Anonymous asked: Any blog recs for a curvy girl? I'm not overweight by any stretch of the imagination, but I definitely do have a fuller chest and booty, and so many tomboyish styles seem better suited to girls with a flatter figure. I'm not trying to hide my body or make it look different, I'm just looking for tomboy styles that might compliment me.

I often feel that there is not enough representation of people in the middle ground, including those who like tomboy styles but want to maintain their curvy physique. If you scroll through our “submission” tag, you may find styles you identity with. I really like I Dream Of Dapper’s style because she does menswear in a feminine way. She’s been taking some inspiration from Esther Quek lately; who wears suits closely tailored to her feminine frame. Also check out the Tomboy/Femme Tumblr and Genderqueer Fashionista. The company I work for, Fourteen, sells suits “standard” fits in addition to “boy” fits and you might enjoy checking out their stuff. 

Any more ideas, friends?

In other news, I’m being super swank today and camping out in a hotel right by the Dalloway, counting the minutes until I get ready for tonight’s Power Clashing party! Did I mention Kim Stolz is coming?? 

- Sonia

I’m on lockdown right now due to some marathon bomber being armed and on the loose. I’ve been inspired by Buzzfeed’s happy lists. So I thought I’d make my own, equipped with news about the Clintons!

1. This dude has a tie and a bling necklace on AT THE SAME TIME

(from: www.dapperq.com)

2. Just look AT THAT FACE!

(from: leeoliveira.com)

3. Shopbop has a “Crepe Femme Dress.” Let’s just pretend they intended it for the queers.


4. Smiling yet? This hair:

(from: loveisthelawmag.com)

5. Okay, how about the most adorable tomboy-femme couple everrr??

(from: fitforafemme.com)

6. Adorable person I do not know:

Anyone know who this is or where this picture comes from? Cause I don’t!

7. dapperQ has a mysterious commentator under the name “Hillary Cli*ton,” who references Hillary’s exact whereabouts in her comments. 


(From here)

8. We take fashion very seriously:

(from: dailypictur.es)

9. Let’s not forget what The Handsome Butch and Bill Clinton have in common!

(from: thehandsomebutch.tumblr.com)

10. Ellen and Portia get hotter and more fashionable by the minute:
(from: http://nattyv.tumblr.com)

Hang in there, Boston! Got anything to add? Comment! 

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We’re gearing up for our big Power Clashing bash at The Dalloway on Sunday April 28th! Here are some of my inspirational favorites, and you can find more on my Power Clashing Pinterest board. I’m definitely going to make a few trips to my neighborhood thrift stores. Can’t wait to see what you all come up with! - Sonia

(from: fashionising.com)

(from: wallpaper.com)

(from: firsthandsecondhand.wordpress.com)

(from: notorious-mag.com)

(from: brand-in-trend.ru/)

(from: kpopstarz.com)

(from fashitects.blogspot.co.uk)

(from sartori.al/)

(from: brokeandbespoke.tumblr.com)

THE DALLOWAY AND QWEAR PRESENT:
Powerclashing Party (21+)
525 Broome Street New York, 10013
Sunday, April 28 at 7:00 PM 
RSVP: clashing@thedallowaynyc.com
Facebook event

No Cover! Prizes will be awarded to the most fabulous clashers.

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This H&M’s women’s blazer had been in the back of my closet for a while because I felt it was too feminine. But it was actually seeing Esther Quek’s neatly tailored women’s suits that encouraged me to try it again. Now I like the fit, and feel that it matches my androgynous presentation perfectly.

The Hunter Boots are Qwear virgins; got them at the Tannery in Harvard Square for $50 and am always waiting for rainy days like to today to sport them.

Blazer: H&M
Shirt: Ralph Lauren Boys’ Blake Oxford, tailored
Belt: Express (men’s)
Pants: Gap Broken-in Straight Khakis (also womens!)
Boots: Hunter Women’s Brixen Combat Boots, bought at the Tannery

I decided to go tieless today because if I wore ties all the time then A. I’d have trouble distinguishing between dressier and more casual occasions and B. I’d never get to show off top button swag (and in the colder weather, my mad ironing skills.)

Finally, my new haircut! Based it off of Logan Lerman in his holiday sweater and wanted to copy his adorable geeky style, but had also found inspiration from queers I’ve seen around town. I did it at a La Flemme Barber Shop in Lexington, MA; an affordable old school barber shop across from where I work that did a fantastic job. 

Sending warm thoughts from Boston,

Sonia

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Anonymous asked: I’m a masculine-of-center genderqueer person, and I have a formal event coming up in a week. I’ve recently gained weight and 1. don’t fit into my old dress pants and 2. feel really self conscious about my hips/ass (I’m definitely pear shaped). I can’t afford a suit but I want to look classy and stylish — help?

Blake says: Try buying suit separates and then getting them altered to fit you body. Buying pants and a blazer/vest independently of each other will be cheaper and won’t take you as long to find.

For formal events, I like to wear either khakis or dress pants. Admittedly, my perception of fancy is skewed. Here are some combinations that I like for formal attire. You could do a vest or a blazer, or neither depending on how formal the event is. As far as neckwear is concerned…go crazy.

Some separates inspiration:


I wore this to a kinda fancy occasion. (It’s all relative I suppose)

(source unknown)

(source: blog.debbybridal.com)


I wore this a few days ago with khakis (*jaw drops* … this outfit is so perfect - Sonia)


(source: socialbliss.com)

Full on smance:

(source: artofwore.com)

Recent Qwear fashion timez with Blake: Blake’s Thrifting Success, Blake’s Dapper School Queer Look, Avoiding the Buddha Belly 12-Inch-Zipper Problem