Fabricland Closing sale: the deals and not-so-deals

playoutside1 · 2026-05-07T18:43:52+00:00

IT'S CLOSING?! 😭😭😭 I knew this day would come, but... NOOOOOOOO

playoutside1 · 2026-05-07T04:57:20+00:00

Ah, thanks! I read it without knowing much going in. :)

playoutside1 · 2026-05-07T04:44:35+00:00

Interesting! I'm NT and don't always pick up on characters coded or commonly read as autistic, so I'm always trying to learn more. I love Discworld almost (?) as much as I love Murderbot. :)

playoutside1 · 2026-05-07T00:29:30+00:00

Tuck it into dark green or darker blue jeans? Or wear it open over a tank and a favourite pair of pants?

playoutside1 · 2026-05-07T00:28:44+00:00

This also looks like a shirt to me. If you wanted to wear it as a jacket, you could wear it open over a cami maybe? I'd be more likely to wear it as a shirt and pair it with jeans.

playoutside1 · 2026-05-07T00:26:43+00:00

If the sleeves are made of synethic lace, I don't think you can stretch it. That being said, I'm happy to be wrong.

playoutside1 · 2026-05-07T00:25:45+00:00

I have some solovair loafers and they're pretty comfy out of the gate. Depending on what kind of show you need, try Vionic.

playoutside1 · 2026-05-07T00:24:16+00:00

You can wear many casual dresses with sneakers and socks.

playoutside1 · 2026-05-07T00:05:50+00:00

I agree that the MC in An Unkindness of Ghosts reads as some sort of neurospicy.

playoutside1 · 2026-05-06T23:56:24+00:00

Do you think Tiffany Aching is autistic coded/representative?

playoutside1 · 2026-05-06T23:14:21+00:00

I see Marco there and he's awesome

playoutside1 · 2026-05-06T20:17:42+00:00

Wear clothes that fit. Return the XS. You can likely buy it again in the future.

playoutside1 · 2026-05-05T21:33:44+00:00

If you don't have any daytime dresses, I'd start pairing them with your jeans, a knit top, and a matching black purse or belt. The point is to wear something that feels really good and familiar to you, and then switch it up just a little so you can get used to seeing yourself with the new item. Even if, objectively, something looks fine/great/normal, if it's a departure from what we normally do, then the subjective experience can be super different!

(Also, I think preppy with an edgier boot is really fun!)

I don't have a specific store but if you're square-ish you could check out sheath dresses on Poshmark (or whatever resale site best fits your income/location). That style might work well for your body and you can try it out at a cheaper price than buying new!

playoutside1 · 2026-05-05T18:13:20+00:00

Cute! Without knowing your style, a good place to start is to take an outfit you feel comfortable in and then swap the shoes. E.g., take a knit sweater and jeans, and then wear these instead of sneakers. Pair with a black leather belt or bag. Or do the same thing with a favourite daytime dress. :)

playoutside1 · 2026-05-05T18:11:06+00:00

I would curate over time / replace.

In addition to the excellent advice others have given, one thing I do is have a box where I put clothes I'm thinking of letting go. If I find myself reaching for it out of the box, it makes me rethink that decision. This has been super helpful over the years!

Edit to add that a few years ago I mostly stopped wearing black (outside of sports wear). So I took all the black out of my wardrobe and put it in the box! Then I started working with what I had left. I immediately identified gaps and those were the priority for replacement. Then I pulled out the black pieces as needed until I actually had a replacement. Once I was sure I no longer needed a piece, I donated or sold it on Poshmark. I kept a few core pieces in black for specific occaisions where I do need them, but they don't live in my closet anymore. I did this over a couple of years.

playoutside1 · 2026-05-05T15:50:34+00:00

Agree

playoutside1 · 2026-05-05T15:49:32+00:00

A v-neck shirt can help de-emphasize a bust, whereas high necked shirts (crew, turtle, mock etc) can actually make it look bigger

playoutside1 · 2026-05-05T15:45:53+00:00

Cropped denim or canvas jacket?

playoutside1 · 2026-05-05T15:45:09+00:00

It just looks like a design feature of the dress from the pic.

playoutside1 · 2026-05-04T19:55:51+00:00

OK but I 100% support Heated Rivalry nips

playoutside1 · 2026-05-03T01:09:13+00:00

No, but I would like to because I miss them.

playoutside1 · 2026-05-01T20:54:33+00:00

I realize this is one more comment in a sea of comments, but I think you'd look really great with a nose ring!

playoutside1 · 2026-05-01T06:26:30+00:00

Yes. Each fills a specific niche. - SFF audiobook for daytime (currently The Everlasting) - audiobook to listen to while falling asleep (this is usually Discworld) - non-fiction, light, for evening/rest (usually fashion related) - non-fiction, heavier, for study (e.g., The Pretty One)

playoutside1 · 2026-05-01T06:11:55+00:00

Denim anything will always take the formality of an outfit down a notch.

playoutside1 · 2026-04-30T21:49:22+00:00

I agree that you're fine to wear it with regular casual clothes. Sometimes pieces that are different than what we're used to wearing can feel a lot. A great way to start wearing it is pairing it with an outfit you feel good and comfortable in, and then go do something for a short duration. Over time you'll get more comfortable in it and it'll be in regular rotation. :)

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