I think a lot of people view personal style as a static thing. Like when people say they “found their personal style” they think of it as something they like found on the ground and put in their pocket. Personal style is something that changes over time to reflect your own personal values, tastes, and more
Mostly what people mean when they say they found their personal style is that they did a makeover and updated their style to something more currently trendy
I dress more or less the same from young adult to mid 40s, it's the same with drawing style you draw different objects, but your personal style is always seen, in term of style your preferred silhouette or fit and your vibe will stay the same probably the way you choose accessories rings, or bracelet will stay the same too
@@tictactoehuhn6 bro ngl some of the shit from the 50’s and 60’s kinda rock, at least pants and overcoat wise besides that I’m iffy on shirts and field jackets unless it’s a nice Desert DPM or German Strichtarn is kinda cool imo.
@@mrsteel6136 Ngl im not poor. Last time I walked into a high fashion store I wore a surplus multicam army shirt and the clerk asked me if this is raf Simmons. This really made me think. I collect old army stuff and old east German strichtarn is the shit. At least here in Germany
Im not "poor" but I cant really afford to waste money on eccentric peices. Thus a lot of my focus fashion wise is looking for things that synergise well together and have good versatility while filling real needs in my life. It's led to an interesting hybrid between workwear, outdoorwear, and casualwear that's strangely cohesive while being distinct from the people around me. This also has pushed me to looking at how things age and not just how they look on the rack. There's a certain pride in watching something break in and develop its own texture and character. Something that wears in rather than looking worn out is much more rewarding to fix as well. It becomes uniquely yours and something you have an attachment to
This has been my exact journey. I’m a blue collar worker in very warm Texas, who also power lifts. My legs and ass are massive so I’m really limited to loose fitting things and stuff that won’t give me a heat stroke. It’s gratifying being so limited and yet still getting compliments about the fit, and your point about watching something break in is spot on.
i wish i had fashion forward friends to talk about fashion with (clothes excitement and personal expression, that is) tbh ive always struggled with the fact that my environment is just not fashion forward at all, and anyone who says they're into fashion are actually into trends rather than the actual human value of clothes.
i wish for the same thing myself ive got this annoying friend of mine and when ever i put on my outfits he tends to make fun of me ,it really doesnt get to me but i wish i had fashion friends friends i can look and dress good with
“If you give somebody constraints, it's easier to be creative". The best part of fashion at least for me is the ability to make something out of literally nothing. Martin Margiela, for example, started getting into clothes from pieces from a random flea market and made something of those otherwise "garbage" pieces.
As someone who is in my last year of college at 19, I am constantly surrounded by people who are 2-3 years older than me, and forget that they have had that much more time to grow and develop their sense of self. I always have felt like I am playing catch up with my peers, especially with how I express myself through my hobbies or through external means. I fell into the capitalistic glue trap of thinking that if I spent a bit more cash on second hand designer I would feel better about the way I look, but after maybe half a month of hypomanicly spending money, I actually slowed down and spent some time with something I was truly passionate about and found myself in a more grounded place than I ever had when I was trying to figure out how to look "better". No matter how often you hear that you need to be patient and spend time on yourself, when you're young and suddenly are about to be thrust into the unknown its sometimes hard to actually internalize that advice. Most of us will have more time than we could ever imagine and its important to spend time on the things that truly make us happy instead of squeezing our psyches dry trying to fit something into a mind and body that hasn't been given enough time to develop the necessary space
You actually sent me on my fashion journey a year and a half ago. I remember feeling really dissatisfied with my clothes, hair style, glasses, and look in general. None of what I wore resonated with how I think of myself. I started off sort of copying you, but quickly developed my own taste. It didn't take long for it to become a hobby, the artistry and functionality in clothing is something I found very interesting. I'm saving up to get a sewing machine so I can start messing around making and modifying my own clothes. Anyways, I just wanted to thank you for the insight you've given me with your wise words and smoking hot looks.
People forget that a lot of people, if not most, tend to wear the same clothes, same outfits for years and years and don’t realise that it’s also the same for fashion too. Consumerism has always been part of the culture to an extent, lately it’s become a routine thing, like buying clothes seasonally or whole outfits every year. Personally, I think the idea of having a “uniform” that suits your everyday life that you can just rinse and repeat is more authentic and fashionable than the remnants of the hypebeast culture that encourages routinely buying fashion drops.
Clothes are just fabric, I think most people should focus more on quality and what they think look appealing, than the actual brands that just sell overpriced garbage
Right, but all the quality and appealing designs I like happen to be from expensive brands. Now granted, I don’t jump on the same hype trains most do (ie. off white or supreme type stuff), but their prices are very similar to high fashion or smaller boutique brands. So it ends up being just as expensive to build a closet as it would be if I simply bought overpriced garbage.
Im into art so I'm into fashion. I love designs in everything because I use it for my own art and I love that. Im not rich enough to buy a 1000$ crop shirt, most aren't. But I'm well enough to want to learn to create my own, I've seen it done and i wish more people who say "they are poor" realized we can learn to accessorize and change our on clothes.
the reason people tell you that it's not that deep is because you seem to think your sense of style is a hobby when you aren't creating anything new. you are just consuming with purpose still. you aren't above advertising and in a round about way an idea will grab you> you seek alternatives second hand> you wear and advertise a look> you inspire others to seek the look> new imitations pop up from brands or the original brands grow from it> more advertising gets pumped out> you see more of it> get inspired by it> you seek alternatives second hand... it's a wheel of influence if you don't pause and stop pushing out content you will continue to feed it. you aren't deep or mysterious you just grow to consume something different but never push forward anything new.
I never said my sense of style is a hobby, I stated fashion is a hobby. people who state “it’s just clothes” are coming from the perspective of “it isn’t that deep” when fashion really is there’s so much symbolism, cultural identity, and a belief systems built into what you wear. When I stated that I’m mysterious and cool it was a joke a stereotype. Man I really need to put /J because people think I’m serious. You can’t reinvent the wheel, nor should you feel the need to, yet what would pushing forward something new look like to you? Since the cycle of consciousness is dictated by capitalism/advertising
@@fashionelitist To me fashion is a passive consumption if you let it be. Everyone needs to dress and will do so in a way which can express a little something about themselves. people will view you with a passing glance and make their judgments and have their small assumptions about that person but they will never really truly know that individual from the exterior. Yes there is symbolism that can be drawn from the way someone presents themselves but unless uttered you will not be able to unpack what's within that person. It's easy to stereotype, it's easy to be prejudice, but you will never truly know until you make a connection with that person. Not everyone gets symbolism, not everyone displays symbolism either. There can be some truly interesting and brilliant individuals that don't outwardly express their inner self and conversely there are many individuals out there that peacock greatness but are two lobes short and a dollar away from being penniless. This side of fashion is passive and i would only go as deep as to say that someone bought an item. You can't even say someone enjoys their style or likes a certain color, it can be that useless of medium. Even if someone tries their best to signal their rich personality by going as far as wearing Niche (tm) fragrance that smells of blood and concrete, a person walking by them won't piece everything together correctly. We still need to communicate our nuances otherwise one can make the wrong assumption that the person is some cultist or satanist (to exaggerate a little here). Day to day fashion is at best an ice breaker for further more meaningful conversation. In the medium of fashion in order for you to really push something forward you have to build it out like a designer would with unique garments, rich story telling, world building, and a vision. Even then (like any other medium) you have to explain your art lest you want it to remain abstract. The level of engagement between you thoughtfully designing and stitching a singular garment together with only your personal fulfilment in mind (not what will please others) while weaving meaning into it for you to then relay that meaning through an article or a conversation is much more rewarding and interesting. its the difference between an artist sculpting a piece of art for themselves and a curator showcasing other's work. Now if you are arguing that putting a fit together is the equivalent of a fluxusbox or performative assemblage than maybe you do but considering you haven't stated this in your videos i'm inclined not to see it that way.
To find and afford my personal style, I had to go thrifting and shopping in Japan. The plane ticket costed a bit much but it was so worth it in the long run, I found pieces that I would probably never find in Europe. Second hand clothes are generally much cheaper than retail price and in super good condition there. I think Tokyo has one of the best thrifting culture in the world. I'm starting to think that I'll almost only buy clothes everytime I'll go back to Japan.
i'm insanely broke and wear most things from high school. interestingly, that made me discover my style by never throwing them away and salvaging all my possessions. burnt your sweater? make it a trendy crop top. jeans ripped beyond comprehension? take your denim jacket's sleeves and patch your jeans. congrats! now you have cool jeans and a vest! we should all be more optimistic about not affording stuff. creativity comes for free. the little flaws in your wardrobe are what makes it stand out.
I very rarely find second hand that is cheaper than the retail price, mostly the second hand prices have been jacked up by several 100%. Yohji Yamamoto's Junji Ito collab long shirts were close to $200, but second hand are more like $800. To me in a Western society poor has always meant to not being able to afford a proper home. I own my own apartment, but it's tiny, it's in the poor industrialized side of town, it has such a bad floor plan that it's a problem and a hazard, and it's not isolated from sound. I and my neighbours have no privacy from each other. It's not a good place to have children and animals, the apartments are too small and there's no green area outside. It's not good for neither the physical health and mental health to live like this, but if I sold my apartment and everything I own I would still not afford a better place in the country I live in. Those who rents in my country are worse off, unless they have a well paying job, most of their income is eaten up by the rent.
I've had the issue of spending tons of money on clothes because I'm really worried about buying something that isn't good quality, as I intend to have most of the pieces I buy for years (fear of decay). Thing is, living in a third world country, "Affordable brands" (Levi's for example) in the content i consume, mostly from the US and Europe, are actually expensive here. I have a good salary at the moment but spending one fourth of it whenever I want some good pants is awful. And the thing is, this is mostly going by brand name, because in reality, there's hardly any fucking way of knowing if a piece is good quality, objectively. I really wish thrifting, grailed and all those alternatives were easier to access from, in my case, South America, as if you thrift here, it's just used fast fashion (H&M or Zara are at least a bit fancy over here). And it is kinda sad that there's no content like this made for the average person not in the first world, and there are fewer/worse alternatives. I haven't had the issue, as far as I know, of just following trends and shit, I know some things I like, what suits my body, some types of pieces and colors that vibe with who I am, but it really does take a lot of patience to find pieces you want even if you've got your basic needs covered, at least from where I live. Ascertaining quality is a fucking pain in the ass, and it can sometimes feel like the best bet is to just buy something expensive to have it last, even if it's a gamble :/
I decided my style that work best with my body proportion 25 years ago, and I stay true to that, I don't care about trend and fashion, just slim straight pants that elongate legs, slight break/ stack on the boots, and partial tucked in shirt exposing the belt buckle
11:38 I do partially agree especially with all the “opium” shit becoming popular but you also live in NYC where almost everyone is at least partially into fashion, I live in Dallas and I’m literally the only guy at my school who dresses different and has piercings, most young dudes just wear gym shorts and a graphic tee but creative hubs like NYC and LA are just prone to everyone trying to express themselves
I get compliments on my 5 dollar thrift shop dresses all the time when I go outside. You really don't need to spend a lot of money to have a half decent wardrobe.
ay uniqlo is good for basics as well as casual wear plus its at a reasonable price. I don't rlly plan on getting any of the really expensive stuff, except for maybe a few things here or there. its a shame the "I'm poor" statement gets thrown around so often, because most of the people saying it aren't even poor considering they're typing it on a most likely higher-end phone. people jus gotta be happy with what they have type shiii
I dont have money to spend on clothes. I’m too busy making music 😎 I do love all the clothes I wear and I would call myself a fan of a few styles and I’m content with that
In some sense I wish I wouldve started paying attention to my fashion choices sooner. But I'm also glad I didn't because from my other hobbies I know it takes a while to get good at most things, fashion or taste included. My advice is when you first start, just pay attention to the basics of fit, colors etc and enjoy other people who are better don't compare them to yourself.
Honestly, i would argue that fashion being expensive( up to a certain point) is almost necessary. Clothing has always been a symbol of class, and as much as we pretend that class can be abolished, it cannot be. In my opinion, this affects people who try to fit in into something they are not. So when people who just get into fashion and its not true to who they are, you can almost always immediately tell. Thats why the cost almost limits you. It forces a reality on you to almost stay true to yourself. I think eveyone into fashion has passed the point where you buy that first piece over a certain price point and this moment forces the realisation that fashion is actually becoming a part of you and is almost becoming a priority where previously it was not. My point is, is that personal style is derived from who we are and the environment we find ourselves in. And clothing and fashion in general, almost forces people who are into it to accept that reality.
Um I was poor. No i could not afford clothes I had one cool shirt and one of my rich friends kept taking it and wearing it I wore jeans. A t shirt. Or a tank top. And whatever shoes i had It sucked Not only was there no fashion There was no food or fun things to go do Or sports to play For reference when i moved out of my house I had no car, no phone, no place to live, no money and no diploma (i did not graduate) It was hell Fashion was not something i got to have I still thrift all my clothes I have far to many now, imo
personally I believe, that once you stop chasing your personal style, and dont give too much weight to what you "need" to wear, you have found what you feel comfortable in. which is as close to personal style as can be
I got the personal feeling that nowadays no matter what u wear and how special your outfits are, there will always be persons around on the internet that wear the same clothes as you (and maybe even better) that’s why I don’t engage in fashion that much anymore since I think I found my inner peace with were I am with fashion at the moment and don’t do it for the community/fashion ppl anymore. I got the feeling that the further u go down the fashion the further u get pushed away from fashion if that makes sense
@@fashionelitist "Birds of a feather tend to flock together" Goths attract Goths, Western wear attract country and western people, Rubber and Latex attract fetish people, etc. You can use fashion to attract what you're looking for.
Most of the people I’ve known who do fashion content and always have new clothes, literally wear things for pics then resell them as dead stock or just flip it depending on what it is lol
wait i was checking out the Jaded London site because instagram kept bombarding me with ads and i actually digged the general style of their clothes... is it a fast fashion brand as bad as zara??
As stated fashion isn’t about buying high end it’s about human interaction, excitement, and self expression. If you make your own clothes/DIY you’re doing a lot more than most which is cool!
Saying you're "too poor" to be stylish is a lazy excuse. The reality is that they're lazy. You do not have to spend money on designers with funny names to have good style. Good style is just having having an objective and melding individual pieces to make a coherent vibe. You wanna dress like a lumber jack, a cowboy, or an dominatrix? What did you put together to create that vibe? Thats all that it is. Once you realize what styles you love, THEN you can start spending the big bucks on pieces that are coherent with your style and the rest of your closet. Boom, done, I don't wanna hear no more excuses about "ohhh god I'm so poooor".
and DO NOT EVER BUY RETAIL, prices are so stupid right now, buy used. The only situation where buying retail makes sense if its something that is more expensive on the secondhand market. Apart from that, there's really no reason to buy retail apart from trying to impress your sales associate (and they can get fucked)
That’s why I’ve gotten into reps in the past 6 months. Balenciaga happens to be my favorite, not for the logo centric bs, but I can’t buy a $2,000 pair of boots. So it’s like a new hobby for me now to check daily what new manufacturers are making the new pieces I want and see qcs with other people chiming in. I bought the Balenciaga stomper boot for $190 earlier this week, It’s fweaking awesome 😎.
Ur just feeding into consumerism dawg. There’s always smaller brands that make better quality pieces for less that look pretty similar. Just takes some digging to find. U don’t really need those fake $2000 boots.
I think a lot of people view personal style as a static thing. Like when people say they “found their personal style” they think of it as something they like found on the ground and put in their pocket. Personal style is something that changes over time to reflect your own personal values, tastes, and more
Mostly what people mean when they say they found their personal style is that they did a makeover and updated their style to something more currently trendy
Like show me a single tiktok of a guy who said he found his personal style that’s now wearing like skinny low rise jeans and a parka like it’s 2010.
@@HieronymousLex good point
I dress more or less the same from young adult to mid 40s, it's the same with drawing style you draw different objects, but your personal style is always seen, in term of style your preferred silhouette or fit and your vibe will stay the same probably the way you choose accessories rings, or bracelet will stay the same too
well said
If you're poor military surplus is your style
@@tictactoehuhn6 bro ngl some of the shit from the 50’s and 60’s kinda rock, at least pants and overcoat wise besides that I’m iffy on shirts and field jackets unless it’s a nice Desert DPM or German Strichtarn is kinda cool imo.
@@mrsteel6136 Ngl im not poor. Last time I walked into a high fashion store I wore a surplus multicam army shirt and the clerk asked me if this is raf Simmons. This really made me think. I collect old army stuff and old east German strichtarn is the shit. At least here in Germany
Military surplus is cool, it has nothing to do with money
@@tictactoehuhn6 the point.. the point, gentlemen!
Good milsurp costs money.
If you have no taste it will look awful
Im not "poor" but I cant really afford to waste money on eccentric peices. Thus a lot of my focus fashion wise is looking for things that synergise well together and have good versatility while filling real needs in my life. It's led to an interesting hybrid between workwear, outdoorwear, and casualwear that's strangely cohesive while being distinct from the people around me.
This also has pushed me to looking at how things age and not just how they look on the rack. There's a certain pride in watching something break in and develop its own texture and character. Something that wears in rather than looking worn out is much more rewarding to fix as well. It becomes uniquely yours and something you have an attachment to
This has been my exact journey. I’m a blue collar worker in very warm Texas, who also power lifts. My legs and ass are massive so I’m really limited to loose fitting things and stuff that won’t give me a heat stroke. It’s gratifying being so limited and yet still getting compliments about the fit, and your point about watching something break in is spot on.
@@DG-gx8pn legs and ass massive 🫣
This is exactly how its supposed to be done, I think people should only start dropping big bucks on pieces once they know exactly what their style is.
i wish i had fashion forward friends to talk about fashion with (clothes excitement and personal expression, that is) tbh ive always struggled with the fact that my environment is just not fashion forward at all, and anyone who says they're into fashion are actually into trends rather than the actual human value of clothes.
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i wish for the same thing myself ive got this annoying friend of mine and when ever i put on my outfits he tends to make fun of me ,it really doesnt get to me but i wish i had fashion friends friends i can look and dress good with
@@tichalipomtawali8654 aw man😔me too it sucks
i am too poor to afford a aw2003 raf simons sweatshirt i think im fine with that
are you really though?
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You're better off without an ugly ass 21 year old sweatshirt anyways.
@ why’d u decide to hate? ur weird bro
“If you give somebody constraints, it's easier to be creative". The best part of fashion at least for me is the ability to make something out of literally nothing. Martin Margiela, for example, started getting into clothes from pieces from a random flea market and made something of those otherwise "garbage" pieces.
The Financial Diet has a really good video about "broke" vs "poor". Highly recommend this perspective shift for everyone.
As someone who is in my last year of college at 19, I am constantly surrounded by people who are 2-3 years older than me, and forget that they have had that much more time to grow and develop their sense of self. I always have felt like I am playing catch up with my peers, especially with how I express myself through my hobbies or through external means. I fell into the capitalistic glue trap of thinking that if I spent a bit more cash on second hand designer I would feel better about the way I look, but after maybe half a month of hypomanicly spending money, I actually slowed down and spent some time with something I was truly passionate about and found myself in a more grounded place than I ever had when I was trying to figure out how to look "better". No matter how often you hear that you need to be patient and spend time on yourself, when you're young and suddenly are about to be thrust into the unknown its sometimes hard to actually internalize that advice. Most of us will have more time than we could ever imagine and its important to spend time on the things that truly make us happy instead of squeezing our psyches dry trying to fit something into a mind and body that hasn't been given enough time to develop the necessary space
Dayumm... impressed by your thought process. I like you
You actually sent me on my fashion journey a year and a half ago. I remember feeling really dissatisfied with my clothes, hair style, glasses, and look in general. None of what I wore resonated with how I think of myself. I started off sort of copying you, but quickly developed my own taste. It didn't take long for it to become a hobby, the artistry and functionality in clothing is something I found very interesting. I'm saving up to get a sewing machine so I can start messing around making and modifying my own clothes. Anyways, I just wanted to thank you for the insight you've given me with your wise words and smoking hot looks.
People forget that a lot of people, if not most, tend to wear the same clothes, same outfits for years and years and don’t realise that it’s also the same for fashion too. Consumerism has always been part of the culture to an extent, lately it’s become a routine thing, like buying clothes seasonally or whole outfits every year. Personally, I think the idea of having a “uniform” that suits your everyday life that you can just rinse and repeat is more authentic and fashionable than the remnants of the hypebeast culture that encourages routinely buying fashion drops.
Clothes are just fabric, I think most people should focus more on quality and what they think look appealing, than the actual brands that just sell overpriced garbage
Right, but all the quality and appealing designs I like happen to be from expensive brands. Now granted, I don’t jump on the same hype trains most do (ie. off white or supreme type stuff), but their prices are very similar to high fashion or smaller boutique brands. So it ends up being just as expensive to build a closet as it would be if I simply bought overpriced garbage.
@@angryakita3870 thrift
Im into art so I'm into fashion. I love designs in everything because I use it for my own art and I love that. Im not rich enough to buy a 1000$ crop shirt, most aren't. But I'm well enough to want to learn to create my own, I've seen it done and i wish more people who say "they are poor" realized we can learn to accessorize and change our on clothes.
FASHION IS PATIENCE THATS WHAT IVE BEEN SAYING
It starts being too much when you do it for validation or as a cope (dressing up as someone you are not)
the reason people tell you that it's not that deep is because you seem to think your sense of style is a hobby when you aren't creating anything new. you are just consuming with purpose still. you aren't above advertising and in a round about way an idea will grab you> you seek alternatives second hand> you wear and advertise a look> you inspire others to seek the look> new imitations pop up from brands or the original brands grow from it> more advertising gets pumped out> you see more of it> get inspired by it> you seek alternatives second hand... it's a wheel of influence if you don't pause and stop pushing out content you will continue to feed it. you aren't deep or mysterious you just grow to consume something different but never push forward anything new.
I never said my sense of style is a hobby, I stated fashion is a hobby. people who state “it’s just clothes” are coming from the perspective of “it isn’t that deep” when fashion really is there’s so much symbolism, cultural identity, and a belief systems built into what you wear.
When I stated that I’m mysterious and cool it was a joke a stereotype. Man I really need to put /J because people think I’m serious. You can’t reinvent the wheel, nor should you feel the need to, yet what would pushing forward something new look like to you? Since the cycle of consciousness is dictated by capitalism/advertising
@@fashionelitist To me fashion is a passive consumption if you let it be. Everyone needs to dress and will do so in a way which can express a little something about themselves. people will view you with a passing glance and make their judgments and have their small assumptions about that person but they will never really truly know that individual from the exterior. Yes there is symbolism that can be drawn from the way someone presents themselves but unless uttered you will not be able to unpack what's within that person. It's easy to stereotype, it's easy to be prejudice, but you will never truly know until you make a connection with that person. Not everyone gets symbolism, not everyone displays symbolism either. There can be some truly interesting and brilliant individuals that don't outwardly express their inner self and conversely there are many individuals out there that peacock greatness but are two lobes short and a dollar away from being penniless. This side of fashion is passive and i would only go as deep as to say that someone bought an item. You can't even say someone enjoys their style or likes a certain color, it can be that useless of medium. Even if someone tries their best to signal their rich personality by going as far as wearing Niche (tm) fragrance that smells of blood and concrete, a person walking by them won't piece everything together correctly. We still need to communicate our nuances otherwise one can make the wrong assumption that the person is some cultist or satanist (to exaggerate a little here). Day to day fashion is at best an ice breaker for further more meaningful conversation. In the medium of fashion in order for you to really push something forward you have to build it out like a designer would with unique garments, rich story telling, world building, and a vision. Even then (like any other medium) you have to explain your art lest you want it to remain abstract. The level of engagement between you thoughtfully designing and stitching a singular garment together with only your personal fulfilment in mind (not what will please others) while weaving meaning into it for you to then relay that meaning through an article or a conversation is much more rewarding and interesting. its the difference between an artist sculpting a piece of art for themselves and a curator showcasing other's work. Now if you are arguing that putting a fit together is the equivalent of a fluxusbox or performative assemblage than maybe you do but considering you haven't stated this in your videos i'm inclined not to see it that way.
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neva watched ur channel since ur first 10~ vids legit hated u dawg but coming back a couple years later this vid is honestly great g
The top 10% of Americans held 60% of all wealth in 2022. We all poor bro. Some more than others.
To find and afford my personal style, I had to go thrifting and shopping in Japan. The plane ticket costed a bit much but it was so worth it in the long run, I found pieces that I would probably never find in Europe. Second hand clothes are generally much cheaper than retail price and in super good condition there. I think Tokyo has one of the best thrifting culture in the world. I'm starting to think that I'll almost only buy clothes everytime I'll go back to Japan.
i'm insanely broke and wear most things from high school. interestingly, that made me discover my style by never throwing them away and salvaging all my possessions. burnt your sweater? make it a trendy crop top. jeans ripped beyond comprehension? take your denim jacket's sleeves and patch your jeans. congrats! now you have cool jeans and a vest! we should all be more optimistic about not affording stuff. creativity comes for free. the little flaws in your wardrobe are what makes it stand out.
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I very rarely find second hand that is cheaper than the retail price, mostly the second hand prices have been jacked up by several 100%. Yohji Yamamoto's Junji Ito collab long shirts were close to $200, but second hand are more like $800.
To me in a Western society poor has always meant to not being able to afford a proper home. I own my own apartment, but it's tiny, it's in the poor industrialized side of town, it has such a bad floor plan that it's a problem and a hazard, and it's not isolated from sound. I and my neighbours have no privacy from each other. It's not a good place to have children and animals, the apartments are too small and there's no green area outside.
It's not good for neither the physical health and mental health to live like this, but if I sold my apartment and everything I own I would still not afford a better place in the country I live in.
Those who rents in my country are worse off, unless they have a well paying job, most of their income is eaten up by the rent.
Insulting people who buy pieces retail and who then give you an opportunity to get them second hand is a new kind of elitism I guess...
I love your takes on fashion. Very healthy, realistic and refreshing.
I've had the issue of spending tons of money on clothes because I'm really worried about buying something that isn't good quality, as I intend to have most of the pieces I buy for years (fear of decay). Thing is, living in a third world country, "Affordable brands" (Levi's for example) in the content i consume, mostly from the US and Europe, are actually expensive here. I have a good salary at the moment but spending one fourth of it whenever I want some good pants is awful. And the thing is, this is mostly going by brand name, because in reality, there's hardly any fucking way of knowing if a piece is good quality, objectively. I really wish thrifting, grailed and all those alternatives were easier to access from, in my case, South America, as if you thrift here, it's just used fast fashion (H&M or Zara are at least a bit fancy over here). And it is kinda sad that there's no content like this made for the average person not in the first world, and there are fewer/worse alternatives. I haven't had the issue, as far as I know, of just following trends and shit, I know some things I like, what suits my body, some types of pieces and colors that vibe with who I am, but it really does take a lot of patience to find pieces you want even if you've got your basic needs covered, at least from where I live.
Ascertaining quality is a fucking pain in the ass, and it can sometimes feel like the best bet is to just buy something expensive to have it last, even if it's a gamble :/
I decided my style that work best with my body proportion 25 years ago, and I stay true to that, I don't care about trend and fashion, just slim straight pants that elongate legs, slight break/ stack on the boots, and partial tucked in shirt exposing the belt buckle
11:38 I do partially agree especially with all the “opium” shit becoming popular but you also live in NYC where almost everyone is at least partially into fashion, I live in Dallas and I’m literally the only guy at my school who dresses different and has piercings, most young dudes just wear gym shorts and a graphic tee but creative hubs like NYC and LA are just prone to everyone trying to express themselves
I get compliments on my 5 dollar thrift shop dresses all the time when I go outside. You really don't need to spend a lot of money to have a half decent wardrobe.
ay uniqlo is good for basics as well as casual wear plus its at a reasonable price. I don't rlly plan on getting any of the really expensive stuff, except for maybe a few things here or there. its a shame the "I'm poor" statement gets thrown around so often, because most of the people saying it aren't even poor considering they're typing it on a most likely higher-end phone. people jus gotta be happy with what they have type shiii
I dont have money to spend on clothes. I’m too busy making music 😎
I do love all the clothes I wear and I would call myself a fan of a few styles and I’m content with that
Never stop producing content, you’re on point.
In some sense I wish I wouldve started paying attention to my fashion choices sooner. But I'm also glad I didn't because from my other hobbies I know it takes a while to get good at most things, fashion or taste included.
My advice is when you first start, just pay attention to the basics of fit, colors etc and enjoy other people who are better don't compare them to yourself.
Honestly, i would argue that fashion being expensive( up to a certain point) is almost necessary. Clothing has always been a symbol of class, and as much as we pretend that class can be abolished, it cannot be.
In my opinion, this affects people who try to fit in into something they are not. So when people who just get into fashion and its not true to who they are, you can almost always immediately tell.
Thats why the cost almost limits you. It forces a reality on you to almost stay true to yourself. I think eveyone into fashion has passed the point where you buy that first piece over a certain price point and this moment forces the realisation that fashion is actually becoming a part of you and is almost becoming a priority where previously it was not.
My point is, is that personal style is derived from who we are and the environment we find ourselves in. And clothing and fashion in general, almost forces people who are into it to accept that reality.
Interesting point and i agree
Since i decided to get stuff I actually want, I buy maybe a piece every month but now I got a few items I feel good wearing all the time
jq your skin is actually glowing
@1:01 you look like a mix of Anakin and Snape
Absolute banger of a video as always, thanks JQ
If I got kicked out i wouldn’t have enough money for a mc chicken
Um
I was poor. No i could not afford clothes
I had one cool shirt and one of my rich friends kept taking it and wearing it
I wore jeans. A t shirt. Or a tank top. And whatever shoes i had
It sucked
Not only was there no fashion
There was no food or fun things to go do
Or sports to play
For reference when i moved out of my house
I had no car, no phone, no place to live, no money and no diploma (i did not graduate)
It was hell
Fashion was not something i got to have
I still thrift all my clothes
I have far to many now, imo
We’re all the same but different genre = being human
DEPOP got all the heat for sure. Mercari for steals. I’m buying true religion and obey rn
thx man, your video cheered me up and got me thinking in a more constructive direction! :) Cheers!
Less known ig brands are so cool for fashion. Although you can kinda only get stuff once a year if you want quality
wow this was really good jq🙂
This was so unexpectedly therapeutic, wth lol
personally I believe, that once you stop chasing your personal style, and dont give too much weight to what you "need" to wear, you have found what you feel comfortable in. which is as close to personal style as can be
I got the personal feeling that nowadays no matter what u wear and how special your outfits are, there will always be persons around on the internet that wear the same clothes as you (and maybe even better) that’s why I don’t engage in fashion that much anymore since I think I found my inner peace with were I am with fashion at the moment and don’t do it for the community/fashion ppl anymore. I got the feeling that the further u go down the fashion the further u get pushed away from fashion if that makes sense
fashion is inherently about the self it should never be a competition unless you're challenging you yourself only
1:59 all these pieces are straight from taobao and i mean EVERY SINGLE PIECE.
25:30 I thought my discord pop up fr
most of the people who claim to be poor arent actually poor, they are just impatient and cant save up for things
bad take u cant speak for peoples financial situations
By the time you save up for something as pointless as clothes, the piece will be "outdated"
@@JustSkram isn't that a good thing? Would you rather own something only it's to be outdated a few months later or spending on something timeless
@@JustSkram just buy what u like dont follow trends
honestly insightful as fuck
This made me realize how rare it is ever buy new clothes
Saying playing LoL improves empathy is one of the wildest takes of this century
after realizing my team ints I gained empathy
The Cheapest Personal style is random comfy Thrifted Items for a bargain.
guys you need give all likes you have to this guy
I can totally afford my current fashion, but I never have money when the pieces are around but always have the money when they aren't.
bro is becoming less classist, good tbh
Never was, never have been, and never will be. The thoughts in this video have always been my world view.
People also get into fashion for sex. Looking good gets you more action than looking terrible.
But what is fashion? What kind of fashion?
@@fashionelitist "Birds of a feather tend to flock together" Goths attract Goths, Western wear attract country and western people, Rubber and Latex attract fetish people, etc. You can use fashion to attract what you're looking for.
You seem like a cool guy that reflects a lot
yo jg can you make video about what to wear in winter like you did with summer
Subbed before even watching the title got me
the pictures at the end turned out super cool i like the one with the two people in the doorway.
Thank you
Where did you get your clothing rack?
Most of the people I’ve known who do fashion content and always have new clothes, literally wear things for pics then resell them as dead stock or just flip it depending on what it is lol
ok then
Fact
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@@neo2190 dude what r u talking about i just made this comment to farm likes
W advice unc
Too late
wait i was checking out the Jaded London site because instagram kept bombarding me with ads and i actually digged the general style of their clothes... is it a fast fashion brand as bad as zara??
It is a fast fashion brand and it’s insane for the price point
@@fashionelitist thank you for letting me know, glad you’re making this type of content!!
ive built up a pretty solid wardrobe but I took the bulk too seriously and now im too fat to fit my clothes so im cutting now 🙏🏽
who do you think he mains in smash?
CLoud
EXCELLENT MESSAGE
Yea you deserve a sub !
There is a difference between being "poor" and overconsumption
I’m not rich. I just thrift series on UA-cam is a really good example of how you can dress nice without having to spend a whole bunch of money.
So it is about having the sause when you dress up
Someone was too poor to fix up that house...or so rich they bought a new one yet so frugal to bother paying for the old one to be demolished.
what if i make my own clothes?
As stated fashion isn’t about buying high end it’s about human interaction, excitement, and self expression. If you make your own clothes/DIY you’re doing a lot more than most which is cool!
Every homeless person i know got the wildest drip out there so if anything... Become more poor
Fine :C
But I'm unemployed and poor
Saying you're "too poor" to be stylish is a lazy excuse. The reality is that they're lazy. You do not have to spend money on designers with funny names to have good style. Good style is just having having an objective and melding individual pieces to make a coherent vibe. You wanna dress like a lumber jack, a cowboy, or an dominatrix? What did you put together to create that vibe? Thats all that it is. Once you realize what styles you love, THEN you can start spending the big bucks on pieces that are coherent with your style and the rest of your closet. Boom, done, I don't wanna hear no more excuses about "ohhh god I'm so poooor".
and DO NOT EVER BUY RETAIL, prices are so stupid right now, buy used. The only situation where buying retail makes sense if its something that is more expensive on the secondhand market. Apart from that, there's really no reason to buy retail apart from trying to impress your sales associate (and they can get fucked)
I'm a fashion ninja
Am I poor if I own silver feet bowls?
10:39 Bro just quoted Marx
i always loved yeezys tho
£50 jeans aint expensive.
FAX
i'm a fashion mf
JQ pls become my sugar daddy
You ever thought about getting a perm?
Really damaging for the hair
Neat 6:39
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All these comments crazy 😂
That’s why I’ve gotten into reps in the past 6 months. Balenciaga happens to be my favorite, not for the logo centric bs, but I can’t buy a $2,000 pair of boots. So it’s like a new hobby for me now to check daily what new manufacturers are making the new pieces I want and see qcs with other people chiming in. I bought the Balenciaga stomper boot for $190 earlier this week, It’s fweaking awesome 😎.
Dont buy reps
Ur just feeding into consumerism dawg. There’s always smaller brands that make better quality pieces for less that look pretty similar. Just takes some digging to find. U don’t really need those fake $2000 boots.
You look like Harry Potter and Prof. Snape had a child and was played by Ezra Miller
the language of style has Nothing to do with money but sartorial fetish. discover your avatar's essence discover your myth.
Fashion dad at the park with 4 women 🔥🔥🔥
Dress different
Just wear the same shirt for 3 days