Tips to Surviving Posting Fits on /r/streetwear

I've been a lurker here for the past month. I'm new to streetwear and want to get a better understanding of it to improve my style. So I started posting in the WDYWT public thread. I feel the WDYWT is a good resource to improve your fits and understanding of streetwear in general.It was daunting at first. I'd like to share my takeaways for anyone curious or hesitant about posting fits in the WDYWT public thread.This may be common knowledge, but hopefully it will encourage others to participate more.When someone gives a critique on your fit, don't take it personally. Ask them to explain further. If they can back up their critique, then you've learned something new and can potentially apply it in the future. If they can't, then you can probably disregard their criticism.Realize that WDYWT comments and /r/streetwear represent a specific group of people interested in this style of fashion. This group is knowledgeable, but it's not the final say on streetwear. However, I believe it can give you a good foundation, as I had little knowledge of streetwear before coming here. I still have a long way to go.Be willing to try new things with fashion. Streetwear isn't my first style of choice. This is evident in my struggle to wear a fit that can be categorized as streetwear. In the process of trying to put together streetwear fits, I've been exposed to new looks and styles. What works for /r/malefashionadvice may not work for /r/streetwear. And that's OK. This process has given me a broader appreciation for the different fashions out there.Post fits. I doubt that I would be able to progress in my streetwear journey without sharing my fits. It gives me a visual record of my fits and any feedback that accompanies them. This helps to compare my various fits. Also to discern why one fit worked another didn't. Keep in mind points 1 and 2 when given criticism.Have fun. There's no point to this if it's not enjoyable. I admit frustration at times, trying to figure out a fit. But I feel that's part of the process. I'm still working on putting together a good streetwear fit, but the process is part of the fun.The /r/streetwear community has been great and has treated me kindly since I first started posting. Just don't take things personally, realize there are other streetwear communities out there, be open to new things, post fits, and have fun. via /r/streetwear http://ift.tt/2uai9yk