I have some wool sweaters that I am about to pack away for the summer. I keep them in a plastic container with a lid stored under my bed. I was thinking about putting something extra in there as an extra precaution against moths. I've read that lavender satchets will keep them away. Would a bar of lavender scented soap work the same as a lavender satchet?
I plan on getting into cosplay, and I know that for a lot of work, EVA foam is used. However I was wondering if there is a non-plastic alternative that has some of the same qualities (mainly being stiff and able to hold its shape even when standing straight up). I’ve heard of the company Bloom that uses algae in their EVA foam production, but they don’t sell sheets online, so I’m assuming they only sell wholesale/to companies.
Luckily the cosplay I’m hoping to make soon doesn’t need a lot (if any) of this foam, but it would be nice to know for the future! =D
I’m doing research on the impact of child labor in fashion. For my research, I'm looking into how aware our society is. Do we care that child labor is a problem in the fashion industry?
How aware are you of this? Do you think about whether a piece of clothing was made by a child when you buy it, or does that not matter to you?
If you know more about this topic and want to share something, I’d really appreciate it!
I’ve been working on a 30-piece batch of shirts made entirely from reclaimed 100% linen left over from a luxury fashion house. I’m opening pre-orders soon, but I want to make sure the fit is perfect first. What do you think of the fit? Let me know what you like/dislike about it? Would appreciate all feedback.
Hey everyone. I need some brutal honesty and real advice because I am so frustrated I want to cry. I’m 16, 5'5", and currently weigh 240 lbs (down from 277 lbs, aiming for 180 lbs right now). I comfortably wear an XL/2XL in shirts and an 18W/20 in jeans.
I am tired of wearing nothing but black graphic tees from Walmart and the same two pairs of jeans (one from Torrid, one from Macy's) that I had to splurge $60-$100 on a year ago. I have a wide foot and literally only wear Crocs because everything else hurts. I want to build a wardrobe that fits my actual style—I want to dress whimsical, colorful, and fun.
But here is my reality: I am poor. When I say "affordable," I mean my absolute maximum limit for a shirt is $15 (ideally $5 to $10). For pants, skirts, or jeans, $30 is a massive stretch. I keep seeing TikToks recommending "affordable ethical plus-size brands" and the shirts are $40 and tights are $36. Who can afford that?!
Also, please do not tell me to shop on Depop or eBay. All the bum ass b**tches on there buy up the plus-size clothes from regular thrift stores, label it "fairycore," and sell a ripped sweater for $100. Local thrift stores only have grandma clothes in my size, and I don't know how to do complex alterations.
Are my expectations completely unrealistic? Is there ANY actual brand or hidden spot where a low-income plus-size teen can buy colorful, whimsical clothes for under $15? Or should I just throw ethics out the window and shop on Shein/Temu? Because right now, fast fashion feels like the only way I will ever get to have a sense of style without going bankrupt.
