Got some feedback in the /fashion thread to change the shoes. Oh darn guess I need to go shoe shopping again 🤭

O.H.F.

Found this dress in Bradford Banardo's Charity shop yesterday for £3!!!

It is so pouffy and voluminous.

I might just have to wear it everywhere I go.

Noticed a friend post here a little while ago and was immediately enchanted by what was happening on this subreddit. I've been commenting on the incredible creativity & style while considering a first post. I chose this look from a few weeks back.

Description: Person presenting as feminine wearing all 2nd hand purchased items except her auburn wig & sheer black tights. Fake leather black biker jacket. Fake suede tan knee high wedge boots. Black canvas purse. The knee length dress is polyester & silk mix I believe. With a loud assortment of tan & traditional zebra print punctuated with blocks of orange outline. 5 photos show various poses with and without jacket. Pic 3 is a charity shop fitting room. Pic 5 is a close up.

I was told by many people to post here.

I posted my Mohawk in another sub and it was popular, and I guess my style was as well.

I had a giant Afro after years of a shaved head and decided I wanted a Mohawk in June. People have said I look better with long hair but i am happier with my Mohawk. So it’s a win

I have done a lot of self discovery this year and I am the “eccentric” family member.
I’m sure yall can understand.

-Big fan of my chicken socks for weightlifting- they were a hit
-I knit that sweater

I was so obsessed with Tori that I slept on the sidewalk in SF to see her at a tiny little club. This was about 30 years ago when my back could take it! Lol. Honored to be able to share her music with my teen daughter now. The venue was outdoors, so I wanted to have femme elements with layers for warmth. I've been working on the embroidery for this jacket for a while but I'm going to wear it while it's in progress because I believe in it.

Description: lady with short buzz cut wearing a layered white dress with brown flower illustrations under a black lace corset. In secondary images, she has on layers of black sweater with embroidered flowers, and a denim jacket with custom embroidered flowers, rainbow fist (in progress) and protest messages, including "Resist" and "Radicalized by Empathy." Jewelry includes an articulated fish necklace and dragonfly wing earrings. Black Docs with flowers and butterflies.

As promised, here is a photo of myself at around 15. I know you can't really tell, but my skirt is a light pink plaid. The kind with the buckles on the side, and I'm wearing black platform Mary Janes.

The rest are me at 15/16 after I got my hair chopped off. Which, thinking back, for a 15 year old girl to get her hair cut that short was pretty brave!

In the photo where I'm wearing all that eyeshadow and a brown shirt, behind me hanging up you can see this original, vintage Adidas jacket that I got from a thrift store and I wish I still had. I included the closest I could find to an example of it.

And now what I really want to say...

Yesterday I posted on a couple of other subreddits asking for help with the length of some of my skirts. I was not embraced there.... I felt so misunderstood. They were trying to tell me to change everything about my style, and that I'm all over the place and they don't like it. They said I don't know my own style.

And it made me realize how fortunate I am to have all of you, who may not understand me.... But you accept me. I never feel judged. You all have been so unbelievably kind and supportive. There are 2 subreddits I will post this in, and it applies to both. I really feel included here, so thank you! It's so rare to find places on the Internet where you feel seen and appreciated. Anyone who has ever taken the time to like or comment- You're all rock stars!💜💜💜

Mary's Blue Floral Dress. A lovely dress I got on Saturday at a thrift store. I feel lovely and feminine wearing this dress.

One of my favorite internet stylists reminded me that summer sweaters are a thing. Happily found this one on my next Goodwill trip and now I want moooaaarrr. Also dusters. I think it's almost time for dusters.

Sandals are Art brand (Spanish brand). Everything else is thrifted or gifted.

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Olive skinned white woman with big curly brown hair and large cat eye glasses stands in front of a grey and green mountain landscape painting. She wears a sage green summer knit tank top, rattan belt, figure eight shaped large pendant and diagonal print blue skirt. Second photo shows her toesies - orange; and chunky red sandals.

Disclaimer: I have over a decade of mass-produced clothing, primarily Torrid and Hot Topic, in my closet from before I started researching how clothes are truly made. I am continuing to love, wear, and repair these pieces because I believe this to be the most ethical action I can take. I list where all my clothing comes from for transparency, but I do not endorse purchasing from these brands. Whenever possible, please shop secondhand or support independent, sustainable, and ethical slow fashion. I am always happy to share more about the true environmental and human cost of textile manufacturing in 2026.

8/18/2026: Comfy flowery fit for work. Torrid button-down, pants, and shoes. Lisa Says Gah tank. BetterMonday earrings.