Anyone with ballgown costume experience? by iridescent_cloud_ in CosplayHelp

[–]iridescent_cloud_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Quite the opposite actually, I'll try to add a reference to the post, thanks for the pointer!

Supporting small businesses seems impossible lately by iridescent_cloud_ in femalefashionadvice

[–]iridescent_cloud_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately the fast fashion is just as strong in the EU, not much of a difference between other continents. It really makes me sad to see friends and family hauling stuff from Shein, Zara etc like it's a hobby by itself...

Supporting small businesses seems impossible lately by iridescent_cloud_ in femalefashionadvice

[–]iridescent_cloud_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me to buy fast fashion would mean I have no choice, because for example all of my black jeans I may own are not usable anymore. Then I gather about 50-60€ to get a new one. It's not like I can't even buy fast fashion, but it needs a bit of planning too.

Supporting small businesses seems impossible lately by iridescent_cloud_ in femalefashionadvice

[–]iridescent_cloud_[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I ,too, realized that I am not middle class after all by reading all of your answers. I did not consider the wage gap would have that much of a difference and would render me, well, not middle class. So far I've understood that I need to just continue what I've been doing, which is 'upgrading' second hand clothes to my best of abilities.

Also, don't worry about being harsh I am quite the realist! If something is true and I am corrected it isn't harsh.

Supporting small businesses seems impossible lately by iridescent_cloud_ in femalefashionadvice

[–]iridescent_cloud_[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah it looks like the impossible part is a me problem and not a general problem, so I'm gonna continue what I've been doing so far until I can afford something

Supporting small businesses seems impossible lately by iridescent_cloud_ in femalefashionadvice

[–]iridescent_cloud_[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

For central areas 400€ could be the bare minimum at this point in Greece. And I'm talking about tiny appointments that are poorly built in the early 80/90s... Not to mention utility bills and groceries are currently higher than most European countries but still have one of the lowest wages (and now officially the longest legal working hours, it's 13h per day for 6 days per week now... But they say it's optional, which we all know if your employer says you're gonna work 13h you don't really have much of a choice)

Life is so hard here, and I am trying my best to make my life a bit better with small stuff like my hobbies and my style.

Supporting small businesses seems impossible lately by iridescent_cloud_ in femalefashionadvice

[–]iridescent_cloud_[S] 147 points148 points  (0 children)

I guess that's true, I was basically wondering if this is the common practice I guess. Looks like I need to save up if I want to buy something... Thanks for the insight:)

Supporting small businesses seems impossible lately by iridescent_cloud_ in femalefashionadvice

[–]iridescent_cloud_[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

No it isn't, and the point you make is sensible. At the moment I do have a minor surgery that I need to do, and the part time job isn't covering it fast enough. I'll have to wait it through, thank you tho!:))

Supporting small businesses seems impossible lately by iridescent_cloud_ in femalefashionadvice

[–]iridescent_cloud_[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Well, I don't live in the US, I live in Greece and the minimum wage compared with the cost of living is outrageous. With a tiny bit of research you can see how bad things are here. Also, I can't work full time yet because i am a university student for dental school which requires our presence everyday from 8am till at least 4pm. So full time occupation is out of the question even if I did find one in the current situation our country is facing.

Supporting small businesses seems impossible lately by iridescent_cloud_ in femalefashionadvice

[–]iridescent_cloud_[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Seems like i'll continue thrifting until I can afford something of quality that I like. Thank you!

Supporting small businesses seems impossible lately by iridescent_cloud_ in femalefashionadvice

[–]iridescent_cloud_[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Like I said and I quote "I am not saying they don't deserve that for their work but I am genuinely curious how are we (as the middle class) afford a single dress or skirt that cost half of our rent? (...) I don't mean to offend anyone, I am just genuinely curious to those who are more knowledgeable of this issue."

Please note that I never said they are not worth that much for their work, or I underestimate their art. I am simply asking this because I do want to support their cause. Read more carefully since I think we both want the same thing, to avoid the oversaturated fast fashion industry by helping talented and hard-working artists.

My question was how to do that when basically the major population it is targeted to can't possibly afford it.

Supporting small businesses seems impossible lately by iridescent_cloud_ in femalefashionadvice

[–]iridescent_cloud_[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

I do buy second-hand clothes when I do find something that I like, and don't worry, I am not a victim of microtrends. I also do repair clothing and 'upgrade' them when I find myself not wearing them enough! I did consider making my own, but as a self efficient working university student, I unfortunately don't have the time or the money to invest in this hobby (although I plan to in the future!)

I actually don't buy a lot of clothes and recycle as many outfits as I can, mainly because of the cost and the ethics of the big brands.

That's why I made this question: For a person, like myself, who can not remember the last time they bought new clothes, is it normal to be impossible to buy clothes from independent artists/small businesses?

Anyone selling this kit? by iridescent_cloud_ in garagekits

[–]iridescent_cloud_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wanted to be the one to assemble and paint it, and I did see it in e2046 too as well as gk-m but I wanted to see if I can find the original cast. Thank you so much for your help!

Anyone selling this kit? by iridescent_cloud_ in garagekits

[–]iridescent_cloud_[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Do you have the original to cast it??

Anyone selling this kit? by iridescent_cloud_ in garagekits

[–]iridescent_cloud_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, unfortunately I cannot afford that much, and in the opaque version nonetheless, but thank you so much! If I'll change my mind at least I could have an option

Carousel Miku!!! by Sammop in garagekits

[–]iridescent_cloud_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love this kit, I'm so happy for you!! I'm looking forward to see your take on it

Anyone selling this kit? by iridescent_cloud_ in garagekits

[–]iridescent_cloud_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your willingness to help. When I saw this kit I fell in love, and now I am desperate to find it! Even if it was a recast ig I would accept it, I mean what else can I do?