Butch Attire & Fashion - Page 11

Holly.88 · 08-08-2011, 12:38 PM

I dress for comfort first, fashion second, weather third. That's not to say that I have some terrible sense of fashion though. Depending on the weather, you can find me in any combination of the following:

Straight leg jeans, never baggy
T-shirts, from band tees to everything else
Solid color polos
Knee length shorts, once again never baggy
Plain ole brown boots/flip flops/Converse
One of my many fitted caps

If I'm going somewhere that I need to look a little more put together I'll wear a nice pair of jeans/khakis/or other slacks, a button up shirt, sleeves always rolled up, a nice or new polo, maybe a tie.

ruffryder · 08-08-2011, 02:24 PM

Depends on the job and occassion. Lately my fashion choice of clothing consists of variety of jeans in different blues loose fitting. (Lucky, Wrangler, Sean Jean, Dickies, Silver Tab). Graphic T-Shirts, polos, button down shirts long and short sleeve. I have a couple pairs of nice black pants and tan pants,dress shirts, sweaters, and a few ties. A dockers black jacket. A pair of black shoes, a couple pair of brown leather shoes, a pair of roper boots, a couple pairs of flip flops, different colors of cargo shorts, basketball shorts, and jean shorts. Got to have a variety of sneakers in different colors (Nike and DC). All kinds of ball caps with sports teams and brand name logos, a couple cowboy hats. My favorite places to shop are American Eagle, Aeropostale, Kohls, Ross, and Brass Buckle. My hair style and cut changes everytime I get a haircut to short, mid length, spiky, faux hawk, straight. Gotta have some paste or wax to put in it. I'm a dude that enjoys a day of shopping!

AlphaDrug · 08-11-2011, 01:19 PM

I wish butches dressed like this... Damn good. Ugh! I love the 1920's gangster look on a woman...

P.S. This is a real photo from way back when of butches n femmes.

AlphaDrug · 08-11-2011, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Star Anise

This has been a really interesting thread, and if any butches out there...you know...Felt the need to post some "fashion" pictures...I think that would totally be okay...Just sayin'.

I totaly second this statement!!

Toughy · 08-11-2011, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlphaDrug

I wish butches dressed like this... Damn good. Ugh! I love the 1920's gangster look on a woman...

P.S. This is a real photo from way back when of butches n femmes.

Butch Femme Socials of Oakland/SF did theme party and guess what it was?? You got it...Mafia time. The femmes were frigging stunning in everything from flappers to....oh wait this is the butch fashion thread........us butches looked pretty good ourselves.....

and no I'm not sure where the pictures are......I'll look

AlphaDrug · 08-11-2011, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toughy

Butch Femme Socials of Oakland/SF did theme party and guess what it was?? You got it...Mafia time. The femmes were frigging stunning in everything from flappers to....oh wait this is the butch fashion thread........us butches looked pretty good ourselves.....

and no I'm not sure where the pictures are......I'll look

I probably would have been drooling. o.o

...and I have the most awesome flapper outfit ever. T_T Need to have one of these parties down here in MD. Sadly it would be a bunch of dumb shit Baltimore Hons...

Sassy · 08-11-2011, 05:32 PM

I tend to notice shoes, but that's because I love shoes. Also, the haircut. And yes, definitely notice how those blue jeans fit

But to me, if the smile is genuine, the kind of smile that lights up their eyes, everything else is accessories

Meanwhile, I'm loving this thread. Maybe I'll be more help to my butch sweetie next time we're shopping for something she needs. Keep talking! You're educating the populace *LOL*

(or at least this girly girl)

Kelt · 08-11-2011, 09:44 PM

Checking around in here for ideas. I have recently gone through some changes that give me the opportunity to reinvent myself as far as appearance goes. I used to (quite a while ago) dress in highly tailored very good quality suits for business and sort of sweatshirts and jeans for around the house and hiking/outdoor gear for well, hiking. Then I went back to school and changed careers to something that doesn't care what I wear, became morbidly obese, and sort of lost my sense of self along the way. I have now dropped most of the weight and have to make some choices about how I want to look now that I can fit into things I like. Times have changed, I have aged, and not being especially social, I don't really see or frankly notice what people wear anymore. I like to be comfortable yet presentable and my outlook on acquisition of material items has changed, preferring to scour about in thrift shops instead of designer digs. So far I am sticking to mostly jeans and trousers with sweaters or no logo t-shirts and button downs in long and short sleeves. I am however a stickler for quality fabrics and workmanship, and now that I can, I seek things that fit very well. Most of what I am actually wearing right now is summer attire, structured shorts just above the knee and decent polos or thin sweaters when the beach gets chilly. I don't want too many items, just what will get me through. If anyone has suggestions for must have basic staples, I would appreciate the advice. Kind of just don't want to frighten children on the street sort of thing, lol, my crew cut already confuses folks.

AlphaDrug · 08-12-2011, 05:17 AM

I'll be honest as much as I love the 1920's tailored gangster look, it's not super practical for the times we live in. Something about a girl in baggy pants or cargo shorts, skater shoes and a tighter fitting top just gets to me. I love a dyke with big belt buckles, weird I know, but it's hot, and not those annoying western cowboy buckles either. I tend to prefer girls of the punk-rock nature, piercings, a mohawk or fauxhawk is very nice.

It's funny because I love when a girl's boxers are showing just the smallest bit from her jeans... it was hott to me, but if I saw a guy with his boxers showing, and it annoys the crap out of me and I have a strong desire to give him a wedgie... still not sure why I feel that way...

AtLast · 08-12-2011, 10:31 AM

A friend & neighbor of mine is having a "period" birthday party for herself- she's turning 60. People have the option of dressing like they did in the
1960's. Kind of a fun idea.

For me, that was a time of political activism and I almost had a "uniform"-
501's (very well worn) with hiking boots and denim work shirts (sometimes with USA flag pockets). Too funny to think about this.

Ah, geez.....

AlphaDrug · 08-12-2011, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AtLastHome

A friend & neighbor of mine is having a "period" birthday party for herself- she's turning 60. People have the option of dressing like they did in the
1960's. Kind of a fun idea.

For me, that was a time of political activism and I almost had a "uniform"-
501's (very well worn) with hiking boots and denim work shirts (sometimes with USA flag pockets). Too funny to think about this.

Ah, geez.....

Pictures!!

AlexHunter · 03-31-2012, 05:59 AM

Insomnia has inspired me to dig up this dead thread.

I'm hugely into my clothes. I say it's because I was forced to wear articles of female clothing when I was younger and the memories were so scarring that I never grew tired of the liberation.

I like to tell people I dress as nice as I can, as often as possible. I weave between dapper, sharp, and spiffy to male rockstar to country boy and everything in between.

I'm rarely casual. I put as much thought into my wardrobe as some of the femmes I've dated. -Chuckles-

I wear vests, button-ups, skinny ties, band shirts, graphic t's, blazers, leather jackets, skinny or straight cut jeans made of dark denim, ripped jeans, v-neck t-shirts, muscle shirts, Western shirts and other forms of plaid, oxfords, dress boots, Harley boots, combat boots, Doc Martens, Converse, Vans, chains, leather belts, studded belts, and the occasional wrist cuff or ring.

I have a collection of fedoras. My tie collection is bigger.

I wear suits when the occasion allows for it. I definitely love wearing them... sometimes with a tie tack and/or a pocket watch.

I like for my clothes to fit me properly. Baggy clothes make me look like I'm in middle school or something. I'm lucky to be the size I am because I have no problem finding men's clothes that work for me.

Oh, AlphaDrug, sometimes I wear belts with big, ostentatious buckles, too.

justkim · 03-31-2012, 07:33 AM

There is nothing like a great haircut on a butch...

MarineCorps1 · 04-14-2012, 06:37 PM

Camo, combat boots, metal t-shirts. Ripped-up denim and motorcycle jackets. Flannel when it's cold.

Nerdboi · 08-09-2012, 02:17 PM

V-neck shirts, slim fit mens clothing from Aramani Exchange, love chain wallets, love wearing my nike sneakers, all about gym shorts and gym clothes which I'm mainly in, or boys sweat pants, not to mention spiderman or superman pj pants rock too. Style varies with my mood I guess. Oh and I love my torn up hoodie I have worn for about 3 years now. Can't go wrong with a good hoodie.

stephfromMIT · 08-13-2012, 07:03 AM

When I'm class/lab:

men's khakis w/belt over boxer-briefs, wife-beater under button up shirt.

Just chilling outfit:

jeans+boxer-briefs and t-shirt.

Glenn · 08-13-2012, 07:36 AM

Overalls with T's is my favorite butch attire in the slop hole, and when my limo driver drops me back home, sometimes I wear Gucci suits to lay around in. I always wear Reeboks DMX shoes because my podiatrist said they are the best for my feet, and she was right. I love/buy/wear men's wool vests, sweaters, shirts, pants, coats, and scarves in the spring, fall and winter.

Jett · 08-13-2012, 07:49 AM

I love a nice fitted suit, lighter quality material... black or charcoal with with a narrow tie. But day to day it jeans (usually Helix or Urban Pipeline) and button ups or nicer hoodies.... ankle boots or Vans depending....

And of course any excuse to wear a tux is a good excuse ... sweet.

Toughy · 08-13-2012, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stephfromMIT

When I'm class/lab:

men's khakis w/belt over boxer-briefs, wife-beater under button up shirt.

Just chilling outfit:

jeans+boxer-briefs and t-shirt.

I'm feeling nice today....and before someone rips your head off....

that term in red up there....how about calling it an under-shirt or an A-shirt or any other term that works......wife-beater is ugly word and has connotations no one here likes.....

I wear them all the time and call it an A shirt.....

stephfromMIT · 08-13-2012, 03:50 PM

Thanks Toughy! Man, I step on toes alot here.

I think "tank top" is a innocuous description of the article of clothing in question.

08-08-2011, 12:38 PM	#201
Holly.88 Member How Do You Identify?: Male and Unc to my God Son Preferred Pronoun?: Him, he, and 'hey, handsome' :P Relationship Status: She said "Yes!" Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 285 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 230 Thanked 654 Times in 224 Posts Rep Power: 3156407	I dress for comfort first, fashion second, weather third. That's not to say that I have some terrible sense of fashion though. Depending on the weather, you can find me in any combination of the following: Straight leg jeans, never baggy T-shirts, from band tees to everything else Solid color polos Knee length shorts, once again never baggy Plain ole brown boots/flip flops/Converse One of my many fitted caps If I'm going somewhere that I need to look a little more put together I'll wear a nice pair of jeans/khakis/or other slacks, a button up shirt, sleeves always rolled up, a nice or new polo, maybe a tie. __________________ http://i52.tinypic.com/15mbugw.jpg

08-11-2011, 01:19 PM	#203
AlphaDrug Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Female Relationship Status: Fresh Meat Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reisterstown, MD Posts: 102 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 55 Thanked 300 Times in 75 Posts Rep Power: 3148780	I wish butches dressed like this... Damn good. Ugh! I love the 1920's gangster look on a woman... P.S. This is a real photo from way back when of butches n femmes. __________________ "Theres only us, theres only this. Forget regret, or life is yours to miss. No other road, no other way... No day but today!"

08-12-2011, 05:17 AM	#209
AlphaDrug Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Female Relationship Status: Fresh Meat Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reisterstown, MD Posts: 102 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 55 Thanked 300 Times in 75 Posts Rep Power: 3148780	I'll be honest as much as I love the 1920's tailored gangster look, it's not super practical for the times we live in. Something about a girl in baggy pants or cargo shorts, skater shoes and a tighter fitting top just gets to me. I love a dyke with big belt buckles, weird I know, but it's hot, and not those annoying western cowboy buckles either. I tend to prefer girls of the punk-rock nature, piercings, a mohawk or fauxhawk is very nice. It's funny because I love when a girl's boxers are showing just the smallest bit from her jeans... it was hott to me, but if I saw a guy with his boxers showing, and it annoys the crap out of me and I have a strong desire to give him a wedgie... still not sure why I feel that way... __________________ "Theres only us, theres only this. Forget regret, or life is yours to miss. No other road, no other way... No day but today!"

03-31-2012, 05:59 AM	#212
AlexHunter Member How Do You Identify?: With a greeting and a handshake, typically Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 150 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 469 Thanked 455 Times in 49 Posts Rep Power: 6000594	Insomnia has inspired me to dig up this dead thread. I'm hugely into my clothes. I say it's because I was forced to wear articles of female clothing when I was younger and the memories were so scarring that I never grew tired of the liberation. I like to tell people I dress as nice as I can, as often as possible. I weave between dapper, sharp, and spiffy to male rockstar to country boy and everything in between. I'm rarely casual. I put as much thought into my wardrobe as some of the femmes I've dated. -Chuckles- I wear vests, button-ups, skinny ties, band shirts, graphic t's, blazers, leather jackets, skinny or straight cut jeans made of dark denim, ripped jeans, v-neck t-shirts, muscle shirts, Western shirts and other forms of plaid, oxfords, dress boots, Harley boots, combat boots, Doc Martens, Converse, Vans, chains, leather belts, studded belts, and the occasional wrist cuff or ring. I have a collection of fedoras. My tie collection is bigger. I wear suits when the occasion allows for it. I definitely love wearing them... sometimes with a tie tack and/or a pocket watch. I like for my clothes to fit me properly. Baggy clothes make me look like I'm in middle school or something. I'm lucky to be the size I am because I have no problem finding men's clothes that work for me. Oh, AlphaDrug, sometimes I wear belts with big, ostentatious buckles, too. __________________ Speak your mind even if your voice shakes. "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde

03-31-2012, 07:33 AM	#213
justkim Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Me... Preferred Pronoun?: ... Relationship Status: <3 myself Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ... Posts: 2,023 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,062 Thanked 6,799 Times in 1,553 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	There is nothing like a great haircut on a butch... __________________ Kim "A word of encouragement during a failure is worth more than an hour of praise after success." - Unknown -

08-08-2011, 02:24 PM	#202
ruffryder Senior Member How Do You Identify?: FTM Preferred Pronoun?: guy ones Relationship Status: ... Join Date: May 2011 Location: chillin' in FL Posts: 3,690 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 21,951 Thanked 9,679 Times in 2,875 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Depends on the job and occassion. Lately my fashion choice of clothing consists of variety of jeans in different blues loose fitting. (Lucky, Wrangler, Sean Jean, Dickies, Silver Tab). Graphic T-Shirts, polos, button down shirts long and short sleeve. I have a couple pairs of nice black pants and tan pants,dress shirts, sweaters, and a few ties. A dockers black jacket. A pair of black shoes, a couple pair of brown leather shoes, a pair of roper boots, a couple pairs of flip flops, different colors of cargo shorts, basketball shorts, and jean shorts. Got to have a variety of sneakers in different colors (Nike and DC). All kinds of ball caps with sports teams and brand name logos, a couple cowboy hats. My favorite places to shop are American Eagle, Aeropostale, Kohls, Ross, and Brass Buckle. My hair style and cut changes everytime I get a haircut to short, mid length, spiky, faux hawk, straight. Gotta have some paste or wax to put in it. I'm a dude that enjoys a day of shopping!

08-11-2011, 05:32 PM	#207
Sassy Member How Do You Identify?: Female Relationship Status: Together Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: In the sunshine Posts: 598 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 815 Thanked 1,929 Times in 460 Posts Rep Power: 19641164	I tend to notice shoes, but that's because I love shoes. Also, the haircut. And yes, definitely notice how those blue jeans fit But to me, if the smile is genuine, the kind of smile that lights up their eyes, everything else is accessories Meanwhile, I'm loving this thread. Maybe I'll be more help to my butch sweetie next time we're shopping for something she needs. Keep talking! You're educating the populace LOL (or at least this girly girl)

08-11-2011, 09:44 PM	#208
Kelt Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Beach Butch Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,751 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 19,765 Thanked 15,289 Times in 2,539 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Checking around in here for ideas. I have recently gone through some changes that give me the opportunity to reinvent myself as far as appearance goes. I used to (quite a while ago) dress in highly tailored very good quality suits for business and sort of sweatshirts and jeans for around the house and hiking/outdoor gear for well, hiking. Then I went back to school and changed careers to something that doesn't care what I wear, became morbidly obese, and sort of lost my sense of self along the way. I have now dropped most of the weight and have to make some choices about how I want to look now that I can fit into things I like. Times have changed, I have aged, and not being especially social, I don't really see or frankly notice what people wear anymore. I like to be comfortable yet presentable and my outlook on acquisition of material items has changed, preferring to scour about in thrift shops instead of designer digs. So far I am sticking to mostly jeans and trousers with sweaters or no logo t-shirts and button downs in long and short sleeves. I am however a stickler for quality fabrics and workmanship, and now that I can, I seek things that fit very well. Most of what I am actually wearing right now is summer attire, structured shorts just above the knee and decent polos or thin sweaters when the beach gets chilly. I don't want too many items, just what will get me through. If anyone has suggestions for must have basic staples, I would appreciate the advice. Kind of just don't want to frighten children on the street sort of thing, lol, my crew cut already confuses folks.

08-12-2011, 10:31 AM	#210
AtLast Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Woman Preferred Pronoun?: HER - SHE Relationship Status: Relating Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: CA & AZ I'm a Snowbird Posts: 5,408 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,826 Thanked 10,827 Times in 3,199 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	A friend & neighbor of mine is having a "period" birthday party for herself- she's turning 60. People have the option of dressing like they did in the 1960's. Kind of a fun idea. For me, that was a time of political activism and I almost had a "uniform"- 501's (very well worn) with hiking boots and denim work shirts (sometimes with USA flag pockets). Too funny to think about this. Ah, geez.....

04-14-2012, 06:37 PM	#214
MarineCorps1 Junior Member How Do You Identify?: queer/boi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 23 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 49 Thanked 95 Times in 21 Posts Rep Power: 675288	Camo, combat boots, metal t-shirts. Ripped-up denim and motorcycle jackets. Flannel when it's cold.

08-09-2012, 02:17 PM	#215
Nerdboi Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Andro/Soft Butch/Genderqueer Preferred Pronoun?: Boi Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 62 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 24 Thanked 89 Times in 22 Posts Rep Power: 263193	V-neck shirts, slim fit mens clothing from Aramani Exchange, love chain wallets, love wearing my nike sneakers, all about gym shorts and gym clothes which I'm mainly in, or boys sweat pants, not to mention spiderman or superman pj pants rock too. Style varies with my mood I guess. Oh and I love my torn up hoodie I have worn for about 3 years now. Can't go wrong with a good hoodie.

08-13-2012, 07:03 AM	#216
stephfromMIT Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Troll Preferred Pronoun?: she her Relationship Status: engaged to my fiancee Amanda Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: cambridge MA Posts: 230 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 703 Thanked 408 Times in 143 Posts Rep Power: 0	My standard outfit When I'm class/lab: men's khakis w/belt over boxer-briefs, wife-beater under button up shirt. Just chilling outfit: jeans+boxer-briefs and t-shirt.

08-13-2012, 07:36 AM	#217
Glenn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Ol butch bones. Preferred Pronoun?: Old thing Relationship Status: Too old to play. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: :rolleyes: Posts: 1,547 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,602 Thanked 3,729 Times in 1,095 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Overalls with T's is my favorite butch attire in the slop hole, and when my limo driver drops me back home, sometimes I wear Gucci suits to lay around in. I always wear Reeboks DMX shoes because my podiatrist said they are the best for my feet, and she was right. I love/buy/wear men's wool vests, sweaters, shirts, pants, coats, and scarves in the spring, fall and winter.

08-13-2012, 07:49 AM	#218
Jett Member How Do You Identify?: Hardcore bullheaded grown-ass Tomboy Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: she loves my shaggy hair Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The backroom of a night cafe plotting world domination Posts: 1,028 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,054 Thanked 3,299 Times in 568 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I love a nice fitted suit, lighter quality material... black or charcoal with with a narrow tie. But day to day it jeans (usually Helix or Urban Pipeline) and button ups or nicer hoodies.... ankle boots or Vans depending.... And of course any excuse to wear a tux is a good excuse ... sweet. __________________ .......... In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer. ~Albert Camus

08-13-2012, 03:50 PM	#220
stephfromMIT Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Troll Preferred Pronoun?: she her Relationship Status: engaged to my fiancee Amanda Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: cambridge MA Posts: 230 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 703 Thanked 408 Times in 143 Posts Rep Power: 0	Thanks Toughy! Man, I step on toes alot here. I think "tank top" is a innocuous description of the article of clothing in question.