Hey @eurekasven7, thanks for the follow request! Unfortunately there's not enough vibe on your profile to check, so...
If you could bring back one fashion trend of a bygone time, and make it popular again (and well into the future), what would it be?
I'd bring back the 80s punk trend of wearing dramatically mismatched clothingβespecially textures, colors, and patterns. I already kinda do this with cargo jeans and fluffy pink sweaters, or sparkly heart earrings and steel spiked cuffs.
My choice is whatever this is.
@dan that was my experience in Mensa. Lots of capes.
@alice @FilthyShrooms @eurekasven7 wow, one of my friends just told me that whenever it rains their mailperson wears a USPS mail cape which apparently is an official uniform option!
@dan $137 for a cape??
@alice @dan I'm not sure which is more surprising: that US postal carriers have to buy their own uniforms, that the prices are that ridiculous, or that anyone willing to spend that much money can buy an official USPS cape!
(But really, why am I surprised. The answer to all these things is capitalism. Gotta run that postal service like a for-profit business!)
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No, I haven't. My most expensive hammock was like US$80.
@alice @eurekasven7 men wearing proper (non-baseball) hats.
Edit: I realize the irony of that statement when my profile pic is me in a baseball cap. The pic is old, my fourth full-brim hat was delivered today.
I recall seeing an article, years ago, projecting a rise in skin cancer at the top of ears, with the popularity of baseball caps.
But I've never seen a follow-up.
@drsbaitso @alice @eurekasven7
i've replicated this with small bags and use clips (mostly carabiners clipped to split rings shoved through the bag fabric for anchors) to clip the bag to pants belt loops. or just use the shoulder strap as a waist belt
@drsbaitso @alice @eurekasven7 I saw this pattern release literally this week so I guess belt pouches are back? π
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Nothing in your post says I have to actually follow the trend but I think that one would be really fun to watch come back
@alice @eurekasven7 I say let's do the medieval (and maybe renaissance?) thing where clothing was more modular.
Instead of wearing a single stitched together pair of pants, there were hose - individual leg garments you tied to a belt - so having two pairs of hose gave you 4 possible leg outfits
Similarly the sleeves that were tied to the bodice or jacket with ribbons - so two dresses with their sleeves gave you at least 4 possible combinations.
@alice collapsible hand fans. You can get them at the dollar store. They're not just for power bottoms anymore! They're great, especially if you're the fidgity type (I am).
@alice the elements I'd prefer to bring back from 80s punk would be steel toed leather boots and decorated leather jackets. Everyone's leather jacket was an absolute work of art reflecting their inner angst and loves. Meanwhile steel toed boots are a far better defense for most situations than any weapon.
@draNgNon
I was too poor to afford a leather jacket, so I had this pair of oversized shorts that I would sew patches on to. I loved those shorts and I think my wife threw them away when I got rid of my Mohawk for good.
parachute pants
Cloaks. Mostly just to make it socially acceptable to wear a blanket out in public.
@brass75 I've been wearing those my whole life.
@alice PONCHOS. They're not back yet but I am WORKING ON IT πβ¨
@cargot_robbie @alice @eurekasven7
Is that a real poncho, or a Sears poncho?
@alice
Tie on pockets. Finally enough space for stuff, no need for bags, while allowing clothing folds to still fall as intended.
I've already switched to wide pants. Now these, please.
@sassitina those are badass!
@sassitina where did you find those?? I need them.
@sassitina @alice @rlcw the fashion style is called "Techwear", which I believe is sort of an offshoot of "Streetwear".
A lot of techwear enthusiasts emphasize function over fashion, but theres a bunch of subgenres of techwear and different philosophies behind the purpose of the core style. Overall the goal generally tends to be to provide enhanced utility, such as extra pockets, modularity, weather protection (many of the clothes are hydrophobic), and the ability to be adaptive to different temps (such as having armpit zippers to let air flow through better).
Its an expensive style, but the costs tend to be worth it due to durability and functionality. By far, the cheapest vendor who has high quality clothes is Uniqlo, and they are probably the best space to look for getting into the style. The pricier, but often praised for their quality, vendor would be Acronym. I own nothing from Acronym cause their prices are a bit nuts.
There is a bunch of independent fashion stylists across Asia who make very high quality techwear as well. These normally need to be imported, which can drive up costs, but if you live in the US and go to comic conventions, look for a booth called "Equilibrium" and you'll be able to find a ton of gear from these creators as they work with Equilibrium to help sell their stuff in the US. Machine56 is one of my favorites and their gear can be found at those booths.
For an even deeper dive, the techwear subreddit has guides and information on how to find more techwear, especially for newer people who are more price sensitive. Its a great style with great features, and as someone who has zero fashion sense and sees clothing as "the thing I put on each day", its been very rewarding to have weather resistant clothing that means I get to take off the top layer and be fully dry even during torrential downpours.
I need this. Actually I need three. What an aesthetic!
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