Fashion.
At the end of the day that is what this, Thesis that Shannan has written, is really about...even if the topic has been derailed by the fact that CD's use excuses as to why they dont have Femme styles within their Male wardrobe.
I agree with everything Shannan has said here. Aside from the statement that there aren't femme or androgynous fashions available to men in their "department"
The reason i dont agree with it is because, i have a closet full of androgynous attire.
Skinny jeans(like 10 pairs)...fitted shirts....racer back Tees...Tight fitted shirts (we have a joke here in my family..."Donni likes his Baby Gap T-shirts)...Converse Black on black Chucks....Fitted button ups......Cardigans....Nomad Scarves
And dont get me started on how to layer with mens fashion.....You can take simple wardrobe items you probably already own and make something awesome happen.....
If your wondering how to find all this "femme" stuff in the stores...Open your eyes....its there, its just hard to see it with all the bad fashion choices your bombarded with when walking into the mens department.
I think that the main reason that CD's want to play the blame game is that they are just unhappy with their male attire. I see MtF threads that show their femme selves dressed and presented awesome and then their guy photos look like they have lost hope in life. I have never understood why CD's dont take care to present themselves as well dressed or fashionable men in their daily lives....but yet they go through so much effort for their femme selves....
The fashion industry is changing with the trends that are already here... I wanted to post a few pics from this years Mens fashion trends that are on the rise.
This shirt is fitted and has a slimming line on the sides of the torso that mimic boning and has a 3/4 sleeve. Not to mention the fabric is glimmering satin
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This hoodie is also 3/4 sleeve and has really cool cowl neck design
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How about this jacket! This style is fitted and looks incredibly like the Ladies cut leather jackets from the 80's
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How about these jeans....I love them!
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Shoes and boy capris....
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So if your unhappy with your male attire then change it, but dont blame the women in the world for your poor fashion choices or the inability to make your "everyday look" feel less "Drab".
Many here would rather blame society than themselves...or in this case the "GG's In Jeans"
Great post Shan,
-Donni-
PS
SEE! Ms. Nikki Rich has the right idea! Props and high fives! Inspiring to see other CD's making active and positive choices! GJI guess I just like to look and feel good about myself whether I'm wearing mens or women's clothes , I do have to admit girls jeans fit me better than mens but that's just my body type. I will admit that instead of guys whining about there clothing choices they should show clothing manufacturers that there is a demand for a change and have the balls to go out and by the stuff not just get on here and whin.
