i hate it when people say something in fashion is timeless or will never go out of style. this is a lie, because it’s ultimately up to execution; which depends on a person’s shape, complexion, hair, eyes, and everything else that makes up their natural appearance. a friend even explained to me that the timeless thing represents conservative values as some sort of coded speech. observations like that make me so happy that formalwear is nearly dead, aside from the occasional dandy. no hate to the menswear or eveningwear communities, i just like clothes to be a little more inclusive. i dislike high end fashion for the same reason, especially since it just became expensive streetwear and workwear. i don’t like knowing people are getting ripped off. this excludes people paying for artesanal or otherwise ethically made clothes, i love that shit. i guess i just summarized my opinion on the textile industry.
i am admittedly not the most ethical consumer. i buy a lot. i don’t buy the most, but there is not ethical way to consume with any kind of volume. i have seen so many essays on how fast fashion and textile corporations are to blame, as opposed to the consumer. still, this is why i have tried to make my hobby a little more sustainable. this is why i take decent care of my clothes, use stain remover, and have even dyed clothes. i have stitched a few buttons in my time and asked my MIL to stitch some ripped pieces for me.
i have done a lot of free wardrobe consultations for my family and friends. thankfully, new guy friends have taken me up on my hobby. i have helped several guys in town step their game up on their own terms and on their budgets. i don’t tell people how to dress, i collaborate with them to find them in fits that are more comfortable and authentic to them for their endeavors. lately, i have dressed young men in such a way that they feel more confident and sexy dressing up for invitations, night life, and dates. i dress my wife for looking cool and current on dates and at work. i dress my MIL so she can feel vibrant and feminine in a way that still feels good for an elderly woman.
i did too well with her wardrobe because a niece talked her out of a lot of pieces when she went to the old country. her sisters also talked a lot of vile shit due to envy. i told her not to listen them because they are overly traditional and gave up on their own womanhood. my MIL gets compliments from everyone and everyone also loves the pics i take of her. i have to give her credit. she is getting a lot better about wearing dresses and picking outfits by herself. she definitely caught a lot of hate for looking prettier and younger than when her family last saw her.
i guess this was a rant or meditation on the results of my hobby as of the last year. in summation, i like giving people the life size barbie and ken treatment. sometimes, that intervention yields wild results. while outcomes are usually positive, it can bring about envy. still, i think knowing who might envy you is good in the long term. don’t hate me ‘cause i’m beautiful kinda thing…
