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[@skincaretherapies1361]

this video had me on the verge of tears, I feel so seen! Especially you being a non-white person & younger, its awesome to be able to relate to someone.

[@pfftxoxo1502]

How old is she

[@TheStitchWitchPodcast]

@@pfftxoxo1502 I think 24 or 25 based on something she said previously

[@iamthecozyking]

I am an Autistic male but I still really appreciate you sharing your favorite clothes! ❤ I recently had a meltdown after my ex suddenly told me I “needed” to start dressing more fashionable when out in public with her. I tried to explain my self care needs, especially after an intense work week, and she completely dismissed what I was saying, like I was a child who didn’t know better 😢 Thanks 🙏 for helping me to feel sane and that my needs are valid. Your channel is awesome ❤

[@allisarcadia2319]

My two "styles" are either SKIN TIGHT stretchy clothing - athletic wear as an example - that's soft and has minimal texture, or loose skirts/dresses with a binder or comfortable bra underneath. Honestly I wish I just didn't have boobs. Most of my overstimulation early in the day revolves around me being able to feel my skin touching my skin, and my breasts are big so the underboob area is literal hell.

[@cattymajiv]

All of my clothes are either Silk or Rayon. Silk is the best fabric in every way for everything. It's so soft and breathes so well, but it's very expensive, and it's hard to find and to care for. It always says dry clean only, but I hand wash it with very mild soap like Woollite in cool water, and I rinse it with a strong mixture of hair conditioner in the water. I leave that in and air dry it without wringing it out. It's a LOT of work. Rayon is a natural fabric made from the bark of some kind of tree. It's VERY easy to care for, very comfortable, and very cheap. I try to have all of my shirts, dresses, shorts and pants in Rayon. I love it! It's lightweight, and in hot weather Rayon is cool. It dries really fast too after washing, and it never smells. It's almost perfect. It's light weight and it breathes really well. I never iron it. I just take the Rayon clothes from the washer and instead of putting in the drier, I hang them up. If I have access to a drier in the kitchen or very nearby, I might put them in the drier for a short time, and then hang them before they are 100% dry. But if I avoid the drier they last forever. Using the drier will wear out all your clothes really fast. And it will cause synthetics to be filled with static. I like synthetics in winter, but not in summer. They are easy care, but in summer they feel very hot to wear. Cotton is bad in every way! It stinks and it takes forever to dry! In summer or in winter, you sweat like mad in it, then it stays wet, so it stinks a lot! It's hot as hell in summer, and cold as hell in winter, with no insulating value at all. I have not got a single item in cotton. I refuse to have any, except of course some jeans, but never a shirt, dress, shorts, other pants, sweater or jacket. No way! And it wrinkles really easily. It usually needs ironing too. It's an awful choice. You need to be able to forget all about your clothes. If you are forced to think about your clothes it takes your attention away from what you want to do. If pressure clothing helps you, that's great, but still avoid cotton, because it's horrible stuff. It's also often very stiff and itchy. Wool is the best thing for socks. Cotton makes horrible socks! They stink and cotton also stains incredibly easily! So white cotton socks are the worst socks there are in existence. Get dark blue wool socks that look like blue jean material. It hides dirt, and your feet never feel wet and sweaty in them like they do in cotton. Even if it's only a wool/synthetic blend, it's better than cotton. Not heavy wool winter type socks. Get dark blue, finely woven, wool blend socks. Even if they cost more it will be worth it, because they outlast white cotton socks by 10 times or more! Wool is itchy as heck for skirts, pants, or shirts. Even Cashmere Wool is awful on the skin. That is, unless you buy GENUINE PASHMINA wool from India or Pakistan. But that costs a fortune because it's extremely rare! And it's just not worth it. I'm talking about many thousands of dollars. But all wool is very warm in winter, so cardigan type sweaters or scarfs made of wool are great, as long as it doesn't touch your skin. Even wool that feels ok to your fingers will drive you NUTS if it touches your arms, legs, back, chest, etc! It's unbelievably itchy and scratchy! Be sure you always have another layer of fabric in between the wool and your skin. Or avoid wool completely except for your socks. The socks won't feel itchy or scratchy if they are a blend of finely woven fibres.

[@duikmans]

With me, it's the other way around when it comes to wool: I just love garments in wool, especially Merino wool. I have sweaters, polo's and t-shirts. It's temperature-regulating and very soft. I go for a "hugging" size, not too loose and not too tight, as it's extremely relaxing.

[@Camillaj5285]

We have very opposite feelings about cotton! Cotton makes up most of my wardrobe. I have zero synthetic fibers in my wardrobe. I love cotton lol

[@SnowPrincessSally]

I have autism and for some reason people are surprised to find it out because I'm so much different from my peers. Especially how I dress differently from most of my friends, I'm literally the only girl in my school who exclusively wears skirts and dresses. I'm definitely a girly girl but I'm not an over the top girly girl. I wear long flowy skirts (like people wear at the beach) with midriff halter tops and tank tops, or a sleeveless dress. I don't like sleeves for some reason, but I love upper arm bands and bracelets. I love jewelry and am kind of obsessed with it. One of my dresses has jingle bells attached to it, I wear it at home but not out because people complain about the noise. I am extremely cold tolerant so I can dress like this in subzero temperatures (I add a scarf in the winter, I love wearing a scarf because scarves are so cute and I love how warm and comforting they feel wrapped around my neck). If it gets excessively cold, then I wear a coat. I usually wear ballet flats but if it's too cold in the winter I wear these Ugg boots. I wonder if it's another autistic trait that I buy clothes 90% in my favorite colors. I often go two weeks at a time without changing my clothes in the winter. But in the summer I changed them twice a week on average. Wow, I wrote a lot. Anyways, thank you for the video!

[@jmaessen3531]

The details like this are helpful for me as someone realizing there are way too many aha moments for me to not have autism. So thank you! And no need to worry about being lengthy with your writing. These are our people here! We get how each other's brains work 😊 And I can write a Lot sometimes too 🤭🤓

[@SnowPrincessSally]

@@jmaessen3531 Thank you! 💙 Speaking of clothing, it's amazing how life events can change our style. My grandma won't live for much longer (I don't know just how long) and I've been very sad lately and wearing black a lot lately. I bought this dress that looks like something a pilgrim lady would have worn 400 years ago (except the skirt is knee-length). I always liked sleeveless until trying this long-sleeved dress, then I'm like "I changed my mind". Anyways, I'm so happy that my writing has been a helpful experience for you! EDIT: Adding to this an update, I went back to wearing blues, reds, and purples again after a month.

[@linablues6881]

@@SnowPrincessSally Are you diagnosed by a doctor as autistic? Which are your favorite colors?

[@SnowPrincessSally]

@@linablues6881 Yep, I was diagnosed when I was really little (back when Asperger's was a separate condition, it's not listed as ASD). My favorite colors are blue, red, and purple, in that order.

[@linablues6881]

@@SnowPrincessSally Pretty colors 💙🫀💜

[@marielavau2325]

It’s so soothing to listen to people speak about things they genuinely love

[@maddiek3352]

I would kill for a pair of those adjustable pants! I had no idea they made those. I don't have endo but I had a 10cm ovarian cyst once and finding comfortable clothes was near impossible. I just wore rompers all the time lol

[@cattymajiv]

What are they?

[@elinepieters5556]

I'm thinking of starting a autism and mental health friendly clothing brand, I myself have autism so I want to help people by making comfortable clothing with maybe some inspirational quotes

[@arlielizzabeth]

compression on top! i totally relate to this, i also have always really loved wearing tights all the time ever since i was super young. nowadays i still do EXCEPT i cannot stand the tightness on my waist once i start bloating. anyways really appreciate this! (and the background music was very nice)

[@orth82]

I related to so much of what you said. Fabric is super important to those of us with sensory issues. I've never worn a pair of jeans in my life because I detest the look and especially the feel of denim.

[@skinter7757]

i have one outfit that i wear and the other clothes only debut on wash day 😂 I have a Very oversized hoodie in my favourite colour, four or five plain black shirts, and one specific pair of jeans 😅

[@chickosoup]

THANK YOU! What you said about being uncomfortable in your early 20s and now meeting your sensory needs ❤️❤️❤️ that really was my experience

[@fancydancer2016]

I live in flowy modal fabric shirts… I must have twenty of them in different colors in two sleeve lengths. They are pretty much all I wear. I’ve got long sleeve cardigan style tops in the same braid to wear over top in the winter. I struggle the most with bras (bralettes with no seams), but even they can be too much. I wear super soft T-shirts and oversized, soft cotton pj pants around the house. I have two pairs of shoes I wear, even though I have a closet full of options for shoes and clothes. I call what I wear my uniforms.

[@janetrose3750]

What a great bunch of clothes!! I'm glad to know about outdoor voices, smelling myself is such a bad sensory NoNo 😂😂 subbed!!

[@yeahokaycoolcool]

When you said built in shorts, you sold me 😂

[@ABC-jq7ve]

I have five of the same tshirt, same color, and wear it everyday 😂 loved your tips!

[@JamieJenkins2001]

PS: On a side note I noticed you're wearing sunglasses on your head like I do. I love wearing sunglasses but only on my head, I for some reason can't stand wearing them normally but I like it when they're on my head. Anyone else like that? I've walked around with sunglasses on my head saluting the sun (that's what I call shielding my eyes from the sun with my hand) and people have said "Jamie, your sunglasses are on your head" and they're confused that I have no desire to wear them normally. My best friend (who also has autism) is like that with sweatshirts and hoodies, she likes them but only with her arms through the sleeves (or if it's a zip up, that off the shoulder look that's trendy today).

[@JohnSmith-ep6bj]

Thank you for this!

[@Kendallhess]

So glad I found your channel!! I needed this video:)

[@indiraallegra4072]

OMG I LOVE THE BARREL PANTS TOOOO

[@CherryBlossomStyleXx]

Thanks so much for doing this video! So helpful and informative for me!

[@awaitingSaint777]

I want everything!

[@bluegreenyellowme]

My favorite items are gold sequin/glitter flats, wide leg cropped pants with an elastic waist, a comfortable crochet or eyelet top, and a hat and sunnies to shield sensitive eyes. I also love loose shift dresses in linen blends or silk. I find I’m very particular about color as well. I gravitate to light and bright colors, but not too neon or pastel or too saturated. I noticed I have to buy extras of a purse or pants I love so I stopped and really just enjoy wearing the one I have. 25 crossbody bags is too many for one little body that only goes outside maybe twice a week. 😅

[@carolinedoctor1246]

PLEASE recommend more clothing items; every single one of these and the descriptions you gave and what you value in clothes really resonated with me and I am definitely going to be ordering these to try out.

[@kp9316]

I’m so glad I watched this!!!! omg omg that exercise dress has built in shorts!!!!!!!! Yesssssss lawd!!

[@jmaessen3531]

I love these show and tell videos. Thank you!! I do show and tell with my loved ones still as an adult. So just seeing the titles on these videos warmed my heart and I knew what they'd be like 🥰 🤓 Also that was the only way to adequately geek on these shorts, by talking up the pockets a bajillion times 🤭 🩳 🎉

[@KristineDragyn]

Thank you! I’m stim with aesthetics, fashion and interior design too. Loved this video thank you!

[@hayden_v]

I need all my clothes to be tight on me, especially jeans/leggings. I only wear American Eagle jeggings & random leggings I got from Amazon because they're so soft. I also have other soft pairs of jeans. Softness is my number one condition for clothes. If it's itchy, scratchy, or too loose, I hate it. Shirts can be loose sometimes, but not too much. Otherwise I get anxious and feel very uncomfortable. I'm also very particular about colors: black, gray, navy, tan, and white. It feels great being an adult and being in total control of what I wear!

[@efficacioussounds7620]

@ten minutes - i feel so heard. I hate worrying about keeping up with everything constantly. Mental burn out is that much harder for us. Thank you for posting this.

[@mushirahabib442]

Ohmygod! I just found this video and realized VISUAL STIM is what it is for me with clothes! I had been considering it a symptom of my ADHD boredom, and now I have the perfect vocabulary for it! Thank you for ALL YOUR VIDEOS!

[@Tiphsaph]

any brands and clothing recommendations for autistic children of single minority moms :) your whole channel saved my life when i felt my health declining and realized i am autistic and adhd and endometriosis and something else so i quit my job and now i am fighting to provide an autism friendly reality for myself and my daughter who just turned 5 today :)

[@surfingcowgirl]

I live in the outdoor voices relay shorts this summer. They are shorter than the ones you mentioned, but longer and looser than the OV relay shorts.

[@neryshart]

Gosh an exercise dress would be perfect. I never thought of getting one of those. And in built shorts. I wear bike shorts under my dresses but I think I’ll look for these dresses instead. I can’t handle heat or cold there’s no middle . All I ever wear is exercise pants and singlets with a certain sports bra I have loads of the same bra. I can’t handle wearing regular bras so that’s a fantastic idea.

[@bluegreenyellowme]

😂 17 pockets ❤

[@lilliebugz]

I wonder if its an autistic trait of mine that i always have to have pressure on my stomach area. Wether that be because of a waist band on my pants or something. If that's not there, i feel uncomfortable and you can see me manually pressing on my stomach with my arms or holding a pillow down.

[@lilliebugz]

Wow i just got to that part of the video 💀 nvm then

[@chesspiece4257]

i have a similar thing but my chest so i just wear compression bras

[@lilliebugz]

@@chesspiece4257 omg i used to be like that too

[@ABC-jq7ve]

Ohh you would love haramaki (stomach cover) from Japan!! People use it when they’re sick or have period cramps etc.

[@lilliebugz]

@ABC 123 thank you sm! I will look into it :)

[@kimhochstettler2462]

This is so interesting bc the thought of compression clothing i literally want to die at the end of the day

[@Scooby-Snacks]

Autism and overalls go hand in hand.... It's a sensory thing. The naturally create compression...

[@parenthesisss]

I think they discontinued the fatigue barrel pants I am so sad 😭

[@darcy606_artist]

I have two pairs of bike shorts that I have no idea where they came from or how I got them, they just kind of appeared in my clothes one day, but apparently I also cut the tags off of them, so I have no idea about the brand or anything. They are the best bike shorts I have ever worn, I love them so much they're insanely comfy and they stay put, the legs don't ride up on them at all. I wish I hadn't cut off the tag (even though I know I must have done it for sensory issues) so that I could get more lol

[@JJSpringer]

Have you tried taking a photo with Google Lens and searching to see if you could find a match?

[@haleydropthemike]

Those exercise dresses look so cute and comfy! How tall are you? I'm 5'9 and have a hard time finding dresses that are long enough for me, so I usually end up going with maxi/midi dresses because they're the safest option for me. I'll have to look and see if I can find something similar that will work for me!

[@tsunamimami1]

I am really excited to try that exercise dress! And the items you showed seem awesome and cozy but cute! But I do wish their was more plus size ppl on here doing sensory based fashion videos! But I am for now greatful atlesst someone is starting to do videos on fashion for women in the spetrum❤ that way u may encourage other women to do these types of videos too! You have an awesome sense of style nonetheless!

[@JamieJenkins2001]

Hi! My name is Jamie! I noticed I wear a very atypical outfit for someone with autism but also in general, but I wear variations of the same outfit most of the year. I usually wear a tank top and miniskirt with my green raincoat over top of it (goes down to mid-thigh) and mid-calf black riding boots but in winter sometimes it's really cold so I wear a sweater instead of a tank top under my raincoat. I don't know why I absolutely feel the overwhelming need to wear a raincoat, but I love wearing one so much, it feels entirely "wrong" for me to not wear one (I'm wearing it right now and I always wear it to bed too) and I don't mind that I'm always hot. Is there a term for where you want to wear something even if it's not comfortable? Anyways on a side note, the light you have on your desk, that big orange light reminds me of a channel called red hot nickel ball, he used to drop these red hot balls of metal into various liquids to see how they react.

[@turtleanton6539]

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[@TheINFP_Diary]

I would get all of these if I didn't have to pay for my upcoming evaluation

[@wang_xian]

I relate so much! Except i dont like pants because I haven’t found any that feel good yet. :)

[@solsticeaura]

I personally dislike skirts so much. I don't like the feeling of fabric slightly sliding through my knees every time I walk, it just drives me insane. Tight skirts are also uncomfortable, and when the air enters in between my thighs it's just aarrrgghhhhhhh I prefer to wear jeans on every season of the yearif it's too cold then a termed legging underneath the jean

[@cattymajiv]

I'm the opposite. I hate jeans so much! But I love skirts and dresses.

[@sacredsphere1]

Autistic women have more clothing options than autistic men. Clothes can also be a form of visual communication, whereas men have to speak deftly in constricting attire. 😅