forum crocs' fashion advice corner

Started June 17, 2020 by @croccin-champagne

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personally I prefer priners that function as a tinted moisturizer as well, but I dont like foundation so thats why lol

how do i exfoliate
what is exfoliating

uuuhhh okay so much favorite shit is witch hazel and cotton balls. but you can use exfoliating wipes(available in your local beauty aisle) or even foaming exfoliaters, depending on your skin and what you want to use.

exfoliating is super crucial to clean and healthy skin. it gets rid of built up dead stuff and icky stuff, clears out your pores, and kicks dead skin off your face. you should always moisturize after exfoliating though. and make sure to get a good moisturizer for your skin. if you've got oily skin, don't get one for dry skin. you'll get more oils. if you're prone to upset skin after exfoliating, a nice soothing daily moisturizer is your best option, to help calm down your skin.

Alright, so this might not be the place to ask, but you seem to frickin' know your stuff so lemme just—

Got any tips for looking older when you're almost 20 but look like a dang child? Okay, okay. Not a child. But people always think I'm like 13-16, and while I'm thankful for having a youthful appearance and all that jive, it's really irksome. Do you know of some appearance tips that might help me look closer to my age? If you need more details I can describe my appearance to maybe help you get a better idea. This is kind of an odd and probably more difficult question.

im no professional but i think eyeliner really helps
i see a lot of younger people wear it and it really ages them up

Oh god, that's a mood.
Makeup really does age you up a bit.
But also, the right haircut can do wonders.
I had the same problem for a while, but I cut off all my hair pretty much, got a good style, and now I look my age.

I've never worn any makeup in my entire life. I also don't have a very feminine dress style at all, and I don't like to show a lot of skin, so I'm just kinda… stuck looking like a thirteen year old when bro I'm in college—

As for haircuts, I didn't really think of that. I'm not sure what style would help me necessarily, but I might be able to think of something. I'm worried I'd regret it if I cut it all off.

That's a mood lmao
I don't usually wear makeup myself either, so I feel that.
Also you could always do some sort of bangs or face-framing layers. That stuff can make a big difference too.

I'll have to look into some styles like that and see if there are any that might suit me. Thank you for the tip!

Of course!
People really thinking I was in middle school when I was starting college-

Alright! I need help planning an outfit for my first day of school next year-
yes, I know it's several months away, but I need to plan and I need to probably buy things lol
So! I'm moving to a new school, in a very conservative area, and I'm going to be in that school system for my Senior year only. I need a first-day outfit that screams Gay, but low key enough that conservatives won't understand but other LGBTQ+ will

Imagine not having uniforms wtf

Anyway, I think a button down of some sort is probably a good start

first: the makeup is big! if masks weren't required id suggest learning to contour a lil, but eyeliner is a big one! natural eyeshadow might help too, versus bright colors. and big yes to a new cut. I'll get some suggestions when I'm home!!

https://bestlifeonline.com/womens-haircuts/

this article is very anti aging, but it'll still give you tips to looking older. also laugh and smile a lot. crow's feet and laugh lines are usually considered a sign of age(i have very mixed feelings on this) so it'll add a couple years in most people's eyes.

also bec is right swim! button downs would be a great classy/conservative item that's just out of place enough on a teen to make them look gay to other gays. flannels would be good too. if you have a beanie, that could work, or a denim or leather jacket. boots are a good one for that too, especially clunky boots. i recommend something really subtly rainbow as well, or something with frogs/mushrooms/etc. also consider watching/reading something known for having a gay character in it, and maybe get a shirt or some sort of classy merch item from that. hell, even just media that's been popularized by the queer community. like a will and grace t-shirt or something lmao

Thanks! I've got got an idea-
Purple beanie, it's the only one I got but I love it, my orange flannel shirt (I'll try to buy a button-down one if I get the chance, I want one anyway lol), my leather jacket, black skirt, my boots, and hopefully my rainbow bracelet. Most all of my media is gay in some way lol. I don't have much but I hope it works

bro if I saw that id at least wonder whether you were gay or just a vibin homosexual

Perfect! Thanks for the help!

Aight, I'm muslim and I wear an abaya to work. The ones I wear are normally black or have a simple, consistent print on them but the shape of the abaya is the same though.

I want to know how to accessorise it without being too "flashy" and keeping it work appropriate. I have keys to the store, my phone, and a water mister. I work alone because the store is pretty small.

Any ideas?

Belt and long necklace were the first two things that came to mind. Alternatively a pin/brooch near the chest area?

big agree!! also do all of them have sleeves like that? because if there are any you have that have tighter sleeves near the top, upper arm cuffs might be fun! fabric gloves could lend a really classy and sophisticated touch to it as well, and even rings on top of that

I had one with decorative cuffed sleeves but it got ruined

And to stick with the 2020/21 theme, what kind or mask should i use? I wanted something printed or a light colour but my hijabs are normally in pastel shades or my abaya has a print

Lace fingerless gloves, does that work?

I think a light colored mask thats in a complimentary color to your hijabs would be just fine! like blue and a slightly darker blue, pink and purple, etc. black, white, and grey are pretty universal colors as well. heck, you could probably find a mask in the same color and with the same possible patterns to your Abaya!

oh gosh yes. I think that'd look so cool!! kinda giving off queenly vibes there

Alright thanks! I have a shopping list created and a new crochet project in mind!

A bit more help:
Diamond Mesh
Or
Lacey Wristlet
Or
Spider Web

Which of these 3 look nicest? And suitable for summer? I have black yarn that is pretty thin so I can make them less warm than they look

ooh i like the lacey wrist the best!

I agree with Moss here, I think the lace is pretty!

Okie, that one it is!

okay so there is a girl on my softball team with bangs like this https://bit.ly/3vJPyjw except straighter and chunkier i guess, and i like really vibe with them but i've seen a few other people with the same thing so i'm contemplating getting them but i guess i want to know how "popular" they are just so i don't cut my hair and make it look like i'm hopping on a trend and have them go out of style next week. so i kinda have three questions

1. how "popular" are they?
2. would they work for my face shape (kind of rectangular/oval)?
3. should i cut them myself or go somewhere to get them cut?

i'm so sorry this was unnecessarily long

1. I think they're popular, but I think they've had some level of popularity for a while, so you wouldn't be jumping on a bandwagon
2. Yeah, they'd honestly probably look good, regardless of face shape, and you can make small adjustments as needed
3. Generally for bangs of any sort, it's a good idea to go somewhere to get them cut. Bangs are tricky.