Skirts, tights, dresses and masculinity

Discussion of fashion elements and looks that are traditionally considered somewhat "femme" but are presented in a masculine context. This is NOT about transvestism or crossdressing.
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Skirts, tights, dresses and masculinity

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Me and my partner were talking about masculine and feminine men and during the conversation I asked her if she found feminine men attractive. Her reply was that she doesn’t and she prefers masculine men. I then asked her if she finds feminine men unattractive then what does she really think of me wearing skirts, tights and dresses. She said the reason she loves me wearing those items of clothing is because when I wear skirts, tights and dresses it enhances my masculinity. She loves the fact that I am extremely masculine yet I wear skirts, sheer tights and dresses that are designed for a feminine body. I found that interesting as I try to balance my masculinity with femininity with the clothes I wear.
My name is Arty. I’m a guy with a passion for wearing skirts, dresses and tights and a hobbiest musician and artist. 8)
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:hmmm:
Interesting concepts that need to be explored.

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I believe that masculinity and femininity are concepts that need to be erased from society. They are as unnecessary as gendered clothing! Both need to be eliminated. People should just be themself. Masculinity created the “Man Box” and needs to be eliminated.
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One thing I have never asked a woman-do they find typical drab male attire as boring as I do? Must masculine=dull :?:

A man into MIS really stands out in a crowd. :D
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Grok wrote: Wed Mar 11, 2026 6:32 am One thing I have never asked a woman-do they find typical drab male attire as boring as I do? Must masculine=dull :?:

A man into MIS really stands out in a crowd. :D
I've never asked a woman that question either, simply because I already know menswear is dull! :lol:
I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman.
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I think that we really have to get Susie's input on this one.
She has told me that she has no wish for me to go "En Drab" , for which I am most thankful.
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Well, since you asked nicely :D

Firstly, it will depend upon where a woman is in her cycle - sometimes prefering masculine men and sometimes not so much.

Secondly, there are some women who like to be centre of attention and you can't be that with a MIS, so drab is preferred.

In my opinion, a person who has taken care over their personal appearance and personal hygenie is always preferable to someone who hasn't.

I would refer you to my post 'Embarrassing Men'.

I think ZZ Top said it best - "every girl crazy about a sharp dressed man" but it doesn't matter whether that's in trousers or dress or skirt.
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,,,,,and here is Susie's thread that she alluded to
viewtopic.php?p=263595&hilit=embarrassing+men#p263595
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