Black, black, and more black... I like alternative styles
Given a choice I'd rather buy something fashionable and unique, but since I have no money or sewing skills, it's just street wear that's affordable.
I hear you! Black and alternative styles are quite eye-catching. Have you ever had any luck at second hand stores? The ones around me are pretty garbage, but once in a rare while there will be something worth getting.
I haven't had much luck when it comes to second hand stores, sadly.
I have great luck at second hand stores. In fact, most of what I wear comes from them, though this is in large part because I don't like most of the styles shown in regular stores. When there is something I like and I try to go back a couple years later to replace it or get another, it is gone. Very frustrating. I tend to be fairly picky, and will wear only what I like.I haven't had much luck when it comes to second hand stores, sadly.
Aww If I were good at sewing, I'd offer my services at a steep discount, but I'm not that great at sewing...
I think our luck with second hand stores is about as dismal as my ability to make interesting threads xD Not a very SJ topic, I guess.
I have great luck at second hand stores. In fact, most of what I wear comes from them, though this is in large part because I don't like most of the styles shown in regular stores. When there is something I like and I try to go back a couple years later to replace it or get another, it is gone. Very frustrating. I tend to be fairly picky, and will wear only what I like.
Check out thredup.com !! An awesome online secondhand store
I share your dislike of clothing that is tight, low-cut, or sleeveless. I also hate those silly very short or cap sleeves that seem so commonplace. It is near impossible to find shirts and blouses with real above-the-elbow sleeves. I have taken sometimes to buying long sleeve shirts and cutting the sleeves. I also won't wear high heels, tights/stockings, purses, and avoid items without usable pockets. I disagree on turtlenecks, though, which are a staple of my wardrobe. I dislike plain open round or v-necklines, so it's either turtlenecks or shirts with collars. The turtlenecks are knits and so never need ironing and travel well. I even wear them with my good suit for formal business occasions. I wear thin cotton ones in the winter under woolen sweaters.For me, I prefer to wear clothes that feel good. I'm not too picky (I do like to have a wide variety of colors in my closet though I do have a lot of blues). I just sort of do my own thing.
I tend to wear denim pants nearly everyday, and I'm not big into skirts or dresses. I have a few, and I do think it's good to dress up every once in awhile, but I honestly don't like the feeling of openness that skirts and dresses leave between my legs.
I also don't wear turtlenecks due to a life long hatred of having objects closely positioned around my collarbone/neck area. Necklaces and scarfs, interestingly enough, don't bother me, but nearly everything else does.
I also dislike wearing anything too tight, low cut, or sleeveless. This is mostly due to discomfort and the paranoia I have regarding disasterous wardrobe malfunctions in public regarding these types of outfits. If I feel like I could potentially be exposed in a way I don't want to be seen, I'm not going to want to wear a piece of clothing.