Dresses!

[Ron]

if I could only wear one type of cloths is would be this type.]

[Departed Member]

Perhaps this has been covered already, but two other dress ideas are:

1.) http://www.garbtheworld.com/items/g0089.shtml

2.) http://www.amazon.co.uk/Medieval-tunic- ... oman+tunic

Not the cheapest of choices, but still I could possibly see myself wearing these two, more so the first than the second, and the second without the trousers of course, tho people would probably ridicule one for wearing them with taunts that its not halloween. Who cares tho.

[Ron]

Perhaps this has been covered already, but two other dress ideas are:

1.) http://www.garbtheworld.com/items/g0089.shtml

2.) http://www.amazon.co.uk/Medieval-tunic- ... oman+tunic

Not the cheapest of choices, but still I could possibly see myself wearing these two, more so the first than the second, and the second without the trousers of course, tho people would probably ridicule one for wearing them with taunts that its not halloween. Who cares tho.

there is also:
http://www.garbtheworld.com/items/g0024.shtml

[knickerless]

First of all I am sorry I haven't posted on this group for a while. I have rediscovered dresses recently. I haven't worn one since was in my teens. With the help of a former work colleague I have found several that I like.
I will post a couple in the photo section.

[Departed Member]

I recently bought a dress, a 3/4 sleeve flared jersey maxi dress, from Amazon, only 10 quid or so:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00I ... ge_o00_s00

It's made of super soft, stretchy material. As you can see in the pic below, I just put a t-shirt over the top and it looks perfectly fine, I think. The longer sleeves and extra material underneath the t-shirt provide extra warmth in the winter. I'm thinking of getting a camisole dress of the same kind for summer, less material to have under the t-shirt, something like this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Baleza-Womens-L ... 51ERAAH2VF

or

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SD-Ladies-Camis ... 51ERAAH2VF

photo 3.jpg

[Departed Member]

Don't remember if these have been posted about before, but these here might very well be the closest things you'll find to a men's t-shirt dress:

http://www.wittmanntextiles.com/taypjaysl45i.html

http://www.wittmanntextiles.com/or10coniones.html

http://www.wittmanntextiles.com/tecrloleshsl.html

[derail3]

Have tried two different dresses in past. Here photos of them

[Ryan]

Hi Dennis,

I like to add to this thread, which you started a few years ago. I don't suppose you'll mind my late entry.

I have always felt that a dress is a much better garment then a skirt and shirt.
But they are designed for woman.
Maybe if someone designed a dress to fit a man's body it might go over as a new male fashion.

Whether a dress is a "much better garment than a skirt and shirt," can be debated, but I like wearing dresses. Indeed, I have several. I find they're more flexible when it comes to wearing accessories with them. And they come in so many more different styles than skirts and shirts. You could wear a different dress everyday if you like and have the money and time to shop. (Shopping for Freestyle Fashion is my second favorite activity; my first is posting to Skirt Cafe.)

Since many dresses are "designed" for a woman's body, it's important to try them on, preferably at the store. For then you can see whether the top is too "puffy," at the chest (which you can "fill out" with whatever material you have on hand, or pay a tailor to make some alterations) or if the hips are too wide, (which a tailor can taper) or whether the hem is to your liking. The store's employee can offer helpful advice and their (usually) honest opinion about how it looks on you.

I've been "lucky" to find dresses that fitted well on my male body without alterations. I'm certain you and other men will also be as "lucky." So it may not be necessary "if someone designed a dress to fit a man's body." I have also had helpful employees on hand to give me their honest opinions about fit and what accessories to wear with the dresses. And believe me, most employees will be more than glad to help you and many love to play "dress up" with you. And you will have a ball, as I usually do. Some of my favorite stores include Banana Republic, Talbots and LOFT, all in the U.S.

You also said:

Though probably not given the inertia of men's tired old fashion choices (which are pants or pants, as we all know.)
But just think about it. Dresses for men would at least create a public splash for men's fashion freedom and probably get some people's attention. Even if the dresses didn't go over it might open things up for skirts for men.
Who knows?
It might be worth a try!

Dennis A. Lederle
Grok?

I agree with you about the "public splash" dresses could give to men's fashion freedom. And, as you said, dresses are certainly worth a try.

BTW, I once knew what "Grok" meant. Please remind me again.

Thanks for reading.

Ryan

[skirted_in_SF]

BTW, I once knew what "Grok" meant. Please remind me again.

If I remember correctly, it means something like Understand?
I believe it comes from a science fiction book or series of books - maybe Heinlein? It's been a couple of decades since I read the books.

[crfriend]

If I remember correctly, it means something like Understand?

Yes, broadly, "to understand". However, it's more nuanced than simply that -- it's to understand instinctively; to truly "get" something. It's not a term to be tossed around lightly.

[Jim]

BTW, I once knew what "Grok" meant. Please remind me again.

If I remember correctly, it means something like Understand?
I believe it comes from a science fiction book or series of books - maybe Heinlein? It's been a couple of decades since I read the books.

Yes, it comes from. Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein. I enjoyed the book years ago and have just started rereading it.

Yes, broadly, "to understand". However, it's more nuanced than simply that -- it's to understand instinctively; to truly "get" something. It's not a term to be tossed around lightly.

That is my understanding also.

[skirtyscot]

Oh my goodness, derail3, I thought I was being bold wearing red tights with a black skirt and black top, but you have beaten me by a mile! A very simple look, but quite stunning. Not one for the "Do folks notice or not?" thread!

[skirtyscot]

... so looking forward to you posting the photo of your other dress as well!

[crfriend]

Oh my goodness, derail3, I thought I was being bold wearing red tights with a black skirt and black top, but you have beaten me by a mile! A very simple look, but quite stunning. Not one for the "Do folks notice or not?" thread!

That post of Derail3's stands as one of my personal exemplars of how to pull such a look off with grace and aplomb -- and has stood so since its original posting. Sometimes it is impossible to improve on perfection.

The simplicity of the thing belies it, but as an entire cohesive whole it stands as an amazing effort. Everything in that photograph came together perfectly. High kudos indeed to the chap who allowed the shutter to be released and then allowed the image to escape into the wild!