Fashion thread. I'ma go buy some new work clothes because I currently dress either full business in a suit, or full casual in khakis depending on the day's role, but my new job will require sharp business casual, so just the level under a suit. I can obviously pick up some additional slacks and maybe replace a couple sportcoats, but someone shake up my world view. Tie is more common than not. You folks are way more interested in perusing fashion photos than me.
Has anyone seen a tie and vest look good on someone who isn't fashion slender?
Times I've felt like I executed the pocket square properly and it pulled off the wardrobe: once.
The problem with pocket squares is that they look goddamn fantastic in a photo, but are not actually a reasonable part of daily wear. They're not going to stay perfectly fixed, they're not going to always be viewed from exactly that perfect frontal view, and if they're not perfect they look like an effete affectation of someone trying too hard.
What is this I don't even.
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Times I've felt like I executed the pocket square properly and it pulled off the wardrobe: once.
The problem with pocket squares is that they look goddamn fantastic in a photo, but are not actually a reasonable part of daily wear. They're not going to stay perfectly fixed, they're not going to always be viewed from exactly that perfect frontal view, and if they're not perfect they look like an effete affectation of someone trying too hard.
Cheat. Use small safety pins to hold the pocket square neatly to the inside of the pocket hem.
i'm thinking probably just a vest solo, or bowtie or skinnyish tie if needed. vest needs to be properly fitted, ie long enough and not too tight or loose.
I do not think that either of those gentlemen look particularly good in those specific outfits. They are good looking people, but those outfits do not look correct to current fashion.
Edit: The second guy, especially. He looks pretty cool in that pose. But that would not actually be a good looking outfit just walking down the office hall.
Also, I am not that curvy. I am simply not model slender, as few people are.
I need to get shirts and stuff that fit eventually.
Even these 4X pocket tees I got are a little to short to cover me right, and a little too big around my chest honestly.
I should probably just get 3X tall and hem them in a bit maybe? I'd probably have to get a sewing machine to do it quickly and reliably.
I also want to get some dress shirts and stuff that will work for me again, I have one nice one but it's kind of snug around my neck my belly since I've put weight back on, I'm sure my tie wouldn't be long enough again to wear with it.
Also that second guy up there looks incredible in that outfit. I'd never feel very comfortable in shorts unless I'm working out.
I do not think that either of those gentlemen look particularly good in those specific outfits. They are good looking people, but those outfits do not look correct to current fashion.
Edit: The second guy, especially. He looks pretty cool in that pose. But that would not actually be a good looking outfit just walking down the office hall.
Also, I am not that curvy. I am simply not model slender, as few people are.
well, i was responding to the prompt, "Has anyone seen a tie and vest look good on someone who isn't fashion slender?"
...i didn't/don't know your size. i simply disagree about the second outfit's suitability in use (and there's a certain timelessness to Poirot's costuming), but opinions.
i wouldn't call either of those outfits business casual, but they are examples of a good fit being flattering no matter your size.
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edited October 2017
fashion-adjacent post: finally got some decent hangers for my closet
... I have no idea what we're doing but I don't think it's that.
Sorry, I thought this was a different thread, but it's actually series of clips from a podcast where they discuss colloquial terms for flip flops/thongs/jandals/etc, whether or not "nice/formal sandals" exist/can be worn to a nice restaurant, that sort of thing.
Yeah, I love a lot of those dresses in a "dresses a villain would wear in a fantasy movie" way. Have to see what the wife thinks. Might try to track a knockoff down. No way could we afford one of those (probably).
Every time I see dresses like that, I wish I had a reason to go to war a red carpet event, just to wear one.
My line skipping reading tendencies saw this and I nodded sagely.
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Guys. I firmly believe that all body shapes and sizes are beautiful.
But I'm so goddamn sick of everything being made - not size, but stylewise - for people whose body shape is apparently like... A rectangle? I have muscular shoulders and non-small boobs and a relatively smaller waist and a big ol booty. And INVARIABLY, clothes that fit my ass and breasts have no defined waist so I look like a Lego person. And it PISSES me off so frickin' bad, man. Like, what is that even? Other than laziness because you don't have to spend money on tailoring the fabric beyond "rectangular."
(Shopping for this event is Not Going Well.)
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My father hates the college sweatshirt I am wearing on our flight to New York.
"The moment we get to Papa's house I'm ripping that trash off of you and burning it."
At least he's taking the thing off before burning it.
Edit: I got a beard trim just now. It had to be done, but I do miss the ability to make full on braids. I can still kinda braid it, but it's nowhere near as nice. Also, I felt like a sweaty old man being touched by some makeup nymph. But at least I got rid of the wispy shit and the accursed neck beard. That shit needed the hand of a pro.
I feel like I just watched a trailer for the best version of Once Upon A Time.
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edited October 2017
Okay, I've found a dress.
This plus black gloves plus grey clutch plus... I guess maybe pearls? Or I can go shop for black jewelry. I've got the stage makeup set to do greyscale. I think it'll work, assuming I don't totally eff up the greyscale.
The oooonly issue I still have is my hair, which is not black or grey. I have a black wig but... I sort of wish I could find some Manic Panic or that cheapo Halloween store hair color spray here.
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I bought some nice sweat pants the other day so now I can be comfortable and lazy but also prepared to do some sick squat thrusts at any moment should the need arise.
I'm thinking I might get a nice, wool lined denim jacket when it starts to cool off a little more. White t shirt with a wool collar denim jacket is just like, a timeless cool look. Add in some aviators and you are automatically The Coolest(tm). The only downside being I'd need a way to try and break up all the denim because I mostly own blue jeans. Maybe some khaki corduroy pants?
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Or just denim it up, man. It's back... by which I mean two of my friends at the bar were wearing a denim dress and jeans + denim jacket yesterday...
Also good news! I've been poking around on the internet and although I can't seem to find Manic Panic or any temporary hair color online (figures), it looks like I can use regular eyeshadow as a very temporary hair color; best technique seems to involve UD's eyeshadow primer and All Nighter, which I already own (because they're great). I'll just need to... I guess invest in a lot more black eyeshadow.
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(The design/fashion scene here kinda sucks and only partly because everything is soooo expensive)
I am going to try to find something, it's just tricky because it's already 6:30 on Tuesday.
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Has anyone seen a tie and vest look good on someone who isn't fashion slender?
But I am awful at fashion.
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Times I've felt like I executed the pocket square properly and it pulled off the wardrobe: once.
The problem with pocket squares is that they look goddamn fantastic in a photo, but are not actually a reasonable part of daily wear. They're not going to stay perfectly fixed, they're not going to always be viewed from exactly that perfect frontal view, and if they're not perfect they look like an effete affectation of someone trying too hard.
Cheat. Use small safety pins to hold the pocket square neatly to the inside of the pocket hem.
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i'm thinking probably just a vest solo, or bowtie or skinnyish tie if needed. vest needs to be properly fitted, ie long enough and not too tight or loose.
Edit: The second guy, especially. He looks pretty cool in that pose. But that would not actually be a good looking outfit just walking down the office hall.
Also, I am not that curvy. I am simply not model slender, as few people are.
Even these 4X pocket tees I got are a little to short to cover me right, and a little too big around my chest honestly.
I should probably just get 3X tall and hem them in a bit maybe? I'd probably have to get a sewing machine to do it quickly and reliably.
I also want to get some dress shirts and stuff that will work for me again, I have one nice one but it's kind of snug around my neck my belly since I've put weight back on, I'm sure my tie wouldn't be long enough again to wear with it.
Also that second guy up there looks incredible in that outfit. I'd never feel very comfortable in shorts unless I'm working out.
...i didn't/don't know your size. i simply disagree about the second outfit's suitability in use (and there's a certain timelessness to Poirot's costuming), but opinions.
i wouldn't call either of those outfits business casual, but they are examples of a good fit being flattering no matter your size.
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Sorry, I thought this was a different thread, but it's actually series of clips from a podcast where they discuss colloquial terms for flip flops/thongs/jandals/etc, whether or not "nice/formal sandals" exist/can be worn to a nice restaurant, that sort of thing.
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Every time I see dresses like that, I wish I had a reason to go to a red carpet event, just to wear one.
My line skipping reading tendencies saw this and I nodded sagely.
But I'm so goddamn sick of everything being made - not size, but stylewise - for people whose body shape is apparently like... A rectangle? I have muscular shoulders and non-small boobs and a relatively smaller waist and a big ol booty. And INVARIABLY, clothes that fit my ass and breasts have no defined waist so I look like a Lego person. And it PISSES me off so frickin' bad, man. Like, what is that even? Other than laziness because you don't have to spend money on tailoring the fabric beyond "rectangular."
(Shopping for this event is Not Going Well.)
"Sandra has a good solid anti-murderer vibe. My skin felt very secure and sufficiently attached to my body when I met her. Also my organs." HAIL SATAN
"The moment we get to Papa's house I'm ripping that trash off of you and burning it."
Edit: I got a beard trim just now. It had to be done, but I do miss the ability to make full on braids. I can still kinda braid it, but it's nowhere near as nice. Also, I felt like a sweaty old man being touched by some makeup nymph. But at least I got rid of the wispy shit and the accursed neck beard. That shit needed the hand of a pro.
Is it a Greendale Community College sweatshirt?
Side question: do those exist?
I won't mind wearing this to the post-apocalyptic wasteland
This plus black gloves plus grey clutch plus... I guess maybe pearls? Or I can go shop for black jewelry. I've got the stage makeup set to do greyscale. I think it'll work, assuming I don't totally eff up the greyscale.
The oooonly issue I still have is my hair, which is not black or grey. I have a black wig but... I sort of wish I could find some Manic Panic or that cheapo Halloween store hair color spray here.
"Sandra has a good solid anti-murderer vibe. My skin felt very secure and sufficiently attached to my body when I met her. Also my organs." HAIL SATAN
I'm thinking I might get a nice, wool lined denim jacket when it starts to cool off a little more. White t shirt with a wool collar denim jacket is just like, a timeless cool look. Add in some aviators and you are automatically The Coolest(tm). The only downside being I'd need a way to try and break up all the denim because I mostly own blue jeans. Maybe some khaki corduroy pants?
Also good news! I've been poking around on the internet and although I can't seem to find Manic Panic or any temporary hair color online (figures), it looks like I can use regular eyeshadow as a very temporary hair color; best technique seems to involve UD's eyeshadow primer and All Nighter, which I already own (because they're great). I'll just need to... I guess invest in a lot more black eyeshadow.
"Sandra has a good solid anti-murderer vibe. My skin felt very secure and sufficiently attached to my body when I met her. Also my organs." HAIL SATAN
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