PLAYA FASHION - What works? What doesn't?

What to wear? What not to wear? Come here to find and how to make anything you'd wear on your body - from goggles and playawear to bodypainting and adornments.
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PLAYA FASHION - What works? What doesn't?

Post by Donna Matrix » Tue Apr 19, 2011 9:06 pm

I am designing and sewing up a storm for this year's burn.

What works out on the playa and what doesn't.

I am mainly making woman's costumes but men can chime in on what works for them. Of course men can discuss what works for them with woman's clothing. And women can comment on what works for them regarding man's clothing.

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Post by gaminwench » Tue Apr 19, 2011 9:22 pm

comfortable shoes/boots...
Playa coats with pockets and attached belts...
everything else is window dressing...
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Post by Donna Matrix » Tue Apr 19, 2011 9:42 pm

Style..... Fun.... Safety....

1, 2, 3.... in that order.
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Post by Trishntek » Tue Apr 19, 2011 10:18 pm

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I'm somewhat of a minimalist. That's me on the right. The way skirts give flowing freedom and unbound dangly bits makes me wonder why it is not more common. I've been known to wear skirts on a daily basis in defaultia.

CfM is making me something special. Basically, I asked for something Aboriginal with her total freedom of expression.

A couple of shemagh's and I'm set most of the time.
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Post by gaminwench » Tue Apr 19, 2011 10:21 pm

I have that 'dress', in both brown and pink...
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Post by Trishntek » Tue Apr 19, 2011 10:25 pm

gaminwench wrote:I have that 'dress', in both brown and pink...
ummmmmm what size is the PINK? How much would you take for it?
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Post by gaminwench » Tue Apr 19, 2011 10:40 pm

soooo sorry, it won't work for you...

but I'll keep an eye out for you, while shopping...
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Post by BBadger » Wed Apr 20, 2011 1:22 am

I know I'm being anal, but could you please reduce the size of your signature FIRE to something under 100px tall, or at the very least remove that drop-shadow-on-white so it doesn't look tacky? I get it confused with pictures inside posts.
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Post by C.f.M. » Wed Apr 20, 2011 6:35 am

What "dress?"
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Post by oneeyeddick » Wed Apr 20, 2011 6:50 am

Welcome back, DonnaMatrix!
We have an obligation to make space for everyone, we have no obligation to make that space pleasant.
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Post by Risky » Wed Apr 20, 2011 7:31 am

BBadger wrote:I know I'm being anal, but could you please reduce the size of your signature FIRE to something under 100px tall, or at the very least remove that drop-shadow-on-white so it doesn't look tacky? I get it confused with pictures inside posts.
I hate that!
And when you get to the playa, make sure to tell everyone blasting their music to turn it down, too.
Those people are so loud and annoying.
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Post by ygmir » Wed Apr 20, 2011 7:36 am

Risky wrote:
BBadger wrote:I know I'm being anal, but could you please reduce the size of your signature FIRE to something under 100px tall, or at the very least remove that drop-shadow-on-white so it doesn't look tacky? I get it confused with pictures inside posts.
I hate that!
And when you get to the playa, make sure to tell everyone blasting their music to turn it down, too.
Those people are so loud and annoying.
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Post by Donna Matrix » Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:23 am

Trishntek wrote:

A couple of shemagh's and I'm set most of the time.
What is a shemagh? Never heard of it and I am kinds compiling a lexicon of playa fashion terms.
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Post by Donna Matrix » Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:24 am

gaminwench wrote:I have that 'dress', in both brown and pink...
Then you are in need of some fashion help... yes? :)
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Post by Donna Matrix » Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:30 am

BBadger wrote:I know I'm being anal, but could you please reduce the size of your signature FIRE to something under 100px tall, or at the very least remove that drop-shadow-on-white so it doesn't look tacky? I get it confused with pictures inside posts.
Sure... its that better?
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Post by Donna Matrix » Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:31 am

oneeyeddick wrote:Welcome back, DonnaMatrix!
Hey Sweetie.... I saw you a couple of times on the playa this last year, but couldn't catch you... you drive fast.
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Post by C.f.M. » Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:41 am

Donna Matrix wrote:
Trishntek wrote:

A couple of shemagh's and I'm set most of the time.
What is a shemagh? Never heard of it and I am kinds compiling a lexicon of playa fashion terms.
hereletmegooglethatforyou
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Post by gaminwench » Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:57 am

... I don't wear them on the playa, too much coverage...
I certainly don't *need* fashion help, thanks... got it under control...
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Post by Donna Matrix » Wed Apr 20, 2011 11:36 am

hereletmegooglethatforyou[/quote]

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Post by Donna Matrix » Wed Apr 20, 2011 11:39 am

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This one is good too. See, I didn't know about these things... surely a good addition to have. THANKS!
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Post by Donna Matrix » Wed Apr 20, 2011 11:41 am

gaminwench wrote:... I don't wear them on the playa, too much coverage...
I certainly don't *need* fashion help, thanks... got it under control...
Please don't take offense, none was meant. We're just talking about fashion.
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Post by gaminwench » Wed Apr 20, 2011 11:57 am

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Post by Elderberry » Wed Apr 20, 2011 12:09 pm

Donna Matrix wrote:
BBadger wrote:I know I'm being anal, but could you please reduce the size of your signature FIRE to something under 100px tall, or at the very least remove that drop-shadow-on-white so it doesn't look tacky? I get it confused with pictures inside posts.
Sure... its that better?
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Post by Donna Matrix » Wed Apr 20, 2011 12:11 pm

Okay MEN..

What is sexy dress on the playa? What turns your heads for that second look?
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Post by Eric » Wed Apr 20, 2011 1:00 pm

Donna Matrix wrote:Okay MEN..

What is sexy dress on the playa? What turns your heads for that second look?
For me most of the people who try to look "sexy" come off just looking samey & boring. The inevitable shopping trip to Playa-R-Us to buy a fake-fur bikini, a cowboy hat, a utilikilt, some fake-fur boot covers & maybe a leather thong of some sort. Oh, don't forget the fairy wings, and shirtless men in sarongs. Sure haven't seen that before every year on thousands of people.

The person who captured me this year was fully clothed in the most boring khaki you could imagine. An utter lack of "fashion sense", but he was completely comfortable with who he is.

Sexy comes from the person, not the clothes.
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Post by C.f.M. » Wed Apr 20, 2011 1:18 pm

Eric wrote:
Donna Matrix wrote:Okay MEN..

What is sexy dress on the playa? What turns your heads for that second look?
For me most of the people who try to look "sexy" come off just looking samey & boring. The inevitable shopping trip to Playa-R-Us to buy a fake-fur bikini, a cowboy hat, a utilikilt, some fake-fur boot covers & maybe a leather thong of some sort. Oh, don't forget the fairy wings, and shirtless men in sarongs. Sure haven't seen that before every year on thousands of people.


Sexy comes from the person, not the clothes.
This. Sexy is originality/being yourself/imagination - what turns me on is immaterial, but someone in the uniform (as described by Eric) is not going to get a second glance from me.
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Post by FIGJAM » Wed Apr 20, 2011 1:19 pm

If I try to look stunning I just come off looking stunned.
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Post by Trishntek » Wed Apr 20, 2011 2:13 pm

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The TWO shemaghs I wear are around the waist. One of them can be used over the head and face WHEN a dust storm kicks up sufficiently. I also use a shemagh for a belt for my coat since it lost all its buttons. They can be used as a towel to sit my bare ass on furniture not my own and to actually wet for some cooling action around the head and neck. They are an effective head cover, face mask and shade for the over-heated shoulders.
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Post by C187 » Wed Apr 20, 2011 2:29 pm

T-shirt, check
Jeans, check
Shitkickers, check
Formal black button up shirt, optional, but check.

Getting asked every year if I'm new or if that's what I wear in default, not priceless. - Making the person who asked feel like an douche-nugget, however is.
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