3rd Despair // [anon text]

[despairunending]

Guys, we need to talk. I've tried to turn a blind eye to this because alternate world, people coming from all times and spaces with presumably their own trends and styles to follow. But my god does it seem like some people here dress themselves by falling into a dark closet and walking out in whatever fell onto them. Which wouldn't even be so bad except what the hell do some of you even keep in your closets in the first place?

And you know. I feel like we should all have something we can bring to this world. Which is why I want to start sharing examples of the good, the bad and the better-off-as-ashes and teaching people the differences between the three. For example:

[Posted here are three images. One is of a woman dressed in a sleek black business suit with killer heels - that is, heels that could probably actually kill a person if they were stabbed with them - and meticulous hair. To this one, Anon has added a green tick. The second shows someone in a skirt that doesn't so much seem below-knee as it does a knee-length skirt that's too long for the person wearing it, and a top that seems like someone picked up a bundle of wool without actually making it into something first - but at least the colours match. This one has a single amber cross and a note "can be saved". The last outfit is a clashing mess of colour and layers that looks like someone scavenged the left-overs of a jumble sale, with three big red crosses and flames.]

Now I know some people might be wondering where they fit into this scale. Maybe you already know. And that's why I'm here to help, as long as you're okay with a little brutal honesty.

Or maybe you have suggestions of good or bad fashions - I can't have eyes everywhere so I'm open to suggestions. Maybe we could even put some to a vote, just in case you think I'm biased or something. I dunno, these are all just thoughts right now.

Either way, I look forward to seeing what you guys can come up with~ If you're very good, we might even be able to make something beautiful out of all of this.

[ooc: Junko is looking to start a fashion blog where she gets to be as judgemental as she absolutely can't be while working in retail fashion. Anyone submitted here will be up for scrutiny - depending on how things go I'll set up a permanent thing in her inbox but for now if you want in but can't see a way even with anon an option, drop me a PM to this journal and it can go into the pile!]

Comments

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[immortalrose]

[Augustine isn't about to toot his own horn but he knows he dresses well unlike many others. The dhampir has to live up to the Tepes legacy, doesn't he? He can't be wandering around looking like a derelict but there's a man who certainly looks like a bum.

His name is Cassian Andor and he's a fashion disaster that has yet to be quelled. In hopes of further embarrassing the former guardian as well as'sparing' him from himself, Augustine goes anon.]

If you want examples of depression and self-hatred in the form of bad taste, I present to you this man.

Clearly he hates himself in order to be clothed in such drab. Clearly.

anon

[despairunending]

Wow. You're right, that is depressing. Reminds me of those movies where no-one seems to have heard of a thing called colour.

Re: anon

[immortalrose]

Yes, he would fit right in with those post apocalyptic films. Though, would you believe he hails from a society likened to Nova City?

I think he's afraid of color. What color would you pick for this poor man? I say something blue.

Not anon, picture attached

[bigbadrose]

Please tell me the relevant time and place for this ever:



Also is this sweater vest supposed to be a more nerdy Riddler? Why???

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[immortalrose]

O' dumnezeule!

That's a sin against all of humanity and then some. How dare they even mesh such hideous colors together!

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[bigbadrose]

I mean in theory there might be a mantis shrimp planet where he needs to blend in, but somehow I doubt it.

anon forever

[despairunending]

Time: any.

Place: The nearest available bonfire. Removal of the idiot wearing it optional ^^.

I hope that helps.

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[bigbadrose]

So glad we're in agreement.

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[illusionarytactics]

Why are you bothering me with this nonsense? Fashion is a ridiculous concept. As long as people are covered, I don't see how it's anyone's business how another person is dressed. I have much better things to do than to berate people for something as inconsequential as what they choose to wear.

[It probably goes without saying that Zexion is one of the offenders here. While his Organization XIII outfit isn't bad, it's also the only thing he wears. He literally owns nothing else. Why would he? It's his uniform as a Nobody.]

Anon text

[despairunending]

I mean. You say that, but there's a billion dollar industry built around quite a lot of people caring how they and other people are dressed.

Buuuuuuut if you're really not that bothered, why don't you let us see what you cover yourself with? If you don't care, my thoughts won't matter, right?

Switches to video

[illusionarytactics]

[Instead of a text, a video of Zexion appears. He's sitting in a chair with his arms crossed like he's uncomfortable. Mostly it's just his default pose. People who know him would probably argue that it just means he's pretty much always uncomfortable. The device sits so that the entire ensemble can be seen, especially with the chair pushed back from the table a bit.]

Fine. I don't have any photographs of myself, so this will have to do. It's a uniform. Nothing interesting.

[His voice is maybe surprisingly deep for how small of a guy he is.]

Perhaps a lot of people care, but a lot of people are generally stupid as a whole. Or perhaps they have nothing better to do. I can't imagine having that much free time.

[not anon]

[2whitelights]

Anon, I could use your help!

With so many people here being standard-human, I kind of stand out. Tall and orange is one thing, but I came through in my armor, and I don't want to intimidate people here. I'm not on the run, so I don't have to do my usual maintenance coveralls and a cloak.

Dear Anon, can you suggest a look?

anon

[despairunending]

Oh wow. When you said orange I figured you meant too much bottle tan but no, we're talking actual, natural orange.

But all right! My first suggestion would be go blue. You'll need to be careful with not wearing too many colours so you don't look like a rainbow vomited on you (for example but blues go well with orange so if you wanted something outside of the typical black-white spectrum, that's a good place to start.

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[4thdimensional]

That last outfit isn't terribly outlandish where I've been. In fact, I'm sure I've worn it before.

anon

[despairunending]

Pics or it didn't happen.

Don't forget the content warning though, gotta protect the innocents just scrolling through.

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[deadlybang]

I don't think I need help with choosing my wardrobe, but since I'm new and you're literally offering... What are the trending colours for the season here? Any predictions for the next?

I like to keep my style fluctiating between modern chic, flirty and keep up with the trends with some casual elements because some basics just never go out of date. So if you know any good places for shopping with that in mind that would be literally the best.

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[despairunending]

Well you sound like you have a pretty solid grasp on things already. But if you're looking for somewhere to shop, I'd recommend Revocs in Nova City. I hear there's some staff there that really know what they're talking about.

[Like, say, her.]

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[demonofbadluck]

I do not get this at all, nor do I feel like I want to.

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[despairunending]

And yet here you are, so I guess some part of you must be a little curious, right?

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[devilishkaoru]

This sounds like it could be interesting, but I have yet to come across fashion 'burn it with fire' clothing yet.

I seen okay, but you really need one way or the other, right?

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[despairunending]

You're right, mediocre isn't really what I'm looking for right now.

If you haven't seen anything that bad then you've been lucky so far. Still, it's good to share the bad as well as the good, right? So don't worry, you'll see plenty once I get time to put something spectacular together.

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[fashionably_strong]

This anon is all in favour of people learning how to dress better!

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[despairunending]

Well good! Let me know if you have any examples of what people should be aspiring to.

[Anon]

[alwaysimpaled]

[Dante is just going to leave this picture here. He's just curious to see how she judges the reigning sexiest man in Genessia.]

[Anon]

[despairunending]

[Well, if he insists...

I mean. The colour scheme's pretty epic. Too bad about the desperate bid to draw attention to the crotch area like someone's scared it'll go unnoticed otherwise.