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Grok wrote:There is a lot of potential in garments that hang from the shoulders.

yes there is and today is the start of my life in caftans

The problem for me with such fashion, comes down to two images that are indelible in my brain, sadly, neither is flattering. The first is actually not a kaftan, but the infamous Homer Simpson "mumu" Granted they are different, but in a sense the same.
The other is the middle eastern variant of the kaftan. Neither of which present an image I am comfortable with dressing in or with.
Such garments for me, would be akin to wearing the proverbial Japanese schoolgirl uniform, with knee socks and Mary Janes. For me totally absurd. However, as the forum show, I would certainly not portend to judge someone else who embraced either choice.

Needless to say, I won't be puttering about town in such fashion.

whorton wrote:The problem for me with such fashion, comes down to two images that are indelible in my brain, sadly, neither is flattering. The first is actually not a kaftan, but the infamous Homer Simpson "mumu" Granted they are different, but in a sense the same.

homer-simpson-muumuu1.jpg

The other is the middle eastern variant of the kaftan. Neither of which present an image I am comfortable with dressing in or with.

middle east kaftan.jpg

Such garments for me, would be akin to wearing the proverbial Japanese schoolgirl uniform, with knee socks and Mary Janes. For me totally absurd. However, as the forum show, I would certainly not portend to judge someone else who embraced either choice.

Needless to say, I won't be puttering about town in such fashion.

the second photo of what they call kaftan's are actually kurtas witch is basically a long shirt,
a caftan is ankle length
but I will be puttering about town in a caftan

whorton wrote:The other is the middle eastern variant of the kaftan. Neither of which present an image I am comfortable with dressing in or with.

I don't think too many will confuse Ron for a middle easterner with all his Pagan jewelry.

I have had similar concerns with regards to my Wiccan robe, by itself it could be mistaken for a Klansman's robe, and no, not all Klansman wear white, some do wear other colors such as green, red, even purple. I've seen it for myself when they slipped one of their floats in the Pulaski VA Christmas parade about 10 years ago or so.

To me, it's about one of the worst things to be mistaken for. But in all honesty, I don't think many would make that assumption, it's probably just me being overly paranoid.

Curiously, one Halloween many years ago I wore the Wiccan ensemble into a grocery store back in Pulaski, as I turned a corner and older white man took great pleasure in seeing me in it, "heeeeey! I like that!" This man did NOT look like the type of guy who liked men in skirts, dresses, or even Wiccan attire. I can only imagine what was going through his head.

When I show photos of me in my robe to people who have never seen me in one before, often times the first thing that comes out of their mouth is "Merlin", or "Wizard".

I got called a "Count" once, that was kind of cool! "Count Moon Shadow"

So that's a good sign! *Still, they got it wrong... it's "WITCH".

moonshadow wrote:

whorton wrote:The other is the middle eastern variant of the kaftan. Neither of which present an image I am comfortable with dressing in or with.

I don't think too many will confuse Ron for a middle easterner with all his Pagan jewelry.

I have had similar concerns with regards to my Wiccan robe, by itself it could be mistaken for a Klansman's robe, and no, not all Klansman wear white, some do wear other colors such as green, red, even purple. I've seen it for myself when they slipped one of their floats in the Pulaski VA Christmas parade about 10 years ago or so.

To me, it's about one of the worst things to be mistaken for. But in all honesty, I don't think many would make that assumption, it's probably just me being overly paranoid.

Curiously, one Halloween many years ago I wore the Wiccan ensemble into a grocery store back in Pulaski, as I turned a corner and older white man took great pleasure in seeing me in it, "heeeeey! I like that!" This man did NOT look like the type of guy who liked men in skirts, dresses, or even Wiccan attire. I can only imagine what was going through his head.

When I show photos of me in my robe to people who have never seen me in one before, often times the first thing that comes out of their mouth is "Merlin", or "Wizard".

I got called a "Count" once, that was kind of cool! "Count Moon Shadow"

So that's a good sign! *Still, they got it wrong... it's "WITCH".

eventually I want to get some purple and some black Wiccan / Druid robes

moonshadow wrote:

Ron wrote:
A few things for sure: It is not crossdressing by any stretch of the definition, and is an expression and representation of my beliefs, thus totally "legal" (as manly as the Scottish kilt!... especially with the sword!)

Actually, these robes look positively conservative on you, moon shadow. Shock/horror!

I am trying my hand at making a blog.
http://www.lovekaftans.com/

Ron wrote:I am trying my hand at making a blog.
http://www.lovekaftans.com/

Very good, Ron.

Oh Kaftan! My Kaftan!

was out and about today in a gray caftan and
got called Jesus

I am also looking for some of these,I had bookmarked were to
get them but lost the bookmark.

That one looks like it came from the wardrobe department of the AMC show, "Into the badlands."

moonshadow wrote:

Ron wrote:.

A few things for sure: It is not crossdressing by any stretch of the definition, and is an expression and representation of my beliefs, thus totally "legal" (as manly as the Scottish kilt!... especially with the sword!)

There seems to be a latent acceptance of robe like garments for men. Probably due to clergy.

Grok wrote:

moonshadow wrote:

Ron wrote:.

There seems to be a latent acceptance of robe like garments for men. Probably due to clergy.

possibly

Grok wrote:There seems to be a latent acceptance of robe like garments for men. Probably due to clergy.

Or due to Muslim men as well