It's nice to stay up to date on the fashion trends and know-hows of the rapidly changing norms seen in this area, but if you ask me, I could honestly care less about what people have to say about the clothes I'm wearing... people wear whatever you want and don't listen to those that have anything negative to say, they are likely just jealous they can't pull off that look you're going for!
Still really enjoyed your post btw, this is just something I have always been rather passionate about bc I like to rock stuff that I never see anyone else wearing... regards from @conradsuperb