Shafted Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Honestly, it would be better if you addressed people by their username rather than their ranking. Shafted, the boots that is! View my gallery here http://www.hhplace.o...afteds-gallery/ or view my heeling thread here http://www.hhplace.org/topic/3850-new-pair-of-boots-starts-me-serious-street-heeling/ - Pm me if you want fashion advice or just need someone to talk to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve63130 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 (edited) Shafted, I think a lot of people don't realize that what is above the avatar is the ranking and people somehow miss the username at the upper left of that. I wish we'd get rid of that ranking. It's a cause for confusion and resentment among the members. We don't need devisive rankings; we need to pull together, all of us, as heelers. I'm just glad I was able to change my ranking to my actual name before the moderators decided to prohibit letting people do that. I think that was a bad decision. People should be able to select their own ranking or get rid of that silly field altogether. The only usefulness is to identify the moderation staff like yourself. Ok, off my soapbox. Steve Edited September 12, 2012 by Steve63130 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHB13 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Ooops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shafted Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Shafted, I think a lot of people don't realize that what is above the avatar is the ranking and people somehow miss the username at the upper left of that. I wish we'd get rid of that ranking. It's a cause for confusion and resentment among the members. We don't need devisive rankings; we need to pull together, all of us, as heelers. I'm just glad I was able to change my ranking to my actual name before the moderators decided to prohibit letting people do that. I think that was a bad decision. People should be able to select their own ranking or get rid of that silly field altogether. The only usefulness is to identify the moderation staff like yourself. Ok, off my soapbox. Steve I just sent a report in. It has to be done by an admin. Shafted, the boots that is! View my gallery here http://www.hhplace.o...afteds-gallery/ or view my heeling thread here http://www.hhplace.org/topic/3850-new-pair-of-boots-starts-me-serious-street-heeling/ - Pm me if you want fashion advice or just need someone to talk to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleekHeels Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Honestly, it would be better if you addressed people by their username rather than their ranking. I've almost fallen into that trap myself, it's very easy to do (except that anyone who called themselves "crocs" is probably on the wrong forum). If you like it, wear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesHiHeels Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I also like wearing dresses. Buy mine mostly from Ebay. Dont always fit. Biggest problem I have is that I dont like how my arms look when wearing dresses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallguyinheels Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 (edited) I did a little shopping last week - at white house black market - I had some helpful sales assistance... Tried some skirts and this cowl neck dress in a size 14. It was a little loose at the waist but a belt pulled it in nicely. http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/browse/product.jsp?maxRec=51&pageId=1&productId=570058024&viewAll=&prd=COWLNECK+JACQUARD+SHEATH&subCatId=&color=&fromSearch=&inSeam=&posId=1&catId=cat210002&cat=Dresses++Skirts&onSale=&colorFamily=&maxPg=4&size= With a black or color contrast shirt/blouse under it looked not bad - expecially with a short blazer black blazer. The blazer was a bit small and the dress expensive. But now I know a potential look to do for... Thanks for the insiration on HHPlace! Edited September 18, 2012 by tallguyinheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skirtedvik Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I did a little shopping last week - at white house black market - I had some helpful sales assistance... Tried some skirts and this cowl neck dress in a size 14. It was a little loose at the waist but a belt pulled it in nicely. http://www.whitehous...=&maxPg=4&size= With a black or color contrast shirt/blouse under it looked not bad - expecially with a short blazer black blazer. The blazer was a bit small and the dress expensive. But now I know a potential look to do for... Thanks for the insiration on HHPlace!Nice dress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallguyinheels Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 It actually looked better on, than in the picture, with the black blazer. The Blazer was a 16 - and still to small - but it was stetchy enough to get a feel for the look. The knit fabric of the dress allows it to fit nicely - though a little more of my leg showed - the hem fell just at my fingertips. I'm encourage top find myself a "LBD" somewhere - I'll post on my "Skirting the Envelope" thread here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berg Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Some pics of me wearing a selection of my favourite dress styles: @Heel-Lover. Nice to look at, you wear them surprisingly well. I just sent a report in. It has to be done by an admin. @Website Team / Shafted. This ranking is so confusing. I just can not see the point of It. Just remove it or take up stars if you want some ranking. For ever Barefoot Berg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shafted Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Did you even read what you quoted before you quoted it? Shafted, the boots that is! View my gallery here http://www.hhplace.o...afteds-gallery/ or view my heeling thread here http://www.hhplace.org/topic/3850-new-pair-of-boots-starts-me-serious-street-heeling/ - Pm me if you want fashion advice or just need someone to talk to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berg Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Did you even read what you quoted before you quoted it? Well I see the ranking is gone, fine. Reading, is that not what most of us do here? Not everyone feel the need to post about everything or everybody even thoug they have nothing new to present. English is not my native langue. I don't like your attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shafted Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I don't like your attitude. The feelings are mutual. Shafted, the boots that is! View my gallery here http://www.hhplace.o...afteds-gallery/ or view my heeling thread here http://www.hhplace.org/topic/3850-new-pair-of-boots-starts-me-serious-street-heeling/ - Pm me if you want fashion advice or just need someone to talk to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyinHeels Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Loves HiHeels, Saw your post on a second pass through this thread and I also don't like my elbows so I try to look for dresses with half or three-quarter sleeves. That way the only part of my arm that shows is the bottom 6' inches and the wrists. You cover the elbows but allow jewelry like nice dress watches and bracelets to show. I prefer dresses that are above the knee no matter what the sleeve length and heels above 5.5" whether pumps, boots, or wedges if I'm going to wear a dress as I think my legs are my strong suit. You'll find what works best for you soon enough. HappyinHeels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 HappyinHeels: I don't know about three-quarter sleeves. Given how tall I am, that would look rather silly on me, so I'd prefer full length sleeves which represents a nicer look in my mind. With fall having arrived, sweater dresses will be all the rage, I would look for something that ended above the knee so I could show off my legs, but a dress that falls below the knee would be cool to, especially when worn with boots. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heelster Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Yes Jeff, I agree. Either some kind of a sheath dress like this http://www.forever21...00048032-01.jpg but then with my tall torso I am looking at a VERY short "skirt" length. There is a simplicity in getting a skirt and top to fit well. Nice dress - - unfortunately, I'll never be able to make it look half as good on me - - - ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Just swung by the JCPenney website and saw this cool dress: http://www.jcpenney....d=dept20000013 Now, something like this is mondo sharp and would work well with pumps or boots! I know I could make that work! I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heelster Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 OK guy's - - what are your thoughts on this one. I might see if they have one locally. http://www.jcpenney.com/dotcom/bisou-bisou-dark-denim-mermaid-skirt/prod.jump?ppId=1e2c8e4&catId=cat100250097&deptId=dept20000013& Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 OK guy's - - what are your thoughts on this one. I might see if they have one locally. http://www.jcpenney....d=dept20000013 Hmm! Interesting! Wearing a "mermaid" style skirt would certainly require quite a degree of boldness, given how it's fitted. But yeah, if paired with the right top and shoes, I think it could work. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heelster Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Hmm! Interesting! Wearing a "mermaid" style skirt would certainly require quite a degree of boldness, given how it's fitted. But yeah, if paired with the right top and shoes, I think it could work. Interesting thought. I kinda thought it might be a bit more unnoticeable being that it's long, and denim. If I ever go out with a dress on (and it wont be locally) I'm kinda aiming for something that won't say "I'm a guy who wants to wear skirts" but will be more like something that says "I'm a guy who's willing to wear something more like a skirt than jeans" May be hard to describe that theoretical look, but as a comparison, I'd look closer to a ZZ Top style than a Justin Beiber. I'm not gonna pull off the LBD look at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyinHeels Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 JeffB, I know sleeve length will vary so three-quarters for me is different for someone else. The sheath dress Heelster showed us from JCP is stunning and I would consider wearing it. I was giving options on how to cover one's arms if HiHeelsLover doesn't like how his arms look. I agree about the sweater dress trend that's coming. I bought one (black) at Burlington Coat Factory last April on sale and now it's ready for wear this season. Above the knee and full sleeves with a nice turtleneck, great with wedges, pumps, or boots! It has gotten quite crisp here in Wisconsin after a long and very warm summer (7days of 100F or more) so many are thinking of fall fashions. HappyinHeels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemcwish Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 That's a minor concern to me as well, but then, I like showing off my legs. It's the torso that presents problems when it comes to wearing garments made for people at least half a foot shorter than us. Yes, it is considerably easier to work with a separate top and skirt. Oh, yeah, as for that sheath dress, it does look very hot! Agreed; at 5'10" i have the same torso issue with waists not being in the right place - someone should tell them to move it a few inches lower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallguyinheels Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 OK guy's - - what are your thoughts on this one. I might see if they have one locally. http://www.jcpenney....d=dept20000013 I actually tried this on a while back... it is a "form fitting" stretchy skirt - all the bumps and curve show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Agreed; at 5'10" i have the same torso issue with waists not being in the right place - someone should tell them to move it a few inches lower I'm 6-2, so that problem is even more pronounced for me. And tall girl shops are far and few inbetween, and what shops that do exist often have exorbitantly high prices, a serious deterrent. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallguyinheels Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 FYI, Found a little black dress at Salvation Army - it's big enough on top - will have to be tailored in waist and below... Will keep you posted. Nice silk dress $4 - a real steal! at the cleaners now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockpup Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Heel-lover: did someone get a pic of you out in public? http://highheelspassion.blogspot.com/2012/10/man-wearing-high-heels-and-skirt.html (formerly known as "JimC") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Heel-lover: did someone get a pic of you out in public? http://highheelspassion.blogspot.com/2012/10/man-wearing-high-heels-and-skirt.html To quote Arte Johnson, verrrrrrry interesting! That was a nice ensemble, and the yellow pumps were cool! All in all, he looked both tasteful and stylish, and that's the image we should all strive for when publicly freestyling. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skirtedvik Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 To quote Arte Johnson, verrrrrrry interesting! That was a nice ensemble, and the yellow pumps were cool! All in all, he looked both tasteful and stylish, and that's the image we should all strive for when publicly freestyling. You said it best,Jeff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aly Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 OK guy's - - what are your thoughts on this one. I might see if they have one locally. http://www.jcpenney....d=dept20000013 I've spent weeks looking for this in the local JCP stores, with no luck. I finally gave in and asked my wife if I could order it - she's a saint who puts up with me wearing skirts and such at home - and it is now on its way to my local store! I normally don't wear long skirts like this, but for some reason it intrigues me - I hope it fits well! The reviews on the JCP website had comments that the sizing ran small, and large so I guess I'll find out soon! I will pair it wih both my wedge sandals and some knee-high boots. Did I mention that I love my wife? Marrind 41 years now and still in love! She's known about my fashion preferences for about 30 years now and has no problem with me wearing whatever I want at home - except when we're babysitting our grandson! Wealth is not measured by how much you have, but rather how little you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heel-Lover Posted October 13, 2012 Author Share Posted October 13, 2012 Heel-lover: did someone get a pic of you out in public? http://highheelspass...-and-skirt.html Hi Rockpup, yes thats me alright... Catching up with some friends on Friday.... Its a small world.... I just wear what I feel comfortable in. Its a shame it wasn't a better shot. Cheers Heel-Lover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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