What kind of clothing do you like to wear to formal events? Where do you find good clothes in your preferred style/size? Do you ever make or alter your own clothing?
Formal wear for trans* folk
06/30/2012
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I buy boy's (kids) clothes, but I've noticed that I can't find blazer jackets that fit very easily, I'm very thin but too tall for most kid's jackets and too small/short for most men's. ONCE I found a women's blazer with no darts, and I wore that all the time, until it got holes in it. Just a blazer, button up shirt, slacks and possibly a tie for me. I've got ONE pair of black leather shoes but I need something more masculine, these aren't my favorite.
07/01/2012
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I know what you mean about jackets - I'm always on the lookout for ones that aren't full of tucks and darts. I also wish my feet were bigger so that it'd be easier to find masculine shoes that fit me.
Originally posted by
butts
I buy boy's (kids) clothes, but I've noticed that I can't find blazer jackets that fit very easily, I'm very thin but too tall for most kid's jackets and too small/short for most men's. ONCE I found a women's blazer with
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I buy boy's (kids) clothes, but I've noticed that I can't find blazer jackets that fit very easily, I'm very thin but too tall for most kid's jackets and too small/short for most men's. ONCE I found a women's blazer with no darts, and I wore that all the time, until it got holes in it. Just a blazer, button up shirt, slacks and possibly a tie for me. I've got ONE pair of black leather shoes but I need something more masculine, these aren't my favorite.
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07/01/2012
Thrift stores are always goldmines Although it can be a bit difficult to find suits that are actually my size there :/
07/01/2012
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Yeah I've heard of guys having lots of success with kid sizes or even at stores like Gap or H&M where they may have XS sizes. Personally, I'm more interested in getting formal stuff custom made to fit because even if I was 6 feet tall, the off-the-rack stuff just looks horrid.
Originally posted by
thisisadeletedaccount
What kind of clothing do you like to wear to formal events? Where do you find good clothes in your preferred style/size? Do you ever make or alter your own clothing?
07/02/2012
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Much agreed! Sometimes you find something amazing, and sometimes there's nothing. I kind of like the roulette-esque aspect of thrift store shopping, though.
Originally posted by
quantumspork
Thrift stores are always goldmines Although it can be a bit difficult to find suits that are actually my size there :/
07/03/2012
I wear slacks, button ups, ties, and sometimes blazers and vests. I find most of my clothes at stores like Sears and JC Pennys. I'm considered short for a guy because I'm 5'5"-ish, but there are definitely smaller guys out there. It's a bit hard to find stuff sometimes, but I manage.
07/10/2012
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I'm about that height, too - I have a cis male friend who is the same size, and I really need to ask him more about where he finds his clothes, because I seriously envy his wardrobe.
Originally posted by
FindingJames
I wear slacks, button ups, ties, and sometimes blazers and vests. I find most of my clothes at stores like Sears and JC Pennys. I'm considered short for a guy because I'm 5'5"-ish, but there are definitely smaller guys out there.
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I wear slacks, button ups, ties, and sometimes blazers and vests. I find most of my clothes at stores like Sears and JC Pennys. I'm considered short for a guy because I'm 5'5"-ish, but there are definitely smaller guys out there. It's a bit hard to find stuff sometimes, but I manage.
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07/14/2012
I avoid formal wear situations. If I absolutely must go to one I usually end up looking odd. Formal wear is SO gendered and I'm usually uncomfortable in any type of it.
07/14/2012
Honestly there's a limit to how formal I'll get - I'll wear non-faded black dress jeans that are pretty much indistinguishable from normal black pants and then a black button-up tee on top. I don't own a sportcoat and don't bother with ties, and I absolutely hate how white clothes look on me so I just accept the consequences of looking a little gothish. I've been looking around for a nice button-up cardigan I can wear to such occasions but it's hard to find something decent in my price range.
I only have the courage to alter clothing myself when it's for cosplay, since I feel like there's a bit of ugliness leeway in that context. I'd like to do some work on my ordinary clothes but I need a bit more practice first.
I only have the courage to alter clothing myself when it's for cosplay, since I feel like there's a bit of ugliness leeway in that context. I'd like to do some work on my ordinary clothes but I need a bit more practice first.
07/14/2012
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Dr. Martens!! Problem solved
Originally posted by
thisisadeletedaccount
I know what you mean about jackets - I'm always on the lookout for ones that aren't full of tucks and darts. I also wish my feet were bigger so that it'd be easier to find masculine shoes that fit me.
07/14/2012
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Yeah, I should really look into getting some Docs. I haven't tried on too many pairs, perhaps I shall seek some out soon.
Originally posted by
HB042
Dr. Martens!! Problem solved
07/16/2012
I enjoy wearing nicer, formal clothing. I have a few suits, and quite a few shirts/slacks/ties. Rarely do I find something that fits me well off the rack though. Most times I just find something I like then take it to have it tailored. Most places you can buy a decent suit will tailor it for you when you purchase it.
Being a smaller guy makes the shoe situation a little difficult for me as well. Size 7 is just too big for me and they don't really make decent kid's dress shoes unless you want to pay out the nose for them. Someday I'll just fork over the cash to have a brown pair and a black pair custom made. Good shoes will last quite a while if properly cared for.
Being a smaller guy makes the shoe situation a little difficult for me as well. Size 7 is just too big for me and they don't really make decent kid's dress shoes unless you want to pay out the nose for them. Someday I'll just fork over the cash to have a brown pair and a black pair custom made. Good shoes will last quite a while if properly cared for.
07/16/2012
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What size do you wear? I have quite a large collection of DMs that I'm thinking of paring down... maybe I might have something you'd like and will fit?
Originally posted by
thisisadeletedaccount
Yeah, I should really look into getting some Docs. I haven't tried on too many pairs, perhaps I shall seek some out soon.
07/16/2012
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To everyone I say, Dr. Martens! Even their kids shoes, if you need to go that small, are well made. If you take a men's US 7, you'd take a UK6 (which is what I wear). There's a fine variety of styles available in a UK6.
Originally posted by
TboyTy
I enjoy wearing nicer, formal clothing. I have a few suits, and quite a few shirts/slacks/ties. Rarely do I find something that fits me well off the rack though. Most times I just find something I like then take it to have it tailored. Most places
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I enjoy wearing nicer, formal clothing. I have a few suits, and quite a few shirts/slacks/ties. Rarely do I find something that fits me well off the rack though. Most times I just find something I like then take it to have it tailored. Most places you can buy a decent suit will tailor it for you when you purchase it.
Being a smaller guy makes the shoe situation a little difficult for me as well. Size 7 is just too big for me and they don't really make decent kid's dress shoes unless you want to pay out the nose for them. Someday I'll just fork over the cash to have a brown pair and a black pair custom made. Good shoes will last quite a while if properly cared for. less
Being a smaller guy makes the shoe situation a little difficult for me as well. Size 7 is just too big for me and they don't really make decent kid's dress shoes unless you want to pay out the nose for them. Someday I'll just fork over the cash to have a brown pair and a black pair custom made. Good shoes will last quite a while if properly cared for. less
07/16/2012
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I wear a women's size 7 sometimes, but sometimes I have to go up to 7 1/2 because I have really wide feet. I also need a lot of arch support. I mostly wear shoes made by Merrell and occasionally Keens, they seem to size and style their shoes in a way that works for me.
Originally posted by
HB042
What size do you wear? I have quite a large collection of DMs that I'm thinking of paring down... maybe I might have something you'd like and will fit?
07/17/2012
You'd likely take a UK5 then. Though, one area that DM's isn't so great in is arch support. So maybe sizing up to a UK6 would give you room for an arch support or orthotic insert. They are the most comfortable shoes ever once you get them broken, and the 1461 oxfords are as unisex as you can get in a shoe, in my opinion. I have a pair I may be parting ways with soon, I'd be happy to donate to the cause! PM me if you'd like them.
07/18/2012
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I avoid formal events like the plague :/
Originally posted by
thisisadeletedaccount
What kind of clothing do you like to wear to formal events? Where do you find good clothes in your preferred style/size? Do you ever make or alter your own clothing?
07/19/2012
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I appreciate the offer, but there's a vintage store in my town with a huge collection of Docs, so it's probably easier if I just walk down there and you give your shoes to someone you can hand them to rather than ship to. Plus, since I can be so fussy about shoes, it'd be nicer to get mine somewhere where I can try them on first. Thanks so much for the input on sizes and styles, though!
Originally posted by
HB042
You'd likely take a UK5 then. Though, one area that DM's isn't so great in is arch support. So maybe sizing up to a UK6 would give you room for an arch support or orthotic insert. They are the most comfortable shoes ever once you get them
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You'd likely take a UK5 then. Though, one area that DM's isn't so great in is arch support. So maybe sizing up to a UK6 would give you room for an arch support or orthotic insert. They are the most comfortable shoes ever once you get them broken, and the 1461 oxfords are as unisex as you can get in a shoe, in my opinion. I have a pair I may be parting ways with soon, I'd be happy to donate to the cause! PM me if you'd like them.
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07/20/2012
Absolutely! I hope it pans out
07/20/2012
I suck at buying formal clothes because nothing ever fits right. There are a lot of cheap(er) custom clothes websites that will do formal wear though. I think the next time I need something I'll look there since it's just as much as, or less than, buying something off the rack that doesn't fit well. link
07/25/2012
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Yep! Those are the custom sites I'd order from as well (I was looking mainly at Indochino). They're quite cheap and will usually do free alterations. Not to mention, they're literally MADE for you and are probably a bit more fashion conscious than your run-of-the-mill department store.
Originally posted by
jesseftm
I suck at buying formal clothes because nothing ever fits right. There are a lot of cheap(er) custom clothes websites that will do formal wear though. I think the next time I need something I'll look there since it's just as much as, or less
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I suck at buying formal clothes because nothing ever fits right. There are a lot of cheap(er) custom clothes websites that will do formal wear though. I think the next time I need something I'll look there since it's just as much as, or less than, buying something off the rack that doesn't fit well. link
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07/25/2012
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