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Cat ears were just the beginning: Six years in onesies & what it taught me about life
2024-12-28 , Stage YELL
Language: English

What happens when cat onesies become your daily outfit? This personal story explores my six-year journey wearing cat onesies everywhere—from the reactions of others to practical tips on materials and patterns, and the deeper appeal behind this clothing style.


"Who defines what 'normal' clothing even is? Who says one can’t just wear a cat onesie as a regular, everyday outfit?" - Kitty, a few years ago.
Ever wondered what it’s like to wear nothing but cat onesies every day, everywhere, all the time, for years? In this personal story, I’ll share how and why I started wearing onesies daily, how people reacted, which materials and sewing patterns turned out to be practical (and which didn’t), how you can make your own onesie, what all this taught me about life and the deeper reasons why so many of us are curious about this and other unconventional clothing styles.

Maker with UX design background. Always loves learning something new, and sharing knowledge and inspiration with others. Currently focused on building open source AI assistants that are accessible to everyone and better than any closed source commercial alternatives. Previously worked on RGB LED projects, covering everything from product design to PCB design and embedded software development.