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OK so

- take stock of your wardrobe. what do you have? why do you wear the things you like/wear? what do you wish you had? keep all these in mind, write them down if you must
- take measurements of your favourite clothes and keep them on hand
- if you know what you want, go find it. stores in your city or vintage stores/thrift stores are always good places to go. keep the measurements on hand and shop with a tape measure to know what will and won't roughly fit before wasting time trying it on
- if you don't know what you want, go outside and look at how people wear things, or go on instagram or something. comes together with time
- don't rush it too hard unless you need stuff like now
as far as personal recs go without knowing anything about how you dress, these are some of the things i like lately
bottoms - supreme does great shorts, dickies too. fadepants is the only pants brand i can endorse, but acne studios is probably good if you're rich. vintage always, one of my fav pants are vintage armani. ssense sale might be worth a gander here too. and our legacy third cuts are always a safe bet i think
tops - hanes wife beaters, gildan heavy cotton blank tees (youth for baby tee, -1 from true size for mechanic undershirt style), or vintage. our legacy also makes amazing shirting, i wear exactly one shirt and it's from them
midlayers - vintage russell, vintage fruit of the loom for sweatshirts. everybody.world for hoodies. supreme is my fav for jumpers, i just got one i like from every other thursday though, and i have one from wales bonner i like too
outerwear - uniqlo u/lemaire, vintage bomber jackets, vintage blousons, vintage members only, supreme
accessories - all the best hats, scarves, bandanas, whatever are vintage. sunglasses, i like sun buddies and oakley. belts, maximum henry and our legacy

@shegoestoanotherschool

Jun 25, 2024

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Have a strategy

Look at the six items you actually wear and note what you like about them: is it the color, the fit, the style (casual, formal, eclectic, etc.), brand, season, and fabric. As an example, I feel most confident in structured, classic modern outfits— I look for all organic materials (linen, cotton, silk), I tend to stick to a few favorite brands for basics, and I keep a list of what I need to replace/what’s missing in my closet so I don’t impulse purchase vintage t-shirts when I need a fitted blazer. Thrift stores are really great for exploring your style— so are mood boards. When you see an outfit you love online, take a picture of it or note what about it was interesting. One thing that I think goes overlooked is underwear— a well fitted bra really changes how clothes, especially shirts, hang and feel. You’ll only wear an outfit if the underwear you wear it with is comfortable. So if you have a dress you love, but aren’t wearing it because it either requires shapewear that makes you uncomfortable, or a nude/backless underwear or bra that you don’t keep in your closet, you’ll get less wear out of the item. Additionally, know your measurements. Your body size is neutral, but language around sizing isn’t, and it can be discouraging to shop when you have a vague idea of your sizes and end up needing to size up or down. Get a soft tape measure, and get your true waist, hips, bust, shoulders, inseam, and rise. I have a very high rise to my natural waist, and knowing that helps me shop for pants and skirts with less frustration over fit. Lastly, it’s okay for it to take time— curating your style and wardrobe should be ongoing and thoughtful; a fast fashion haul won’t help figure out what you like outside of trends, and those clothes tend to break down quickly. If you can, try to buy well made versions of your staple items— resale and thrift stores are a great place to find real leather jackets, upscale basics, and one of a kind pieces that you can’t find elsewhere.

@nadiyaelyse

Jun 23, 2024

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Your own vintage clothes

This is not going to be about where you should buy/how you should buy clothes, or what you should buy. There’s just something special about having some items that have lasted you forever, and that you still have managed to wear regularly through personal style evolutions, wear and tear, and couldn’t dream of ever getting rid of. It’s part of your uniform and yours alone even if there are millions just like it elsewhere in stores, in closets or thrift/resale stores. They don’t even need to be expensive or luxury items.
Personal favs for me include a plain light blue oxford button down from J Crew 10+ years ago, a Barbour motorcycle jacket of a similar age I bought after one of my first post college jobs and moving to a new city, and then also an Ohio State football (alma mater!) t shirt I got as a kid before even attending the school, which still somehow fits me believe it or not!
Would love to give items like these to my future kids!

@b1dweezy

Aug 6, 2024

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the fact that this pi.fyi has no sounds, no videos, no photos, no dms

it makes me feel so grounded and present…. like i’m one with nature

@paula

Dec 24, 2023

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TRY ASKING YOUR FRIENDS FOR WHAT YOU’RE MISSING INSTEAD OF COMPLAINING YOU DONT HAVE “COMMUNITY”

a big pet peeve I have is people complaining about not having community or only having “party friends” etc BUT are they inviting their existing friends or acquaintances to go out for dinner, go thrifting, watch tv, book club, people watch, day trip, mulberry picking? no, they are not. are they introducing their friends to each other? also not. i hate to be a cliché sometimes you gotta put some work into having the relationships you long for. plus: you’re part of the problem. AND have some appreciation for the friends you have instead of focusing so much in what you don’t.

@paula

4d ago

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being enthusiastic

Nothing annoys me more about the American culture than the lack of enthusiasm. If I invite you to go somewhere and your answer is “sure” or “why not”, I’m taking it back. I do not wanna be surrounded by indifferent people. It’s unworthy.

@paula

Dec 18, 2023