Don’t Get Into Fashion If you’re “Poor”

[@cashmsc]

I think a lot of people view personal style as a static thing. Like when people say they “found their personal style” they think of it as something they like found on the ground and put in their pocket. Personal style is something that changes over time to reflect your own personal values, tastes, and more

[@HieronymousLex]

Mostly what people mean when they say they found their personal style is that they did a makeover and updated their style to something more currently trendy

[@HieronymousLex]

Like show me a single tiktok of a guy who said he found his personal style that’s now wearing like skinny low rise jeans and a parka like it’s 2010.

[@cashmsc]

@@HieronymousLex good point

[@stefanhnavetsea1588]

I dress more or less the same from young adult to mid 40s, it's the same with drawing style you draw different objects, but your personal style is always seen, in term of style your preferred silhouette or fit and your vibe will stay the same probably the way you choose accessories rings, or bracelet will stay the same too

[@micejoint132]

well said

[@noobulon4334]

Im not "poor" but I cant really afford to waste money on eccentric peices. Thus a lot of my focus fashion wise is looking for things that synergise well together and have good versatility while filling real needs in my life. It's led to an interesting hybrid between workwear, outdoorwear, and casualwear that's strangely cohesive while being distinct from the people around me. This also has pushed me to looking at how things age and not just how they look on the rack. There's a certain pride in watching something break in and develop its own texture and character. Something that wears in rather than looking worn out is much more rewarding to fix as well. It becomes uniquely yours and something you have an attachment to

[@DG-gx8pn]

This has been my exact journey. I’m a blue collar worker in very warm Texas, who also power lifts. My legs and ass are massive so I’m really limited to loose fitting things and stuff that won’t give me a heat stroke. It’s gratifying being so limited and yet still getting compliments about the fit, and your point about watching something break in is spot on.

[@tictactoehuhn6]

If you're poor military surplus is your style

[@mrsteel6136]

@@tictactoehuhn6 bro ngl some of the shit from the 50’s and 60’s kinda rock, at least pants and overcoat wise besides that I’m iffy on shirts and field jackets unless it’s a nice Desert DPM or German Strichtarn is kinda cool imo.

[@kiitkats.]

i am too poor to afford a aw2003 raf simons sweatshirt i think im fine with that

[@JimFanAccount]

As someone who is in my last year of college at 19, I am constantly surrounded by people who are 2-3 years older than me, and forget that they have had that much more time to grow and develop their sense of self. I always have felt like I am playing catch up with my peers, especially with how I express myself through my hobbies or through external means. I fell into the capitalistic glue trap of thinking that if I spent a bit more cash on second hand designer I would feel better about the way I look, but after maybe half a month of hypomanicly spending money, I actually slowed down and spent some time with something I was truly passionate about and found myself in a more grounded place than I ever had when I was trying to figure out how to look "better". No matter how often you hear that you need to be patient and spend time on yourself, when you're young and suddenly are about to be thrust into the unknown its sometimes hard to actually internalize that advice. Most of us will have more time than we could ever imagine and its important to spend time on the things that truly make us happy instead of squeezing our psyches dry trying to fit something into a mind and body that hasn't been given enough time to develop the necessary space

[@jhincita]

i wish i had fashion forward friends to talk about fashion with (clothes excitement and personal expression, that is) tbh ive always struggled with the fact that my environment is just not fashion forward at all, and anyone who says they're into fashion are actually into trends rather than the actual human value of clothes.

[@jhincita]

lets play league of legends pls lol

[@fashionelitist]

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[@jhincita]

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[@katzhas]

Clothes are just fabric, I think most people should focus more on quality and what they think look appealing, than the actual brands that just sell overpriced garbage

[@angryakita3870]

Right, but all the quality and appealing designs I like happen to be from expensive brands. Now granted, I don’t jump on the same hype trains most do (ie. off white or supreme type stuff), but their prices are very similar to high fashion or smaller boutique brands. So it ends up being just as expensive to build a closet as it would be if I simply bought overpriced garbage.

[@mulanomula]

“If you give somebody constraints, it's easier to be creative". The best part of fashion at least for me is the ability to make something out of literally nothing. Martin Margiela, for example, started getting into clothes from pieces from a random flea market and made something of those otherwise "garbage" pieces.

[@ti2809]

the reason people tell you that it's not that deep is because you seem to think your sense of style is a hobby when you aren't creating anything new. you are just consuming with purpose still. you aren't above advertising and in a round about way an idea will grab you> you seek alternatives second hand> you wear and advertise a look> you inspire others to seek the look> new imitations pop up from brands or the original brands grow from it> more advertising gets pumped out> you see more of it> get inspired by it> you seek alternatives second hand... it's a wheel of influence if you don't pause and stop pushing out content you will continue to feed it. you aren't deep or mysterious you just grow to consume something different but never push forward anything new.

[@fashionelitist]

I never said my sense of style is a hobby, I stated fashion is a hobby. people who state “it’s just clothes” are coming from the perspective of “it isn’t that deep” when fashion really is there’s so much symbolism, cultural identity, and a belief systems built into what you wear. When I stated that I’m mysterious and cool it was a joke a stereotype. Man I really need to put /J because people think I’m serious. You can’t reinvent the wheel, nor should you feel the need to, yet what would pushing forward something new look like to you? Since the cycle of consciousness is dictated by capitalism/advertising

[@DKKim-gc1ro]

FASHION IS PATIENCE THATS WHAT IVE BEEN SAYING

[@mon0752]

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[@nicolassermeno]

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[@jacoblee5766]

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[@Brian-wp9er]

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[@GoodSoup240]

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[@lonewolf8667]

I very rarely find second hand that is cheaper than the retail price, mostly the second hand prices have been jacked up by several 100%. Yohji Yamamoto's Junji Ito collab long shirts were close to $200, but second hand are more like $800. To me in a Western society poor has always meant to not being able to afford a proper home. I own my own apartment, but it's tiny, it's in the poor industrialized side of town, it has such a bad floor plan that it's a problem and a hazard, and it's not isolated from sound. I and my neighbours have no privacy from each other. It's not a good place to have children and animals, the apartments are too small and there's no green area outside. It's not good for neither the physical health and mental health to live like this, but if I sold my apartment and everything I own I would still not afford a better place in the country I live in. Those who rents in my country are worse off, unless they have a well paying job, most of their income is eaten up by the rent.

[@Rhaiki.online]

To find and afford my personal style, I had to go thrifting and shopping in Japan. The plane ticket costed a bit much but it was so worth it in the long run, I found pieces that I would probably never find in Europe. Second hand clothes are generally much cheaper than retail price and in super good condition there. I think Tokyo has one of the best thrifting culture in the world. I'm starting to think that I'll almost only buy clothes everytime I'll go back to Japan.

[@me-si9yo]

the pictures at the end turned out super cool i like the one with the two people in the doorway.

[@vjmcgovern]

I dont have money to spend on clothes. I’m too busy making music 😎 I do love all the clothes I wear and I would call myself a fan of a few styles and I’m content with that

[@mmariusy]

we have to stop him from thinking before its too late

[@kuy3796]

I've had the issue of spending tons of money on clothes because I'm really worried about buying something that isn't good quality, as I intend to have most of the pieces I buy for years (fear of decay). Thing is, living in a third world country, "Affordable brands" (Levi's for example) in the content i consume, mostly from the US and Europe, are actually expensive here. I have a good salary at the moment but spending one fourth of it whenever I want some good pants is awful. And the thing is, this is mostly going by brand name, because in reality, there's hardly any fucking way of knowing if a piece is good quality, objectively. I really wish thrifting, grailed and all those alternatives were easier to access from, in my case, South America, as if you thrift here, it's just used fast fashion (H&M or Zara are at least a bit fancy over here). And it is kinda sad that there's no content like this made for the average person not in the first world, and there are fewer/worse alternatives. I haven't had the issue, as far as I know, of just following trends and shit, I know some things I like, what suits my body, some types of pieces and colors that vibe with who I am, but it really does take a lot of patience to find pieces you want even if you've got your basic needs covered, at least from where I live. Ascertaining quality is a fucking pain in the ass, and it can sometimes feel like the best bet is to just buy something expensive to have it last, even if it's a gamble :/

[@stefanhnavetsea1588]

I decided my style that work best with my body proportion 25 years ago, and I stay true to that, I don't care about trend and fashion, just slim straight pants that elongate legs, slight break/ stack on the boots, and partial tucked in shirt exposing the belt buckle

[@a6ent320]

ok then

[@averagemale9401]

Fact

[@wojciechsawicki4733]

W pfp

[@skiiiisx]

It starts being too much when you do it for validation or as a cope (dressing up as someone you are not)

[@enno7]

I love your takes on fashion. Very healthy, realistic and refreshing.

[@scootinhootin6928]

I can totally afford my current fashion, but I never have money when the pieces are around but always have the money when they aren't.

[@noelminem7]

@1:01 you look like a mix of Anakin and Snape

[@macabrecircus]

This made me realize how rare it is ever buy new clothes

[@aku-xz6yy]

ay uniqlo is good for basics as well as casual wear plus its at a reasonable price. I don't rlly plan on getting any of the really expensive stuff, except for maybe a few things here or there. its a shame the "I'm poor" statement gets thrown around so often, because most of the people saying it aren't even poor considering they're typing it on a most likely higher-end phone. people jus gotta be happy with what they have type shiii

[@oringe7326]

jq your skin is actually glowing

[@rodion-z]

Insulting people who buy pieces retail and who then give you an opportunity to get them second hand is a new kind of elitism I guess...

[@mauriciodeoliveira8322]

Absolute banger of a video as always, thanks JQ

[@mostprofessionalhater]

i'm insanely broke and wear most things from high school. interestingly, that made me discover my style by never throwing them away and salvaging all my possessions. burnt your sweater? make it a trendy crop top. jeans ripped beyond comprehension? take your denim jacket's sleeves and patch your jeans. congrats! now you have cool jeans and a vest! we should all be more optimistic about not affording stuff. creativity comes for free. the little flaws in your wardrobe are what makes it stand out.

[@KingFLARZz]

most of the people who claim to be poor arent actually poor, they are just impatient and cant save up for things

[@micejoint132]

bad take u cant speak for peoples financial situations

[@JustSkram]

By the time you save up for something as pointless as clothes, the piece will be "outdated"

[@anaqisyatbi5167]

@@JustSkram isn't that a good thing? Would you rather own something only it's to be outdated a few months later or spending on something timeless

[@micejoint132]

@@JustSkram just buy what u like dont follow trends

[@flux928]

People also get into fashion for sex. Looking good gets you more action than looking terrible.

[@fashionelitist]

But what is fashion? What kind of fashion?

[@flux928]

@@fashionelitist "Birds of a feather tend to flock together" Goths attract Goths, Western wear attract country and western people, Rubber and Latex attract fetish people, etc. You can use fashion to attract what you're looking for.

[@StuntTriple]

In some sense I wish I wouldve started paying attention to my fashion choices sooner. But I'm also glad I didn't because from my other hobbies I know it takes a while to get good at most things, fashion or taste included. My advice is when you first start, just pay attention to the basics of fit, colors etc and enjoy other people who are better don't compare them to yourself.

[@OsproutO]

I’m not rich. I just thrift series on KZbin is a really good example of how you can dress nice without having to spend a whole bunch of money.

[@urei_sayo]

personally I believe, that once you stop chasing your personal style, and dont give too much weight to what you "need" to wear, you have found what you feel comfortable in. which is as close to personal style as can be

[@thurteddd]

guys you need give all likes you have to this guy

[@dmgdmgdmgdmgdmg]

wow this was really good jq🙂

[@notluke8139]

People forget that a lot of people, if not most, tend to wear the same clothes, same outfits for years and years and don’t realise that it’s also the same for fashion too. Consumerism has always been part of the culture to an extent, lately it’s become a routine thing, like buying clothes seasonally or whole outfits every year. Personally, I think the idea of having a “uniform” that suits your everyday life that you can just rinse and repeat is more authentic and fashionable than the remnants of the hypebeast culture that encourages routinely buying fashion drops.

[@odysseus6677]

honestly insightful as fuck

[@flaminginvite]

That’s why I’ve gotten into reps in the past 6 months. Balenciaga happens to be my favorite, not for the logo centric bs, but I can’t buy a $2,000 pair of boots. So it’s like a new hobby for me now to check daily what new manufacturers are making the new pieces I want and see qcs with other people chiming in. I bought the Balenciaga stomper boot for $190 earlier this week, It’s fweaking awesome 😎.

[@zac8331]

Since i decided to get stuff I actually want, I buy maybe a piece every month but now I got a few items I feel good wearing all the time

[@winnerthepooh3866]

Saying playing LoL improves empathy is one of the wildest takes of this century

[@fashionelitist]

after realizing my team ints I gained empathy

[@mossbug615]

Subbed before even watching the title got me

[@hanoGTO]

ive built up a pretty solid wardrobe but I took the bulk too seriously and now im too fat to fit my clothes so im cutting now 🙏🏽

[@99thartist]

We’re all the same but different genre = being human

[@dmane33000000]

Am I poor if I own silver feet bowls?

[@faberquidam]

wait i was checking out the Jaded London site because instagram kept bombarding me with ads and i actually digged the general style of their clothes... is it a fast fashion brand as bad as zara??

[@fashionelitist]

It is a fast fashion brand and it’s insane for the price point

[@faberquidam]

@@fashionelitist thank you for letting me know, glad you’re making this type of content!!

[@ethanmiller631]

who do you think he mains in smash?

[@fashionelitist]

CLoud

[@hcl1754]

W advice unc

[@1ofthedeafmute]

So it is about having the sause when you dress up

[@蕭旻佐-h9e]

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[@Wumst]

10:39 Bro just quoted Marx

[@TEK0018]

£50 jeans aint expensive.

[@janitor1165]

Too late

[@kareem3253]

Fashion dad at the park with 4 women 🔥🔥🔥

[@plunderman9001]

I hate being asked to style friends/fam. Just put in the work please. Just because I’ve found my “sense” doesn’t mean I want to share it with everyone so they can copy me.

[@averagemale9401]

It’s annoying

[@learner-e6j]

love u man

[@PL-ks9wu]

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[@darthpoop444]

You ever thought about getting a perm?

[@fashionelitist]

Really damaging for the hair

[@fueradelmeta]

Fine :C

[@karp8]

ok

[@joaotfranco]

i'm a fashion mf

[@BLEDZED]

the language of style has Nothing to do with money but sartorial fetish. discover your avatar's essence discover your myth.

[@liltikka]

FAX

[@QuanNguyen-uc2sn]

POUR

[@averagemale9401]

Pour homme

[@xrazzr1]

instructions unclear i got myself in debt and into car tunning.

[@n0mphin]

Dress different

[@fashionelitist]

Just wear the same shirt for 3 days

[@Klisss]

Neat 6:39

[@noopnoop5723]

Honestly, i would argue that fashion being expensive( up to a certain point) is almost necessary. Clothing has always been a symbol of class, and as much as we pretend that class can be abolished, it cannot be. In my opinion, this affects people who try to fit in into something they are not. So when people who just get into fashion and its not true to who they are, you can almost always immediately tell. Thats why the cost almost limits you. It forces a reality on you to almost stay true to yourself. I think eveyone into fashion has passed the point where you buy that first piece over a certain price point and this moment forces the realisation that fashion is actually becoming a part of you and is almost becoming a priority where previously it was not. My point is, is that personal style is derived from who we are and the environment we find ourselves in. And clothing and fashion in general, almost forces people who are into it to accept that reality.

[@fashionelitist]

Interesting point and i agree

[@n0mphin]

I dont like how u dress

[@jakobenmyers1811]

heh third

[@jacoblee5766]

12th comment !!!

[@angun703]

Fourth comment idk what to say