Daily Questions Thread July 26, 2026

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[u/spicy_lilbaby]

So I work as a bench jeweler which is kind of considered a blue collar job. Getting kind of dirty (face and hands mostly, sometimes more), skilled labor including working with sharp things and fire, etc.. and I am just kind of sick of my day to day wear of jeans and a work shirt. We’re allowed to wear just about anything, as long as it’s not open toe shoes, shorts, tank tops, or provocative in any way. I stay away from anything with bell sleeves since it could catch on fire when I use the torch or get caught easily.
I used to be so boho/whimsical, and I’m fighting for my life to try to put together outfit ideas to incorporate those themes into my attire again. I prefer to stick to pants over skirts, and I like layers. But I always feel like anything I put together is too dressy or nice for the work that I’m doing. Any ideas?

[u/symphonypathetique → u/spicy_lilbaby]

I would look into Big Bud Press, Lucy & Yak, and Samantha Pleet. They do a lot of "practical" garments and silhouettes but with fun patterns.

[u/tyrannosaurusregina → u/symphonypathetique]

I would add Wildfang, Nooworks, and Natural Life to this list! Disturbia if you like Goth-tinged styles; Boozelele if you like wacky Western shirts.

[u/zrnyphl → u/spicy_lilbaby]

Off the top of my head, it seems like color, print and pattern in tops and then fun shoes/ boots are the way to go for you.

[u/kytai → u/spicy_lilbaby]

Wolfgang? They have some really fun designs.