Hello from a new member
Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2021 11:20 am
Hello from a new member
Hello folks, I have just joined and I'm now standing in the lobby marvelling at the potted palm and deciding what sort of coffee I'll grab. I am in the UK, in Oxfordshire, and joined this forum because, having read a large number of posts, I instantly felt at home here. I was immediately impressed by the way members feel free to talk about the things that are important relating to their clothing choices, but also the spirit of helpfulness and support. These values are important to me.
So who is this fella? I am a man first and foremost and behave and present as one and do "manly" stuff in my home workshop and active stuff elsewhere. My clothing choices often reflect what I am up to on each day, whether sturdy working clothes, or something to go out in, or just to be comfortable in an evening on the sofa. I have always been fascinated by some "female" clothes, often wishing that society would accept their wearing by men. I regularly buy clothes from "the other side of the store" when they work for me as a man and very often find thry actually fit me better than the men's equivalent ("fashion" designers please take note). In part this is because I have become totally bored with mens' high-street fashions... dull, unimaginative and gender-normative.
So... about skirts.....since this is why we are here.... yes please. My journey into skirts is really only just beginning and I am full of questions. I have been looking for a while for something that works for me, and tried quite a few. The charity shops are doing quite well by me. It's been an interesting journey so far. Some skirts I have tried have not worked well, a very small number might become favourites. I tried kilts but not being remotely Scottish the tartan kilt with miles of fabric did not feel right. However I did discover the utility kilt and love them. Comfy and practical. I found many limitations in some skirt designs. For an active male I found the hem circumference one of the biggest limitations when, for example, stepping over a log and the hem goes tight, not good and looks ugly or plain daft. I like freedom at the hemline so the skirt does not inhibit mobility and I am currently enjoying pleated designs.
The skirt has to work as part of my outfit of course and would need to work with the shirts and tops I would normally wear with jeans or shorts. Visible legs is an interesting topic in it own right, so inevitably legwear and footwear enter the equation. I am aware that they (and "underthings") are sort of off-topic here as a subject on their own, however I do believe they are very influential in the overall success of an outfit and the confidence and comfort of the wearer.
Having had limited success finding "off the shelf" skirts that work for me, and not being an accomplished seamster, I would consider commissioning a custom design that would work better for me.
So enough waffle from me, I look forward to interesting chats and swapping ideas with you folks. Look out for posts of specific topics from me. Best wishes from The Engineer.
Hello folks, I have just joined and I'm now standing in the lobby marvelling at the potted palm and deciding what sort of coffee I'll grab. I am in the UK, in Oxfordshire, and joined this forum because, having read a large number of posts, I instantly felt at home here. I was immediately impressed by the way members feel free to talk about the things that are important relating to their clothing choices, but also the spirit of helpfulness and support. These values are important to me.
So who is this fella? I am a man first and foremost and behave and present as one and do "manly" stuff in my home workshop and active stuff elsewhere. My clothing choices often reflect what I am up to on each day, whether sturdy working clothes, or something to go out in, or just to be comfortable in an evening on the sofa. I have always been fascinated by some "female" clothes, often wishing that society would accept their wearing by men. I regularly buy clothes from "the other side of the store" when they work for me as a man and very often find thry actually fit me better than the men's equivalent ("fashion" designers please take note). In part this is because I have become totally bored with mens' high-street fashions... dull, unimaginative and gender-normative.
So... about skirts.....since this is why we are here.... yes please. My journey into skirts is really only just beginning and I am full of questions. I have been looking for a while for something that works for me, and tried quite a few. The charity shops are doing quite well by me. It's been an interesting journey so far. Some skirts I have tried have not worked well, a very small number might become favourites. I tried kilts but not being remotely Scottish the tartan kilt with miles of fabric did not feel right. However I did discover the utility kilt and love them. Comfy and practical. I found many limitations in some skirt designs. For an active male I found the hem circumference one of the biggest limitations when, for example, stepping over a log and the hem goes tight, not good and looks ugly or plain daft. I like freedom at the hemline so the skirt does not inhibit mobility and I am currently enjoying pleated designs.
The skirt has to work as part of my outfit of course and would need to work with the shirts and tops I would normally wear with jeans or shorts. Visible legs is an interesting topic in it own right, so inevitably legwear and footwear enter the equation. I am aware that they (and "underthings") are sort of off-topic here as a subject on their own, however I do believe they are very influential in the overall success of an outfit and the confidence and comfort of the wearer.
Having had limited success finding "off the shelf" skirts that work for me, and not being an accomplished seamster, I would consider commissioning a custom design that would work better for me.
So enough waffle from me, I look forward to interesting chats and swapping ideas with you folks. Look out for posts of specific topics from me. Best wishes from The Engineer.