June 2012
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emptyinbtwn asked: Hey. I am looking for some advice as to what to wear to a summer, specifically august wedding. Normally I would wear skinny dress pants, a dress shirt and a tie, but I feel like this would be too hot in the summer. Any suggestions?
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Queers Know How To Party
But I got to them with my camera before anything debaucherous happened.
Terhys:
Skirt: H&M Conscious Collection
Top: Black Bandeau Onesie, American Apparel
Jewelry: Buffalo Exchange (Davis Sq, MA)
Rae:
Top and skirt: Merona line at Target
Belt: Stolen from girlfriend
Earrings: Target
Kerrie:
Dress: H&M
Hair: Terhys
Missy:
Shirt: Tommy Hilfiger
V-neck: American...
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Tomboy Femme Clubbing Outfit
Anonymous asked: Any ideas for clubbing attire? I am more of a feminine tomboy and usually have trouble picking outfits I like.
ASOS Peter Pan Collar Fitted Shirt, available at ASOS for $43.49 Black Pearl Button Satin Crossover Tie, available at solidcolorneckties.com for $3.95
Days of Bold Jeans, available at Modcloth for $79.99
Antique silver cute owl pendant & antique silver circle...
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Denim on Denim
As long as the shades have enough contrast, you are good to go. Pii also gives us a chance to check out some German brands. Gang does a good died jean, which I haven’t seen much of around here. Not to mention more suspenders-of-the-shoulders, a style I recently commended and am still hoping will sweep through the dyke nation.
denim shirt: New Yorker
suspenders: New Yorker
jeans:...
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Alternative Ways to Wear Bandanas
Anonymous Asked: What are some ways to wear a bandana, other than around the head?
Around the Neck:
In your breast pocket:
In your back pocket:
Around the ankle:
sources: munrowe.com, Lookbook.nu, streetstylista-guy.blogspot.com, moda333.wordpress.com, transfatshion.tumblr.com, blog.sisterbrotherstyle.com, transfatshion.tumblr.com
Git it:
Jack & Jones Harlem Bandana, on...
May 2012
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Anonymous asked: I'm going to a party to celebrate my grandmothers 100'th birthday and I was wondering what to wear. The rest of my family/my relatives are going to wear suits and dresses. I dont wanna wear a dress and I dont look good in a suit. Thinking about a shirt and a vest with a bowtie or something like that. Kinda have a low budget 2. Any suggestions? Thanks 4 an awesome blog.
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labexperiment asked: Hot weather is here (at least in my part of the world), and I have a question. I'm comfortable with the tops I have, but struggle with what to wear on the bottom. Skirts are SO much cooler but I don't like how "girly" they look. Is there a style of skirt or way I can wear them that are more "tomboyish" or "dykey?" Love, love, love your blog!
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Suspenders: A Fun Twist in Formalwear →
This week’s Equally Wed post: From the ring bearer to the best butch, suspenders offer a classy alternative to the suit jacket.
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Stud Style
This dapper stud swoops in with some classic urban attire. Scrunch up your pants over your boots for a street smart look that will bring all the queers a-honkin.
Hat: Vintage Suns snapback
Boots: Ralph Lauren Polo
Pants: Levi’s Red Tab Casual Pants
T-shirt: Ralph Lauren Cotton Crew Tee
Follow April: www.aprilmonita.tumblr.com
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Not-in-School Backpacks
It’s summer, which means weekend trips, hikes, and road trips — and your old Jansport backpack doesn’t exactly scream vacation. So from femme to not-at-all-femme, here are my unique yet classic picks that will keep you dapper for wherever your adventures take you.
Bungee String Backpack, available at ASOS for $52.19
Grace Pack, made to order by EthanMade & Co for $260
Day...
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Anonymous asked: I'm on the quest for dapper shoes (at the moment: brogues and boat shoes) that come in women's/boy's sizes and are also vegetarian! Any tips?
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Teal is Always a Yes. ALWAYS.
Ashley Aaron, the blogger of glitterpolitic.tumblr.com along with Erin Majestic Legay is showing us her teal vintage stylings. Since teal is Missy’s favorite color, I asked her if she’d like me to say anything about it in her honor. She responded, “Teal sneaks up on you because it is a bright and bold jewel tone and goes really well with brown. it’s so easy to be like,...
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Hot Watches For Under $100
I’ve discovered many more amazing watches since the last watch post, so here we go, this time with the added benefit of your being able to afford them.
Komono Fat Wizard Teal Watch With Plastic Strap, on sale at ASOS for $61.75 Goa Black watch, available at Lacoste for $95 Timex Men’s Weekender Slip Through Strap Watch, available at Amazon for $33.71 Breda Colton Watch, on sale...
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We Have a New Style Consultant!
She’s my friend Rae, and she knows a thing or two about queer style.
Check out her new tag (she is also known as “Main Squeeze” by guest blogger Mildlymiffed) and stay tuned for more fashion tips from both of us.
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Anonymous asked: I bought a pain of yellow corduroy shorts that were really awesome but now I don't know what to wear them with. What's something that would look really good with them?
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Suspenders Off-the-Shoulder Style
Sofia from Sweden keeps her suspenders off the shoulders; a style I personally think is hot. Since it’s alternative, cute, and a great way to give people something to grab onto during dance-floor-flirty-times I propose that we push the trend out of Sweden and into the greater dyke culture. The last Swede who did it looked mighty-fine as well, remember “Oh hay there!”
Denim...
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escapistry asked: Hey! I was wondering what I should wear to this years Huntington Pride Parade (on June 9th). This is actually my first time going to Pride so I'm not really sure how I should go about dressing
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A Life of Yellow
Bring in summer and add a bold pop of yellow to your wardrobe. Here are some of my favs:
Loopback Cotton-jersey Sweatshirt available at Mr. Porter for £90. Perfect for those cool summer nights.
Get your yellow pants here. Source: munrowe.com.
Snatch a yellow cardigan on Etsy for $26. Source: upashion.com
Nick Wooster, the fashion director of Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf rocking some...
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Fully Thrifted
Each of these items were found at one of her local thrift stores in Weatherford, Texas. Feeling intimidated by all those racks and the swarms of adorable queers? Check out Put This On’s guide to thrifting for menswear.
Shirt: Ralph Lauren
Skirt: Cactus Flower
Boots: Justin Boots, Ropers
Follow Kota: honestlysay.tumblr.com
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Contrast Collars
Um, pink menswear with contrast collars? Color paneled Boat shoes? If your heart hasn’t started pounding already, I don’t know what else to say.
Pink dress shirt: Brooks Brothers, I can’t find that exact shirt on the Brooks Brothers’ website, but they also allow you to Create Your Own.
Glasses: Ray-Ban
Black Pants: Next Generation (from Burma, very smooth texture)
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Black Brogues Done Casual
Anonymous asked: Ok so i took your advice, and decided to try on some black brogues from the boys section. I brought them to wear them for my graduation having never ever owned a pair of smart black shoes. After falling head of heels for them (excuse the pun) i’ve rather fell in love with them and would love to wear them with something more casual but i’m at a bit of a loss what to put...
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Tailoring Men's Button-ups for Larger Chests
I’ve gotten many questions from larger breasted folks wanting to know how to deal with their breasts in button-up situations, particularily around wearing men’s shirts. For example: ”I love button down shirts and polos, but I have a big chest and find it hard to pull off the outfits I put together because the buttons in the chest area are stressed or I look big around the middle...
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Masculine Shoes for YOUR Feet
Finding smaller masculine styles for female bodied feet can be a tough one (as evidenced back in this post) but with your help and my own endless research I’ve found lots of great brands that have a selection of masculine shoes for women. Here are a few of my favorite dandy styles that will fit us smaller-footed folks:
JAZIE, available at Steve Madden for $89.95
Bass “Walk and...
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Danish Graduation Dance Outfit
You never know when you might find yourself sneaking into a Danish Graduation Dance — but when you do, this is the outfit for it. (Seriously, I got you covered. No problem.)
Elena is from Northern California but doing an exchange student year in Silkeborg, Denmark. She writes, ”Needed something formal looking to sneak into ‘Lancier’ a Danish graduation dance performance. I...
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Anonymous asked: Please, please help me i'm at the end of my tether! I'm from the uk and no matter what i do i can't pass as male :( When i was younger i'd pass all the time but now i'm 28 yrs everyone instantly knows i'm female. I've tried everything. I have short hair, wear mens clothes and bind but no matter what i do i still don't pass. I normally wear shirts, t shirts,...
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Calling All Curvy Queers!
So many little dyksicles have been writing in wanting to see more curvy queers rocking their duds. So show us what you got: http://www.dykeduds.com/submit/
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Summer Prep Part 2
Bringing on the prep part 2. Missed part 1?
Cream Breton Stripe Crew Neck T-Shirt, available at Topman for $32
I mean, you need something to hold your stuff, right? Fred Perry Barrel Bag, available at ASOS for $86.98
Denim Short in Yellow, available at ASOS for $38.27
Anderson’s Woven Belt, available sotostore.com for €69.00
Selected Aro Polo Shirt, available at ASOS for...
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Straight Leg Jeans
This girl has an amazing ability to a. dress herself b. date people who make amazing things from her. May we all strive to be this resourceful. Also, lots of talk going around about jeans. This is an example of straight leg jeans that can be an androgynous fit for those with wider hips. Carhartt Denim Pants, on sale at Yoox.com for $55.
Glasses: SALT. from Blink in Portland, OR
Blazer:...
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Anonymous asked: This blog is seriously the answer to all of my questions. I am so happy I found it. Cheesey, but thank you so much!! It is truly a lifesaver.
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Anonymous asked: I'm genderqueer and dress pretty androgynously and dapperly, however this is a new discovery. I left highschool dressing pretty feminine and came back home to my family dressing androgynously/masculinely. So this is kind of new to my family. My sister's college graduation is coming up. Suggestions on what to wear?
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Dapper Elbow Patch Blazers for the Big Day →
Elbow patches may have once been only the place for Algebra teachers, but now the trend has skyrocketed for preppy and dapper fashionistas alike… This week’s Equally Wed post.
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Wider Suspenders
Usually I recommend skinnier suspenders for small people, but this dapper Brazilian gives us hope for those owners of wider ones. She commented that Brazil is a tough place for finding androgynous clothes, though I can’t say I find the states easy.
Hat: Center 3 (São Paulo)
Jeans: Hering
Suspenders: Varal (Florianópolis)
Shirt: Gift
Follow Louie: loving-arms.tumblr.com
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Long Walks on the Beach
They took your Okcupid profile seriously and suggested a walk on the beach. Suddenly you wonder why you listed it as a typical Friday night activity if you wouldn’t have any clothes for the occasion. Lucky for you, I’ve picked some dandification to impress your sweetheart-to-be in. Next stop: learning how to speak French (okay).
Atwell Mens Knitted Jumper, available...
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Green Light: Mixing Black and Brown
Anonymous asked: Do black and brown ever work together?
Yess!! Especially when they are complimentary fabrics or materials.
Sources: casualfriday.co, iamgalla.com, The sartorialist
More in these posts:
Picnic Outfit
Hipster or From Portland?
Black and Brown CAN Go Together
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Anonymous asked: I'm a very feminine looking person, but not by choice. I'm 5 foot, thin and roughly an hourglass. I don't want to go mad into andro style but more than currently. The thing is it universally looks silly on me. How do I fix that? Also, how do I stop being read as femme without having to dress really butch? Can it even be done? :P
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Flea Market Chic
Meet Hilma, my new favorite dresser from Finland. She put together a classy, colorful, and detailed outfit almost entirely from flea markets. Way to shop on a budget.
Hat: Flea market
Blue Shirt: JC
Vest: H&M
Jeans: Flea market
Shirt: Gift from Italy
Striped top: H&M
Follow Hilma: http://thegaymafia.tumblr.com/
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Anonymous asked: My closet basically consists of t-shirts, jeans, and sneakers (converse and vans). I'm going on a date with someone I really really like and we're going out to eat then maybe a stroll near the beach for some ice cream. What should I wear if I want to impress?
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Anonymous asked: I suck at shopping, but I love fashion. So my question is how do i shop effectively? Buy certain pieces I like, or buy whole outfits?
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Swag.
There’s something so bold yet laid back about this look. It’s just simple summer swaggy style, and a good addition to the “summer bad boy look” I was helpin a sibling out with a few posts ago. Also diggin Ashley’s new slicked back doo. If you are on a budget and interested in picking up some wayfayer shades, ASOS has similar ones here for $14.54.
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Electric Daisy Carnival
Anonymous asked: Hi, I’m going to Electric Daisy Carnival, what should I wear? S:, I’m mmm pretty androgynous, I don’t bind but I usually wear really tight sport bras so my boobs don’t show and I wear button downs and jeans on a daily baisis, so of course I won’t wear booty shorts, help? please?
I am not familiar with this Carnival, but based on the few pictures I...
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Symphony Femme
Anonymous asked: I’m going out with my girlfriend to the local opera house to see an orchestra play. I’m guessing it’s a formal event, so how do I go about dressing for something formal, but not go all out? I’m quite feminine (and I have long straight brown hair) but can sometimes wear more androgynous clothes.
You’d want something conservative with classic, subtle...
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The Puppy Epidemic
I don’t know how this keeps happening. But I keep finding the most cutest queers with their puppies. And black framed glasses… must be an epidemic.
Glasses: His eye doctor. So. hipster. (You can pick up similar ones here and get your prescriptions popped in.)
Sweater: Arizona Boys’ at JC Penny (Oh boy! A brand I have yet to explore.)
Follow...
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Strappy Sandals For the Rest of Us
I’ve been pretty stumped at finding walking sandals that aren’t totally traumatizing. Birkenstocks aren’t bad looking, but I always preferred to just stick to sneakers if I’d be walking a lot. But I just discovered some beautiful strappy sandal options for men. These are basically the sandals of my dreams I didn’t know I had. It seems that the affordable brands have...
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Photographer Swag
There’s nothing cuter than an androgynous photographer in a varsity jacket. And her knuckle tattoos are quite subtle and alluring.
Hat: Dropdead
Jacket: B.Ball Jacket, Dangerfield
Scarf: Snood, by Federation
Jeans: A mystery
Follow Esmée: http://bigsquid.tumblr.com/
Related Posts: Ashley and Sarah Continue to Charm
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Dyke Points
Anonymous asked: I’m a genderqueer trans woman, or something like that. My gender expression mostly ranges from androgynous to femme, and it seems like most non-queers assume I’m an androgynous boy unless I look blatantly femme. I don’t need to be super butch, but tips for looking somewhat dykey without being mistaken for a dude?
I read somewhere that since our society is so...
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Anonymous asked: Is there a way to make a plaid shirt and plaid shorts work together? Or should I give up on double plaid?
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Anonymous asked: Hello! I'm a bit stuck on advice for my hair. I'm never happy with how my hair looks when it's short. The main issue is that it's curly, and all short cuts I've found are for straight hair. My mom's Filipino and my dad is black and white, and it makes for an interesting appearance, but it's also difficult to pull off any kind of cool short cut without it turning...
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Summer Prep Part 1
A lot of people have been asking about how to stay cool but dress preppy this summer. Some bright colors, prep brand logos, polo shirts, and anything nautical, with argyle, or an emblem should do the trick. Here’s some inspiration for ya for part 1 of the summer prep:
Preps like to show logos of high end brands so that people know how well-to-do they are. Little do they know that you got...
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Anonymous asked: okay i'm pretty skinny and around 5'10/5'11 and i like to wear hollister button downs but the Medium fit very loose in the body area but just right length and sleeve wise.what should i do?
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Menswear that Will Keep You On Your Toes
Anonymous asked: I’m seeing all these guys’ pictures from prom and they’re all in the generic black or white suits with a vest the color of their date’s dress. I want to look snazzy or dapper or some other wonderful adjective at my prom, without looking like someone copy-pasted my outfit. Any suggestions?
I want this for you, too Anonymous. And what’s the point in...