Is fashion in America as diverse as shown on social media?
Posted by OmiraOnigiri@reddit | AskAnAmerican | View on Reddit | 121 comments
For context I’m Australian, and everyone here is seemingly way too shy to expand from their closet of crop tops, white fox hoodies, casual and singlets. It’s a rare sight to see someone with a unique taste in fashion. It ALSO makes it hard for me to find stores that sell unique clothes (e.g. vintage, lace, fishnets)
Do you guys have diverse fashion there? In saying that, is it common to see people confidently wearing different fashion styles? And where do they get them from I wanna check if there’s an online store that delivers internationally
OtherlandGirl@reddit
Fashion is pretty regional in the US, partly due to the extreme geographical and weather differences. You simply can’t wear the same clothes in Southern California that you’d wear most of the year in say, Montana. Cities vs rural is a big difference too.
Spirited-Way2406@reddit
This is true. Working front desk at an org that gets visitors from everywhere, I can instantly tell when somebody is from the coastal Pacific Northwest. Everybody from Alaska to Oregon, including British Columbia, tends to use the same palette and silhouettes. The one time I got it wrong, the visitor was from Wyoming.
That said, the freedom to dress however the hell you like is, I think, widespread. You just have to have the confidence to wear what you wear. I've seen this spread among younger generations in my lifetime and I love it. When I was in high school, people were mocked for wearing jeans with an unfashionable cut. Now kids show up in the morning in anything from jewel-toned skirt sets or thrifted blazers with ironed trousers... to yoga pants with a camisole or an obscure band T-shirt with ripped black jeans... to leather with spikes... to literal pajamas. Nobody cares. Somebody in my kid's class went to school in an Eeyore onesie. Nobody batted an eye. The only rules are dress for the work you are doing in class, and don't stink.
OtherlandGirl@reddit
I really love this for the younger gen! Fashion was such a drag in high school when I was there.
muphasta@reddit
Even in SoCal it is vastly different.
I live in the eastern part of San Diego county and there are rodeo grounds not far from me. It isn't uncommon to see full on western wear at the grocery store. It isn't uncommon to see flip-flop wearers with board shorts and hoodies on at the same store, at the same time.
My kid is a senior in high school and he wears full on sweats nearly every single day. It was in the 90s a couple of weeks ago, and he still wore his sweat pants and black hoodie. His GF was wearing shorts and a t-shirt (it was "parent's" day so I attended).
I grew up in the midwest and there were "preppie kids" (it was the 80s), metal heads, western clothes wearers, parachute pants, board shorts, etc.
So yes OP, fashions are as vastly different as you see on TV/Movies.
smcl2k@reddit
However, there was a time not too long ago when half the guys in Silver Lake wouldn't have looked out of place in Montana, but they'd stick out like a sore thumb in Watts.
ShellshockedEmployee@reddit
Yes
Mediocre_Citron_5360@reddit
I live in atlanta, georgia so my experience may not be typical of the US as a whole but the uncommon is common here. No matter the setting or event I'll see a wide variety or styles and choices. Even at work. Some people will wear typical business casual, some will wear unique patterns and textures. Fashion is a big thing in this city. If anything, I've never seen an accurate representation of the variety in media. In college I saw everything from pajamas to near cosplay outfits regularly in class.
TokyoDrifblim@reddit
I think it's because we have so many transplants , people bring styles from all over the country here and it melds into its own weird melting pot which is great
milkandsugar@reddit
Atlanta is its own melting pot.
RaeWineLover@reddit
This is so true, you see so many different outfits, from mild to wild.
DowntownEmu@reddit
I lived in a lot of places in the US (Massachusetts, New York, Nevada, New Jersey) and fashion is pretty liberal just about everywhere, it's a pity we have such a car culture because we're a great people watching country
seancbo@reddit
Across the country, yes absolutely. Within a given region though, people all tend to dress pretty similarly.
I moved from a coastal state to a mountain state recently and I've actually been rebuilding my wardrobe because none of my beachy stuff makes sense here.
EngineVarious5244@reddit
Yeah lol I moved from Ohio (flannels, long sleeve button ups, jeans, cords) to Hawaii (aloha shirts, tank tops, board shorts, more board shorts lol) about ten years ago and my wardrobe is basically screwed if I go back.
seancbo@reddit
Yep haha all white cotton short sleeves and palm tree print
smcl2k@reddit
There's plenty of variety in Los Angeles, and presumably other diverse cities.
seancbo@reddit
I'm not saying the same outfit, I'm saying a general style of things gravity towards and away from, and LA absolutely falls into that category.
smcl2k@reddit
Hard disagree, unless you're using "general style" very loosely... We're talking about an area that's home to Rodeo Drive, Sunset Junction, and La Brea Ave, and which gave birth to Fear of God, Amiri, James Perse, and Golf Wang.
seancbo@reddit
Agree to disagree
smcl2k@reddit
You're agreeing to disagree about facts regarding LA shopping areas and clothing labels which were founded there...?
seancbo@reddit
Clothing labels has literally nothing to do with this discussion
smcl2k@reddit
Do you think they tend to arise and open stores in areas where there's no market for their clothing?
seancbo@reddit
Local West Hollywood Gay is Obnoxious and Opinionated About Fashion, more at 11
smcl2k@reddit
Local closeted homophobe claims it's gay to know about fashion. More when he finishes being feminized by an OnlyFans model.
seancbo@reddit
Christ you need to touch grass
smcl2k@reddit
You need to stop being scared of what you really want.
cowgrly@reddit
I’m in Washington (Seattle) and I feel we have many different styles here.
seancbo@reddit
Seattle definitely has some variety partly due to the arts scene, but I lived there, and there's definitely a plurality of puffy coats over flannel shirts with beanies.
MdmeLibrarian@reddit
My family was exploring a cross-country move last year and one of the biggest pieces of advice was to not spend too much energy packing all of your clothing as one would likely need a new wardrobe due to regional style differences and different climate/weather needs.
Nodeal_reddit@reddit
Not nearly as diverse as it used to be.
2Asparagus1Chicken@reddit
People wear all the same shit, unless you're some hipster into fads
OkayDay21@reddit
I’m pretty surprised at everyone saying no. I would say yes. Super diverse. There are definitely trends and everyday wear that are extremely common but I do also see a lot of bold and different choices on a daily basis. I’m a teacher and my co-workers all have their own distinct styles. I wear some pretty funky clothes. I guess being a teacher does make it slightly easier than if I was working in a bank or something to be a little more fun. Even the kids do have their own distinct styles.
It’s also not at all difficult to find stores that sell unique or less mainstream clothing options.
DanMojo@reddit
In Southern California, especially in LA anything goes. Leopard print long coats, printed leggings, colorful scarves, blue hair with matching shoes. Look fashionable in LA is a thing.
mugenhunt@reddit
People are showing off on social media. They're not sharing photos of people in boring normal outfits.
toot_it_n_boot_it@reddit
Walk down Hawthorne Ave in Portland in spring.
smcl2k@reddit
Sure, but street style photography wouldn't be a thing if street style wasn't a thing.
No-one is spending 8 hours wandering around New York or LA on the off-chance they see someone in a cool outfit.
TK1129@reddit
I’m 42 still wearing jeans hardcore t shirts and Yankee hoodies like I did as a teenager so I’m probably not the best guy to ask. I wear a uniform at work so I own one wedding/funeral/fancy occasion suit and a couple of shirts with a couple of ties
taliyasclaws@reddit
I work retail in a tourist area and see different styles frequently.
misspegasaurusrex@reddit
American who has lived in Australia here- we do not have a concept of Tall Poppy Syndrome. Standing out in America is often celebrated, even encouraged. Obviously that’s not true 100% of the time, and as many people noted it is definitely regional, but in comparing our two countries it is a noticeable difference.
IconoclastExplosive@reddit
I live in a pretty small town in a relatively conservative county. We had a dude walking around in a tophat and bdsm leathers for a few years. We got a guy dressed like Jesus. I saw a gal in a cookie monster onesie at the gas station last month. I know a dude with a cape for special occasions. Back when I lived in a liberal big city? Pretty much anything you could think of.
SteampunkExplorer@reddit
I think wildly varying climates + lots of successive waves of immigrants from different countries may have left us without the option of being too closed-minded about fashion, LOL.
But yeah, people dress differently. You don't see a whole lot of wild punk or goth looks in my (fairly rural) area, but everybody still gravitates to different things depending on their individual tastes.
But I usually get my clothes from Walmart because I'm not much of a fashionista at all. 😅
Ratatoskr_The_Wise@reddit
I’m in Chicago and it’s based on weather, social class, age, weight, in other words all bets are off and everybody wears everything. We are also kinda tubby here so we can’t wear the beautiful people wardrobes, and that’s kinda freeing.
somecow@reddit
Absolutely. Not like we can afford a whole closet of clothes, but we all have our style, and things for different occasions. Gonna be the same things every time, but gotta switch it up.
Source: Still wearing the same clothes from high school, clothes are expensive. But dress appropriately.
holymacaroley@reddit
Yes, though not in equal percentages. Less diverse with the older generations, but that is changing. I know several goths/ people who dress metal/ women with brightly colored hair/ people with a lot of tattoos or piercings/ people who wear new age or hippie- like clothing even at my age and I'm in my 50s. That isn't the majority, no, but this exists. More so the younger and younger you go. There are a lot of online stores for niche clothing, but also you can buy some things in brick and mortar stores. Probably the most common near me are things like shops geared towards skateboarders, Hot Topic, a lot of places have metal t shirts.
Atlas7-k@reddit
Singlet means something very different over there doesn’t it
o93mink@reddit
Do you think all 300 million of us shop at the same online store?
NeartAgusOnoir@reddit
Yeah…at Walmart lmao
o93mink@reddit
I’ve never been to a Wal Mart. Didn’t even know they sold clothes.
BrooklynGurl135@reddit
I have never been in a walmart either. None are located in NYC. Are there many in the northeast?
o93mink@reddit
I don’t know, I guess we’re supposed to have been since I’m getting downvoted for sharing my life experience.
BoopleBun@reddit
I’m guessing it’s because they’re so ubiquitous in suburban and rural areas, there’s folks that find it impossible to believe you’ve never been in one. (Which is silly. NYC alone has 5 boroughs without a single Walmart. That’s over 8 million people without easy access to one!)
o93mink@reddit
Amazing that we have access to all the knowledge in the world and people still can’t believe someone has a life that’s different than their own.
NeartAgusOnoir@reddit
Until this year Walmart was the biggest retailer IN THE WORLD…serious question: how did you not know they sold clothes, and how have you never been in one? Did you grow up in the US?
o93mink@reddit
Yeah, I’ve just never lived near one I guess. I’ve always lived downtown or in inner ring suburbs of big cities, which I guess isn’t where they put Wal Mart usually? We have lots of Targets, I know they have a clothes section, I think my wife has bought clothes for kids there.
NeartAgusOnoir@reddit
That’s fair. I was genuinely curious so thank you for answering. Up until this past month Walmart was ranked the biggest retailer in the world, and sold basically everything that Amazon does…not quite as big of a variety, and not as cheap, which is why Amazon took over this last month. Walmart actually has some incredible products…clothing is mid to low level, but they do sell wrangler and lee so those are good brands.
Sam Club is owned by Walmart as well….Ive used them and Costco, an BJs Wholesale. Sam’s has great grocery prices if you’re on a budget.
Target quality used to be significantly better than Walmart, but now I’d say they’re about the same. Just don’t go into a Walmart out in the country…..bc there are some weird people. The one and only time I saw a dude wearing a top hat, in a tail coat suit, all velvet and purple walking with a purple cane was at a wal mart. He got out of an old early 70’s Mercury Monterey convertible …also purple with purple shag interior. Felt like the guy came straight from the 70’s lol. The website PeopleOfWalmart is real lol.
o93mink@reddit
We have Costco here and I think I’ve seen a BJs. No nearby Sam’s Club but I’m guessing they’re all pretty similar.
It turns out I was sort of wrong though, I just looked it up and apparently there are 2 Walmarts in downtown DC but just not in parts of town I’ve spent much time in. There used to be another one near Union Station but it seems to have closed in 2023.
NeartAgusOnoir@reddit
Yeah they’re fairly similar, just depends on what discounts and deals you want. Sam’s has a great bakery and deli, and their store made sushi is surprisingly good. Costco has great food deals, and their cafe is what most people like. BJs used to have the best meat/seafood in a store (been years since I’ve been there though so can’t confirm anymore). The rest all just see large quantities of stuff. Which is good if you’re on a budget or have a bug family.
My job got me a discount at Sam’s so I use them since they’re the closest, and membership was half off lol.
grunkle_dan78@reddit
unfortunately, yes for the most part we do. too many bow at the altar of amazon
o93mink@reddit
I had no idea they sold clothing on Amazon
Great_Chipmunk4357@reddit
350 million!
itsdaCowboi@reddit
Around Portland Oregon there's a lot of fashion going on, a lot of similarities in groups but also most fashion is represented here except rich people fashion, not much of those here.
CtForrestEye@reddit
Even Australian fashion?
cshmn@reddit
I'm sure I could find a few people in Portland dressed like Crocodile Dundee
itsdaCowboi@reddit
Idk, what's unique about Australian fashion? I just meant there's queer fashion, goth, blue collar, tech industry, and the northwest specific fashion that I have for sure seen, and I'm positive that there's more communities that I haven't seen their style.
o93mink@reddit
There’s rich people fashion in Portland, you just don’t recognize it. It’s just more expensive, better fitting, nicer fabric versions of the stuff everybody else wears.
GSilky@reddit
Everyone wears sleepy pants and a T-shirt.
TheBlazingFire123@reddit
Most people are out of shape and have poor styling. I don’t have great styling myself. Once I get a bit more money I want to change that.
chodeobaggins@reddit
Depends where you are. Hollywood, California? Wild. Hollywood, Alabama? Not so much.
LetterheadClassic306@reddit
honestly yeah, in bigger cities you see all kinds of styles daily - goth, vintage, cottagecore, you name it. what helped me find unique pieces was checking out Dolls Kill for that edgy fishnet and lace look, and Unique Vintage for retro dresses. both ship internationally. also worth browsing Etsy for handmade or true vintage from US sellers. you just gotta know where to look online.
Asparagus9000@reddit
Yes. I work at a school and you can see small groups of friends where they are all wearing extremely different outfits.
DDevil_90@reddit
Yes it is incredibly common to see such a sight and they often play into social cliques like the emo crowd and whatnot
cottoncandymandy@reddit
Yes, it is.
hobokobo1028@reddit
Yeah I have a few shirts
screenaholic@reddit
Bro, I live in NYC. I wear a camouflage wizard hat sometimes, and no one bats an eye. You see people wearing some crazy shit here.
StrengthFew9197@reddit
Individualism is a big part of American culture. Particularly among young people. You definitely see a wide variety of styles in the big cities. Some places are more over the top than others.
latin220@reddit
God I wish. You’ll only see fashionistas in NYC particularly in Chelsea and Fashion District. Then you have some in Boston. Then you have to travel to LA, Santa Monica and California coast to see true fashion. The vast majority of Americans don’t know how to color coordinate and dress to the 9s.
That doesn’t mean they don’t have a fashion style if I were to better describe it most Americans aren’t fashion forward they don’t usually dress up for office work and have a very relaxed attitude when they leave the house to do errands. This includes seeing Americans in their pajamas in public especially at Walmart and even college classrooms.
I remember one time by Professor locked a student out of his class because the student came into class wearing his pajamas and wearing sandals.
I still remember his face. “Get the hell out of my class you’re an adult! Dress like one! Don’t ever come into my class with bed hair, pajamas and dressed like you just got out of bed!” The other students quickly got their act together and started to dress like they’re supposed to at university ie appropriate clothes. Not gym shorts or whatever. That was also another reason students were kicked out.
As I’ve gotten older I’m glad my professor was insistent on students dressing professionally. Although most of my classes I noticed Americans dress in lounge wear and dress like they’re going to eat at McDonald’s not really appropriately and color coordination is a problem.
I remember explaining to my roommates. Black goes with everything. Match your shirt with your shoes and pants. Plan your outfit the night before and dress accordingly. How to decide what is appropriate. I remember even tying my roommates ties for work cause he didn’t know how. I don’t think he ever knew or was taught, but well… I think to Americans it’s just not that important to them.
devilscabinet@reddit
If you shop in Wal-Mart enough, you'll see fashion combinations that you never dreamed of.
Bluemonogi@reddit
Where I live in the middle US people dress pretty much the same. You can travel or buy more unique or designer clothes online. I live in a small town in a rural area so there aren’t a ton of clothing stores. There may be more fashion variety going on in the bigger cities in the state.
geekycurvyanddorky@reddit
It’s both diverse and regional too. I love that I can wear clothing that makes me happy in my neck of the woods, and that if I’m dressed up or dressed down no one bats an eye. But I also love going to the theater and seeing people actually dressed up for it. (Until recently most people still dressed up for church too).
TheBimpo@reddit
We have 350,000,000 people from every corner of the world. Yes, we’re more diverse than Australia.
X7eomi@reddit
I’m an American highschool, and I think while it is diverse, it’s also very undivided. Like, I know tons of people with different styles, but the majority of students at my highschool have the same ‘look’, so to speak. The millennials in my life all dress the same, as do most of the older folks. I think the most diversity is in the youth— but also, it’s important to note that this is just in my area. America is a big country, so fashion varies a LOT.
lyralady@reddit
I mean yes and no.
Basically:
1 thing to understand of any subculture with a "look" is that until the last 10 years or so, MOST of it involved some DIY. Ultra-hyper fast fashion is very new, and people buying a ton of cheap shit for just one trendy "aesthetic" is very new. There was a brief period where it felt like people were actually objecting to slave labor and sweatshop clothing production...and now people just buy shit from shein and temu without giving a shit about quality or the suffering of people who make their clothes. The idea that you can find the right shops with 100% perfect items just...didn't happen — certainly not affordably, anyways. You either had a lot of money OR you incorporated DIY somehow. You want lace? That's easy. Put lace on whatever you want it on. Get a used but working sewing machine and put it to use. You don't want to see a bunch beige or white clothes? Buy some rit dye and dye it. You want vintage? Time to be prepared to replace buttons, moisturize leather, cut fabric, hem things, add new trim, dye it, etc. I thrifted a 1970's brown suede skirt but I also have a suede brush to clean it with, y'know? My 1960's empire waist dress for the bridgerton-esque vibes is going to need taking in a little bit to really fit me. I recommend the YouTuber MalloryHeart btw. I'm not a goth but she has an excellent way of explaining how she thinks of putting together an outfit from thrift pieces, what she DIYs and why and so on. Basically I think she explains the thought process behind taking "normal/average looking clothing from a thrift shop," and then turning it into "something that looks cool and unique for my specific style." Those basic concepts are universal and applicable outside of Goth too.
I do a lot of my shopping secondhand and online secondhand. Know your measurements and look for apps that exist where you are. I don't know if thredup/depop/mercari/poshmark etc is in Australia. Another favorite of mine is actually a Japanese chain that has shops in the US too, which is 2nd Street, but I have no idea if they ship internationally or even if the shipping costs would be worth it.
BeneficialShame8408@reddit
i agree with the others, it's regional. some cities like LA might have a lot of variety, some cities like Seattle might just have everyone in patagonia or other high quality outdoors brands lol. then also if you're in a place with not too many shopping options, you might get a lot of the same styles.
when i was in Orange County in the 00s, everyone wanted to look like a rich housewife. lots of mcbling. i went to UC Davis in northern california and people were indie, less often emo, or kinda basic (before basic was a thing, i guess). i wore a lot of weird colorful clothes i bought on sales just thrown together so people thought i was indie lmao. while i liked indie music, i was just being chaotic because i liked it. i always thought sales pieces were things other people couldn't/wouldn't wear so i was pretty pleased that they suited me.
these days i'm in Reno, and i don't dress in sporty brands or basics like most people. i buy weird cat themed clothes online from small brands. i have pants with cats having the last supper on them, which are a prized piece along with my knit tiger sweater/skirt set.
i've always thought of Australia as pretty fashionable! you guys had black milk for a while (maybe ti's still around, idk) and that was really popular. and your food made it to LA in the form of steakhouses and coffee shops. i was at an australian steak restaurant that was high end, and learned that our vegan server had actually tried all of the dining options lmao. we are pwned by work in LA.
Reader124-Logan@reddit
Imo, it’s gotten more diverse with online shopping.
Zippered_Nana@reddit
People in the US seem to have a wide array of opinions about what to wear where. For example, I’ll go to a wedding and be astonished at the range from super casual to super formal all at the same wedding, regardless of the venue. The same is true regarding the weather, some people in parkas and some in flip flops on the same street on the same day!
Theflyinghillbilly3@reddit
I was just at my church tonight for Easter service - we go on Saturday night - and was people watching in the entryway. It’s a generally casual nondenominational church with a variety of ages. Tonight I saw a few people in suits, women in everything from short dresses that would make me anxious to completely covered from head to foot, men and women in jeans and hoodies, some people in western wear…..
And that’s all from a fairly small geographical area. Although I think we have some international students who attend. Nobody bats an eye. People wear whatever.
I felt like dressing up, so I put on a new dress, and then was self conscious because it was just above my knees, but I got several compliments. (I’m old and fat and don’t like showing skin.)
xyzd95@reddit
It is fairly diverse depending on where you live. I live in New York where you’ll see people in suits or dresses heading to work, hoodies and jeans, dress shoes, or vans or Jordans
Business attire demands suits and I have an all black suit for that. Black dress shoes, black slacks, black dress shirt and suit jacket. Some even wear sneakers with suits there’s a pair of patent leather Nike Air Force 1s I wanna buy to wear with the black suit
Business casual there’s more sweater vest and slacks sometimes jeans but usually boat shoes with that and polo shirts
Casual there’s levels to it. Just regular going out in just a plain hoodie and some simple Levi jeans with basic new balances or vans I guess then there’s streetwear where it’s True Religion or Amiri Jeans, a pair of Jordan 3s or 4s, maybe 11s or 12s even some Nike Dunks, maybe Vans or some go crazy for Balenciaga or Gucci stuff like that.
Most of the people I work with wear Jordans or Nike Dunks, some wear Moncler jackets and True Religion or Amiri Jeans. I don’t go crazy myself mostly Levi’s and Vans but I do have a pair of 3s, might get another 1 or 2 and a pair of the tour yellow 4s coming out in October
FA-100@reddit
I've lived in a lot of different cities around the US and it depends on the region. In some cities, people dress simply and there's not much variation. In other cities, it feels like anything goes. And generally speaking, the larger the town, the more variation and style risks you see. If you walk around in NYC you'll see way more expressive styles than if you walk around a small town in Utah.
But generally, we're a culture that values individualism. When someone takes a fashion risk or has a very specific unique look, they're probably less likely to be criticized for it here than in countries that don't value individuality as much.
5hallowbutdeep@reddit
uSA is huuuuuuge. What a Californian might see fashionable is not the same what someone from North Dakota sees as fashionable.
stringstringing@reddit
More so in the past but yes it as actually something I’ve noticed about other countries. They look like they are wearing uniforms, the fashion very much conforms and while they’re often better dressed than the average American the lack of diversity is obvious. The United States has or rather had very defined sub cultures and fashions.
tres-vip@reddit
I live in NYC and it's extremely diverse.
On_my_last_spoon@reddit
We are a big diverse country. And that brings a lot of subcultures. As is often the case with fashion, it gets used to signal what group you identify with. It can indicate wealthy or lack thereof. It can show you are reserved or outgoing. It can change with race or ethnic background. Smaller communities tend to be more homogenous. In big cities, subcultures can disappear amongst the crowds.
Personally, I tend to dress outside of the norm. I work in the arts, so it’s acceptable for me to be more outlandish. I don’t need to wear “respectable” clothing to work.
But I suspect this is true for Australia, too. You’re seeing what you know. Or you’re only interacting with a specific set of groups. Certainly grandmas don’t dress the same as teenagers?
Ali_Lorraine_1159@reddit
In high school kids all have their different fashions and groups. It has been that way for a long time now. Im 45, so when I was in school there was goth, preppy, fashionable, nerdy and more I can't remember.
Alarmed_Drop7162@reddit
It’s weird. Visit.
Flimsy_Equal8841@reddit
Right now, due to high inflation, people here are digging thru their closets and now, as far as jeans are concerned anything goes. Skinny jeans, wide leg, straight leg and flares, it's all good.
Pomeranian18@reddit
Yes, very diverse.
I live in the NYC/NJ area, which is probably the most fashion-conscious area of the country. Even within our small area there are zillions of styles, mostly styles based on personal taste, and styles based on identity and culture. There's dressy, business, sports/active, conservative (small c), sexy and revealing, beach, I-don't-give-a -F pajamas/sweatsuits. They're all in style and more.
We also have a really good thrift store culture. I get very eclectic fashionable clothes at my favorite stores at very low prices, like Anthropologie linen pants for $8. It's easy to do this, and there are tons of different styles.
Brennisth@reddit
I think there's more of a relaxed attitude here towards quirky clothing; for example, I will frequently wear full Victorian style blouses / coats to the office with my slacks, or a casual tea party ensemble out to eat, and nobody bats an eye. I can't speak as much to Australia, as it has been about a decade since I've been there, but I can say that there's much more variety of fabric / color / style within the same physical storefront here than I see when I'm at standard non-high-fashion storefronts in Europe.
RhinoPillMan@reddit
Yeah. I live in one of the largest metro areas in the country and fashion is incredibly diverse. Nothing really seems out of place here except maybe cowboy boots with basketball shorts (seen recently).
blking@reddit
An obscene number of people in my area dress like they are going hiking. Boots, parkas, sometimes zipper pants. Doesn’t matter where you are or what you are doing.
Whybaby16154@reddit
Moreso
People wear just whatever
DOMSdeluise@reddit
most people here dress pretty casual/comfortable, and as the climate dictates
ophaus@reddit
Fuck yeah. It's kind of awesome, you can wear anything you can pull off.
shammy_dammy@reddit
Pretty much. It is common to see people wearing a wide variety of styles.
GenericUsername19892@reddit
There’s a shop and sub group for everything, somewhere at least.
Like vintage, lace, and fishnets would be like (use the double quotes here to search first, it’s the difference between a fashion style and ‘child modeling’) “Lolita fashion” which is a Victorian inspired style from Japan.
Ouji would be sorta similar but more steampunky.
And really goth started with heavy vintage influences, so that may work as well.
Also maybe ‘dark romantic’ could interest you though it tends to be more fashion fashion with side of tease.
Google around and have fun finding something lol.
calicoskiies@reddit
I live in a big city, so there’s diverse fashion where I live.
CheesE4Every1@reddit
Yeah. Everywhere you go is something different. There are even those times you go to Arizona and see some weirdo in a thick ass hoodie and fur coat with shorts.
Independent-Try-604@reddit
I think it also varies by region since weather plays a big part. The preppy colorful look never went away in South Carolina. Think boldly patterned sundresses, guys in seersucker, polos, etc.
MissDisplaced@reddit
People wear all sorts of things. Most wear simple clothes like jeans, shorts or athleisure for casual days. Sometimes it depends where you live too. People in big cities are going to generally dress up more.
_iusuallydont_@reddit
I think yes, but it depends on the city. In NYC and other big, diverse cities, yes, you’re going to see people expressing themselves through fashion in unconventional ways. Simply for the fact that there are so many different cultures. So while the dress might even be considered“traditional”it’s not common across America as a whole, there are just cultural enclaves coexisting (which can also influence each other as far as fashion). In smaller towns, probably less so, but there’s always different subcultures ie goths, alt kids, club kids, etc. who you can identify by the way they dress.
ABelleWriter@reddit
Fashion is very regional and diverse here. I live on the east coast, it's a bit different then say Utah.
And I can buy fishnets at target. Those aren't even alt or anything.
boomershot69@reddit
I think there’s a pretty wide variety of fashions in the US, but I feel like most Americans are too lazy or insecure to care much. There are certain areas where more people are fashion conscious. For example, go to the southwest and you’ll see cowboys. People in boston dress well. Los Angeles too.
Anon12109@reddit
Yes and no. There will be what’s more “normal” for a certain area but people do tend to have their own styles. We have thrift stores all over and they’ve become very trendy and popular.
For ordering online you could try sites like Depop and eBay, some us sellers will sell overseas and you also might find people in Australia that carry thrifted stuff. For fishnets I’d probably just order off of Aliexpress. Just be careful getting clothes from there and check reviews as the clothes are often not as described. For fishnets you should be fine though
Nellylocheadbean@reddit
Its very diverse here in nyc
No_Cartographer5955@reddit
I would say most people dress generally the same, with some differences for those who do and don’t follow trends and general differences in income levels and age groups. However, you do see people who really stand out from time to time. Plus fashion varies from place to place, as far as like living in shorts and a t-shirt year round in warm places and dressing seasonally in others.
DeliciousMoments@reddit
More so in major cities. You can see people wearing wild stuff on any random walk through central LA or NYC. Not as much in smaller cities
DMfortinyplayers@reddit
Not as dramatically as in social media, but yes.
While I'm sure you can find the clothes on line, it's more about having an eye for what shapes / colors work together, the skill to build unusual/ striking outfits, and the confidence to wear those outfits.
Bougie farmer's markets are a great place to see different styles.
omnipresent_sailfish@reddit
Everyone standing in lines to get into the bar/restaurants in my neighborhood are basically wearing the same thing
Extension_Abroad6713@reddit
Makes me laugh when I see a group of women not together all wearing the exact same outfit- jeans and a black (or white) crop top. Y’all look the exact same from a distance.
CycadelicSparkles@reddit
Regionally, styles cluster a bit, but it can be pretty diverse.
HemanHeboy@reddit
Mainly in the big cities like New York and Las Vegas. But other than that no, we dress pretty normally. The only expectation are some teenagers who are very into that stuff.
garretmander@reddit
There are various levels of fashion, but men generally have sublte variations of four main outfits. Women tend to actually dress in a wide variety of outfits.
Louisianimal09@reddit
It’s a big place. New York to the Carolina’s will vary wildly. Florida to Texas will vary wildly. Texas to cali, so on and so forth.