How do I start dressing alt? (Styling outfits and ethical brands)
Hello I’m new to the alt community in general I’m 16f I’m still doing research but from what I’ve looked into I think I classify as alt?
I’ve really only ever worn shirts and shorts bc I have sensory issues but I recently tried some different things and it’s not as bad as I thought but now I want to explore fashion more because I’ve never liked the way I dress
I think I saw someone say cottagecore was alt, I’ve always liked the style and nature elements but I’ve started liking grungy outfits (apologies if that’s not the right term) how do I even begin to combine them? I have like one outfit that’s decent and I like it but I’m not even sure how to make and actually outfit because I’ve never really even tried until recently. Any tips of making outfits?
Also getting clothes I did get some from hot topic at some point (ofc only after finding out it’s not ethical) I’m still gonna wear them bc I like them and already have them but where do I get ethical clothes that aren’t expensive, or ways I could make my own? Tho I don’t know how to sew or any craft related to clothes.
How do I gradually start dressing alt? I dress basic af, and changing my style drastically is scary.
Is Amazon okay? (Gift cards) I know it’s probably not ethical but my family is definitely not alt and gives gift cards occasionally and i don’t want to just not use them, especially caz i don’t have a job or money -_-
Lastly how do i accessorize? I have basically nothing to do this with and right now my only option is amazon which again I’m hesitant to use, I don’t have anything in my area that I know of (or a car) but I have old clothes that are either not my style or not good sensory wise. Is there anything I can do with them? Again I can’t see or anything plus I don’t have materials except for embroidery thread. Just diy tips in general would be cool tho!!