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Go to a vintage store and feel the fabric, check the buttons and the seams, try it on. They will last you longer, wear better, and fit you well. You can hunt in thrift stores too, but I think it’s worth the cost to support a local business (as long as they’re not a crazy markup). The owners of those shops have done the work to find the quality stuff, including some incredible designer brands. To get the same level of tailoring and craftsmanship with new clothes today, you have to pay $$$$. Which can also be worth it if you really love the thing and want to support the designer. But tops from the 90’s and before are excellent. Unique patterns, weaves, softer and heavier material. They don't make them like they used to, collect them while you still can.
Feb 28, 2025
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Tell me why the construction and stitching and longevity of these pieces is literally better than a lot of real clothing now AND it’s cuter… they don’t make them like they used to folks
Feb 26, 2025
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all the off the rack suits on the high street don't last, in-between the trouser legs gets all worn and fluffy, the materials are often polly blend or have a weird shine to them. i'd recommend searching for vintage suits on eBay or vinted of your local charity/thrift stores and then just taking it to the dry cleaners so it's fresh for the big day. then you can find cooler fits too like double breasted jackets, wide lapels, weird patterns, high waists and so on.
Mar 5, 2024
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if you just want to get regular shit with minimal effort or thought that lasts enough uniqlo will do that
if you really care and want the absolute best normal clothes, study vintage and find deals on the things that jump out to you
Jun 12, 2024
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a study issued last month found that dancing is the most effective way of treating and mitigating depression. Walking, therapy, and yoga also outpaced SSRIs. and if you're saying 'oh this was probably funded by Big Dance', there's no evidence of that and if you're saying 'that's just what a Big Dance shill would say', well honey you're right
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Reminder that most of what we do is a performance
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