Anonymous asked: I bought two pairs of jeans, a straight fit and a boyfriend fit. I've been wondering about different ways to wear both pairs. I've looked online for some inspiration but a lot of sites have said to feminize your other accessories. I identify as more butch/ androgynous, do you have any tips of what to wear with these jeans? I've never worn boyfriend jeans before, and don't want to look too slouchy, just well put together.

A.D. says: JEANS ARE, LIKE, THE PEANUT BUTTER OF CLOTHES; THEY GO WITH ANYTHING.
except bathing suits.
and even then you can wear denim jorts. I love summer and legs. Allllright, I’m done.

Real talk: I know what you mean; all the websites say accessorize with a neon pink cardigan with gold buttons, but I say, butch up a pair of jeans! Wear a collared shirt with a tie or bow tie or sweater or vest. If it’s cold, heck, throw on a leather jacket or blazer. If your wrists feel cold, grab a leather band (or fake leather band, because animals are our friends and killing them for an accessory is really silly).

With jeans, shoes define the outfit; a nice pair of dress shoes says, “Look, I’m a grown-ass adult.” A falling-apart pair of Converses say, “I’m not an adult, okay?! I just want to wear sneakers.” So, if you want to look well-put together, I suggest wearing a collared shirt with a sweater, with (somewhat, doesn’t have to be exact) matching belt and shoes. It’s easy and comfortable, and definitely not feminized.

For more visual inspiration, here are some non-feminine jean wearing submissions (warning: Hot Queers): Ashley + Tie Achieved, Blake’s Thrifting Success, Mainstream Street Smart, Men’s Vest Trick, What Suede Says