Image is just a random crossdresser (self-identified) I thought looked cool. Month long megathreads for smaller comms, that are only pinned in the comm, is something I was talking about in the moderator Matrix chat. c/anime already does something similar, so I figured c/fashion could do it too.
If you have any suggestions about how I could change this megathread to make it more fashion related, that would be greatly appreciated (i.e. like how the c/anime megathread is explicitly for suggestions/what you're watching).
I'd also love it if people could make posts that are guides for fashion. I'd pin them in the comm, at least for a while, and if they're good enough I'd try to get it pinned sitewide. We don't have a wiki, so it'd be greatly appreciated. c/fashion doesn't just have to be pictures of fits.
Talk about whatever you want, as long as it's fashion related. There's plenty to talk about that might not warrant a whole post.
Thanks for the advice, been starting to keep my eyes out locally and online for second hand items. Sounds like dyeing linen is definitely more than I wanna chew on right now, seems like I'd also have to get lucky with a favorable contrast. Maybe some day!
You have experience with lyocell fabric? I picked up a shirt made of a linen/lyocell blend and from what I've read it can be more durable than plain linen. It feels great for what that's worth.
It's not that linen is difficult to dye, it's easy as fibers go. It's more the fact of using an already-made garment. Cotton would have all the same issues. Also non-new is more difficult because prior to dye you need to remove every single iota of dirt and oil or the dye won't take evenly. It's not easy because you can't see it before dying. One reason why "tie dye" is more a beginner-friendly process because such imperfections are integrated into the overall effect.
No I don't have any lyocell. What is the % and do you find it as comfortable as linen?
Understood, thanks. I've done exactly one tie-dye in my life and it turned out killer, but as you say it's very forgiving.
The shirt's 70/30 lyocell/linen. I don't know much about the stuff but I understand it's made from wood fibers. It feels really good so far, extreme comfort, but I just got it so time will tell as it wears. I dunno anything about the brand (Truth) to know if its quality is typical of blends like this.