Seeking advice on Simplicity
Hi Friends
I am a relatively new Friend (seeker for 5 years, and considered myself a Friend who attends meetings whenever work allows the last year).
But I am having issues with simplicity - I always have worn clothes until they are no longer wearable and avoid purchasing new clothes if I can thrift or make my own. But I still find myself feel most comfortable in pretty and slightly over the top outfits. I stand out at meetings when I'm able to attend due to this, and I do feel a little uncomfortable (not to the fault of the other friends as they are always kind).
I enjoy painting on clothes (often related to shows or books I enjoy) and like making cosplay that I can wear outside of fandom spaces. I try to purchase vintage or thrifted fabric, but don't always do so. And I try to avoid branded outfits when I can.
I want to be better at avoiding materials, but I also want to financial support indie artists and indie shows I admire, but I can't always track how their items are made, and the ethics of it. I want to financially rewarding companies for exploiting people, but I also want to help independent creatives to make a living from their art, so big companies and ai are not the only things able to produce media
I'm not sure if I am over thinking this, but I would really like to hear other friends opinions as I cannot discuss with my meeting as my work hasn't allowed time for me to attend for a while