i can be trusted on a nature walk i promise. i promise i will stay on the trail and will not run off into the forest never to be seen again i promise
I already own fast fashion/I can only afford to buy fast fashion, now what?
>Sustain what you buy-sewing, washing, and an attitude that cares about the garment
>Fast fashion can break or wear out easily, you can upcycle the fabric
- cut out prints for other projects
- use fabric for patches
- use fabric to repair other clothes
- cut off sleeves/collars/make into crop top
- t-shirt bags (an option- but inconvenient to use from personal experience)
- other non-clothing crafts
>If you won’t use the clothing item and want to give it away, ask people you know before donating to a thrift store. Thrift stores are already overrun with fast fashion as it is, try not to give them more. But if the only other option is throwing it away, it’s fine to donate it.
>Don’t buy excess to what you need. yes you can keep up with trends and accessories but hauls or multiple of an item with the same purpose isn’t necessary (ex. more t-shirts than what you can cycle regularly)
>Reduce future fast fashion purchases
- If possible consider alternatives such as thrifting, rummage sale shopping, and diy.
- Thrift stores and rummage sales support local economics! Your money is going to your neighbors instead of a company.
- Rummage sales are preferable to places such as depop, becasue it involves local neighbors who want to get rid of clothes (that will possibly be thrown out otherwise) They can be much cheaper for much higher quality.
>There’s a difference between not being able to afford any other clothes, and buying hauls of fast fashion to wear for a short period of time only to donate immediately or throw away. Influencers who make hundreds of dollars worth of hauls aren’t the type of people who can say “i can’t afford anything else”. hauls aren’t sustainable.
>Don’t feel guilty if you truly can’t afford anything else, but please consider your options and sustain what you already own before buying more.
Today's fit. I got so many compliments from middle aged women it's actually kinda funny
Ive seen people echo sentiments like "punk fashion is too expensive" and it couldn't be further from truth so let me break down how much this whole thing cost.
Beaded bat shirt - DIY beading and button work on a thrifted shirt, ~2usd
My patch shorts - DIY patchwork and sewn on metal o-rings for keys on thrifted worker shorts, ~3usd
[[Translations:
"to jest kurwa dramat" - this is a fucking atrocity/drama. Iconic movie quote often used to describe horrible political decisions
"widział ktoś moje spodnie?" - has anybody seen my pants? Its just funny to put that on pants y'know.]]
The leather vest/corset/top - DIY from an old faux leather cloak I outgrew, jeans I found on the street, old shoelace and rivets and grommets I definitely shoplifted ~0usd
Just finished it today and I am so in love, it can be worn on its own as a quite sexy top, it can be worn over a shirt like a proper vest, or without the laces as a more chill and open vest. What a way to repurpose a cloak I used to wear all the time but eventually outgrew!!
Fingerless half-glove - DIY out of a frilly girly glove I found on the ground, cut off the flowery designs, cut off the fingers, screwed in spikes, ~0.10usd
Shoes are Demonias Mega 602 which do cost 200usd but are like, the only article of fashion I spent any serious money on like, ever in my life, but I'm not gonna admit defeat and let you think cool boots are expensive because YOU CAN MAKE COOL BOOTS FOR CHEEP!!!!
For example I made these shoes out of second hand knock-off demonias that cost me ~30usd, which I then shortened, finished the hem with embroidery, added rivets to the top two stripes and spikes to the bottom ones, as well as a light chain to disguise the sewn shut zipper, and now they are my favourite shoes, so favourite in fact that they are falling apart. And they cost me a little over the 30usd price I got them for
Lesson is: look for trash, use it to its fullest potential, punk is not about spending money, get creative and slay
My Punk Tips for a DIY Lifestyle:
- Thrift some black fabric (or grab an old black shirt you don't care for anymore), get a white fabric marker, posca, sharpie, or paint and make a bunch of patches to sew onto your clothes.
- If you're a digital artist this is your time to shine! Make stencils, posters, design clothes (there are free templates online), and if you don't own a printer libraries will let you print for cheap and sometimes free. My library card allows me to print 10 pages for free.
- Reuse everything or if you don't want it anymore donate it or recycle it.
- Trash is very punk. Soda can tabs for instance can make for cool jewlery. It's all about creativity.
- Drug store makeup is your best friend and honestly they're sometimes better than the luxury name brand products. Or hell even make some of your own.
- If you need to order something I suggest etsy. Yes, some of it's expensive but you're supporting small artists and buissnesses rather than a corportation. It's also easier to find poc, queer, and neurodivergent buissnesses and artists.
- Overall punk is about being creative. Just get creative and have fun!
