VirtuaMike wrote:
Nude. Clothes are overrated.

Give Goodwill and thrift stores a try.

haha I would, but I am not comfortable in nude, I dont quite have the stick figure body for that. haha, and the only curves I have going for me in my boobs! haha!

ANTyson wrote:
The photographers I've worked with also had their own wardrobes that they offered to me. Maybe the ones you are shooting with happen to have some options for you? I'd ask them. If not, I'm sure you can get creative with Good Will.

Well one photographer does have there own wardrobe, but it will cost a little extra, and money being currently unemplyed is an issue. I was thinking good will and thrift as well, but I though that might seem tacky and unprofessional!

Any photographers have an issue with trift, or shouldI try it!

StevenNoreyko wrote:
Wardrobe trick #27636:

1. go to any big department store with a liberal return Policy (Like Nordstrom's)
2. Buy some cool clothes on your credit card.
3. Shoot with these clothes (but don't remove the tags - or get them dirty)
4. Return the clothes to the store.

Problem solved.

-steve

Haha! That is a brilliant and amusing suggestion! haha!
I am deffinatly going to do that! ^_^
thank you!!!

Anyone object? any pros or cons?

Miss_Loki wrote:

Haha! That is a brilliant and amusing suggestion! haha!
I am deffinatly going to do that! ^_^
thank you!!!

Anyone object? any pros or cons?

YES I object. That is a VERY wrong thing to do. Having worked retail, it is WRETCHED to recieve clothes back on "return" that "didn't fit" or had something "wrong" with them when they are obviously worn. And in a photo shoot, they will obviously be worn. To someone that sells clothing, they will be able to tell that the clothing has been used, not simply just tried on. Then the retailer can not resell the clothing, and just like stealing, it slowly over time forces the prices to rise. Its not fair to the retailer or the other customers that shop there.
Besides, how would you explain to the photographer that you're shooting with an entire wardrobe of clothing *with* the tags on? You wanna look cheap... yeah, thats only a little questionable.

Go to thrift stores, good will, consignment stores, and second hand stores. Look it up in your phone book to see whats out there. If you don't live in a money area, take the time to drive to an area that has money. People with more money give away higher quality clothing. One of my photographers routinely shops in thrift stores when he is in town. Last time I shot with him he had several new outfits, and spent less than 20.00. He got a long flowing steel gray dress with black trim and thin black straps for like $5.00. I have a very similar dress that I paid more than 80.00 for new in the store. You CAN find really good deals out there, but you have to be willing to hunt for them.

Also talk to your photographers about what they want to see you in, some of them may only want a few outfits anyway, and you might be surprised at who does have a wardrobe that you can use at no extra charge. Be honest with them and explain what happened. You never know, the photographer that normally charges for the wardrobe useage might be kind enough to let you use a few pieces of his at no cost to you.

What a bummer situation. I hope that you at least get some insurance money or something. Good luck with your shoots!

NC17 wrote:
No offense taken, I just can't stand when people behave in decietful manners. Its rude, and in the long run affects everyone.

Happy shopping at the thrift stores!

I have to agree with you on this one.  I used to work retail, and the things some people say to get items returned is ridiculous!  A woman once brought back an opened package of toilet paper with several rolls missing, and claimed that she needed her money back because she had "just realized she got the wrong brand, and this brand smells funny."  !!!WTF!!!  My manager made me take it back and give her a refund.  Gross!  Most people don't realize that returned "worn or used" items just get thrown away.  It's wasteful and wrong. 

To the OP:  I know in the KC area there are a couple of stores called Arizona Trading Company and Plato's Closet.  There may be one close to you.  They always have good stuff because they buy it from people who are trying to make a little extra money.  Broke college kids are constantly selling stuff that they'd normally hang onto because they need to eat.  I've gotten some great name brand items at both stores for very little money.  Example:  a fantastic pair of chocolate brown croco sling backs with a very hip platform and chunky heel for $5.26 including tax!  You can also find simple, basic things like tees and cute shorts for great prices at Gordman's, Wal-Mart, and Target.  Some of these you may need to clip or pin back to get the fit right, but that is VERY common in magazines and catalogs.  Also, ask your friends.  Just be courteous and wash their clothes before you return them.  Good Luck!

Miss_Loki wrote:

Haha! That is a brilliant and amusing suggestion! haha!
I am deffinatly going to do that! ^_^
thank you!!!

Anyone object? any pros or cons?

this is what many beginning stylists do.  it's standard, right or wrong.

besides, it's not wrong if it's a big corporation, right?

KatieK wrote:
Also, ask your friends.  Just be courteous and wash their clothes before you return them.  Good Luck!

This is one idea I haven't seen show up on MM before.... A great idea!  My best friend and I realized a long time ago that if we combined wardrobes we'd be unstopable.  I can't wear his suits (the sleeves are too short) and he can't wear my pants (legs are too long for him) but as for the rest..... He's a shopaholic so he's got some amazing things.  So more or less it is a closet raid when we all go out or if I'm doing a shoot.  (sidenote.... the green track jacket in my red underwear image in my portfolio was his....)

Brandon Smith wrote:

This is one idea I haven't seen show up on MM before.... A great idea!  My best friend and I realized a long time ago that if we combined wardrobes we'd be unstopable.  I can't wear his suits (the sleeves are too short) and he can't wear my pants (legs are too long for him) but as for the rest..... He's a shopaholic so he's got some amazing things.  So more or less it is a closet raid when we all go out or if I'm doing a shoot.  (sidenote.... the green track jacket in my red underwear image in my portfolio was his....)

I don't understand why this is such a foreign concept on MM.  It makes absolute sense that two or three or four like minded people could pool their resources and come up with some STELLAR outfits and concepts.  You're only limited by yourself and your imagination when it comes to wardrobe.

StevenNoreyko wrote:
Wardrobe trick #27636:

1. go to any big department store with a liberal return Policy (Like Nordstrom's)
2. Buy some cool clothes on your credit card.
3. Shoot with these clothes (but don't remove the tags - or get them dirty)
4. Return the clothes to the store.

Problem solved.

-steve

eeeuughhhh!

Steve!!

ps
i just noticed the coolest thing
I suppose it WAS intentional but i didnt see it right away

NC 17 the avatar you have when glancing and squniting / blurred a bit (lack sleep - dont ask) well,
it looks like the dead space on the left is a model sillhouete - arm up, breast...see?

nice!
and I like your port btw

Anjel Britt wrote:
ps
i just noticed the coolest thing
I suppose it WAS intentional but i didnt see it right away

NC 17 the avatar you have when glancing and squniting / blurred a bit (lack sleep - dont ask) well,
it looks like the dead space on the left is a model sillhouete - arm up, breast...see?

nice!
and I like your port btw

OMG! Anjel Britt, Thank you so much for the complement! And at least not to my knoweldge was that intentional! thats pretty darn cool, lol. Its all in how you look at things I'll have to ask L about that and see if he planned it that way or if it was just a random accidental stroke of genius

Thanks for the complements again.

NC17 wrote:

Miss_Loki wrote:
and just like stealing, it slowly over time forces the prices to rise. Its not fair to the retailer

Maybe if the retailer didnt jack up the price on clothes so much ppl wouldnt do such things:p

Kdakmmt wrote:

NC17 wrote:

Miss_Loki wrote:
and just like stealing, it slowly over time forces the prices to rise. Its not fair to the retailer

Maybe if the retailer didnt jack up the price on clothes so much ppl wouldnt do such things:p

Yes, its a vicious circle, of course. That make it a reasonable excuse to do the wrong thing.