Shirt: George, thrifted at Goodwill
Tie: Brooks Brothers, from my dad
Sweater Vest: Pitlochry (vintage Scottish brand), My friend gave it to me
Blazer: H&M from 2008
Glasses: SEE Eyewear

Part 3 of 3 of my Dandy Winter Photoshoot series with Sam Murray! (Here’s her Tumblr/Maddow fan page.)! See parts 1 and 2.

Also, go Marriage Equality! I don’t own red. #Queerissues?

Show us your stufffs

Jennelle of Portland, Oregon rocking a sweatervest combo on a freezing January day

Hat: Goorin Bros
Jacket: Levi’s
Shirt: Goodwill
Tie: $5 at an antique mall in Seaside
Pants: Goodwill
Lhasa Apso’s jacket: Hip Hound

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Thrift stores like Buffalo Exchange are an excellent place to start for cheap, high quality outerwear. Here’s Allex Knight rocking her $16 find. (Thanks, DapperQ, for introducing me to her!)

Vintage Coat: Buffalo Exchange ($16!)
Sweater: H&M
Tank Top: Urban Outfitters*
Jeans: Black LEVI Skinny Jeans
Snapback: OBEY
Glasses: Urban Outfitters*

(Photo Cred: Shaina Chin)

*Urban Outfitters donates money to anti-gay campaigns. Learn more about their actions here. Buffalo Exchange and Ragstock are great hipster alternatives

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Anonymous asked: It’s getting cold, so I was wondering what kinds of masculine, stylish winter jackets y’all would suggest? What do I look for in style and fit? Especially for people who are super-petite—I want to be warm, but I also want to be handsome and not look like my winter coat is eating me!

Courtney, Our new dashing petite style consultant, says:

When you’re petite and looking for a coat, fit is a super important aspect to look out for. You want to make sure the style of coat you’re wearing is sized properly, particularly in relation to waist placement and length. So it’s usually best to try things on and check the fit before you commit to a coat; especially since quality coats are usually on the expensive side. Shorter styles that are meant to end at the hip or mid-thigh are generally safer. Peacoats, because they are a shorter cut style, are good for achieving that high class wool overcoat look without feeling like you’re drowning. 

American Eagle coats are pretty good quality, and the men’s sizes go all the way down to extra small. I have a friend with a peacoat from there that she is very happy with.

American Eagle Peacoat, currently on sale for $79.99

Land’s End is, of course, known for their quality outerwear. Their Wool Commuter Parka in Current coat comes in a lovely currant color, as well as being, again, cut shorter to accommodate for the shorties.

H&M usually cuts things slimmer, so it’s easier to find styles that work with a smaller figure. It can be somewhat hit or miss, however, so trying things on helps a lot. (Sonia adds: for someone who has been known to complain about the quality of H&M’s clothes, I love their jackets. This is the third winter I’ve worn a puffy coat I bought from them for $50, and it keeps me real warm. It also makes me look muscular.)

This Ralph Lauren Overcoat, on sale for $129.99 at Macy’s is cut shorter and also comes in short as well as regular. Lots of big department store brands offer short sizes in coats.

We also have an earlier post on winter coats with several styles that would work excellently on petite people!

Courtney’s Tumblr: adventuresoftinydyke.tumblr.com

Do you love sweaters? ME TOO! Do hate how you have to take them off when you go inside? ME TOO! That’s why the clothing god/desses invented the sweater vest. Like the name suggests, they are sweaters without sleeves. Best worn in autumn, winter, and spring. Should be paired with khakis, your favorite button-down, a tie/bow-tie, fancy shoes, a blazer. Wear to a first date, the company holiday party, the bar. Be warned, though. Fit is absolutely crucial for sweater vests—too big, and you look sloppy, and too small, and you look like a 6-year-old who’s grown between Thanksgiving and Christmas.


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How is it possible that I’m the only queerling yet to model a sweater vest?: Yellow, Orange, and Me

More with Vests with A.D: The Outerwear Vest (Part 1 of 4)

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Anonymous asked: I wear a lot of skinny jeans, but I'm unsure as to what to wear on top to look smart casual. any help would be greatly appreciated!

Jeans are the most versatile pants ever. They can be the most casual, or when dressed up can go smart casual, business casual, and all-around dapper. You can mix classic denim with pretty much any other fabric or color. I mean, if you wear them all the time, your outfits can become predictable. I’d recommend owning a pair of at least one other type of casual pants, like corduroy or chinos, to keep your winter wardrobe versatile. These are also good if you are attending a business casual no-jeans event and don’t want to wear dress pants.
Here are some Qwear submissions with good examples of smart casual jean outfits:

Blake’s Thrifting Success
Men’s Vest Trick
Old Man Style
My First Bow Tie

Vests with A.D: The Outerwear Vest (Part 1 of 4)

By guest blogger A.D.

Outerwear vests are definitely the most practical vests. They keep your core warm without adding the bulkiness of a full layer. If you think you’ve seen these bad boys before, you have; your grandpa and dad wear outerwear vests. They’re puffy vests filled with goose down or synthetic materials. Best worn in autumn, winter, and spring. Should be paired with corduroys, jeans, chunky sweaters, boots, etc. Wear to the weekend camping trip, walking the dog, to the grocery store on Saturday morning. Do not wear these to a club or bar in the city. Wearing such vests inside in rural areas — especially when it’s snowy — is completely acceptable.

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(Sonia adds: these western puffy vests seem to be all the rage now… source: soios.net)


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See Qwear outfits with outerwear vests: Keep The Sweaters Coming, Gearing Up for Fall, Dapper Dyke, Queersicle in Suspenders

Follow A.D. I mean really: exsouthernbelle.tumblr.com

While you’re waiting for your train to come by is the perfect time for a photoshoot. I love the red bow tie with the gingham shirt and coat button detail. Aelita lives in Paris but took this picture in New York. And guess where she said she got her inspiration… US. 

Shirt: J-Crew Women’s Perfect Shirt
Bow Tie: Tommy Hilfiger
Coat: Superdry Regiment

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