coming from an ex aritzia girly it depends on what you like best from them, is it the material and "quality" or just how the basics look?
for basics:
- Brandy Melville: it's decently cheap, it's mostly all cotton, it's good basics that come in a multitude of colors, but it's only shirts really
- "mom stores": h&m, gap, black and white, like all those kinda outdated stores that boomers love or you were dragged to for back to school shopping they love basics that are decently affordable and decent quality
for feel:
- cotton-on: I've seen amazing dupes there if the season is right
- garage: its got all those basics, but it's also almost all dupes, think of it as better quality SheIn for aritzia
- department stores: just go to the clearance section there's almost always a perfect dupe for like half off
Apr 22, 2024
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the gap is pretty classic and hasn’t changed much. zara also has some good quality basics, like jeans without rips/tshirts/coats, but it’s pretty pricey. old navy used to be good but the quality has gone downhill recently
Jun 13, 2024
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I’m going to assume ‘normal’ means things regular humans wear that don’t cost $$$$$$. I peeped some of the other recs and they had a lot of great options. Some broad thoughts:
• Thrifting is incredible...if you know what you’re looking for. It’s worth spending some time doing research / time in the stores feeling all the things yourself.
• GAP’s new creative department is incredible and they’re honestly the best all-around normal mall brand. Fits are great. Materials are thoughtful and rational (their linen stuff has been shockingly good).
• I am a loyal cultist to J Crew (and her younger, edgier, hotter sister in Madewell). The men’s department is currently way ahead of the women’s — SHOP THE MENS DEPARTMENT! This is peak era of women-wearing-menswear so abuse it.
• Everlane is good, their fits are hit or miss though. I’d say if you can go to a physical store try stuff on there.
Jun 13, 2024
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if you just want to get regular shit with minimal effort or thought that lasts enough uniqlo will do that
if you really care and want the absolute best normal clothes, study vintage and find deals on the things that jump out to you
Jun 12, 2024
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its raining and the worms are out on their merry trips! they don't get out too often, let them traverse to where they may they deserve the peace
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hate your friends? feel like you picked the wrong life path? tempted to break up with your partner? breaking out? play tetris.
Tetris is known to override your brain or something and therefore it's the perfect way to cope with any and all issues!
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I used to try so hard to reinvent myself and it drove me absolutely crazy trying to be something that I wasn't. Just be open to new experiences and people and push yourself out of your comfort zone a little after you leave. Both leaving the place that you've been comfortable in and gradating high school are big changes and they will already kickstart the process of finding yourself. If you're open to it, you'll absolutely find yourself even if you don't realize it in the moment. You've got this!
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