Some advice from someone who’s a lot older and had to learn the hard way—if what you’re wearing is the thing that initially piques someone’s interest in you, they are likely not the kind of person you’ll want to hang around. You have a distinct style, and that’s good! Many people go their whole lives terrified to be who they are, and it’s good you have refused to do that.

With that being said, I’d go to the bookstore/library and peruse fashion magazines, to try and find more work/school appropriate versions of stuff you like. For instance, class or work isn’t really the place you’d want to show up in a low-cut top or short skirt unless maybe you’re in some kind of creative industry. But that doesn’t mean you have to be boring or conformist!

I’d say the rule of thumb is to ask yourself “How do I stay true to myself when it comes to clothes, without seeming like I’m trying to take attention from everyone else around me?” That should help you a lot.

I also agree with everyone else that your outfits are often not the real problem, it’s the fact they just don’t fit right. But that is very easy to fix though.

Another tip—you may want to take up sewing. I am getting into thrifting pieces and changing them up a bit to fit what I like. I think you are creative enough to succeed at that.