u/OrdinaryAoili

Disclaimer: I have over a decade of mass-produced clothing, primarily Torrid and Hot Topic, in my closet from before I started researching how clothes are truly made. I am continuing to love, wear, and repair these pieces because I believe this to be the most ethical action I can take. I list where all my clothing comes from for transparency, but I do not endorse purchasing from these brands. Whenever possible, please shop secondhand or support independent, sustainable, and ethical slow fashion. I am always happy to share more about the true environmental and human cost of textile manufacturing in 2026.

8/14/2026 #1: Tricky lab work so wanted a comfy outfit. Torrid overalls, belt, and boots. Fashion Brand Company tee. Rather Keen earrings.

Disclaimer: I have over a decade of mass-produced clothing, primarily Torrid and Hot Topic, in my closet from before I started researching how clothes are truly made. I am continuing to love, wear, and repair these pieces because I believe this to be the most ethical action I can take. I list where all my clothing comes from for transparency, but I do not endorse purchasing from these brands. Whenever possible, please shop secondhand or support independent, sustainable, and ethical slow fashion. I am always happy to share more about the true environmental and human cost of textile manufacturing in 2026.

8/13/2026: Back at it with my pj's as outwear kick. Wore this to WFH and then to get my nails done. PrintFresh set and bag. Thrifted Target shoes altered by me. Mon Cherie Shop earrings.

Disclaimer: I have over a decade of mass-produced clothing, primarily Torrid and Hot Topic, in my closet from before I started researching how clothes are truly made. I am continuing to love, wear, and repair these pieces because I believe this to be the most ethical action I can take. I list where all my clothing comes from for transparency, but I do not endorse purchasing from these brands. Whenever possible, please shop secondhand or support independent, sustainable, and ethical slow fashion. I am always happy to share more about the true environmental and human cost of textile manufacturing in 2026.

8/12/2026: Thrifted granddad shirt. Fashion Brand Company pants. Thrifted Torrid shoes. Lisa Says Gah earrings. Heirloom Toys Art necklace. Healoop badge reel. Fishy lunch box from ~1996 🥹

Going to Chicago next week to visit the pokemon exhibit at the Field Museum. Asked my tech for Ditto nails (my fave) and he delivered 😭🤌💜

Disclaimer: I have over a decade of mass-produced clothing, primarily Torrid and Hot Topic, in my closet from before I started researching how clothes are truly made. I am continuing to love, wear, and repair these pieces because I believe this to be the most ethical action I can take. I list where all my clothing comes from for transparency, but I do not endorse purchasing from these brands. Whenever possible, please shop secondhand or support independent, sustainable, and ethical slow fashion. I am always happy to share more about the true environmental and human cost of textile manufacturing in 2026.

8/10/2026. This was a really hard week, as the fits will reflect. I needed to WFH and be comfy and I was. ☺️ Top by Squint Clothing. Torrid jeans. Journee shoes. DarlingMarcelleShop earrings which multiple people told me looked like pull-apart twizzlers lol

Disclaimer: I have over a decade of mass-produced clothing, primarily Torrid and Hot Topic, in my closet from before I started researching how clothes are truly made. I am continuing to love, wear, and repair these pieces because I believe this to be the most ethical action I can take. I list where all my clothing comes from for transparency, but I do not endorse purchasing from these brands. Whenever possible, please shop secondhand or support independent, sustainable, and ethical slow fashion. I am always happy to share more about the true environmental and human cost of textile manufacturing in 2026.

8/9/2026: Wore this to a cat film festival to benefit a few of my local cat shelters. Lucy & Yak tee. Fashion Brand Company skirt. Torrid leggings and boots. Boots were thrifted. Min & Mon bag. Mon Cherie Shop earrings. Ears were from Spirit Halloween I believe 😆

Disclaimer: I have over a decade of mass-produced clothing, primarily Torrid and Hot Topic, in my closet from before I started researching how clothes are truly made. I am continuing to love, wear, and repair these pieces because I believe this to be the most ethical action I can take. I list where all my clothing comes from for transparency, but I do not endorse purchasing from these brands. Whenever possible, please shop secondhand or support independent, sustainable, and ethical slow fashion.

8/8/2026: Wore this to give a presentation on the current state of textile manufacturing and the true human and environmental cost of mass produced clothing. Mochipan sweater, skirt, and hat. Thrifted sandals. Jewelry Design by Talia earrings.

Disclaimer: I have over a decade of mass-produced clothing, primarily Torrid and Hot Topic, in my closet from before I started researching how clothes are truly made. I am continuing to love, wear, and repair these pieces because I believe this to be the most ethical action I can take. I list where all my clothing comes from for transparency, but I do not endorse purchasing from these brands. Whenever possible, please shop secondhand or support independent, sustainable, and ethical slow fashion. I am always happy to share more about the true environmental and human cost of textile manufacturing in 2026.

8/7/2026: Wore this to dinner after a long day of chores and WFH. Ersa Fibers top. Squint Clothing shorts. Lucy & Yak socks. Torrid loafers. "Vintage" Louis Vuitton purse (In the same way that I am vintage. My parents brought this back from one of their Paris trips for me in like 2004). Earrings from a local curio shop.

Disclaimer: I have over a decade of mass-produced clothing, primarily Torrid and Hot Topic, in my closet from before I started researching how clothes are truly made. I am continuing to love, wear, and repair these pieces because I believe this to be the most ethical action I can take. I list where all my clothing comes from for transparency, but I do not endorse purchasing from these brands. Whenever possible, please shop secondhand or support independent, sustainable, and ethical slow fashion. I am always happy to share more about the true environmental and human cost of textile manufacturing in 2026

8/6/2026: Work from office fit. Fashion Brand Company top. Torrid jeans, belt, and boots. Boots were thrifted. OTTI earrings.

8/5/2026: Wore this to dinner to do some planning with friends for our upcomimg trip to Chicago. Nettle Studios blouse. Torrid skirt. White Mountain shoes. Old Target kid's purse. Cords Club earrings.

8/2/2026: Wore this to a book discussion and then a movie with friends. OOAK dress from scrap fabric by a seamstress on Depop. Torrid boots. Cropped earrings. Tote from my favorite bookstore.

8/1/2026: Wore this to a hair appointment and bookstore hang. Was worried it would be too warm for the 110⁰ day but it was surprisingly comfy. Fashion Brand Company shorts and shirt. Thrifted U.S Polo Assn bag. Thrifted sandals. Earrings by Mifas.

7/31/2026: Wore this to Spider Man at my local dine-in theater! OOAK button-down by Secondhand Stare. Torrid tee. Nettle Studios shorts. Sock Harbor socks. Journee shoes. Thrifted U.S. Polo Assn bag. Earrings by Darling Marcelle.

7/30/2026: Was testing some gastric (aka special) stains at work today which are beautiful and much prettier to look at than IHC (immunohistochemistry) stains but they are messy and will ruin clothes if they come in contact. Obviously I wear a lab coat and gloves but I still like to dress in dark clothes JIC. Then I went to a book bedazzling class after work. I've never bedazzled before and was humbled by how long it takes lol. Will have to do the rest on my own but I really wanted to finish the plane. Top, pants, and boots are all Torrid from their Festi line a while back. Coyote bolo by Heliotrope. Earrings from a local craft fair.

7/29/2026: I was playing Courage ☺️. Thrifted Torrid skort and shoes. Everything else is Hot Topic. Shirt says "I know I'm not going to like this."

7/26/2026: Fashion Brand Company dress and blouse. Thrifted Torrid boots. Min & Mon bag. MoxFlare Studio necklace. Cords Club earrings. No jewelry close-up for this one because I didn't realize my laundry was hanging behind me so none of the shots turned out lol.

7/25/2026: Took my mom to a fancy lunch and a movie for her birthday. She's always loved sunflowers so dressed to the theme. Lisa Says Gah tank, skort, and socks. Torrid button-down and shoes. OOAK crochet purse by Looped by Lauryn. Hand-beaded sunflower earrings by Ukrainian artist Better Monday. Candi bracelet by Kanditoybox.

7/24/2026: Wore this to work and then the Hadestown pro-shot. These might be my favorite pants I've ever worn. It's so rare to get an elasticized high waist WITH belt loops. So fun. Top, pants, and bag all by Lucy & Yak. Thrifted Torrid shoes. Litin Designs earrings. Fresh set by my awesome nail tech. ☺️

7/23/2026: First day back to work after a long break is always really hard for me so I gave myself an A+ in business. Was also still hiding a surgical diaper so chose my widest pants and no one was the wiser (well I guess they are now lol).

Torrid button-down. Nettle Studios pants. Betsey Johnson necklace, earrings, and boots. Heal Loop badge reel.

7/20/2026 and 7/22/2026: Started the day at Golden Gate Park which was beautiful but I started having some very heavy surgical bleeding and had to put on a med diaper. Then the construction at SFO delayed our plane for so long that we missed our connecting flight in SLC. Flights to my airport aren't that frequent so we had to stay the night in SLC. The airline wouldn't pay for transportation so we had to take the train and then walk which is how I learned that SLC has the biggest city blocks of any city in the US. It was also over 100 and like 80% humidity. It was almost 1am by the time we got to the hotel. All while bleeding. I was in so much pain. Not the most fun day. But the fit was cute.

Fashion Brand Company tee and skirt. Torrid flannel, leggings, and boots. Flannel and boots were thrifted. Min & Mon bag. Litin Designs earrings.