fashion general

ever seen anyone carry anything in their sleeve like this in real life? I sometimes carry music making devices like this so they're closer to my head than a pocket would be. (also, fashion general since searching mega for fashion failed to turn up anything)

wouldn't they fall out

I used to carry small equipment like that in military uniform, some guys carried cigarretes like a meme. usually I just wear cargo pocket pants, also fashion thread now ? I want to try to make a fashinable backpack like this, I think backpack gun cases are pretty cyberpunk does anybody know how to make a padded back section? i thought about using a memory foam pad, what are some good options for komfy foam

>>642 Maybe the insides of a life jacket?

Never seen a pack of cigarettes but I have seen dip cans in sleeves like that. >>632 not really.

You've discovered a redneck trend that's been around forever. Yeah, I see guys carrying cigarettes like that all the time. Not much else. Can't say I'm a fan.

>>646 I guess I don't wear my shirts that tight. I only have cigarettes on me when I'm getting drunk anyway, and they're expensive in this country, and I am very very careful where I put them, phone, keys, etc because important things WILL go missing on those nights if I'm not OCD about it.

What do all of you wear regularly, do you opt for function over flashy clothes in a cyberpunk fashion, or do you go for looks? What is the most cyberpunk style? Even though "high tech- low life" is the theme, what constitutes the most fitting example of this besides DIY clothes stylistically? would high tech but visually different (avant garde) styles like techwear still be included on the basis of high tech? does grey-man style blending count as it is urban camouflage because you are dressing like everyone around you? is terrorwave the most cyberpunk currently because it focuses on low cost and functionality but can include technology where practical?

I am around 70th Percentile Lanky (182cm/61Kg in International Measurement) Blonde Not very pale I usually wear >black skinny jeans, thankfully I finally found a brand that makes them long enough not to be like capris >some nondescript hipster shoe like Target's converse knockoffs (or, these days, Mahabis) >with black socks underneath most of the time, once every week or two I will wear a colorful/artistic/"fun" socks pair >an oversized hoodie I got a while back, it's Large Tall and finding it was a miracle where I live The above are what I wear every day. Under the hoodie is usually a colored or black button-up, and under the button-up is usually a graphic tee of approximately the same color. (On weekends I usually leave off the button-up) I used to wear a lot more variety when I was in middle school and younger, but (especially now I'm at uni) I seem to have less bandwidth for considering this and have settled into autist patterns. At least I have a style to speak of Although, I feel a lot like Virgin from the Virgin|Chad webcomics

I like the idea of function over fashion with clothing. I've some pairs of cargo pants in different colors and whatever, and use most of the pockets for something or other. Not milsurp, but companies related to law enforcement. So I always wear cargo pants, a T-shirt, hiking shoes, and an arm-compression sleeve on my left arm. I like the idea that I look distinct, yet it bothers me slightly that I can be easily identified. I guess it's that self-expression and privacy don'y reconcile well.

Comfy nondescript clothes, some "second"-hand (funny how some never-worn stuff ends-up in those stores), some not, and cap of some sort... that tends to be a decent description. A backpack tends to be useful for the computing wares. Seems to me that greyman is practically indistinguishable from terrorwave besides the latter tending more to bland, oft darker colors. (And I guess cheap, functional & effective stuff) I guess I'd be the latter then. >>1239 >I like the idea that I look distinct, yet it bothers me slightly that I can be easily identified. Don't worry about it, your gait, face and general shape has been recorded by enough security cameras that you'd be recognizable all the same. Remember, facial recognition libraries work best from ~72px per sq-ft and up, which means that even old cellphones have good-enough cameras. Really, inconspicuous clothing that doesn't go into suspiciously-inconspicuous is a trick that only works temporarily on people. A reversible coat with an easily disposed-of cap is a way to play with this, for example. Change key points of your appearance and body cues in any significant manner and people might overlook you temporarily when searching for your previous profile. Machines won't. There's books by some hackers on this sort of social engineering tricks. All the tricks in the book are meant for humans, there's no real privacy in the public eye anymore because the public eye is digital.

>>1244 “We must be as stealthy as rats in the wainscoting of their society. It was easier in the old days, of course, and society had more rats when the rules were looser, just as old wooden buildings have more rats than concrete buildings. But there are rats in the building now as well. Now that society is all ferrocrete and stainless steel there are fewer gaps in the joints. It takes a very smart rat indeed to find these openings. Only a stainless steel rat can be at home in this environment...” ― Harry Harrison, The Stainless Steel Rat

I wear clothes pretty much purely for function, durability, and low price, but I am also somewhat conscious of fashion. The hardest part of finding good clothes for cheap is finding clothes that fit well. Not only does a poor fit make clothes uncomfortable, it also makes them look bad. Last time I bought a new coat, for instance, I spent well over an hour looking for one that was warm enough, fit well, and looked alright. Generally I wear things until they become unusable. I still wear many clothes that I bought when I was 16. American clothing companies have this annoying tendency to make the torso wide and the arms short. So most of my stuff is oversized.

>>1236 I wear my company uniform throughout the week. I work in a factory, and we have to wear a uniform. On the weekends, I have a couple of casual outfits and a nehru suit for formal wear. I tend to wear black skinny jeans (I own one pair with rips, and one pristine pair), some sort of black tee shirt (I have a few - mostly Dobermann's Aggressive), black baseball sneakers, a black leather wristband and a black hoodie. My favourite hoodie is made by Death To The World - I scored one of the limited edition schema monk designs. On my head I will wear either my peaked beanie or one of my snapbacks. I have no idea if any of the above counts as cyberpunk.

>>1295 >I tend to wear black skinny jeans (I own one pair with rips, and one pristine pair), some sort of black tee shirt (I have a few - mostly Dobermann's Aggressive), black baseball sneakers, a black leather wristband and a black hoodie. sounds pretty terrorwave to be honest

>>1299 >terrorwave I went through a phase where I would wear a lot of milsurp stuff, but I mostly just looked autistic. This was before I worked in the factory and got /fit/, too, so I was basically a shapeless fatty blob wrapped in a flecktarn parka. My new style may be a tad unimaginative - all black, etc - but at least it shows off my shape; and looks at least somewhat stylish. And I still have a parka and some fatigues in case muh rope day ever rolls around!

>>1310 my mum makes fun of me because of my all black style (she says it makes me look like a criminal) but i try to dress cyberpunk by wearing subtle tech-wear like soft shell jacket or Teflon coated materials for water reppelency (i dont do the skinny jeans though) often choosing to wear cargo pants as a personal style much like pic related without tucking into my boots i only do this if i am going somewhere informal, otherwise i wear a suit or business casual to look businesslike and hide my power level I also wear milsurp and jeans when i go to more outdoorsy activities. normally, i wear whatever I decide to put on in the mornings on my way to work, since i have a whole process of suiting up for my job, so i usually just wear sweatpants and a tshirt/hoodie

Honestly sometimes i feel it's getting too autistic. I mean, being /cyber/ is cool on occasion but simply dressing nice feels good too.

>>1343 yeah, now its not the time to drees like a madmax movie

>>1236 what are the pants on the "techwear"-picture called and where can i get them?

>>1312 it bothers me to see cargo pants and combat boots without any dirt/wear on them like that

>>1343 nobody would ever wear something they don't think is "nice". I don't understand how the concepts would be mutually exclusive

>>1540 I just saw a guy shovelling snow wearing all orange with reflective silver stripes. I don't think he chose it because it'e "nice".

>>1541 >tfw i have one of those outfits because i thought it was nice i got it because it is practical for construction type jobs when i do them, and it is good for safety and high visibility nice is a very vague term, it can be nice because it makes you feel safe, it is aesthetic, or it is comfortable, what about things that people wear because it makes them look good even though it is highly uncomfortable, humans are curious creatures whose motivations are not always in their best interests

I don't know if this belongs more here or DIY, but I really like the way this fancy techwear jacket looks, but lol like i'm going to spend a few hundred dollars for it. I have this cheap jacket that the sleeves are too short for me, so I figured I could use it for a project. What I intend to do is convert this 10$ rain jacket into something that stylistically resembles this expensive jacket. I also have a roll of velcro brand velcro, and a roll of neon yellow retro reflective tape in addition to several different colors of cotton fabric. what I need is some Ideas on how to make this look good, especially since I am not a big fan of the light gray/dark grey contrast. i also want to cover the zipper, but I dont have matching fabric to hide it all without mixing with the light grey

>>1670 Stylistically, you're going to have some issues because the overall texture of the $10 jacket just doesn't match that of the techwear one. From looking at the hood and folded sleeve, it appears to be a lot thinner. Not to mention your "several different colors of cotton fabric" obviously being of a vastly different texture. It's hard to replicate the precise look of fancy, expensive techwear because it's, well, fancy and expensve. Thankfully, it is possible to replicate the features. I'd say your best bet for emulating a techwear style with that jacket is to go all-out, punk it up, add a bunch of stuff, and make it obviously DIY -- like "lo-fi techwear" sort of. Like, instead of trying to replicate the exact look of a techwear jacket, replicate its functions. Aesthetically, make it look like something a sews-with-dental-floss cyberpunk would make when trying to re-create the useful functions of techwear, but on a shoestring budget. I'll post some more specific details and ideas in a little bit. DIY techwear is something I really want to see happening more, in both techwear circles and punk circles. This would make a really good thread for /DIY/, as a start for a general DIY Techwear thread.

>>1674 >This would make a really good thread for /DIY/ i agree

>>1675 So who's making the thread Link it here pl0x

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>>1676 >>1675 >>1674 https://lainchan.org/%CE%94/res/991.html#991 new thread

These are the boots Ryan Gosling wears in Blade Runner 2049 https://www.amazon.com/Bates-Strike-Waterproof-Tactical-Black/dp/B00T3ITO0M/?th=1&psc=1

>>1686 I thought they were fitting for the movie, but I have had terrible experience with bates specifically, I have had them ass issued items for work and have bought them and destroyed them quickly through normal daily wear. bates does have some cool designs, but comfort is not one of their strong points in my experience.

>>1686 Not gonna lie, they look great but holy soykaf that's a truckload of money for some boots.

>>1691 actually pretty normal for combat boots. I wear bellvilles for work and they cost about 140. some (especially fire fighting boots) can run upwards of 300$ and come with things like lifetime warranties etc. you can usually find off sizes (USA 4-7, 12+) and out of style boots (i.e. last years model) for around 30-60$ pic related >thinnest commercial sole in a combat boot >optimal mobility in ankles >waterproof compared to cheap jungle boots (usually can find them on sale for ~25$) the quality, mobility and comfortability are vastly inferior. I have tried using cheap boots and have destroyed them in a matter of weeks just by everyday wear (not even rigorous work)

>>1692 >I have tried using cheap boots and have destroyed them in a matter of weeks just by everyday wear (not even rigorous work) ... what kind of work?

>>1693 combination of walking around, climbing, and cleaning and other misc light handywork. ironically the bates I had wore out on the inside before the outside. the abrasion from my feet against the inside of the boot wore out the material lining the boot, which from my observation is the most common failure in cheap boots

>>1691 >>1692 I walk 40-50km a day at work in combats, $150+ should be the minimum you want to spend for a good pair of boots that will actually last and not destroy your feet. The best pair I've worn for pure comfort is the Nike Combat boot, looks cyberpunk as fuarrrk too.

>>1715 >I walk 40-50km a day at work in combats, are you infantry in the military? I looked at the nike combat boots (the ultra light ones, pic related IIRC) but decided on the bellville minimils because of the minimalist soles

>>1715 My pair of Altbergs are too firm, too heavy and they don't fit. Also they don't breathe, and this is in European weather I'm talking about here. God can only imagine what they must have been like in Afghanistan. It makes me glad I didn't pay the $150 rrp. Meanwhile, I've got a pair of Arco Basics in the mail that I paid $12 for including delivery and so long as they fit me I expect them to be a delight.

>>1261 Based Bishop.

>>1716 >>1715 >>1692 I used to despise the looseness of the mini-mil boots until I figured out a better way to lace them. Best footwear I've ever used, although they have a learning curve to get used to. I was seriously considering the Nike ones, but I would be mad at myself if I didn't like them. How do they compare?

blank clothes some shorts my grandma made for me just whatever as long as there's no obvious branding and it fits good

>>631 Yeah, I usually carry my cigarettes like that in the summer. Beats having to stuff them in your pocket and then risking them falling out all the time

>>1239 My friend, you've discovered the whole point of fashion. Self-expression, individuality, a statement of purpose and identity outside of both manufactured culture and conformity. I'd argue that while form follows function in every truly quality item, it is ultimately no less important. The "rules" of fashion, so to speak, are the same as in architecture or other forms of art - certain things naturally compliment one another. Some body types look better in certain cuts and styles than others. Some skin tones clash badly with some colors. Form is what keeps someone wearing cargo pants from looking like a cybergoth wannabe or an angry, unkempt teenager. Fashion ultimately requires that you know yourself (or have tremendous amounts of money) and carries with it the quiet humility and steadfastness of self that knowing thyself brings. I want you to look great, be comfortable, and feel like yourself - the best version of yourself - and fashion is a tool to achieve those things. Like all art, there's a tremendous amount of vapid, materialistic bullsoykaf that can get in the way, but that makes finding or creating meaningful and dynamic self-expressions that much more rewarding. People who only wear Gucci, Prada, etc. are saying that is the sum total of their self, and lainon, I can tell you already that you will never be one of those people. You won't ever play that game, and you don't have to. You can wear what you love already - maybe expand your color palette, add some more dynamic pieces, get better at putting outfits together, buy items of a more flattering fit, tailor some of your most-loved clothes - to show off the best you. It brings confidence and joy to know that you look exactly how you want, and form is a full half of that equation.

usually black or grey jeans though I have some blue ones. I either wear a comfy long sleeve shirt if I'm feeling a bit lazy that day, or i'l wear a tank top with an overshirt sometimes buttoned up or sometimes open if it's hot. I have a parka if it's really cold, a few jean jackets and sweaters that kind of look like they are designer but actually aren't. Usually I guess you could say black jeans, tank top/wife beater, and then something over that. I wear skate shoes and I have a metal choker. I do dress for other people and to match how i'm feeling that day. I try to be a bit confusing, like if something i'm wearing is kind of out there i'l wear my over shirt buttoned up and tucked in. Where I grew up and i'm sure this is kind of ubiquitous in any suburb but people often would try to label you to understand you. Like I was the funny weird class clown kid and I got really depressed because I never felt I could talk about anything serious, even when I tried that wasn't in peoples "toolkit" of how to deal and react to funny weird kid so they would joke and i'd play along. So by dressing not crazy weird but weird enough I feel like people can't categorize me even just as "weird" and have to approach me as an individual not a archetype. The choker is kind of for similar reasons. I was raised by a single mom and am kind of feminine so I don't really get along or understand that male bro culture. However because i'm confident and I don't sound or look feminine those sorts of guys often try to approach me from that angle. I'm not a girl, and i'm not gay, nor am I a hippie or some other category so I must be one of the bros. Then they usually end up not liking me because i'm not very receptive to it. So it's sort of a way to show that i'm not really about that life. This might sound conceited but I don't think it's any different from people saying they like fashion for function. I like it for function too but for social function. If you always dress in plaid shirts and khakis your a white hipster, if you always dress with chains, dark clothes and band shirts your kind of emo, etc. And then people interact with you differently because they know other people like that, so they approach you the same way. I don't think there's anything wrong with that, but again not to sound conceited I don't really think I fit in anywhere. I'm sure many feel this way but I really don't, my friends that do know me and don't box me say they don't know anybody who talks like me or has my interests. So by trying to avoid being boxed in through the way I dress it might be uncomfortable for some and intriguing to others, but at the end of the day it helps them know me better if they want to. It also filters out people I don't want to know, probably the one thing im judgemental about is judgemental people, so if somebody was going to judge me for dressing a bit weird that's one less person I have to talk to who I won't get along with. I like people who express themselves in semi controversial ways from dress even down to little things like skipping in public, I think it shows a very good, cute, and lighthearted side of human nature. If I was richer i'd definitely buy designer clothes cause I really like the over the top aesthetic going on right now. I'd also be really interested in buying sewing machines and what not and messing with some of my own clothes. I have a friend who does that with her jeans and they are really cute. again I hope this doesn't sound narcissistic, I just do put a lot of thought into how I dress so I have a lot to say. I don't think other people should or shouldn't, or listen to what I think fashion is about. That's just what it's about for me, if you like fashion for the amount of pockets something has to hold all your stuff that's cool too.

>>2021 >I like it for function too but for social function. you're on the money here. clothing is a great way to subtly influence which kinds of people will approach you.

>>2024 exactly. Oddly enough it was fuarrrking furries and anime kids that dress the part in public that helped me realize this. I was contemplating the cringiness of cringe culture itself, and realized that talking soykaf about these sorts is stupid because it really just comes down to they arent trying to attract people who judge them. Whether they are conscious of not they wear it on their shoulder so they meet and interact with people who also don't care and won't be dicks to them. It's not for me and thats it. It's kind of contradictory because now I judge people for what they wear harder then I used to, but on the other hand its no longer in a good/bad way just it influences my judgement on whether they are my type of person.

>>1402 i'm pretty sure they're old guerilla group pants but they might be old acronym. either way they're going to cost you a hefty price.

>>642 Check out a craft store like Joann's. Look for matting for quilts. I think your idea for foam is better though.

>>2025 Yeah, I was like 22 when I figured this out and I felt kinda dumb. Some people just intuitively got it from a young age, but the idea that clothing was communication, not just in a high fashion art way, or an extreme punk way, but even just some slacks say a little something, and it influences people.

Dropping by to say thank you to OP. Never seen the movie that's from but almost a year after seeing this thread my headphones happened to be trashed and I really wanted to play some music out on campus steps but not be obnoxious, remembered that pic and what you said, problem solved. on my shirts with my phone it will fall out but not if im just sitting down smoking ciggie and want some background noise it stays!