When did "fashion" become a necessity?

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I wear granny dresses, I like granny dresses! they are comfortable, and I like the way they feel on me. I do not like dresses that are too short, I like very long ones, and I hate the feel of pants on me, they just feel icky, and sweaty, and I just can't stand they way they feel on me.

the dresses I wear are similar to this:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/59199401/la ... ne-fogarty

and

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But my family is acting as though wearing these dresses are as bad as if I was dressing like a prostitute. I have heard this from some acquaintances as well, but I like these granny dresses, and I don't think I should be forced to wear something else. I mean, there is nothing wrong with wearing conservative clothing, right?

I just don't get why people are telling me that I should start wearing "fashionable" clothing if I am happy dressing the way I am now...

Fashion isn't a necessity. I think you should wear whatever you want and tell everyone to leave you alone about your clothes.

I'd be in deep doo-doo if I had to be 'fashionable'.

I like those dresses. I wear a lot of dresses and at times dress in ways very different from others, but I don't care. I dress for me, not for somebody else.

In fact, thats me in my avatar at a friends house. Thats an outfit I wear frequently.

But it's her parasol.

I'm a guy of 6'5", and I pretty much only ever want to wear jumpsuits or other one-piece clothing (overalls, etc). It feels good at those times when my self-confidence (or possibly total disregard for others' opinions) let me feel free to be myself. When I wear "normal" clothes, I'm constantly distracted, and with my sensory processing issues, a waistband on pants drives me crazy.

Just wanted to let you know you're not the only one with odd clothing preferences.

-Scott

Black skinny jeans, a frilly shirt and a red sports coat. Kinky.

Ever since we started killing and skinning animals and wearing them there has been a drive to have the best looking dead stuff covering your naked body. Its just the way of the world

Wear whatever you want, within reason, and granny dresses are definitely within reason, even if a lot of people don't like them. They don't have to wear those kind of dresses if they don't want to, but by the same reasoning, there is nothing wrong with wearing what YOU want. As for not liking the feel of slacks, try all natural fabric slacks or those made with a blend of natural and synthetic fabrics. I don't like all synthetic material slacks, but will wear a blend of cotton and synthetic knit slacks, or all cotton knit slacks. Personally, I don't like dresses or skirts, so I never buy them, but if I did want to wear them, I too would opt for the long ones. I absolutely loathe the too-short dresses, skirts, and shorts. I also don't wear bikinis, and only wear bras when I have to go anywhere. Hey, if I'm in my own home I can wear what I want, and not wear what I don't want to wear! That includes going braless. I find the bikini or bandau style bras to be terribly uncomfortable. If I can ever get around to it, I'd like to find a good source of long line bras online, because I hate the regular style of bras. They always ride up on me, and I can't stand it. The ones I have are also old and getting worn out.

Some years ago I tried on several granny dresses in a Lane Bryant store. They were nice, but looked terrible on me. Still, I had a good laugh at myself after looking in the mirror. It just confirmed to me that I am better off in slacks, but it was fun "playing dress up" without having to buy the dresses.

There is no law in this country that says others have a right to dictate your fashion taste, and what you wear, as long as you don't go out in public naked. Enjoy your own reasonable tastes. If people give you a hard time about it, just tell them you are not willing to be part of the herd, and prefer to wear clothes that YOU like, and will continue to do so. And remember, we on the spectrum are all:

A Different Drummer

If a man does not keep pace with his companions,
Perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer.
Let him step to the music which he hears,
However measured or far away.

--Henry David Thoreau

Fashion? What's that?

Why is it that every aspie wants to say how much (insert regular thing here, like fashion or acting normal) is horrible? I'm starting to wonder if you guys just do it to sound cool.

Or we just don't get why it's such a big deal.

Fashion is connected to your appearance, which is a big deal.

How is my appearance a big deal?

Appearance is how you look to people, which can determine if you get a job, make new friends, etc. I guess you don't have to be extremely fashionable, but if you show up to something important in a granny dress no one will take you seriously.

I don't really wear dresses, and do try to dress up when socially appropriate. I still don't see why it matters that much, though. Besides, the OP was talking about every day wares.

I wear what I want to, what I like, and if someone has an issue with it it's their problem. I refuse to make it mine.

I just relate it to "be yourself" which isn't really a good thing in the long run.

Why? Being myself has won me far more in life than the alternative. People like me because I am who I am, and I don't follow the crowd or try to be something I'm not.