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•Created by Clark'sDesertBot on 1/17/2025 in #topic-of-the-day
Trying too hard - Topic of the day 1/17/25
I associate 'looking like you're trying too hard' with very obvious/intentional matching of colours (e.g. wearing bright red shoes and a bright red jacket). It can come across like you're 'forcing' an outfit, particularly if you're ignoring other aspects of what might make things harmonious (e.g. similar aesthetics, textures, culture)
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•Created by Clark'sDesertBot on 1/14/2025 in #topic-of-the-day
Outfit Repeating - Topic of the day 1/14/25
I do fit variations more than literally piece-for-piece repeats, but in either case I'm less likely to share a fit that feels like one I've already publicly shared before, so scrolling through my public footprint probably leads people to think I never wear the same thing twice. I expect this is true of most people regularly sharing outfit/fashion content. Obvious point but as both a creator and viewer it's important to remember what you see often doesn't match with people's day-to-day behaviour, so isn't a standard you should hold yourself to
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•Created by Clark'sDesertBot on 1/10/2025 in #topic-of-the-day
Travel Packing - Topic of the day 1/10/25
Also packs into its own pocket so it's super small when empty
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•Created by Clark'sDesertBot on 1/10/2025 in #topic-of-the-day
Travel Packing - Topic of the day 1/10/25
I take one of these with me on trips for used underwear, keeps it all in 1 place and at the end of the trip you can just chuck it straight in the wash
https://uk.muji.eu/products/washable-clothes-case-large-12128
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•Created by Clark'sDesertBot on 12/18/2024 in #topic-of-the-day
Good Alternatives - Topic of the day 12/18/24
I think buying 'alternatives' is as much psychological than physical i.e. buying a Cos jacket because you like the look of it (whether it's similar to another brand or not) is totally fine, but buying it because it's an alternative to the jacket you actually wanted but can't have is gonna have you fundamentally unsatisfied with it.
Also, brands which define themselves (or are billed as) 'affordable alternatives' are generally wack because it's an admission they don't have much value of their own. They require the existence of something better to peg their identity to.
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•Created by Clark'sDesertBot on 12/17/2024 in #topic-of-the-day
Posing - Topic of the day 12/17/24
The tote bag is loaded up 👀
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•Created by Clark'sDesertBot on 12/17/2024 in #topic-of-the-day
Posing - Topic of the day 12/17/24
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•Created by adime on 12/3/2024 in #fashion-discussion
Merch Madness
I think we're increasingly in an environment where people are looking for authenticity and an identity that's more than just buying into a brand - merch sometimes has that inscrutable quality about it where most people aren't going to understand it, but the 'right' people will recognise you're part of the same tribe as them. So I think it's cool where people are incorporating things that reference their other interests in their style, whether that be band tees, character charms/pins, or other references to media.
Unfortunately lots of merch looks like complete ass and more complex garments (e.g. any more than a t-shirt) tend to have quite a basic cut, so there's a bit of thought/curation required if you want to be someone who simultaneously cares about fashion and expressing their favourite media or other interests
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•Created by Clark'sDesertBot on 11/25/2024 in #topic-of-the-day
Black Friday Sales - Topic of the day 11/25/24
Some of my worst pickups have been things that I've bought on sale, either because 'I like it, but not enough to spend full price on it', or 'I wouldn't normally buy this, but it's on sale so feels like less of a risk'. However sometimes the latter does work, e.g. trying an item you know you'll like in a different colour to normal so you can experiment a bit
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•Created by Clark'sDesertBot on 11/12/2024 in #topic-of-the-day
Most Influential Pieces. - Topic of the day 11/12/24
Another awesome one for sure. The Alpine was my first 'proper' jacket and I was so hyped when I got it
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•Created by Clark'sDesertBot on 11/12/2024 in #topic-of-the-day
Most Influential Pieces. - Topic of the day 11/12/24
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