this is why we need more group slots...

ETA2: I just got a notice that the $10L sale at a.C is only good for another 24 hours. So, go if you are going to go.

If LL could do one thing for me personally, it would be to increase our group allotment. That said, let me give my thanks to the creators who offer both a traditional group and a subscribo -- you've saved my wardrobe more than once.

Working the dance clubs means I have to reserve at least two slots per club for work -- sometimes more. I also own a quarter of a full sim, which means I have estate duties that also require a group or two, and then of course, there are groups that belong to friends and other contacts...(I know, I can see you all tuning up your tiny violins) but what that means is that I actually don't have a lot if my favorite design stores in my groups. I occasionally hop on and off -- although I try not to. I know it drives some content creators nuts to think people only join their groups for the freebies. I like those too, but I like the adverts as well, and I like to see what ideas are in their brains. Some of the ones I have I keep because I had to pay to get on them (and I've had to drop some I've paid for, like Belleza, because I needed the slot, and I don't buy skins as often as I work events -- each of which usually need a group slot, even if only temporarily.)

Okay, whine over. The point of which was that nearly everything here is group gifts, and an excellent reason why groups are so cool and why we need more of them.

The three design houses are [a.C store], [Gear Shift], & [Moss], all of whom do exceptional work. a.C has a rep for fun, well-made casual clothes. The pants I'm showing you were not free but only $10L each (they also have cuffed legs which you don't see) and a.C had some equally fun primary color boxers for the same price. the shirt came in a shirt and Jacket layer and there's also a fun red tie to go with it (or something else.)

I was equally impressed with Gear Shift and Moss, (although even at their best -- Moss nearly prices themselves right out of my viable range, but damn, they have some nice looking clothes; I'll be watching them for any sales or discounts.) I'm not usually a big fan of hat's & hair together even though I understand the reason for it, mostly because the hair often bugs me...but this was fun and not a style that brought a lot of attention to itself, which works for me

Gear Shift's jacket is way fun and comes with a couple different hood styles and sleeve lengths. I did have to tweak the lower coat a bit to fit my build but it was a quick positioning and I really like this jacket.
Top Left:
Shirt: Group gift [a.C store] Life Style Shirt
Pants: [a.C store] Jeans Forever.*Clr Grey*Drawing* ($10L)

Bottom Right:
Shirt and Jacket: Group Gift [Gear Shift]
Knight Hoodie & Symbol Shirt
Jeans: [a.C store] Jeans Forever.*Clr -Indigo_*Painted* ($10L)
Ballcap: Group gift [Moss] Baseball cap with hair

And while I'm blanking on the maker -- the backdrop here is the two story skybox everyone is going nuts over on the Midnight Mania boards. If someone can tell me who its by and where in comments, I'd appreciate it. (Otherwise I'll update tonight).

(ETA: Reader okrebecca correctly identifies the skybox as one from Doux Petit Dahl; which once she said did ring a bell. Okrebecca; you drop me your in-world name in an email to raeyn.sirnah@gmail.com or contact me in world, and I'll give you an A:S:S gift card.)

I'll also pop in here and say if you've got questions (about anything, not just clothes or freebie), feel free to ask them either here or in-world. I had a ton of people help me through my first noob stumbling blocks; I'm happy to pay it forward.

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Other notes:
Skin: Redgrave - Emil 03
Hair in Pic #1: - MADesigns David NB III
Thumb ring: Jordan's Jewelry