This is some sort of sick joke, right?

Not Afraid · 03-14-2006, 01:56 PM

Quality is only one of the factors I look at with clothing. I could find the best made t-shirt in the universe but I wouldn't be caught dead wearing it if it wasn't exciting in some way. Most of my clothing never wears out from a functional standpoint anyways. I usually get bored with it before it bites the dust. I honestly can't remember the last piece of clothing I wore out.

I guess my values when it comes to clothing are different. I look for fit and style first then, perhaps, quality and maybe price. But, I'd rather have a $75 shirt that I get a lot of wear out of for one or two seasons than a closet full of $20 boring shirts that will last me 6 years. I tend to like change more than that.

And, as for the argument that I could make that at home.....well, then do it if that's how you want to spend your time. I am in the process of knitting a scarf at the moment. I still will pay a decent amount of money for a great scarf at the drop pf a hat.

There's much more to quality and design than just technique. That principle can be applies to most creative endeavors. Personally, while I admire good technique, it is the creativity that really thrills me.

Ghoulish Delight · 03-14-2006, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

Personally, while I admire good technique, it is the creativity that really thrills me.

See, but that's just it, there was no creativity, from my perspective. It was "photograph ironed onto t-shirt". Like I said, I can appreciate a design that took some creative power to make, even if I don't like it. But not only could I have reproduced most of these shirts at home, I could have thought of them (witness our MA shirts). And if I can think of it, it can't be all that creative.

AllyOops! · 03-22-2006, 03:56 PM

Wow! According to this Thread, I'm fashion's most tasteless overspending tacky ass! (Can I change my screenname to that, please?

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I'm only teasing, of course.

I make no apologies for the things that I enjoy or choose to wear. It might set me apart, but for those who know me, fashion is my passion and I express most of who I am, or rather my individuality, through what I choose to wear. Often, I'm in jeans when I see most of you because I'm at Disneyland, but boy oh boy, I love to shop, and not so practically either. Pastel yellow tutu miniskirt, anyone? Carrie Bradshaw, I love thee.

I have a pair of lavender Versace pumps that nobody likes but me. I've been teased. A Dolce & Gabbana blue metallic lurex tee with red trim sleeves adorned with tiny silver sequins. Circus showgirl? You bet. But me all the way. I like what I like and in true Popeye philosophy, I y'ams what I y'am.

I have shopped at Fred Seagal & purchased Peanuts & Disney Couture. I have purchased it at Downtown Disney as well. I would spend $125.00 on a "bedazzled" tee if I really liked it, because golly, I LIKE IT. And please don't misunderstand me- I'm NO uppity snob. I just enjoy that kinda stuff. Some people justify travel or technology and I say, go for it! My weakness is shoes and outfits. If most of you combed my closet I think you'd hiss at me.

However, I DO agree that I kind of don't get the Donald tee's message.

But, that's okay. I'm only teasing here and laughing as I post because I'm so used to being on the outside of this issue. And, I take it as the highest compliment you think of me when you see the bedazzler!

Thank God it's not the flo-bee.

03-14-2006, 01:56 PM	#1
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Quality is only one of the factors I look at with clothing. I could find the best made t-shirt in the universe but I wouldn't be caught dead wearing it if it wasn't exciting in some way. Most of my clothing never wears out from a functional standpoint anyways. I usually get bored with it before it bites the dust. I honestly can't remember the last piece of clothing I wore out. I guess my values when it comes to clothing are different. I look for fit and style first then, perhaps, quality and maybe price. But, I'd rather have a $75 shirt that I get a lot of wear out of for one or two seasons than a closet full of $20 boring shirts that will last me 6 years. I tend to like change more than that. And, as for the argument that I could make that at home.....well, then do it if that's how you want to spend your time. I am in the process of knitting a scarf at the moment. I still will pay a decent amount of money for a great scarf at the drop pf a hat. There's much more to quality and design than just technique. That principle can be applies to most creative endeavors. Personally, while I admire good technique, it is the creativity that really thrills me.
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03-22-2006, 03:56 PM	#3
AllyOops! It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Introspection Intersection Posts: 1,207	Wow! According to this Thread, I'm fashion's most tasteless overspending tacky ass! (Can I change my screenname to that, please? ) I'm only teasing, of course. I make no apologies for the things that I enjoy or choose to wear. It might set me apart, but for those who know me, fashion is my passion and I express most of who I am, or rather my individuality, through what I choose to wear. Often, I'm in jeans when I see most of you because I'm at Disneyland, but boy oh boy, I love to shop, and not so practically either. Pastel yellow tutu miniskirt, anyone? Carrie Bradshaw, I love thee. I have a pair of lavender Versace pumps that nobody likes but me. I've been teased. A Dolce & Gabbana blue metallic lurex tee with red trim sleeves adorned with tiny silver sequins. Circus showgirl? You bet. But me all the way. I like what I like and in true Popeye philosophy, I y'ams what I y'am. I have shopped at Fred Seagal & purchased Peanuts & Disney Couture. I have purchased it at Downtown Disney as well. I would spend $125.00 on a "bedazzled" tee if I really liked it, because golly, I LIKE IT. And please don't misunderstand me- I'm NO uppity snob. I just enjoy that kinda stuff. Some people justify travel or technology and I say, go for it! My weakness is shoes and outfits. If most of you combed my closet I think you'd hiss at me. However, I DO agree that I kind of don't get the Donald tee's message. But, that's okay. I'm only teasing here and laughing as I post because I'm so used to being on the outside of this issue. And, I take it as the highest compliment you think of me when you see the bedazzler! Thank God it's not the flo-bee.
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