Butch Attire & Fashion

Kelt · 05-25-2014, 04:14 PM

My EDC hasn't varied too much over the years, if anything I keep trying to minimize with an eventual goal of 'pockets of air'.

My wallet has been a simple leather card case with room for a few cards and some bills but the last few years I've usually just carried a stainless steel money clip with just my license, insurance card, 1 credit card, and rarely a bill for cash. Other than that, I have always carried a pocket knife and chapstick in one front pocket and a special little rouge case of my grandmothers in the other with meds in it.

Nowadays I carry my smartphone in the non-wallet back pocket which has moved my handkerchief to the a front pocket. Beyond that I will have either a house key if walking or the electric door opener if driving in my coin pocket. Because of climate I usually have sunglasses and depending on destination I may have readers and a book. I really prefer to carry as close to nothing as I can most of the time.

It's fascinating to see what others use although I'm pretty certain some is for show (three moleskins and four fancy pens?) for note taking I dictate into my phone.

I do like carefully curated personal belongings because I think you can learn a lot about a person by what they deem worthy of having on hand at all times.

bokster · 05-25-2014, 05:44 PM

I like comfort over fashion so my default are jeans and tees. On hot days, a pair of shorts replaces the jeans.

But since I'm a single parent to three furry kids, and have to look credible as a management training consultant so I can continue to provide for them, I dress up when I meet with clients. That means wearing a crisply-ironed shirt with my jeans and leather shoes if it's a smart casual kind of meeting. If the nature of the meeting is serious, then I go corpy-dorpy with gray or black slacks and my favorite light pink shirt.

What's in my pockets: a black billfold that I try to keep as slim as possible as I put that in my right front pocket when I know that I'll be in a public place teeming with people. Mobile phone and car key in my left pocket.

When pockets are tight to put anything in them except for my wallet, then I use a small bag for my phone that I sling over my shoulders.

EnderD_503 · 07-29-2014, 01:36 PM

Need to get a haircut but keep putting it off. I always shave the sides/back myself and go to get the top cut every few months or sometimes even up to a year. The latter used to work when I had a proper undercut (metalhead style with longer hair tied back + undercut), would get it cut let it grow for a year repeat etc. But long hair + undercut seems to be the new hipster thing the last few years, so I started cutting my hair shorter, but still leaving it as an undercut since shaved sides have always suited me better. The last while its been like this:

Current haircut

Usually gelled back, occasionally to the side, with Axe Hold+Touch. These days I've often been getting lazy though and just let it flop where it wants, especially as its gotten longer (down to my ears now).

So am thinking of getting it cut even shorter this time so I'll be able to go longer between cuts. Was thinking something along the lines of:

Possible new haircut

Minus Ronaldo's fancy highlights :P Have similar complexion/face as him but I'm really not a highlights kind of guy lol

And as far as for shaving I've been thinking the last month or so of getting a Dovo shavette since they're cheaper than real straight razors. One of the places I used to go the guy there would always use a straight razor and it was the best feeling/cut ever and was a lot less irritating. So have been thinking lately to get one myself. Anyone have experience with shavettes rather than straight razors for shaving their heads?

SleepyButch · 10-10-2014, 08:20 AM

So I'm thinking about trying something new as far as fashion goes. I want to get a pair of trousers with the buttons for suspenders but am having a hell of a time finding anything.

Anyone have any suggestions? I know where to find formal pants but want something between casual and that if that that makes sense.

Okiebug61 · 10-10-2014, 08:52 AM

Here you go!

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/Herrin...efault,pd.html

SleepyButch · 10-10-2014, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Okiebug61

Here you go!

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/Herrin...efault,pd.html

I like those.. thank you. I'll have to look around that site and see if they have anything else as well!

Kelt · 10-28-2014, 10:14 PM

Well, I just got my second haircut in my new location. I was a bit concerned about what kind of reception I would get in a conservative city an a conservative state. In some states barbers can refuse service to females (it's a different license) I don't know if it's true here, I just decided to give it a go and see what happened. I looked online, and found a couple of good prospects by reviews and one happened to be only a couple of blocks away. I figured to start close to home and if I got stink eye I had another to try up my sleeve.

What a great surprise. Johnny, the young guy that I'd read about didn't bat an eye and asked me the in normal barber speak what I wanted, added a couple of tips based on a look over of my growth pattern and did a great job. I usually get it blocked in the back and asked him instead to do a taper to try it out, I thought it might be easier than touching it up with a razor every few days. Bad idea on my part, it felt all weird on my collar. So today when I went back I decided to let the top grow a little more based on how well his cut was growing out and asked him to go ahead and re-block the back and burns. No only is he about the nicest guy you ever met but he is really careful and takes time to be a perfectionist. At the end he surprised me by doing a nice hot lather shave with a straight razor on the neck to make it just right.

I like this shop, it's quite plain, from I would guess the late 50's early 60's and pretty much original in equipment. They have these great original counter top vacuums for your head instead of just brushing and blowing about the little sharp cut bits. I've never seen them but it is great at making things 'no itch'. The older guy, maybe my age, might be an old closet queen though I can't quite decide yet.

Yeah, I think it's a keeper. A good sign of settling in is having a good comfortable barber shop around the corner.

10-10-2014, 08:20 AM	#4
SleepyButch Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Dude Preferred Pronoun?: He, Him Relationship Status: Taken Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hidden Valley Ranch Posts: 3,511 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,220 Thanked 11,248 Times in 2,754 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	So I'm thinking about trying something new as far as fashion goes. I want to get a pair of trousers with the buttons for suspenders but am having a hell of a time finding anything. Anyone have any suggestions? I know where to find formal pants but want something between casual and that if that that makes sense. __________________ . You cannot embrace those things that will not embrace you back.

10-10-2014, 08:52 AM	#5
Okiebug61 Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Light Butch Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Hitched to Red Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,528 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,261 Thanked 5,378 Times in 1,245 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Here you go! http://www.brooksbrothers.com/Herrin...efault,pd.html __________________ "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawake." ~ Anatole France

05-25-2014, 04:14 PM	#1
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 15,285 Times in 2,538 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	My EDC hasn't varied too much over the years, if anything I keep trying to minimize with an eventual goal of 'pockets of air'. My wallet has been a simple leather card case with room for a few cards and some bills but the last few years I've usually just carried a stainless steel money clip with just my license, insurance card, 1 credit card, and rarely a bill for cash. Other than that, I have always carried a pocket knife and chapstick in one front pocket and a special little rouge case of my grandmothers in the other with meds in it. Nowadays I carry my smartphone in the non-wallet back pocket which has moved my handkerchief to the a front pocket. Beyond that I will have either a house key if walking or the electric door opener if driving in my coin pocket. Because of climate I usually have sunglasses and depending on destination I may have readers and a book. I really prefer to carry as close to nothing as I can most of the time. It's fascinating to see what others use although I'm pretty certain some is for show (three moleskins and four fancy pens?) for note taking I dictate into my phone. I do like carefully curated personal belongings because I think you can learn a lot about a person by what they deem worthy of having on hand at all times.

05-25-2014, 05:44 PM	#2
bokster Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Butch. Lesbian. Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Manila and NYC Posts: 73 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 65 Thanked 136 Times in 32 Posts Rep Power: 1010584	I like comfort over fashion so my default are jeans and tees. On hot days, a pair of shorts replaces the jeans. But since I'm a single parent to three furry kids, and have to look credible as a management training consultant so I can continue to provide for them, I dress up when I meet with clients. That means wearing a crisply-ironed shirt with my jeans and leather shoes if it's a smart casual kind of meeting. If the nature of the meeting is serious, then I go corpy-dorpy with gray or black slacks and my favorite light pink shirt. What's in my pockets: a black billfold that I try to keep as slim as possible as I put that in my right front pocket when I know that I'll be in a public place teeming with people. Mobile phone and car key in my left pocket. When pockets are tight to put anything in them except for my wallet, then I use a small bag for my phone that I sling over my shoulders.

07-29-2014, 01:36 PM	#3
EnderD_503 Member How Do You Identify?: Queer, trans guy, butch Preferred Pronoun?: Male pronouns Relationship Status: Relationship Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 1,329 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,090 Thanked 3,878 Times in 1,022 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Need to get a haircut but keep putting it off. I always shave the sides/back myself and go to get the top cut every few months or sometimes even up to a year. The latter used to work when I had a proper undercut (metalhead style with longer hair tied back + undercut), would get it cut let it grow for a year repeat etc. But long hair + undercut seems to be the new hipster thing the last few years, so I started cutting my hair shorter, but still leaving it as an undercut since shaved sides have always suited me better. The last while its been like this: Current haircut Usually gelled back, occasionally to the side, with Axe Hold+Touch. These days I've often been getting lazy though and just let it flop where it wants, especially as its gotten longer (down to my ears now). So am thinking of getting it cut even shorter this time so I'll be able to go longer between cuts. Was thinking something along the lines of: Possible new haircut Minus Ronaldo's fancy highlights :P Have similar complexion/face as him but I'm really not a highlights kind of guy lol And as far as for shaving I've been thinking the last month or so of getting a Dovo shavette since they're cheaper than real straight razors. One of the places I used to go the guy there would always use a straight razor and it was the best feeling/cut ever and was a lot less irritating. So have been thinking lately to get one myself. Anyone have experience with shavettes rather than straight razors for shaving their heads?

10-28-2014, 10:14 PM	#7
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 15,285 Times in 2,538 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Well, I just got my second haircut in my new location. I was a bit concerned about what kind of reception I would get in a conservative city an a conservative state. In some states barbers can refuse service to females (it's a different license) I don't know if it's true here, I just decided to give it a go and see what happened. I looked online, and found a couple of good prospects by reviews and one happened to be only a couple of blocks away. I figured to start close to home and if I got stink eye I had another to try up my sleeve. What a great surprise. Johnny, the young guy that I'd read about didn't bat an eye and asked me the in normal barber speak what I wanted, added a couple of tips based on a look over of my growth pattern and did a great job. I usually get it blocked in the back and asked him instead to do a taper to try it out, I thought it might be easier than touching it up with a razor every few days. Bad idea on my part, it felt all weird on my collar. So today when I went back I decided to let the top grow a little more based on how well his cut was growing out and asked him to go ahead and re-block the back and burns. No only is he about the nicest guy you ever met but he is really careful and takes time to be a perfectionist. At the end he surprised me by doing a nice hot lather shave with a straight razor on the neck to make it just right. I like this shop, it's quite plain, from I would guess the late 50's early 60's and pretty much original in equipment. They have these great original counter top vacuums for your head instead of just brushing and blowing about the little sharp cut bits. I've never seen them but it is great at making things 'no itch'. The older guy, maybe my age, might be an old closet queen though I can't quite decide yet. Yeah, I think it's a keeper. A good sign of settling in is having a good comfortable barber shop around the corner.