The autistic inclination to buy the same item of clothing multiple times because you like it and you know it and that’s enough #autism - ThreadSky

neuro-observant.bsky.social • 52 days ago

The autistic inclination to buy the same item of clothing multiple times because you like it and you know it and that’s enough

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thesavagegarden.bsky.social•52 days ago

It sure eliminates unrewarding choices.

neuro-observant.bsky.social•52 days ago

Honestly, it’s so important to just choose what makes us feel happy or comfortable, even if others may call us boring or odd

It’s also why finding community has helped me. I know so many other autistic people who do this besides me! 😁

It helps some autistic people with information overload too ❤️

helenangel.bsky.social•52 days ago

Absolutely all of this! I’ve stopped caring if people like what I’m wearing

sleepydwagonman.bsky.social•52 days ago

Haha, I'll definitely buy the space socks again - they're comfy (unlike others) and I can easily pick them out of the washing pile :-D.

Not having to think too much about things is good.

neuro-observant.bsky.social•52 days ago

Sounds like you’re onto a winner! Where are they from?

Yes definitely. Thinking can easily lead to overwhelm >.<

sleepydwagonman.bsky.social•52 days ago

Just very simple M+S socks :-D

normang.bsky.social•52 days ago

I feel this way about the feel of the shirts i design. Because they are soft on my skin. And the fun part is each shirt has a different work of art, but still has the same feel.

byronmakesthings.bsky.social•52 days ago

6 pairs of the same jeans in different colors and patterns lol

neuro-observant.bsky.social•52 days ago

This is so relatable 🤣

char-at-liberty.bsky.social•52 days ago

It's what sales are made for! I have so many copies of the same piece of clothing

neuro-observant.bsky.social•52 days ago

Finding clothes you like in the sales and buying multiples is the best ❤️

kodoandsangha.bsky.social•52 days ago

I have a shirt that is SUPER soft. I bought three more just like it for that reason.

neuro-observant.bsky.social•51 days ago

Bliss 😍

nashbrian.bsky.social•52 days ago

In the same three colors.

I feel very seen.

neuro-observant.bsky.social•52 days ago

Which three colours? 🙂

I know some autistic people who prefer neutral and simple (e.g. black is very popular) but also others who go for vivid/ brights!

nashbrian.bsky.social•52 days ago

Black is one, along with blue and grey.

I might try to branch out with a darker green, but then it turns into a matching issue.

neuro-observant.bsky.social•52 days ago

Those are all colours I have too! I feel like neutrals tend to match quite easily but it does depend on the exact shade and whether it’s the top half or bottom half

nashbrian.bsky.social•52 days ago

These are the challenges I go through on a daily basis. 🙂

Going for my formal ASD evaluation next week - had to postpone due to COVID. 😖

neuro-observant.bsky.social•52 days ago

Yeah, so many challenges 😅 Aww, good luck. Hope it goes ok

jackal-r.bsky.social•52 days ago

At 40, I finally figured out my perfect outfit: sweatpants, spaghetti-strap tank, a cardigan when home, and a hoodie when going out or expecting company. I'm even so lucky to be able to wear this "uniform" to work, so it's a red-letter day when I don anything outside those narrow parameters, lol.

neuro-observant.bsky.social•52 days ago

Awesome that you’ve figured it out and work are cool with that too! Cardigans and nightdresses (I’m often bedbound) are such a staple for me. I have SO many.

jackal-r.bsky.social•52 days ago

Cardigans for the win! 🙌

avadi.bsky.social•52 days ago

Even harder when most of the clothes you buy are second hand but I have managed to find duplicate or triplicate of things. When something feels right it is!

neuro-observant.bsky.social•52 days ago

Wow, duplicates and triplicates of second-hand items! 😍 I’ve got some really nice (single versions of) second-hand clothes that I haven’t been able to replace 😢

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