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06
Dec
Who said faux-hauks had to be thin? Not this queer. Sunny’s got her punk on; with torn up black jeans, broken-in black boots, plugs, tattoos, and that fabulous bleached wide faux-hauk. But the bow tie adds a touch of dandy.
Sweater: H&M
Black button-up: American Apparel
Bow Tie: The Tie Bar
Skinny jeans: CPS jeans
Boots: ALDO
Plugs: gift in Thailand
Sunny’s Tumblr: tipthevelvet.tumblr.com
09
Nov
Another ensemble I so need to try, from our friend Teresa. This is a really nice way to work in a button-up with a more casual outfit. And I love those blue suede sneakers she’s wearing — way more low key than your usual athletic sneakers. A similar alternative to UO are the PF Flyers Center Lo Suede.
Hat: Suunto Core Black & Johnny Cupcakes 5 Panel Hat
Hoodie: American Apparel
Shirt: American Apparel Oxford Button up
Watch: Suunto Core
Pants: Levi’s
Shoes: Blue Suede Shoes, Urban Outfitters*
Related posts: GQ Cover Material, Unique Sneakers For Your Inner Hipster
Teresa’s blog: teresabeans.tumblr.com
*Urban Outfitters donates money to anti-gay campaigns. Learn more about their actions here. Buffalo Exchange and Ragstock are great hipster alternatives
25
Oct
The beauty of peter pan collars has been calling out to me since the beginning of my fashion obsession (c. 2011). In addition to its vintage goodness, it is very school girlish — two styles I can’t live without. Dresses with collars also have an androgynous edge that I just adore.
I haven’t yet found any men’s shirts with peter pan collars. There are rounded collars which are also dazzling — as you can see in this Topman shirt — but they don’t lie flat on the shoulder in the same way. However, you can buy or make the collar separately (shown below) and add it to any outfit. I’d LOVE to see a more masculine or androgynous person get up on that. (Submit here!)
Until then, here are some of my favorite inspiration and buys for the femmes and femmewear admirers:
Extra points for the sexiest hair ever. Navy Collar Shift Dress with Pearl Embellishment, available at Dahlia for $30.00, modeled by Christina Caradona. (Follow her blog, Trop Rouge.)
(source: zitychoc.blogspot.com) Get yours at American Apparel
(source: milkteeths.blogspot.com) Clothes thrifted. Can’t find blue gingham collar like that, but here is a Unionmade Crew Neck Sweater in Pink.
Detachable Peter Pan Collar in grey, available at Luulla for $30. Similar designs available on Etsy.
Oh, and those socks… and Dr. Martens… and glasses…
Ebba Zingmark, modeling the Navy Skater Dress With Collar, available at Wandering Minds for $68.34. (source: lookbook.nu)
Green peter pan collar dress, available at Dorothy Perkins for $35.00. And by green, they mean teal.
Gosh darn. Wouldn’t this make such a good bridesqueer dress? Feeding the Doves Dress, available at Modcloth for $69.99
Simple Cut Peter Pan Collar Top in Neon by Chic+, available at chicwish.com for $43.90
This site is so much like Modcloth! Kitschy titles, vintage fashion by indie designers, photos on mannequins, and CUTE CLOTHES in the upwardly affordable range.
Put a Swing on It Dress, available at Modcloth for $114.99
I discovered another queer with impeccable style. Like, why isn’t she on the cover of the queer equivalent of GQ? (I know there are queer magazines, but the photo style reminds me a lot of the features GQ puts out. Also, GQ is always my shorthand for gender queer, which makes me laugh.) The type of bow tie she’s wearing is a lot slimmer. Good style to try out, because wide ones can look a little goofy sometimes.
Shirt: American Apparel Oxford Button up
Pants: Levi’s
Bowtie: Saks Fifth Avenue
Watch: Micheal Kors “Runway” Watch
Follow Teresa: teresabeans.tumblr.com
01
Oct
Not sure what I love most about this. Her asymmetrical hair framing her face? Her bow tie? Oh, and queers: if you are feeling reluctant about wearing suspenders because they haven’t looked good in the past, try suspenders of different widths, or try adjusting where you attach them to your pants. Amy’s are clipped on fairly far apart, which looks really great on her. But you can figure out the best place for you. Because I truly believe that everyone can look adorable in them. See the suspenders tag for more queerspiration.
Follow Amy: siramy.tumblr.com
30
Sep
All my followers in cold climates are freezing because I haven’t posted about leggings and tights yet. Sorry guysss!!! Leggings and tights are traditionally thought of as feminine, but I really love making them into a masculine or androgynous thing too. Some people call men’s leggings “meggings,” which is dumb and gendered. But whatever works to help stores get them on the racks.
Leggings and tights can be worn under shorts, skirts, or ripped jeans. Leggings, because they are thicker, can also be worn with over-sized shirts/sweaters. Then when you get to “jeggings;” a cross between jeans and leggings, you can wear them on their own. Flaunt it, queers.
More AMAZING photos of this outfit on her blog: anouskaproettabrandon.com
(source: lookbook.nu) Leggings from Zara, but these functionally count as jeggings.
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Places to pick up tights and leggings: American Apparel, H&M, Topshop, ASOS, Modcloth, Zara, www.nylonjournal.com
27
Sep
The arrival of fall means getting to wear more things we love on the same day. A reader wrote asking for button-up layering ideas for the impending cold weather. This particular Anon wanted ideas for boyish looks, but I figured I’d open it up to more gender presentations. Here are some ideas for your muse:
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(source: urbangentbowties.tumblr.com)
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(source: closetfreaksblog.com)
(source: justdailythings.blogspot.com)
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Also, while I was doing research, I discovered some more awesome fashion sites. They aren’t specifically queer, but they have beautiful photos:
26
Sep
that-lovable-ginger asked: Hi there! I've only just really begun to understand that I'm genderqueer, and as a result I've started realising that sometimes I love the idea of dressing masculine. The problem is, I don't own any masculine clothing and don't really know where to begin! My other problem is that I have long hair, which means that I find it difficult to have a masculine appearance (I'm a bit tentative about the idea of cutting my hair short though, because it's such a big change). Please help? :)
Congratulations! Check out A.D.’s blog. They are genderqueer too, and have amazing long hair: exsouthernbelle.tumblr.com. Also check out this post they wrote: Queer with Long Hair.
It can be hard diving into a whole new wardrobe. Are you interested in incorporating masculine pieces into your current wardrobe? If so, you may enjoy this post: Mixing Mens and Womens Pieces. If I was going to buy my very first masculine clothing item, it would probably be a basic button-up. Finding my first men’s button-up that fit really well was an amazing feeling.
I also did just a lot of trying things on and exploring what felt right. I found that the best places to do this are where people aren’t gender policing the customers. So you can comfortably explore and try on many things without feeling like people are watching you. I felt really comfortable in department stores that were either crowded enough that people didn’t notice me, or where sales people weren’t lurking around. It was also easy to bounce back and forth between the mens and boys’ sections. Stores with all gender dressing rooms are also great places to trying on men’s clothing. Dapper Q made a list of stores that have them: Abercombie & Fitch, American Eagle Outfitters, American Apparel, Banana Republic, Express, Gap, H&M, Hollister Co., Old Navy, Uniqlo. (From Dressing Rooms: Legal, Physical, & Emotional.) I’d also like to add that some J. Crews and Club Monacos have them.
Good luck and have fun!
19
Sep
No queer deserves to be cold this season. Here are the sweaters I’m currently coveting — from reindeers to cable knits to fair isle — with tips on where find similar styles in affordable places. More favorite knit delights? Put it in the comments!
A.S. Wool Reindeer Crew Neck, Gant Boys’, available at basefashion.co.uk for £60.00 (approx. $97)
A.P.C. Knitted Wool Sweater, available at Mr. Porter for $225. Similar tight knit plain sweaters available at ASOS.
J. Crew Cashmere Cable-Knit Sweater, available at Mr. Porter for $300. More affordable mens and womens cable knits available at American Apparel and J. Crew in Viscose/wool/nylon/angora
The Massai Bib Crew Neck Sweater by GANT, available at The Fancy for $220
Marc by Marc Jacobs Stripe Crewneck Sweater, available at Barneys for $248.00
Wool Cabled Turtleneck Sweater, available at Ralph Lauren for $295.00
Crew Neck Pull with Elbow Patches, available at Scotch and Soda for € 89,95 (Approx. $115 dollars). More sweaters with Elbow Patches at Banana Republic.
Crew Neck Pull with Elbow Patches and Contrasting Cuffs, available at Scotch and Soda for €119,95 (approx. $156)
Boys’ Lambswool Fair Isle Sweater in Multicolor, available at J. Crew for $68
A Lady and a Collar Top, available at Modcloth for $69.99 with free shipping in the U.S. (I LOVE Peter pan collars!)
Argyle Crew Neck Pull, on sale at Scotch and Soda fo €29,99 (approx $29) More delicious argyle sweaters available at Old Navy.
Related Posts: Ugly Sweaters, 10 Cardigans for Fall,
31
Aug
Being a prepster and breaking fashion rules are my two favorite things.
Polo: Tommy Hilfiger Boys
Sweater Vest: Old Navy “Boys Argyle V-Neck Sweater Vest”
Bracelet: Morellato
Belt: Abercrombie & Fitch Preppy Braided Belt
Shorts: Old Navy Women’s Perfect Khaki Bermudas
Socks: American Apparel
Shoes: Bass ”Ely Gobi Suede”
Related posts: Ask Men’s Sock Rules: Are They Right?
