One note: ebay and other online selling platforms are saturated by chinese/indian/israeli factory sellers, and the items are the same you can find on sites like aliexpress, taobao, etc. the items vary in price, ive included some fairly expensive (for used) items, but if you have patience, one of the appeals of ebay is that something very similar will almost always show up for cheaper, and a lot of sellers are open to haggling. but ebay is a huge resource (and etsys/shopenvys vintage section by extension), and one accessible by anyone with internet and some time.Įach section below (separated by mori substyles) will have links & (current) prices to some sample items as examples, along with tips and keywords that will help find those hidden gems. + good starter shoes might be leather boots for cool weather and short desert boots or birkenstocks for warm weather.A little guide since mori shopping outside of japan is always a big q, and while thrift is the gold standard, its not available to everyone. thats not to say you have to wear long pants, socks, cardigan, buttondown etc when its sweltering, but wearing a lot of items at once is almost essential. + this style is not for minimalists, it usually requires layering, even in summer, for the right look. + good starter bottoms would be straight legged courduroy or denim pants in a khaki or faded blue. even wide culotte pants or wrap skirts are fine, just try to keep the forest wanderer element here. + bottoms can be most any type of rugged pant, even trousers if they are worn. + bold & simple patterned sweater that can go with many outfits, ecru and navy dot or stripe is prerfect. + tshirts with henley neck detailing or waffle texture chambray, flannel, and printed cotton are easy to find. + patterned or lightly textured button down shirts. + brights can be included too, but can be more difficult to stay distinctly "mori" most colors have a place, as long as they can be described as "rustic" or "earthy" + try to stick with mostly unsaturated colors like ecru, deep navy or cadet blue, khaki green, burgundy, charcoal, chambray blue, sage, etc. + if the choice is present, prefers rustic and wholesome food & drink, not neccessarily veg/vegan + enjoys museums, especially ones with dioramas + often found in thrift, vintage shops, flea markets + is a collector of objects, usually small things they think are under appreciated + has an interest in music, whether playing or listening, especially unusual instruments like harpsichord or ocarina + whether openly or not, may believe in fairies and other folkloric characters or spirits + likes to take photos of adventures, but may lack for photos of themselves (they are behind the camera!) + might settle down in a coffee shop for longer than average + enjoys outtings that allow for discovery, like wandering in the country or a new part of town + prefer to appear quiet and wild, mysterious + likes animals, and may even look to specific ones for outfit inspiration + loves to read, and maybe write, may daydream about vintage typewriters + enjoys working with hands, hobbies like gardening, crafting, cooking, etc. + likes vintage style, but stays away from the fussier elements of western clothing Common examples are large gauge sweaters, cardigans with pattern or large buttons, or haori with a large printed pattern. + often wears a statement cardigan or jacket, what it is is totally up to personal preference, but is often a major element of the outfit. + loves scarves of the thick and chunky variety, can be knit, felted, or even a fur stole + hair can be short to long, but has a unstyled tousled look, bed head is ok, especially if its curly + will usually carry a bag, backpacks and large leather or canvas satchels are roomy and sturdy + wants to look like wanderer, may accessorize with tools like binoculars or compass' Worn in leather boots and wool topsiders are popular, but mocassins, traditional japanese sandals and even battered western sneakers like New Balances also work, as long as the color coordinates. + shoes are rugged and utilitarian, but can also be a bit stylish. + prefers more detailed fabrics to simple ones, like a textured knit to stockingette, or herringbone or tweed to plain weave. + likes to wear interesting fibers, like: fur, leather&suede, wool, linen, bamboo + while colors range from light to dark, they are likely to be unsaturated, seemingly bleached by the sun or having a worn-in look + enjoys looking comfortable yet eccentric, through use of eclectic patterns & textures
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