x better then a baseball cap lol.
bishopcorrigan
bishopcorrigan11mo ago
I think it’s a weirdly specific thing to focus this much of the thread on though We’re losing the plot
Smiles
Smiles11mo ago
mb
Dexter
Dexter11mo ago
Most of the questions where pretty much answered, but I did drop some other advice pre beret defense.
bishopcorrigan
bishopcorrigan11mo ago
Muji women’s section often has some just slightly off prep/ivy type things that you might enjoy
Sal
Sal11mo ago
Please just go thrifting and buy whatever you can afford that fits your idealized style and color palette I was in your shoes not long ago and it'll get you by during your student years until you can start working and affording nicer stuff, by then you'll have done enough experimentation with cheap thrifted finds to know what you like Echoing what others have said to gather as much inspiration and education for free online in the meantime to establish and refine your sense of taste Save big(ish) ticket items like a new pair of docs for gift-giving holidays if you can't splurge on them just yet Do not buy a beret
Spuck
Spuck11mo ago
Beret is a high difficulty item to pull off
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