Think of an item of clothing from your childhood, and write a story inspired by that.
Posted in Nonfiction on Oct 25, 2022
Submissions are closed
Sorry, we are not accepting submissions for this prompt as it is not part of an active contest. Make sure you don't miss our next contest by creating your free Reedsy Prompts account.
Or create a new Reedsy account:
Why not check out our active contest?
✍️ 28 stories
“The Overalls” by Avery Mossop
🏆 Winner of Contest #145
“A Crown for The King” by Story Time
Submitted to Contest #145
“The Cats of Mount Washington” by Maria Avisal
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #145
“The Handkerchief Shirt” by Susan Sidell
Submitted to Contest #145
“Blue Suede” by Paul Wilhite
Submitted to Contest #145
“Sins of the Father (and Mother)” by Murray Burns
Submitted to Contest #145
“Super Guy” by Greg Gillis
Submitted to Contest #145
“The Diary of an Invisible Man,” by Eric Falvey
Submitted to Contest #145
“The Red Bell Bottom Jeans” by Cynthia Maria Grace
Submitted to Contest #145
“Free at Last” by Rochelle Miller
Submitted to Contest #145
“When she...” by Kimberly Karcz
Submitted to Contest #145
“My Jama Dress” by Laura Stephens
Submitted to Contest #145
“Angel In Disguise” by Michael Jefferson
Submitted to Contest #145
“ "My coat of many colors".” by Fortunatus Eze
Submitted to Contest #145
“The Sly Fox” by Rama Shaar
Submitted to Contest #145
🌟 Similar prompts
Write a story where a particular piece of clothing appears three times.
Nonfiction – 60 stories
Set your story at a global fashion event — or a carnival ball.
High School – 20 stories
Contest #145
Enter our weekly contest!
This week's theme: It's Called Fashion, Look it Up
$250
Prize money
166
Contest entries
96
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - May 13, 2022 EST
Won by Avery Mossop 🏆
Title: The Overalls
View detailsWin $250 in our short story competition 🏆
We'll send you 5 prompts each week. Respond with your short story and you could win $250!