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A 'KIT FOR: cTUBBO ! Including masculine and androgynous fashion, and themes of rams/goats, nature, and scouting.
🌿⋅˚˖𓍢ִ໋ PATTERNS / TEXTILES!
OKAY! I'll get us started with the simplest category:
For anything, whether it's home decor (think cushions, blankets, etc), clothing or accesories, I think of you as a very texture-centric individual. Here's what I envision:
Thick, wool-heavy fabrics. Merino, flannel, alpaca, cashmere... Etc.
Heavy/textured knits, especially using alpaca or merino yarn!
High-pile textured fabrics like boucle, fleece, and sherpa.
And others, such as corduroy, full-grain brown leather, suede, felt, and canvas!
As for patterns, it's obvious to reccomend gingham, flannel, and thick stripes! With maybe some pattern usage in the case of knits. You could even toy with quilts, especially if using earthy colours!
Now, how do we use this? Well! Let's check clothing first.
🌿⋅˚˖𓍢ִ໋ APPAREL!
I'm envisioning a very baggy silhouette here, with plentiful layers abound! I think you could really get away with only having a few statement piece garments that will bring your whole look together, and working around that.
Let's see to your top layer first: YOU NEED SOMETHING BIG! A sweater, a jacket, a cardigan- You have oodles and oodles of choices. I especially reccomend you look for something second-hand. Old brands like Woolrich can be found quite easily, and they have beauuuutiful sherpa-lined leather, suede, and canvas jackets that work perfectly!
As for underlayers, I think here's where you have some more freedom. Loose t-shirts of your choice, button-ups (ideally casual ones), henley shirts. Your choice! Though I think this is a good layer to offer contrast with colours or patterns, so be mindful of that.
When it comes to trousers, I think corduroy is a great option that brings in oodles of texture. But I think loose-fitting pairs like parachute pants, cargo pants, or even regular ol' sweatpants work like a charm!
When it comes to shoes, I think you can really affort to be flexible. I personally think that bigger is better, no matter if what you're working with is sneakers or boots. Army surplus stores are your best friend.
"But Bdubs!" you might say, "I live someplace warm! These options aren't all viable for me!" DO NOT WORRY. I have you covered. Replace the cargo pants with shorts, keep the underlayer of your choice, and consider the humble overshirt! to maintain the silhouette, if one layer isn't cutting it! Heck, with the power of cotton or linen, you can get away with a whole lot. So go wild!
🌿⋅˚˖𓍢ִ໋ ACCESORIES !
I'll get the animal-related paraphenelia out of the way first: Intergrating animals into your wardrobe is easy peasy, though things like patches, embroidery, jewellery, or just trinkets to keep around (The last shop in particular has other assorted things you may want to check out)! You could even get into many a hobby that would allow you to do this yourself. I especially reccomend something like embroidery, sewing, or lino printing, as it would allow you to add even more flair and texture to your garments, all while enriching yourself! Things like patches would look superb with this kind of look.
Speaking of jewellery, it could be a VERY useful asset to you, but I implore you to consider ceramic, clay, and wood, as options over metals. BONUS POINTS! Maybe a rope bracelet, as an iconique component of a scout's toolset. It's practical! Perhaps even consider the world of friendship bracelets, as yet another scout-affiliated hobby?
I think hats could also be beneficial to your clothing endeavours. Here's a more eccentric one, but really, any trapper hat or beanie could do!
And to start finishing up with clothes, I leave you with two more things: BOOT CUFFS! And one of the most iconic elements of the scouting experience, all sorts of patches. You can opt for either exploring vintage badges, or look for independently designed ones!
🌿⋅˚˖𓍢ִ໋ MISCELLANIOUS !
Seeing as I've already gone on for far too long, I'll keep the rest of my ideas brief. As I already mentioned in the textiles section, I think a lot of the logic here can also be applied to home decor. Wool blankets, patterned curtains, or other assorted touches could be really worth considering. Beyond that, I have hobbies to reccomend. It seems to me like you used to enjoy baking! Why not get into that, or get something that reminds you of it? If scouting is of interest to you, why not get some of the associated gear that could prove useful at any time? Or invest in something like a fauna/flora identification guide! LAST BUT NOT LEAST! CONSIDER A HOUSEPLANT! GARDENING IS ALWAYS WORTH GETTING INTO! GREENERY WILL MAKE YOU FEEL MORE AT HOME!
