I think I might have to compromise

You could try this service: https://www.thread.com/

I used them for a while - you go through a few pages where you click on the sort of looks you like & select colours, budget etc. then they send you suggestions for outfits.

You don't have to buy anything and can always opt for a cheaper version of something e.g. a jacket if you like it but the one they suggest is too expensive.

I got a few things from them but stopped once I'd got enough pieces to form the core of a new style.

Have to dash off for a doctor's appointment, just woke up, this looks great though, will have a proper look later.

Remember, people making fun of you usually says more about them and their fragile egos than it does about you.

If someone feels insecure the easiest way to hide that is to make fun of how someone else looks/speaks/acts to diver attention away from them and onto the 'target'.

How you dress sends a message to the world, you can tailor (pun intended) that message if you understand the rules - particularly if you deliberately break them.

Just take a look at things like Harajuku fashion https://www.rebelsmarket.com/blog/posts/harajuku-style-what-is-it-all-about or the styles from the past and present, Mods & Rockers, Teddy Boys, Punks, Skins, Goths, K-pop bands, Hipsters etc.

Fashion is tribal, possibly the most obvious signifier of 'belonging' to a group that we have...

Problem is, I think people with ASD are always in a 'tribe of one' - we share similarities but we are very much individuals... celebrate that, wear your personality...

I think you misunderstand... I'm not suggesting dressing to try to fit in with a group... in fact the opposite - dress for yourself and your 'tribe of one'...

Original Prankster said:

neekby saud: 'Fashion is tribal, possibly the most obvious signifier of 'belonging' to a group that we have...

Problem is, I think people with ASD are always in a 'tribe of one' - we share similarities but we are very much individuals... celebrate that'

I think  for aspies wearing something specifically to project being part of a distinct  group can turn on the attacks, as the group can make a point that you are different and not one of them.

Don't try to please people who already bully you, they will become more abusive.

Original Prankster said:

neekby saud: 'Fashion is tribal, possibly the most obvious signifier of 'belonging' to a group that we have...

Problem is, I think people with ASD are always in a 'tribe of one' - we share similarities but we are very much individuals... celebrate that'

I think  for aspies wearing something specifically to project being part of a distinct  group can turn on the attacks, as the group can make a point that you are different and not one of them.

Don't try to please people who already bully you, they will become more abusive.

I think you misunderstand... I'm not suggesting dressing to try to fit in with a group... in fact the opposite - dress for yourself and your 'tribe of one'...