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All your pictures look 100 times better than many I've seen here over the years, but I think, as highly stylish as they are, from the neck down, your a woman... A flat chested one, but non-the-less, neck down, its a woman. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with that, or that there is anything bad with your outfits at all, quite the opposte in fact, there really nice, but I'd rather see my wife wearing them than my mate, in that kind of way, if thats makes sense...

Just an opinion...

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I had some time, so I played with some of the suggestions that many of you offered on my limited dress esnambles. Again, these outifts are more experimental than anything and with the weather being the way it has been in my part of the world (snow, snow, and more snow with a lot of cold thrown in) my heeling outfits have been pretty traditional. It was fun taking some time to play...

Image 16 is a redo of those images...black velvet jacket, black sheer nylons and Nine West "Thyme" pumps...

Images 18 and 19 include different sets of faux pearl necklaceses...

Image 19 is a shoe boot (Bass "Alanis" leather/suede bootie) with natural nylons...

Image 17 is a long wool coat with an Ann Klein black wide belt and Nine West "Blondie" boots...

I used a scarf as a belt in Image 18. The purple scarf to accent my purple Nine West "Nucio" pumps.

Image 20 is bare legged with black Nine West "Tomcat" sandals/slides. I recently got a pedicure so my toes are gold once again (just had dark green removed). I used added a couple pieces of gold jewelry to for accent.

Image 20 I have a black lace scarf draped over my shoulders (I wanted to wear it as a belt, but couldn't get the look I wanted) and brought out a thin gold necklace. Images 17 and 19 feature belts with silver buckles, though they are wide.

I hope you enjoy the pictures. Either way, I am open to thoughts, ideas, etc. These combination are a bit over the top, so they likely will never see the light of day, but you never know...

:wave:I don't see why you should hide those away. They all look good to me. The first would be my choice for favourite, if only for the shoes.

I am not into dressing, but good luck to you who are. Go by your own ideas, It's enough.

Muddypaws:blinkbigeyes:

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Well, I love pic #1 too, HF, but pic #2 is awesome too! Big time bravo on your ever evolving fashion sense! Outstanding!

I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!

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All your pictures look 100 times better than many I've seen here over the years, but I think, as highly stylish as they are, from the neck down, your a woman... A flat chested one, but non-the-less, neck down, its a woman. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with that, or that there is anything bad with your outfits at all, quite the opposte in fact, there really nice, but I'd rather see my wife wearing them than my mate, in that kind of way, if thats makes sense...

Just an opinion...

Thanks for the complement on the pictures. I think I know what you are saying: maybe I did it a little too well. Cropping at the shoulders does not give the full effect, my (well-trimmed) facial hair and masculine face would destroy any doubt in regards to my gender. Though the flat chest does reduce the female illusion, I do thank you for not mentioning that I also look about six months pregnant...:blinkbigeyes:

Actually, some of the looks (3 and 5) for example were done with being over the top in mind, and I would only go like that in public in a very special situation. I find it quite fun to experiment with outfits. I may do one of the first two looks, however. Sometimes I can be a bit impulsive in choosing outfits and let my desire to go as I please get the best of me.

I have no desire to go all out in my dressing. Part of what is fun for me is blending the masculine with the feminine and for those who notice, let them draw their own conclusions. Sometimes I simple think I like being outrageous on occasion, simply because I can.

I truly appreciate your input...gives me some things to think about...which is what its all about anyway!

Well, I love pic #1 too, HF, but pic #2 is awesome too! Big time bravo on your ever evolving fashion sense! Outstanding!

Well Jeff, you should like look #2, since it was you who inspired it. Glad I put it together to your satisfaction because in a way it is a JeffB tribute piece...

Style is built from the ground up!

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Well Jeff, you should like look #2, since it was you who inspired it. Glad I put it together to your satisfaction because in a way it is a JeffB tribute piece...

Awww! You're too kind! I'm certainly glad to have inspired you in such a marvelous manner. The combination of the dress, belt, coat and boots was incredibly dynamic, and you put it together to perfection. Something like that you could wear anywhere and turn lots of heads. Once again, bravo to you, my friend!

I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!

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How to be "High Fashion" for Spring/Summer 2010


Ok guys, since I always preach that others should study what to wear before they go out and wear something, I thought I'd bring my latest findings straight to you. There are so many guys in here who go out shopping for shoes and spend an extraordinary part of their shopping lives looking for shoes, why not spend some of that time (and money) looking for something you feel comfortable in, but look great and current in as well?

So, first things first, the title of the post refers to Spring/Summer 2010. That phrase "Spring/Summer 2010" is how the professional fashion world calendar documents itself. Before that you have Fall/Winter 2009. Then Spring/Summer 2009 etc. Maybe a trivial point for some of you, but for beginners, it clarifies where we are headed with this post.

Now more importantly, designers unveil their looks about 6 months in advance. So the Spring/Summer 2010 shows were held in September/October of 2009. The Fall/Winter 2009 shows were held in Feb. of 2009. The shows coming up next September for example will be officially referred to as the Spring/Summer 2011 shows.

It's interesting to watch the shows carefully, because once you are in touch with what the High Fashion World is doing on the runway, especially those designers that are privileged enough to show in Paris, you will be able to predict what colors, textures, shapes, and trends you will find for sale in the High Street Stores in just a few months. With equal accuracy you will be able to predict which trends will find themselves in the editorials of the world's Vogues.

For example, style.com's Clean Energy trend pictorially referred to many plain colors. White's and Khaki's dominated at the Spring/Summer 2010 shows and now they dominate the racks at Zara. With regards to editorial, style.com's Marching Orders trend was all over the pages of the editorials of the March issue of Paris Vogue. Just pick up an issue of Paris Vogue and you will see for yourself.

So getting to some more practical advice, I thought I'd pick out my favorite looks that could be copied by a guy and reference them from within the style.com review of the runway trends:

Clean Energy--literally referring to a "clean slate" with minimal color



Clean Energy -- slide 11 -- from Jil Sander

Clean Energy -- slide 22 -- from Wayne

Game Theory--refers to the Sports influence behind the clothes. Alexander Wang for instance had American Football, Pucci had scuba diving influences, Proenza Schouler referenced skateboarding and surfing.



Game Theory -- slide 29 -- from Elie Tahari, rolled up sweat pants with a t-shirt and the OMNIPRESENT easy way to dress every outfit up, a blazer

Game Theory -- slide 42 -- from Proenza Schouler.
slouchy t-shirt with drawstring pants.

Marching Orders--military influenced designs. Camouflage colors, epaulettes, military stripes


Marching Orders -- slide 49 -- from Balmain.

Marching Orders -- slide 52 -- from Charlotte Ronson.

Marching Orders -- slide 65 -- from Rag and Bone. This is my favorite inspiration!

Ultimately, this isn't intended to be gospel, it's just a starting point. It's probably the first time most people here have been taken on an organized tour of the runways and how the looks from the runways can be applied to their own life. The point is:
1. find a look you like
2. find clothes already within your wardrobe that matches that look as much as possible.
3. if you don't have it, go out and buy it. You can find replicas of all these designer pieces at Zara, H&M, Forever 21 and various other retailers.

And most importantly, enjoy and have fun!

Feminine Style .  Masculine Soul.  Skin In The Game.

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Great choices of colour co-ordination mate :smile:

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I got them from Spring. They were the last ones on their site in the clearence section. $80 on for $40 and they're real leather. Very nice, comfy, and easy to walk in.

Nice boots at a great price :-)

I like the color and style.

I hope you will enjoy them as much as you can before the weather gets too warm !

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Back in March, I made a casual statement that "flare cut pants by the way are making a comeback now, so embrace that opportunity now guys to wear your heels with stealth."

Now, 1 month later, the online home of Vogue has confirmed the re-emergence of the flare cut pant. This means you will see many more flare cut pants in High Street/chain shop stores like Zara, Mango....

http://www.style.com/stylefile/2010/04/the-flare-essentials/?mbid=fbk

Just saying!

Feminine Style .  Masculine Soul.  Skin In The Game.

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^ I have some GAP flares in my wardrobe. I think the need the hems raised though as a lot of my heels are still high enough for them. And just before I was getting comfortable with the idea of my heels showing. :smile:

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Back in March, I made a casual statement that "flare cut pants by the way are making a comeback now, so embrace that opportunity now guys to wear your heels with stealth."

Now, 1 month later, the online home of Vogue has confirmed the re-emergence of the flare cut pant. This means you will see many more flare cut pants in High Street/chain shop stores like Zara, Mango....

http://www.style.com/stylefile/2010/04/the-flare-essentials/?mbid=fbk

Just saying!

Wow! next thing we'll know is that Polyester leisure suite will be making a comeback :smile:

Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public.

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The purpose of this post is to compel some to spend just a few minutes to study fashion/style. Study it from the best in the world.....(style.com, Vogue.com, net-a-porter.com)

So the Fall shopping season has hit the racks and it's time to review your wardrobe options for the season. Style.com just released their Fall 2010 Trend Report

Again, menswear inspired womenswear found itself all over the runway's most influential shows. Have a look at some of my personal picks for the seasonally ubiquitous blazer:

Balmain, contrasting gold buttons, Paris Fashion Week

Dolce and Gabbana, double breasted blazer, Milan Fashion Week

Michael Kors, double breasted, New York Fashion Week

Marc Jacobs, oversized, double buttoned blazer, New York Fashion Week

Oscar de la Renta, neon color as an option, New York Fashion Week

Keep some of these trends and the other trends in mind next time you are out shopping on High Street or at Zara.

Regarding heels for men as a newsworthy subject among fashion industry power figures, take these comments by Cathy Horyn of the New York Times in an interview with Charlie Rose:

CHARLIE ROSE: And what is that about? I mean I have read about that

and this emphasis on the men’s look in women’s clothes?

CATHY HORYN: Well, you see it in Europe a lot. In fact, at the last

round of the Paris men’s show in January, I mean it is interesting just

listening because -- because of this global economy, you have so many

different sub-cults and sub-cults everywhere. And in Paris, you see a lot

of young guys who are wearing high heels, blocked heel shoes, you know, and they are.

CHARLIE ROSE: I thought it was the other way around, women were

wearing men’s clothes.

CATHY HORYN: Well, they do that too, but that is sort of old news, I

mean it’s sort of like, you know, we’ve seen that.

Feminine Style .  Masculine Soul.  Skin In The Game.

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Thanks kneehights for the info and the Charlie Rose link.

There is a part of if which I like a lot:

MILLARD DREXLER: Well, see -- what she sees and what I see practical

more, that’s -- she’s got to look into the future. We look at day-to-day.

For example, our best-selling men’s shoe, the Macalister -- we lowered it

to size five now because we sell one-third to women. Instead of just to men.

Maybe in the future we will read something like this instead:

For example, our best-selling women’s shoe, the Xxxxxxxx -- we increased it

to size twelve now because we sell one-half to men. Instead of just to women.

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Here is an outfit I was messing around with the other day. I don't think I would wear it out of the house at this point. I would like to but I don't see it in the cards. Anyhow, opinions please. The outfit itself: - guess pumps - guess skinny jeans - white womens top - black wide belt

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Here is an outfit I was messing around with the other day. I don't think I would wear it out of the house at this point. I would like to but I don't see it in the cards.

Anyhow, opinions please.

The outfit itself:

- guess pumps

- guess skinny jeans

- white womens top

- black wide belt

Nice casual feminine attire Mr. X. I like it! Something to wear to a patio lounge.

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Here is an outfit I was messing around with the other day. I don't think I would wear it out of the house at this point. I would like to but I don't see it in the cards.

Anyhow, opinions please.

The outfit itself:

- guess pumps

- guess skinny jeans

- white womens top

- black wide belt

Very nice outfit, Mr. X. Nice summer outfit and you look very comfortable in it.

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