Boy clothes are so so boring.

[SAMANN]

I'm a nurse and work in large well known hospital every year about this time the graduating Doctors come through for group interview for internship. Today about 10 men ( I don't think I saw a woman the group) toured our department. I had to do a double take for a second as they were all wearing Dk Blue or maybe it was black suits. Shirts were either gray or white. The only color on them was there ties and that want even much. For a second I thought the Navy was in town. I looked at them and in my head was thinking ugh how boring can you get. Then I thought I hate men's clothes no color no style we petty much all look like clones in suits and that's in our dress to impress clothes. I was thinking how about a nice stylish lace dress and heels would suit me better or if I had to a pencil skirt with a nice blouse a little something to make me pop just some color please. What would you wear to impress a future boss if you could wear anything you wanted?

[Lady Catherine]

I always hated suits. They are so boring. I never really thought about what I'd wear to an interview, But I can tell you heels would be involved. Maybe a nice red business skirt suit.

[Jenniferathome]

Of course, if it were a group of female doctors, they would be in navy or black skirt/suits or maybe pant suits. Granted, they would have some flair of color, but it would be minimal. They are also dressing to impress, for the setting. Mini skirt wearing cleavage showing bimbo look does not instill confidence in others in the medical profession.

[Lynn Marie]

Personally I like my male wardrobe. I can look downright sharp and often do. I like getting dressed up in both girls and male modes. I like to think that I'm equally attractive either way!

[Jamie001]

Male clothing in colorless, utilitarian and unexpressive. The easy way to determine if you are in the men's or women's department is to look at how many colors are available. If you are in the men's department then what shade of black, brown, blue, or gray would you like? That pretty much sums it up. Don't even get me started on the shoes that are style-less and make men's feet look even larger. There is nothing good about men's clothing.

[ReineD]

I looked at them and in my head was thinking ugh how boring can you get.

You know why they dress that way, don't you?

They want women to pay attention to their bodies, their handsome features, their charismatic personalities, their air of confidence ... and not their clothes. :D

Fundamentally, women adorn themselves to be sexually appealing to men. Women want to attract men. All the trappings of beauty: the makeup, the hair products, the sexy shoes, the flattering clothes, are designed to help women look younger and more vibrant, which is what men, who are visually motivated, look for in mates. And women throw in the jewelry and sparkles for good measure, because they know that men are attracted to glittery things too. :) Women, on the other hand, look for different things in their mates: power, status, his ability to have access to resources. She doesn't notice the style of his suit, but how it fits his body and the quality of the fabric. Does he exude an air of power and confidence? Is he wearing an expensive watch? Or, is his car a babe magnet?

These are sweeping generalizations, of course, since obviously not all women dress to attract men especially once they're settled. Other factors also come into play when it comes to choosing clothes, especially in our modern age of narrowing gender roles. But I wanted to point out the very basic reason that women adorned themselves beginning all those thousands of years ago, and suggest that a part of this coding still resides in our reptilian brains.

Read this article. It explains it better than me:
http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/201010/the-truth-about-beauty

Anyway, this also explains why most wives ask if their husbands are gay and if they crossdress because they want to attract men. Women understand the rule about dressing to attract men.

[Xandra]

Give me female clothes and colour any day!

[Jamie001]

Anyway, this also explains why most wives ask if their husbands are gay and if they crossdress because they want to attract men. Women understand the rule about dressing to attract men.

Reine,

Isn't it true that women dress to impress themselves and other women? I have seen it stated many times in magazines that women do not dress to attract men and that this is a misconception of most men.

[Beverley Sims]

My father always said clothes maketh the man.....
He never saw me dressed in female attire.

[stephNE]

I used to work in an office with about 60 men 40 women. I remember looking at the men and thinking how odd the everyone would wear a white or very light blue shirt. I had a white and a blue shirt too, but also pink, red, black, purple, etc. One of the owners (a woman) frequently complimented me on my shirts and breaking the office norm. I wonder if the other men thought that they had to do this to fit in?

[ReineD]

Reine,

Isn't it true that women dress to impress themselves and other women? I have seen it stated many times in magazines that women do not dress to attract men and that this is a misconception of most men.

By "dress" I assume you mean making an effort and not just wearing the easy stuff.

A lot of women do say they dress for themselves. I would count among these, the vast majority of women who go to the mall dressed in easy to wear and easy care clothes. They're not looking for partners, and I agree, they do not adorn themselves to catch a man. They already have one. Or if they are single, they don't expect to catch a man at the mall. lol.

Women at fancy galas or cocktail parties may well dress in a way to impress other women, but the message in this case would convey "hands off my man, he's mine". Another reason to dress up to the gills is to show off the couple's (or the husband's) financial status/success to everyone, not just to the other women. But, if a woman is single and looking for partners at these events, you can bet your bottom dollar that she will dress to appeal to men. Ever heard of the wives who don't like it when attractive divorcees hang around their husbands?

Professional women such as attorneys wear their power suits and designer clothes to reflect their own status and power, much like men do. So you won't see them wearing short skirts and plunging necklines.

So, no. Although we cannot possibly address every single woman's motive for choosing to adorn or to not adorn herself in certain ways, I don't believe for an instant that the "man" or "status" question doesn't come into play in some fashion when women spend time and effort in getting ready. Any woman who thinks about this deeply will agree. The women who "dress for themselves" don't tend to spend hours getting ready and they certainly don't dress up just to stay home alone. But also, as mentioned in my first post, we do have more and more women who dress for power and success and such a woman would have no desire to entice … (unless she is single and looking.)

Have you looked at the link I provided above? They explain it rather well.

[krisinpink]

I've *always* said "Boring Boy Clothes"!

Not that I've not felt like I looked good a few times going out as a guy on New Years Eve, but apart from a few occasions like that, I'll always say that girl clothes are simply 'the bomb'!

[Diamond Dog]

I actually prefer to wear female suits. The have a better shape than male suits on skinny people... I think...

[Badtranny]

Boy clothes are NOT boring. They may be boring to you and to every CD for that matter but there is some really amazing choices out there for guys that love to dress well. Colors, fabrics, everything you could want. Of course it does require a sense of style and a boldness that many CD's just don't have. Your average CD would never wear fashionable Capri's with a great pair of sandals and a tank top cut just right because they would be afraid that people would think they were gay. Ironic yes?

[Sara Jessica]

Boy clothes are NOT boring. They may be boring to you and to every CD for that matter but there is some really amazing choices out there for guys that love to dress well. Colors, fabrics, everything you could want. Of course it does require a sense of style and a boldness that many CD's just don't have. Your average CD would never wear fashionable Capri's with a great pair of sandals and a tank top cut just right because they would be afraid that people would think they were gay. Ironic yes?

EXACTLY what I was thinking.

And I've said this before. Most men are totally cool with being the men that they are. I dare to say 99.whatever% of men feel this way. But whatever that percentage might be, these doctors of yours were not likely to get up in the morning, look into their closets, and say "boo hoo, I really wish I could wear a dress to work today". No, a man who is secure with his gender is not going to give these things a second thought and instead, he will pick out a suit that looks amazing on him. Men in general look terrific in suits and personally, I wouldn't have it any other way.

[Girl]

Yes, male clothes are very boring! Female clothes are much more interesting!

[Jamie001]

EXACTLY what I was thinking.

Men in general look terrific in suits and personally, I wouldn't have it any other way.

The problem with men wearing suits is that they make all men appear as clones on each other. For example, men's fashion is never discussed at the Oscar Awards because all men look alike. The idea of men's formal fashion is a "uniform" that removes all self expression to ensure that all men are on the same level. Standing out from the crowd is not acceptable in men's formal fashion. The suit is nothing but a uniform!! It is interesting the most military dress uniforms are much better looking and expressive than the boring men's business suit. Men's fashion has been stuck in a rut and has not evolved in the past 100 years. It is really sad. :puke:

[Badtranny]

Men's fashion has been stuck in a rut and has not evolved in the past 100 years. It is really sad. :puke:

NOT TRUE!

Come visit me and I will take you shopping for men's clothes. There is no limit to fashion available for men, only the limited desire for men to wear them. I enjoyed dressing as a man just as much as I enjoy dressing now, I simply enjoy fashion, and when I meet a guy who has great style, I literally swoon.

Also, there is a lot more to wear than suits. I never see men in suits except for occasional events or formal business engagements. A good suit is nice but these days casual men's fashion has expanded to capri's and really cute slouchy sweaters, or slacks in earthy colors that are cut just right around the legs and butt, paired with a T, and a kicky bomber jacket that's 'guy' cropped so it really accentuates his body.

Yes it's true that most of the best dressed guys are gay and that's really unfortunate for us because the FEW straight men who do have style are basically fighting us off with a snazzy cane. If straight men ever figured out how good they can look in clothes, they would literally have their pick of women. The idea that men cross dress because men's clothes are boring is just plain old BS. Men cross dress because they like wearing women's clothes.

I can take an average guy and make him damn hot just by dressing him up a little. In fact my ex roomie's husband is a perfect example. He is a big lug who is all about T-shirts and jeans but one night they were over here and I gave him a bunch of my old clothes. I used to be a 240 lb dude so I had some old jeans and shoes and shirts that fit him perfectly. and boy was he cute. I traded him HIS jeans and T-shirt for MY old jeans and T-shirt and the difference was night and day. My t-shirt fit him like a glove because the material and cut were far superior to the boxy whatever brand he was wearing. It was tight in the right places, (upper body, biceps) and loose in the right places (belly) and the neck opening was just slightly larger. The jeans were no comparison. I wouldn't have looked twice at him in his clothes (well maybe) but my old jeans really looked incredible on him. All of a sudden he had a shape, (jeans had cute pocket flaps and really great stitching) and when he put on a pair of my old work shoes, (that 2 tone leather bowling shoe style that was popular a few years ago) it was ON. That look was rockin' and could have been finished with almost ANY cute jacket. If just fashionable jeans and T-shirts can make that much of a difference than imagine what is possible with the awesome range of styles that are available?

[Sara Jessica]

The problem with men wearing suits is that they make all men appear as clones on each other. For example, men's fashion is never discussed at the Oscar Awards because all men look alike. The idea of men's formal fashion is a "uniform" that removes all self expression to ensure that all men are on the same level. Standing out from the crowd is not acceptable in men's formal fashion. The suit is nothing but a uniform!! It is interesting the most military dress uniforms are much better looking and expressive than the boring men's business suit. Men's fashion has been stuck in a rut and has not evolved in the past 100 years. It is really sad. :puke:

Really?

Methinks you need to get out more Jamie. In the meantime, I think an emoticon representing a grain of salt is indicated for your post as your POV is clearly skewed in favor of all that is feminine. That might be all good in our little world but in the real world, this whole thing is a non-issue.

[Jamie001]

Really?

Methinks you need to get out more Jamie. In the meantime, I think an emoticon representing a grain of salt is indicated for your post as your POV is clearly skewed in favor of all that is feminine. That might be all good in our little world but in the real world, this whole thing is a non-issue.

If you look back to the days of George Washington you will see that men's fashion was expressive and fun. During the industrial revolution the business suit was invented to make all men look the same - like clones of each other so that everyone is on the same perceived level. Men's suits are essentially a uniform, nothing more, nothing less, just a uniform.

[Tibby]

Of course, if it were a group of female doctors, they would be in navy or black skirt/suits or maybe pant suits. Granted, they would have some flair of color, but it would be minimal. They are also dressing to impress, for the setting. Mini skirt wearing cleavage showing bimbo look does not instill confidence in others in the medical profession.

Exactly right. One of the first things we were told on our very first day of training was that society has an idea in their heads of what a doctor, consultant or scientist looks like. If you had someone in charge of your health care who dressed scruffily, or in a mini skirt, plunging neckline or some other attire more suited for clubbing you, as a patient, would not feel confident in the professionals ability. We were told that from that day we had to look like a doctor, act like a doctor and think like a doctor, the only difference between a doctor and a scientist is that scientists button up the white coat :) You wouldn't wear heels or open toed sandals in a lab, you wouldn't wear a mini skirt or floaty tops and you wouldn't wear long hair down, why? For your own safety and for that of others around you especially with some of the chemicals, weird wobbly bits from the body and equipment we work with. At least then it means getting dressed for a night out makes a massive transformation and can be properly enjoyed. But at least as a girl I have a wide choice of styles, colours and fabrics to dress in to go out, boys clothes are still very much the same as what would be worn at work.

[zenerabird]

I definitely agree. Men's clothing is pretty boring. Unless you have money for the designer styles. I like color, and that is hard yo find for menswear. I don't even own a suit. No point because I would never wear it.

[Abbygirl]

Very interesting thread. Melissa, you give me hope that I could have fun wearing guy clothes. I think my chronic adoration of girl clothes has conditioned me to desire something nicer to wear when I'm forced to live in guy mode. Unfortunately I am cursed with the exact fear you have already mentioned. I'm not an insensitive person but I'll admit, I'm a hetero guy afraid of looking gay so I shy away from most "fun" guy clothes.

I would like to incorporate nicer fabrics, brighter colors, more interesting necklines, etc into my male wardrobe but I feel like there's this equation where stylish guy = gay guy. What a drag. (ha ha)

[Ashley.marie]

I get around this whole issue by finding and wearing some girl clothes that don't appear girlish such as jeans, socks, shoes - penny loafers and athletic shoes, and of course underwear - since they can't see that, that's where I put the color. These things I can wear all the time in boy mode and save the dresses and skirts for girl mode. I do agree that boy clothes are boring:-)

[calebsmithxd]

I think some men's clothing is boring. I've been able to incorporate color pretty easily into my male wadrobe, but patterns have been more difficult to add, mostly because of budget issues.

I really like Etro and if I could afford their clothes, I would buy them in a heartbeat.

[Trish]

This past Saturday, we went to a charity dinner. I had to wear a jacket and tie. All the females, young and old were wearing
some of the nicest dresses, or skirts and tops. The men, well, we looked almost alike, except for the difference in the colors of our jackets ties and pants.

[Rachael Jones]

I was pondering this the other day when out for lunch in town. I looked in the main male-oriented clothes shops, and saw what is essentially variants on a theme. It was boring. I have lots of t-shirts, shirts, trousers, a suit. Other than specialised clothing, like my cycling gear, I have no other types.

One of the attractions of dressing femme is that I could choose from a bewildering array compared to male. I guess that's the attraction. It's all variants on a theme, but female clothing seems to have so many more variations.

[Badtranny]

http://www.undergear.com/

Okay for the last time. Men's clothes are NOT boring. Just because YOU don't know how to dress well doesn't mean the choices aren't good enough.

Dudes on this site don't like men's clothes because they prefer to crossdress, and that's cool but there are plenty MORE dudes who would rather wear the stuff in the above link than women's clothes.

To blame your cross dressing on the available fashion for men is just silliness. Look at all of the clothes available from just this ONE site. What's the excuse now? Just admit you'd rather cross dress and be done with it.

[April_Ligeia]

I also work in health care and when I'm not wearing scrubs, I do just wear what all the other guys wear. I like to stand out by my achievements, but in some environments you just really don't want to stand out physically, it's better to blend in.

[Wildaboutheels]

Well, certainly "most" male clothes are "boring". At least compared to females. The simple reason is that MEN don't need to be "attractive" to women, the same way that women need to be a attractive to/FOR men. Women are far more concerned about the present itself than the wrapping paper. ALL of those [so many] choices that women have is to simply give them a "greater chance" to be "attractive" to "more men". Women don't/won't go through all that time, money and effort on their appearance because they have nothing better to do. They do it because they HAVE TO compete with other women, a FACT lost on the vast majority here IMO.

I would go for any interview dressed in the same manner the boss dresses. More importantly, I would stand up straight, look them in the eye, give them a proper handshake and will have done some research on the company's roots for starters...

[ArleneRaquel]

Boring is the best description, but they just sooooo %^^&&&**^^%$ ! If you know what I mean.

[Bootsiegalore]

I actually love the early '80's and the Don Johnson look for "Boy Wear". All the colors! and the style! Todays styles suck, totally.

[Bootsiegalore]

It is really funny. My latest look, for boy wear events, has been a black suit, white shirt and skinny black tie, with a black fedora and tortoise shell Raybans.... the blues brother look.... it is pretty cool! So far it has been a big hit.

[sometimes_miss]

I'm a nurse and work in large well known hospital every year about this time the graduating Doctors come through for group interview for internship. Today about 10 men ( I don't think I saw a woman the group) toured our department. I had to do a double take for a second as they were all wearing Dk Blue or maybe it was black suits. Shirts were either gray or white. The only color on them was there ties and that want even much. For a second I thought the Navy was in town. I looked at them and in my head was thinking ugh how boring can you get. Then I thought I hate men's clothes no color no style we petty much all look like clones in suits and that's in our dress to impress clothes. I was thinking how about a nice stylish lace dress and heels would suit me better or if I had to a pencil skirt with a nice blouse a little something to make me pop just some color please. What would you wear to impress a future boss if you could wear anything you wanted?

Your experience is simply seeing men in their 'business attire', a uniform of sorts that men wear for their job. While not completely standardized, a suit with conservative colors is what's accepted in our society to get ahead in the business world. If you go to other cultures, you will find some physicians with 'wilder' colors to their shirts and ties, maybe in Hawaii some may make their rounds wearing decorative Hawaiian shirts and shorts. If you want to be taken seriously at your job, you wear what is considered appropriate attire for it, whether that be a space suit, tux, coveralls or gym shorts.

Men's clothing doesn't have to be plain. There's plenty of flash available if you want it, and fine fabrics too; same with shoes. Consider some of the 'dapper dans' out there. So stop buying your men's clothes from Brooks Bros., and go to the spanish side of town, you'll find a bit flashier attire there. When I took dancing lessons, the woman who taught me told me that if I wanted to get a bit more notice, a bright red or day glo bright blue tux shirt would make a big difference. Same with watch; day to day I always wore a simple stainless steel divers watch. When I go out socially, now I wear a gold watch with a crystal that reflects the light in several directions, as well as polished links that do the same. Same with shoes, patent leather shines better than stiff horsehide in most circumstances.

[Kate Simmons]

Boy clothes can look quite awesome on the right "woman" Hon.;):)

[Maria S]

I recently went to an open evening at a hotel on the outskirts of Maidstone for an estate agency that was recruiting. I was told in advance to wear business attire. I turned up looking business like, suit, shirt and tie. Whilst in the waiting room others began to turn up. All the men were dressed fairly well the same. The clothes that the women wore most of them just looked like they had turned up dressed smart casual. Various coloured and patterned tops and skirts, high heels that had to have scaffolding around them in case you fell over. This is what shows how boring mens clothes are.

Also when you watch films on the TV set say in the 40s, 50s and 60s mens clothes have not really changed that much but womens clothes have changed many times over.

Maria

[zenerabird]

If you can afford the stuff on that site, or others like it. I don't have 50 bucks for a shirt. I don't think I pay that much for anything in my wardrobe anymore. Yes I like women's clothes better. Partly because menswear is just variations of the same things that men have worn for over a hundred years now. Except for different patterns and maybe cut, they are all similar in appearance. the colors tend to stay in the more neutral range, or darks. Brighter colors still tend to get you thought of as gay, even though they're men's clothes. And God help the guy that wears pink, even today. You and I are the same age, so I know you remember when mens shorts were actually shorts and not knee pants. men used to wear bell bottoms. Not anymore. Those are women's pants now. The list goes on. Women's clothing has expanded greatly while menswear shrinks steadily. Or doesn't appreciably change. Also, women are allowed to experiment with personal style and fashion. Men really are not.
OK, my rant is done. :)

[Badtranny]

If you can afford the stuff on that site, or others like it. I don't have 50 bucks for a shirt.

Really that's the reason you'd rather wear a woman's blouse? That is just ONE site. There are plenty more sites and plenty more options on the street in any decent sized city. But because one site has a $50 dollar shirt, men's clothes suck?

This thread title needs to change to "I will wear women's clothes no matter what" because no matter what I offer in the way of reality gets ignored as if it wasn't posted at all. There are men who know how to dress and they wouldn't begin to think that men's clothes are boring. They sure as hell wouldn't think that they'd rather wear a woman's blouse because it's got a color that isn't available in Sears. I'm beginning to seriously question the sanity of the of people on this site. I wonder if some of them actually believe they are only cross dressing because of the limited options for men down at the department store.

[CassandraSmith]

I must be a weirdo but I love my suits. I got them when I was a high roller at a major software company and they used to fly me around the country. There's something mystical about them when you pay 2300 each and they're on sale! I like my black silk wool the best. I look like a badass lawyer or business mogul even though I'm skinny. You have to have the suspenders that join in the back and button to really nail it though. Belts are for posers and suck-ups. Ties should have rare metals in them also.

I can guarantee you that if you saw me in one of mine, boring would be the last thing you would think. What you were seeing were cheap (ah, ok, inexpensive) suits. They can look worse than camos, flip flops and a wife beater to me.

[zenerabird]

When you pull out polo shirts, button down collared shirts and suits, whats left? I don't even OWN a suit. Don't like 'em, and won't wear 'em. Polo shirts, regardless of colors, also get boring after a while. Men's pants come in 2 or 3 basic styles; straight leg, boot cut, and tapered leg. Then you have differences in cut that generally duplicate something that was done in the last 50 years (what's old is new again type thing). No matter what combinations you come up with, the basic pattern of menswear has not changed in 100 years. And don't bring ties into this. Like suits, I refuse to wear them. Although that has nothing to do with available styles or colors. It's personal. BTW; I don't have any women's blouses.

[cdxmatty]

i agree, boy clothes are soooooo boring. . .

[May(be)]

Anything?
Definitely a suit...
of armor. Definitely.

Boy uniform does suck, though. Very bland.

[Jamie001]

This past Saturday, we went to a charity dinner. I had to wear a jacket and tie. All the females, young and old were wearing
some of the nicest dresses, or skirts and tops. The men, well, we looked almost alike, except for the difference in the colors of our jackets ties and pants.

Yes, you have discovered that the purpose of men's clothing is to make all men look alike. The suit and tie is a result of the industrial revolution and is nothing more than a stuffy uniform to remove all individuality with the idea of creating a level playing field for all men because they look alike.

[calebsmithxd]

When you pull out polo shirts, button down collared shirts and suits, whats left? I don't even OWN a suit. Don't like 'em, and won't wear 'em. Polo shirts, regardless of colors, also get boring after a while. Men's pants come in 2 or 3 basic styles; straight leg, boot cut, and tapered leg. Then you have differences in cut that generally duplicate something that was done in the last 50 years (what's old is new again type thing). No matter what combinations you come up with, the basic pattern of menswear has not changed in 100 years. And don't bring ties into this. Like suits, I refuse to wear them. Although that has nothing to do with available styles or colors. It's personal. BTW; I don't have any women's blouses.

zenerabird, I think you bring up some great points here.

Usually I inject color into my wadrobe with polos and t-shirts, but that does get old at times. I do have some colored jeans, both men's and women's, but generally I find colored jeans for men to be hard to find, especially since I'm a small guy. Although it seems either way I have to get things tailored since women tend to have longer legs than men, even if my waist is somewhat small for a guy.

As far as suits go, I'm not in love with them either and I literally do not fit into even the smallest men's suit, so it makes it more difficult to even get excited about them. I don't feel like going to a tailor all the time either.

Finally, I too get annoyed by the tie suggestion. Ties are such a small aspect of a guy's wardrobe and it really feels like grasping at straws to me.

[zenerabird]

@calebsmithxd
Thanks for the support. There is one here that will definitely DISAGREE with both of us though.

[KatieGG]

I don't think men's clothes are boring, my husband looks damn good in an all black suit black shirt black tie. Or a polo and dress pants. Even his "every day clothes" look good. My favorite "guy" look for him though basketball shorts and a fitted hat, no shirt showing off his tattoos. Looks very sexy with his smooth chest.

[shae]

I've worn my good Hong Kong silk suit to a couple of weddings, my dad's funeral (with my ribbons, 'cos he was military), and a local music-industry awards show; everyone comments on it, it's tailored nicely. The other two suits (all 3 black) have seen enough duty to keep them in the closet, and I never wear a tie (nine years of powerlifting gave me a bit of a neck). The long hair makes changes; my warrant officer from '74 mentioned I didn't look at all like when I mustered out. My fave boy look, as with KatieGG above, is cargo shorts and sneakers ( image removed) ; the womenfolk like the smooth body.

Still,if I'm not getting dirty or sweaty, girl clothes are the total answer. There's so many more moods to choose, and if I like what I'm wearing, I'm happy, and that's all \I really care about...

[susan54]

I am quite prepared to admit that I prefer to wear women's clothes because I like wearing skirts and dresses, and these look better with a bust, heels, etc - all of which I like.

Men's clothes are not boring if you dress smartly. A good jacket, cufflinks, just the right shirt ... can be really sharp. Get the shirt collar right and the discomfort of a tie can be worth it for how good it looks. I get a lot of compliments from women whether dressed as a man or woman.

There is a lack of variety, though. I am a Scot and I only wear a kilt once every couple of years (I own it, so expense is not a limitation). Cowbiy boots are male attire, but would look ridiculous in Scotland (outside Aberdeen). Ditto a stetson, but both look good and are male. And far from boring.

Fancy dress is a problem unless you want to be a cowboy or pirate or vicar or gangster or a member of Village People - old military uniforms look great but are expensive. And some have issues - ask Prince Harry. So - you could always dress as a woman!

[IngeInCO]

Really that's the reason you'd rather wear a woman's blouse? That is just ONE site. There are plenty more sites and plenty more options on the street in any decent sized city. But because one site has a $50 dollar shirt, men's clothes suck?

This thread title needs to change to "I will wear women's clothes no matter what" because no matter what I offer in the way of reality gets ignored as if it wasn't posted at all. There are men who know how to dress and they wouldn't begin to think that men's clothes are boring. They sure as hell wouldn't think that they'd rather wear a woman's blouse because it's got a color that isn't available in Sears. I'm beginning to seriously question the sanity of the of people on this site. I wonder if some of them actually believe they are only cross dressing because of the limited options for men down at the department store.

Maybe I'm in a different place than when I started participating here but I am questioning my sanity as well. I really need to think and examine. Hmmm

[ReineD]

I don't think men's clothes are boring, my husband looks damn good in ...

Exactly! It's not about what color his clothes are, it's about how great he looks wearing them! The clothes serve to enhance HIM and what he stands for, and not vice versa.

GGs are attracted to appealing, well-dressed men, just like men are attracted to appealing, well-dressed women.

So if a crossdresser does not want to look appealing in guy mode, is it because he doesn't want women to be attracted to him? :p

[NathalieX66]

Alluding to the OP's thread, I'm in the same camp.

I am bored of guys' clothes, and jealous of how females present themselves. I'm glad I decided to do something about it. .....so far so good.

[zenerabird]

How about the fact that I just outright don't LIKE wearing suit and tie or anything similar. I have never liked suits. I don't own one now. Nor do I own any slacks or other casual dress clothes, except for a few polo shirts. Like I said before, when you take out suits and polo's, whats left? All menswear have very few real variations. Colors tend to be dark or neutral. Styles haven't really changed much in over 20 years. Unless you count shorts, and all they've done is get longer on men and shorter on the ladies. Menswear has stayed pretty stagnant for decades. That is, unless you have the money to buy the styles that have variety, like the things at Undergear. I can't afford to buy things like that. And what's available for someone on a tight budget has NO variety in style, cut or color. Again, menswear is pretty damn boring these days.

[KatieV]

Melissa -

Absolutely true! Check out these designers, to name just a few - Tallia and Tahari (they make great women's clothes, too); there are many others. Fabrics, colors and cuts are excellent, even feminine. Floral patterns are popular and the breast pocket has disappeared! OK, most men don't go there unless they are gay, and they are so boring in their attire ...and if you're not in a metro area you can't buy this stuff. Still, it's much better than even five years ago.

Kay

[GeminaRenee]

I'm a nurse and work in large well known hospital every year about this time the graduating Doctors come through for group interview for internship. Today about 10 men ( I don't think I saw a woman the group) toured our department. I had to do a double take for a second as they were all wearing Dk Blue or maybe it was black suits. Shirts were either gray or white. The only color on them was there ties and that want even much. For a second I thought the Navy was in town. I looked at them and in my head was thinking ugh how boring can you get. Then I thought I hate men's clothes no color no style we petty much all look like clones in suits and that's in our dress to impress clothes. I was thinking how about a nice stylish lace dress and heels would suit me better or if I had to a pencil skirt with a nice blouse a little something to make me pop just some color please. What would you wear to impress a future boss if you could wear anything you wanted?

Nah. I hear this all the time from CD'ers, and it's just not true. It's one of those wishful thinking excuses that people like to put forth about why they cross dress. Maybe most guys don't bother to dress nicely, or wear cute clothes, but that's not the clothes' fault. When I go shopping in the right stores, I always see things in the guys department that I think look great. Most guys just don't know how or don't care about looking great. I assure you, whatever mode I'm in, I make sure I'm dressed well. And people (especially women) notice, because I get compliments. Don't mistake your loathing of men's clothing for any shortcoming in the threads.

[zenerabird]

Nah. I hear this all the time from CD'ers, and it's just not true. It's one of those wishful thinking excuses that people like to put forth about why they cross dress. Maybe most guys don't bother to dress nicely, or wear cute clothes, but that's not the clothes' fault. When I go shopping in the right stores, I always see things in the guys department that I think look great. Most guys just don't know how or don't care about looking great. I assure you, whatever mode I'm in, I make sure I'm dressed well. And people (especially women) notice, because I get compliments. Don't mistake your loathing of men's clothing for any shortcoming in the threads.

Define the right stores. A lot of the time it'll be a store that I can't even afford to walk into. Much less actually BUY anything.

[lynnef]

speaking as one of those people who do NOT look good in a suit.. It makes me look and feel very awkward & uncomfortable, just like wearing an oversized, grey/black/brown box, especially with a shirt and tie... (choke)

i'd rather wear generic sweatpants & a T-shirt, or women's jeans & a T-shirt than *any* kind of casual+ "menswear". :D

[zenerabird]

speaking as one of those people who do NOT look good in a suit.. It makes me look and feel very awkward & uncomfortable, just like wearing an oversized, grey/black/brown box, especially with a shirt and tie... (choke)

i'd rather wear generic sweatpants & a T-shirt, or women's jeans & a T-shirt than *any* kind of casual+ "menswear". :D


My wife says I look great in a suit. Meanwhile I feel horrible. All dressed up like that isn't me. Like you, I feel awkward and just out of place. Plus I absolutely HATE ties! Why anyone willingly puts a noose around their neck for "fashion" I don't know. I agree with you, sweats and a tee, or ladies jeans and a tee is way more comfortable. BTW, I like your avatar.

[KateSpade83]

I agree, most men's clothes are boring because they're all so similar. Men's suit look too similar, that's why I only have one good one for interviews, yet I have over 120 skirt suits! If feel better wearing a skirt suit, plus they have a ton of variety.

I have a set of Polo and T Shirts and they're all old but they still good enough for modern day use.

[FelicityMay]

I have to admit, throughout my whole life, whenever i had to go shopping for guys clothing, i was the biggest stick in the mud... i hated the feeling of being in a clothes store, i didnt like how anything looked, and everything just seemed like a waste of money.

Ever since I've recognized my girly self, im still not all that into mens fashion, but i cant keep my eyes away from the womens section! hehe i guess im just more of a girl.

[nolafeet]

I don't even think "guy clothes" when I here shopping...really whats the point! woman clothes are so cute....Hi I'm mandi , new here

[lingerieLiz]

The power color for women is RED.

[joanna4]

They sure are, I'm metro and it helps make things more exciting. I often wear waxed or coated denim or leather jackets/grphaic tees/button shirts/vests because it simply adds more flavor to my wardrobe. I would rather just dress as a girl if I could all the time though.

[jillian_nphilly]

Somebody said it right. male fashion is kinda stagnate. Girls attire whether it be on top or underneath is a lot more exciting

[Jamie001]

Male fashion is very drab and boring. Male formal attire is designed to make all males look the same and is essentially the "male uniform". Consider this: When you get married you get the privilege of dressing exactly like the waiter who is serving you drinks and may even be mistaken for the waiter because of the male uniform.

[lynnef]

The power color for women is RED.

yep, the color of Fire, passion, and in the far east, good luck :)

(plus red cars/motorcycles/etc go faster :D )

[Ellanore G.G.]

Some male clothes as some womens clothes can both be drab.
I think my H looks amazing:daydreaming: with a beard and a suit.
Sends shivers down my spine.
Oh and the shoes are the most important....polished and black
But I find him cute in a dress, not amazingly sexy, but rather cute.
So maybe we all have different visual aspects on different clothes.

[Amy Hepker]

Male clothes are Gross EWWWWWWW!