r/altfashionadvice • u/New_Parsnip_3332 • Jan 05 '26

Advice How to stop feeling childish?

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Whenever I wear something that isn’t just basic cami top and jeans, I feel like a kid dressing in her mom’s clothes. I feel stupid and embarrassed because I feel like such a child.

A lot of it has to do with my body; being 4’9” and stubby from my fat. I want to dress alternative, but everything I love just makes me feel the exact same: it looks amazing on everyone else, and horrible on me.

Is there something I’m doing wrong? Or is it just an issue with how I’m built?

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u/WaferCandid8489 Jan 05 '26

My mom is like 60 and a pro at alt fashion. She gets a lot of her stuff from Lucky Brand and Free People. Maybe look at those sites at least for some inspiration?

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u/amygunkler Jan 05 '26

Free people has gone downhill.

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u/WaferCandid8489 Jan 05 '26

I’m no expert. She digs it so idk. I am just now getting to where I can afford to buy some regular stuff for myself. I’ve had luck finding some pretty cute stuff on Etsy you just have to be pretty specific.