/fa/ - Fashion

[Anonymous No.15894046]

How do you achieve your ideal aesthetic without looking like a LARPer?

[Anonymous No.15894052]

>>15894046

By taking the core of the aesthetic, mixing it tastefully with others, and toning it down slightly.

[Anonymous No.15894062]

>By taking the core of the aesthetic, mixing it tastefully with others, and toning it down slightly.
>By diluting and lowering the goalpost, I can reach my ideal
ftfy

[Anonymous No.15894158]

>>15894062
If your "ideal" only works in a studio photoshoot or a bedroom mirror, it's half-baked to begin with, no? Context should be the first consideration, not the last.

[Anonymous No.15894161]

by wearing it, I wouldn't buy it if I didn't like it

[Anonymous No.15894259]

>>15894046
if you feel like a larper when wearing something you *are* a larper

if you dont feel like a larper is doesnt matter what others might think. But then again /fa/ is full of insecure faggots

[Anonymous No.15894269]

>>15894062
>>15894161
>>15894259
based

[Anonymous No.15894283]

The pants are way too skinny for that fit. Go for a tapered pant. I like round glasses but those ones seem way too big for your face. Is that a Fellini still on your phone case?

[Anonymous No.15894289]

>>15894283
you're a faggot

[Anonymous No.15894329]

>>15894046
not giving a fuck is the aesthetic. looking ideally I want to be at the point where no one can tell if I'm larping or not.

[Anonymous No.15894342]

>>15894046
looks like a steampunk fag lmao

[Anonymous No.15894361]

>>15894259
Huh
I guess there is a Congolese subculture for whom the most important thing in life is dressing in European designer clothes

[Anonymous No.15894367]

>>15894361
pretty neat

[Anonymous No.15894399]

>>15894259
>>15894367
What core is this? Theses niggas fa af, unironically.

[Anonymous No.15894460]

>>15894052
this

cool people don't try to be cool

if it's obvious you're trying to dress well then you are failed

[Anonymous No.15894464]

>>15894052
Good answer

[Anonymous No.15894552]

>>15894046
Lose the tie, get less goofy glasses, style your hair less ostentatiously, and get more relaxed slacks. The rest of the outfit is perfectly fine.

[Anonymous No.15894627]

>>15894552
>>15894283
that's not op you rat

[Anonymous No.15894629]

>>15894046
the outfit itself isn't that bad (aside from the tie)
what makes it larpy is how new and unworn everything looks + his tryhard faggy stance and facial expression

[Anonymous No.15894645]

>>15894283
>Go for a tapered pant
What did he mean by this?

[Anonymous No.15894650]

>>15894629
it is bad. looks like everything was from zara

[Anonymous No.15894666]

Nothing fits. The trousers are too tight, the jumper is too big, the shirt collar looks small AND big at the same time. The coat looks like it would leave about a palm and a half of space between it and his chest if it was to be buttoned.

[Anonymous No.15894690]

>>15894361
It's really interesting how the people around them seem to admire and appreciate these Sapeurs.
In the west people tend to mock those who stand out too much or try to flaunt money, either because of envy or just a general distaste for those who consider themselves too good to blend in.
That sentiment doesn't seem to be shared by the Africans at all.

[Anonymous No.15894730]

>Across the River Congo in Brazzaville, 10-year-old Okili Nkoressa, middle, uses the dirt roads as his catwalk. "My favourite item of clothing is my Yves Saint Laurent suit which I am wearing today," he says. He is accompanied by veterans of the Sape scene, 52-year-old businesswoman Ntsimba Marie Jeanne, left, and 39-year-old policewoman Judith Nkoressa, right.

[Anonymous No.15894734]

>>15894730
That suit costs the yearly of the other 200 people around him. Extremely based.

[Anonymous No.15894735]

>Severin Mouyengo's father was also a sapeur. "I Sape every day. It makes me forget about everything," says the 62-year-old retired forester.

>"It brings peace and tranquillity to everyone... I don't see how anyone in La Sape could be violent or fight. Peace means a lot to us."

[Anonymous No.15894755]

>>15894730
Come On Vogue!
Everybody Move to the Music!

[Anonymous No.15894763]

>>15894690
>Labels! Labels! Show us the Versace!: someone yells when the enter a bar.
I get that vibe too. But I don't know enough to comment.
There seem to be a lot of African cities that have made big strides this century yet where poverty is still the norm, and I don't want to stereotype the people as being happy and welcoming despite hardship.
Hell I didn't even know Kinshasa existed before this thread but apparently it's the 3rd biggest city in Africa and largest francophone city in the world (Paris being #2).

[Anonymous No.15894892]

>>15894735
Goddamn he looks good.

[Anonymous No.15895084]

>>15894361
These guys make me feel poor

[Anonymous No.15895107]

>>15894690
>>15894763
It's the difference between new money and old money. New money always tend to feel insecure about their new found status and overcompensate for it; old money are comfy just where they are and in their indifference further cements their patrician status.

[Anonymous No.15895191]

>>15894046
If you feel like you are wearing a costume then change it up

[Anonymous No.15895234]

>>15894763
>he didnt knew about kinshasha
I bet you dont know about Brazzaville either.

[Anonymous No.15895246]

>>15895234
Thank you for being my first collard friend, anon

[Anonymous No.15895404]

>>15894046
>>15894283
>>15894552
>black pants are too skinny for outfit aesthetic. More generous cut and tapered to cuffs.
>glasses smaller and round and maybe dark brass or tortoise shell rimmed
Otherwise perfect.

[Anonymous No.15895496]

>>15894690
I be stuntin all dey errdey. Supreme bogo shiiiii. Bulenseeyaga shiii off wyh shiii all day baby lez go. But desu tho flexing money and status is the male equivalent to girls showing off their cleavage with low cut tops and their butts with leggings.

[Anonymous No.15895682]

Terrible pants, black&brown never go together. The sweater looks shitty, thin, and boring.

[Anonymous No.15895703]

>>15894046
You can't, because every /fa/ ideal is in fact a larp and there's no way about it -- for 1) because it's highly incongruent with the social norm and 2) because /fa/cels are already socially awkward, so people will look at you dressed up in some weird costume and think "kek wtf is up with that guy"

so you have two options -- do I want to larp in my favorite cosplay outfits or do I want the approval of my peers

not trying to be a dick, that's the reality you are facing

[Anonymous No.15895713]

>>15894046
what is with these soya fits and these spaghetti leg tight jeans they feel they absolutely need to wear in every outfit.

[Anonymous No.15895819]

>>15894046
By not larping, like NIKE
JUST DO IT

[Anonymous No.15895833]

>>15894046
don't wear black and brown as you are doing in your pic op.

[Anonymous No.15895883]

>>15895703
in
se
cure

[Anonymous No.15896000]

>>15895682
> black&brown never go together.

[Anonymous No.15896307]

>>15896000
Who are you quoting

[Anonymous No.15896397]

>>15896000
It looks fine, that is just an outdated meme.

[Anonymous No.15896428]

>>15895883
>no reading comprehension

I'm answering the OP's question you dimwit:
>How do you achieve your ideal aesthetic without looking like a LARPer?

and I answered him truthfully -- you can't, you'll always look like a larper to regular people, ergo that's the choice that you'll haver to make -- do I want to larp in my favorite cosplay outfit or do I care what others think

I'm neither insecure nor a larper and it's not about me, it's about OP and others like him who idolize cringy larpcores but at the same time feel very awkward and self conscious about wearing them and are deeply concerned how others perceive them -- which brings us back to "if you care about what people will think of you then don't wear these autistic costumes"

if they didn't care they wouldn't post theads like this, they'd just wear wardrobes from their favorite anime or whatever without worrying if people are gonna think "wtf is that guy wearing lmaaaao"

[Anonymous No.15896638]

>>15896428
>you dimwit
yes
>I answered him truthfully
You answered with heavy bias

>you'll always look like a larper to regular people
No “regular person” knows what a LARP is.

>do I want to larp in my favorite cosplay outfit or do I care what others think
False dichotomy. LARPING ansncaeong anout public perception aren’t exclusive.

>it's about OP and others like him who idolize cringy larpcores
Assumptions and demeaning bias

>but at the same time feel very awkward and self conscious about wearing them and are deeply concerned how others perceive them
More assumptions

>if they didn't care they wouldn't post theads like this,
Unsubstantiated conclusion

>they'd just wear wardrobes from their favorite anime or whatever without worrying if people are gonna think "wtf is that guy wearing lmaaaao"
You’re bringing up cartoons. Irrelevant.

[Anonymous No.15896643]

>>15896428

[Anonymous No.15896649]

>>15896428
kek

[Anonymous No.15896772]

>>15896428
NPC take

[Anonymous No.15896775]

>>15894046
Don't be a dyel faggot.
/thread

[Anonymous No.15897462]

>>15896428
Cringe you nigger get fucked by a rapist

Me !1n6WugqKa6
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[Anonymous No.15897467]

>>15897462
>https://virginia.arrests.org/search.php?fname=Indre&lname=Gelzinis&fpartial=True

hot, i like a bad girl

[Anonymous No.15897474]

Never gonna make it if you're worried about looking like a larper.

[Anonymous No.15897722]

>>15894046
Lmao this is some kid shit. Full grown adults don't dress like this unless you're in a big city. HOWEVER if you're gonna achieve your ideal aesthetic, you might as well larp too.

[Anonymous No.15897754]

I got pointed out as wearing techcore once and had to reevaluate my wardrobe.
It wasn't a complement or insult as far as I can tell, but it was a reality check.
If you don't think about it then it shouldn't be a problem. Context like the other anons are saying as well.

[Anonymous No.15897816]

>>15897467
Imagine how loose and warm her clit is, like the centre of the earth

[Anonymous No.15899145]

>>15894046
Lift, take care of yourself, look good, and don't worry about what the mouth breathers and rednecks at walmart in whatever flyover toilet bowl you're swimming in think of you.

[Anonymous No.15899332]

>>15894046
Wear your clothes, don't let them wear you.

[https://discord.gg/UYWJR7ePnB No.15899342]

u wear what u want without giving a fuck like an insecure beta

[Anonymous No.15899348]

What gel/paste should I use for the medium-length Jax Teller slick back? I have yet to find anything that can both keep my hair pushed back for more than 20 minutes, and, doesn’t turn my hair into concrete in order to do so. Any suggestions?

[Anonymous No.15899354]

>>15894046
this is not that far from being decent
-the trousers are the biggest offender: get some cords or wool trousers, straight fit, none of that slim garbage
-get rid of harry potter glasses, they look clownish
-hair is a bit over the top, with that face you should try a more mature haircut or you look like a teenager
-the white shirt is a bit too serious for your young face, or evokes a bit of a school uniform vibe
-get a v-neck jumper if you're going to wear a tie

-posture is kind of gay

[Anonymous No.15899940]

>>15899348
This looks like gay porn

[Anonymous No.15899977]

>>15894259
Such a classic answer but bares repeating because there are too many insecure faggots here.

[Anonymous No.15900044]

Actually well put together and overall a nice fitpic OP. However, I think it looks a bit awkward on you tho because of the baby face and the fact that the clothing quality looks a tad bit cheap. This fit would be better suited for older/mature guys. Or maybe needs some facial hair.

[Anonymous No.15900919]

>>15894046
What a massive head

[Anonymous No.15900966]

Man you tell me. I love larpy gothic shit like this but i’ve just been collecting it for photoshoots .
Maybe some pieces could work normally? I’m asian and i dont even think i could walk around town like this

[Anonymous No.15900969]

>>15900966
this unironically looks like naruto cosplay

[Anonymous No.15900973]

>>15900969
Shit now i can’t unsee it. Luckily i didn’t buy that piece.
I just wanna wear gothic victorian shit like this somehow but i don’t know man

[Anonymous No.15900976]

>>15900973
just go to a renaissance fair or nerd convention or something when they start back up again

[Anonymous No.15900993]

>>15900976
I actually forgot those were a thing. Excellent idea, will do anon thank you I will live out my dream when things open again

[Anonymous No.15901581]

>>15900993
There used to be these places called "goth clubs" where people like you would wear their favorite outfits and dance all night long with their friends who shared similar tastes. It was lovely.

[Anonymous No.15901603]

>>15894399
They call themselves Sapeurs and the style is refered to as La Sape. Société des Ambianceurs et des Personnes Élégantes (Society of Ambiance-Makers and Elegant People)

[Anonymous No.15901606]

>>15899348
Just brush it back whilst it is wet
Schwarzkopf got2b has helped me with other styles you shouldn't need it for this

[Anonymous No.15901696]

>>15894046
He looks like a larper, tries way to hard.

[Anonymous No.15901898]

To put it briefly, fashion in most cases is a combination of standing out whilst also fitting in. Stand out enough to be visually appealing, fit your circumstances enough to not look bizarre. Unless bizarre is what you want.

[Anonymous No.15901978]

>>15901696
>He looks like a larper

What the fuck isn't ''larp'' these days, anyone who tries to be different is just labelled a ''larper'' on here, you fuckers are boring.

[Anonymous No.15902029]

>>15901978
>Harry potter glasses
>Dresses like a Hogwarts student

He might be really into Harry potter and autistic.

[Anonymous No.15902047]

>>15894399
Niggercore

[Anonymous No.15902055]

>>15894046
Your not hardcore unless you liv hardcore and the legend of the rent was way hardcore

[Anonymous No.15902867]

>>15894460
cool people do try to be cool is something uncool people say so they dont have to try .

I'm trans btw don't know if that matters.

[Anonymous No.15902924]

>>15902867
>I'm trans
opinion invalidated

[Yoda No.15902934]

>>15902867
>I'm trans btw don't know if that matters.

A woman, you will never be

[Anonymous No.15903189]

>>15894046

This guy looks like a fag lol.

[Anonymous No.15903191]

My ideal aesthetic is simple, so it can't be a LARP.

[Anonymous No.15903204]

>>15894046
You've appropriated this dude's OP pic from previous thread, to create a meme for your new LARPERs thread. Kek.

[Anonymous No.15903216]

>>15896638
>bias
>False dichotomy
>Unsubstantiated conclusion

this isn't the high school debate team, nerd, what I said pertains to the reality of everyday life and the perception of everyday people, something no one here seems to have any experience with (exhibit A and B -- WAYW threads and this thread) so I try to illuminate it for the autistic citizens of /fa/

anyhow, if you want to dress up and pretend you're the lead character of your favorite 90s arthouse movie, be my guest -- if you don't mind ridicule and being diagnosed with autism, more power to you

[Anonymous No.15903309]

>>15903191
You’re larping the cringe form of “minimalism”

[Anonymous No.15903312]

>>15903216
cringe

[Anonymous No.15903314]

>>15903216
You missed the part where the perception of everyday people rarely extends past their subway sandwich and chips. Only cringey autists like you actually care what anyone else is wearing, and you certainly don't have the balls to say anything about it in public.

[Anonymous No.15903325]

>>15903216
>defensive
>replies two days later to defend fallacious argument
>references irrelevant high school because of bitter nostalgia
>will not reply to this because it’s clearly bait
kek

[Drastic !SoEva3PpY. No.15903330]

>>15894046
You look nice OP. It's a nice outfit, I don't think it's LARPing. Just do what you want to do and don't give a fuck what anyone else thinks.

Every day on /fit/ people call me ugly, balding, cringe and retarded but I don't care and don't let it get to me. Don't let it get to you and don't let the crabs in the bucket pull you down.

[Anonymous No.15903581]

>>15894046
do not dress to take pictures of yourself. dress to have your picture taken by others.

[Anonymous No.15903645]

You can either be a scared little pussy, or you can LARP so hard it transcends LARP and phase transitions into charismatic glory

[Anonymous No.15903672]

>>15894666
what would the proper fitting of the jumper and collar look like for my own knowledge?
also nice trips satan

[Anonymous No.15903680]

is it larping to dress in loafers and slacks and button ups just casually around the street if you're young? I don't really like how t shirts and sneakers look on me

[Anonymous No.15903691]

>>15903680
>loafers, slacks and Oxford button down
To me that is still casual wear, just a bit on dressier end of spectrum. Switch to chinos and pullover to make it a bit more casual, if you want. It's a very versatile look.

[Anonymous No.15903696]

>>15894046
This was a very regular guys' Mod look in early to mid-1980s. You saw it all over. Very conservative and conventional tbqh!

[Anonymous No.15903704]

>>15903680
It’s LARP when you feel uncomfortable, which you are.

[Anonymous No.15903897]

>>15894666

[Anonymous No.15903934]

>>15894046
If people go out of their way to dress in clothes that are out of place they're going to look odd/

[Anonymous No.15903965]

>>15894259
"bro wear what you want confidence is all that matters"
in that case furfags and adult baby diaper wearers must be /fa/ as fuck

[Anonymous No.15903970]

>>15894046
You don’t. You’ll always stand out like a sore thumb so you’ll always be insecure. You have to conform a little. That’s just how it be.