Topic: Let's have a fashion advice thread. (Read 1093050 times)

St.Germain · « **Reply #3450 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 07:28 »

Ok, I will keep these things in mind when looking for real clothes.

Also, I do own skirts, several of them. I just don't wear them because they are impractical.

I've begun a list of things I need, and I began to wonder something. Can someone please tell me the purpose of high heels, and why I need them? If I'm going to get shoes I don't like, I need to know what to do with them once I have them.

phooey · « **Reply #3451 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 08:01 »

You need them so you can snag that perfect man for your husband - and keep him!

tania · « **Reply #3452 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 08:16 »

i'm part of the ladies-who-look-like-14-year-old-boys club too. it's all good though, i don't really bother at all anymore with trying to grow out my hair or dressing feminine cos i think i look better as a boy than as a girl anyway. androgeny is sexy!

Lines · « **Reply #3453 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 08:18 »

I am really glad this isn't the 50s.

I do not like wearing heels very often, so the only time I wear them is for fancy occasions (like weddings) and on job interviews. Sometimes when I'm going out, but usually not. If you honestly don't want to buy heels, don't. Go for flats.

öde · « **Reply #3454 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 08:18 »

Quote from: tania on 22 Mar 2009, 08:16

androgyny is sexy!

More people need to realise the truth.

Gilead · « **Reply #3455 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 08:23 »

androgyny and style you say?

Heranje · « **Reply #3456 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 08:59 »

I don't get why people are all hating on skirts. I love skirts! The only pants I actually use are jogging pants for excersising (sp?). It's just so much nicer and more comfortable to wear skirts than pants, I think. And I tend to combine skirts with more masculine aspects such as vintage men's suit jackets and chunky boots.

Also - screw you, shoe snobs! I never coordinate my shoes to my outfit, because I have really big feet so only men's shoes fit me. So I wear my shoes in periods (like, I'll wear a certain pair of boots for two months, then switch to another pair) and just put on whatever I have standing there when I go outside.

I'd like to wear nice shoes, and if I had smaller feet I would do more interesting things with my footwear - but right now I can't, and I don't think it ruins my whole outfit either. I never notice what shoes other people are wearing.

Slick · « **Reply #3457 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 09:17 »

Quote from: Gilead on 22 Mar 2009, 08:23

androgyny and style you say?

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Heranje · « **Reply #3458 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 09:26 »

Androgyny can be awesome. Just look at Austin Scarlett.

Drill King · « **Reply #3459 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 09:30 »

Androgyny is only awesome if you can pull it off. It sucks if you like that style but y'know, really obviously are shaped super girly, then you just look silly trying to wear boy style things.

damn you shapeless girls, I am so jealous.

Heranje · « **Reply #3460 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 09:34 »

Androgyny is awesome but it is not for me. I would make a very ugly man.

Gemmwah · « **Reply #3461 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 09:51 »

Quote from: Gilead on 22 Mar 2009, 08:23

androgyny and style you say?

Yeah I'm gonna quote this so i can stare a bit longer.

Professor Snuggles · « **Reply #3462 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 10:14 »

Quote from: Linds on 22 Mar 2009, 08:18

I am really glad this isn't the 50s.

I do not like wearing heels very often, so the only time I wear them is for fancy occasions (like weddings) and on job interviews. Sometimes when I'm going out, but usually not. If you honestly don't want to buy heels, don't. Go for flats.

Whatever, aside from all the racism and sexism the 50's were totally the coolest decade, with the possible exception of the roaring 20's.

thecabbler · « **Reply #3463 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 10:18 »

Quote from: Drill King on 20 Mar 2009, 21:19

Canadian?

come on everyone was thinking it

yeah i'm definitely canadian...you called it...

Alex C · « **Reply #3464 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 10:29 »

I think androgeny can be striking, but it's never hit me as remotely sexy.

Slick · « **Reply #3465 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 12:58 »

That is OK you can leave them all for me.

KharBevNor · « **Reply #3466 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 13:02 »

Quote from: Misconception on 22 Mar 2009, 07:01

Looking like a lady requires one thing:

1) Wearing women's clothing (just make sure it fits well).

So all I have to do is wear a size 14 dress and I'll look like a lady?

Schweet.

Avec · « **Reply #3467 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 13:43 »

Is 14 even a measurement for anything, or just a number? From what I understand, being a size two just gets women to buy more clothes and exercise extensively to achieve the pseudo-reality of anorexic beauty.

Lines · « **Reply #3468 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 13:52 »

It is a number that refers to a measurement, just like S, M, L, and so on refer to sizes/measurements.

Khar, I wear a size 14, you can borrow one of my dresses.

tania · « **Reply #3469 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 15:08 »

not all women who wear a size 2 are anorexic.

Lines · « **Reply #3470 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 15:26 »

Yeah, some people that size are just rather petite people. Just like people who wear plus size clothes are not necessarily fat either.

Eris · « **Reply #3471 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 15:33 »

Also, the sizings change between countries. I wear a size 8-10 here, but that is like, 4-6 or something in America. Also, a size 8 might fit me in one brand, but I might need a size 10 in a different brand, or a size 6 in another, which makes it even more annoying.

So, uh, the numbers for sizings are supposed to be for certain measurements, but the fact that they are nuts makes them not as useful as they could be.

Avec · « **Reply #3472 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 16:28 »

I'm so happy to be a guy.

Ozymandias · « **Reply #3473 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 16:31 »

I'm not.

I'm constantly sad that I can't wear pretty girl clothes and shoes.

It sucks. I hate being a dude. Even dude clothes look better on a girl.

supersheep · « **Reply #3474 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 16:33 »

Seconded.

Especially shoes.

Drill King · « **Reply #3475 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 17:26 »

Yeah american size 2-5, junior/women's sizing is stupid too.

KharBevNor · « **Reply #3476 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 18:19 »

Quote from: Ozymandias on 22 Mar 2009, 16:31

I'm constantly sad that I can't wear pretty girl clothes and shoes.

The Man can't stop you from being fabulous Ozy.

Ozymandias · « **Reply #3477 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 18:22 »

Seriously, I've already considered that.

A lot.

I'm going to be wearing a pretty skirt this summer at the very least.

Caspian · « **Reply #3478 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 18:27 »

dude, wearing a skirt would be really uncomfortable. Limited leg movement would suck.

St.Germain · « **Reply #3479 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 18:28 »

Here's an example of Mel not being androgynous, as this is what I usually look like. As you can see, it's not all that much better.

I guess I need to learn to wear grown-up clothes.

Caspian · « **Reply #3480 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 18:31 »

I am definitely a fan of girls looking feminine and dudes looking masculine. Both sexes pull that off one hell of a lot better then the other way round.

Yunior · « **Reply #3481 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 23:18 »

As much as I LOVE the androgynous v. curvy debate and all the brash generalizations that come with it, I think you guys should talk about shoes:

(I just got these!)

Lines · « **Reply #3482 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 23:28 »

Quote from: Caspian on 22 Mar 2009, 18:27

dude, wearing a skirt would be really uncomfortable. Limited leg movement would suck.

You obviously have never worn a skirt. Now if you mean crotch flashing, there is a simple solution called leggings and/or tights. My rule is if they are opaque, who gives a shit, because you can't see anything anyway. Also, with knee length or longer skirts, you don't have this problem. Skirts themselves, like pants, vary in degrees of comfort just like pants, except you get more of a breeze.

negative creep · « **Reply #3483 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 23:36 »

Quote from: Ozymandias on 22 Mar 2009, 18:22

I'm going to be wearing a pretty skirt this summer at the very least.

Man, I hear you. If I ever find my skirt again, I'm going to wear it so hard. If i don't I'll just buy a new one.

Lunchbox · « **Reply #3484 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 23:45 »

I hate wearing skirts because my thighs stick together and also you cannot climb trees in them.

tania · « **Reply #3485 on:** 22 Mar 2009, 23:53 »

Quote from: Caspian on 22 Mar 2009, 18:31

Both sexes pull that off one hell of a lot better then the other way round.

not all of them! i look and feel pretty dang ridiculous in makeup and girly clothing, and i know some pretty good looking dudes and ladies who dress really well right now and would also probably look equally ridiculous wearing whatever clothing people of their gender are typically supposed to wear. personally i think people are at their most attractive when they wear what they feel comfortable in, but that's just me.
also, to anyone who thinks guys can't pull off looking feminine: go to a drag show. they're really fun and i guarantee you will be very, very impressed.

Heranje · « **Reply #3486 on:** 23 Mar 2009, 00:50 »

Lunchbox - tights. Seriously. They work!

And I've climbed trees in a skirt on several occasions.

Ozymandias · « **Reply #3487 on:** 23 Mar 2009, 00:52 »

Quote from: Linds on 22 Mar 2009, 23:28

You obviously have never worn a skirt. Now if you mean crotch flashing, there is a simple solution called leggings and/or tights. My rule is if they are opaque, who gives a shit, because you can't see anything anyway. Also, with knee length or longer skirts, you don't have this problem. Skirts themselves, like pants, vary in degrees of comfort just like pants, except you get more of a breeze.

A wonderful, open, freeing breeze.

redglasscurls · « **Reply #3488 on:** 23 Mar 2009, 04:35 »

My only problem with skirts is finding shoes that really work with them. Somehow its so much more complicated than with pants, so I have about 12 skirts I very very rarely wear.

Lines · « **Reply #3489 on:** 23 Mar 2009, 12:40 »

I want this dress soooo much. Partly because it's super awesome and also because I can wear them with these heels.

redglasscurls · « **Reply #3490 on:** 23 Mar 2009, 12:44 »

So I am pretty much in love with all clothing made of stretchy cotton/hemp.

Not necessarily fashion-forward but I can't help wanting to buy it all and look like an urban nomad hippie forever.

Avec · « **Reply #3491 on:** 23 Mar 2009, 13:10 »

I'd love to get a hemp shirt. I've been looking for the looking around the city for the longest time.

Drill King · « **Reply #3492 on:** 23 Mar 2009, 13:14 »

Amanda, why do I love everything you pick out. And why do I think that my sister would also love it.

Reed · « **Reply #3493 on:** 23 Mar 2009, 13:32 »

Most of my best friends throughout life have been urban nomad hippies, so I wholeheartedly approve!

Heranje · « **Reply #3494 on:** 23 Mar 2009, 14:20 »

Here are some things I want! Fashion thread's verdict?

Dresses:

Also, I really want a knitted dress (and general knitted stuff like vests and things because knits are great)

Accessories:

Fabrics:

redglasscurls · « **Reply #3495 on:** 23 Mar 2009, 14:23 »

Not a fan of the bunchy gathers on the second dress, but the overall shape is pretty cute. I'm jealous of people who can wear high-necked things without their chest turning shirts into circus tents:(

Drill King · « **Reply #3496 on:** 23 Mar 2009, 14:42 »

Quote from: redglasscurls on 23 Mar 2009, 14:23

Not a fan of the bunchy gathers on the second dress, but the overall shape is pretty cute. I'm jealous of people who can wear high-necked things without their chest turning shirts into circus tents:(

This.

St.Germain · « **Reply #3497 on:** 23 Mar 2009, 15:17 »

Quote from: Lunchbox on 22 Mar 2009, 23:45

I hate wearing skirts because my thighs stick together and also you cannot climb trees in them.

I agree completely. You never know when you might need to climb a tree or hop a fence, and skirts just limit your options for adventuring. It's like how I own only one pair of shoes that are not tree/fence compatible. Blast my tomboyish upbringing.

pwhodges · « **Reply #3498 on:** 23 Mar 2009, 15:41 »

Don't be sad - now you know two 18-year-old girls from Norway!

KickThatBathProf · « **Reply #3499 on:** 23 Mar 2009, 16:24 »

That is a feat in itself

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