A Pocket full of Ideas

How to Get Inspiration for Your Wet Pocket

Ever stare at your clothes and think, “You could be way cooler than this”? Yeah, us too. That’s basically the whole vibe behind Wet Pocket—taking something you already own (or thrifted on a whim) and turning it into a one-of-a-kind, wearable canvas.

But sometimes, the hardest part isn’t painting or styling - it’s figuring out what you want us to paint in the first place.

So, here are a few ways to stir up some inspo for your next Wet Pocket creation:

1. Go for a Walk (Seriously)

It sounds basic, but your brain is like a sponge - you just need to give it something to soak up. Street art, wildflowers poking through the sidewalk, random sticker bombs on lampposts… the world’s full of free design ideas. Bonus points if you snap pics for later reference.

2. Scroll with Purpose

We all doomscroll sometimes, but try flipping that habit. Instead of spiraling on TikTok for two hours, create a mood board on Pinterest or save images that make your brain go “yesss.” It doesn’t have to be fashion-specific - textures, album covers, even weird memes can spark an idea (please, let me paint a weird meme).

3. Dig Into Nostalgia

What was your favorite cartoon, video game, or album cover growing up? Remixing your past faves into a design is like giving your younger self a high-five. A splash of Pokémon color palette here, a grungey 2000s scribble there - suddenly you’ve got a whole vibe.

4. Collaborate with Chaos

Invite a friend over and exchange ideas. You could even doodle together to come up with designs. Sometimes the best inspiration comes from giving up total control and just letting the chaos do its thing.

At the end of the day, your Wet Pocket doesn’t have to “mean” anything. It’s about expression, experimentation, and letting your clothes tell your story - even if that story is just, “I spilled neon pink paint on my jeans and made it fashion.”

So next time you’re stuck staring at a blank denim pocket, remember: inspo’s everywhere - you just gotta catch it.

What’s the weirdest place you’ve ever found inspiration?