Look, Feel, or both?

[Stu]

I've been admiring the style of many posters on here - especially Mouse for his sheer guts to wear what the heck he enjoys. What he wears, I wouldn't wear, partly because I just don't have the courage. There is, however, another reason.

For most purposes, I prefer trousers. They are hugely convenient and they keep the legs consistently warm. They don't blow up in the wind, and don't generally ride up with movement or when sitting. You can wear them for cycling, climbing ladders, stepping over low fences and so on. And you put them on and forget about them. For me, skirts are like a change in activity signal. They are for RRR - resting, relaxing - or recreation. They are for walking the dog, visiting the library or local store, chilling at home or in my garden. They are for reading or watching TV or working on my computer. At most, physically, they are for very light work like tidying or small jobs in my garage like fixing a lock. For that reason, I don't really care how I look: what matters is how I feel. So I don't go for anything remotely fashionable, or to make a statement, nor do I see them as part of my identity but rather as an internal signal for my activity in that moment. And they are comfort - an alternative to the usual trousers - and they are great for that. This is why I am fine with denim or subdued colours - and why I won't be as adventurous as Mouse.

[STEVIE]

Hi Stu,
We all do what we do for any variety of reasons.
Sure, we can draw inspiration from any number of sources, but the final result can only be the one that suits YOU!
Steve.

[Grok]

When skirted in public, I view myself as an ambassador for MIS. So I am careful to make my rig look good.

Otherwise, I am like Stu. For more laborious I tend to wear trousers, typically jeans.

[Barleymower]

I've been admiring the style of many posters on here - especially Mouse for his sheer guts to wear what the heck he enjoys. What he wears, I wouldn't wear, partly because I just don't have the courage. There is, however, another reason.

Courage or confidence? I'm sure if you saw a man pushing a child around you would say something or stand up to a Karen who thinks she owns the place.
I think skirt wearing requires confidence more than anything. We can build self-confidence through supporting each other
There's two meetups coming up, perhaps you could join one or both? A warm welcome is guaranteed.

[DrFishnets]

For most purposes, I prefer trousers. They are hugely convenient and they keep the legs consistently warm. They don't blow up in the wind, and don't generally ride up with movement or when sitting. You can wear them for cycling, climbing ladders, stepping over low fences and so on.

Personally, I don’t like wearing trousers. If I’m wanting to keep my legs warm then I’ll wear tights or leggings. Leggings are far more practical for cycling than trousers are. The only time I’ll wear jeans is when they are ripped with fishnet tights underneath which I think looks cool which brings me in to what my favourite style is.

I really love the style of grundge and goth girls and I love wearing long black skirts or dresses and black fishnet tights or plain black tights with Dr Marten boots. I recently bought a pair of high anistone Dr Marten boots which look fabulous and look great when I’m wearing kilts. I love combining those outfits with a short black leather biker jackets and tank top and necklace or chocker. Other outfits I like are mini dresses and long trench coats and I’ve started having a soft spot for long striped socks that go up to my knee. I combine black, dark red and purple in my clothing and I have started wearing nail polish and thinking of wearing makeup. I’ve had a few young women compliment my outfits when I’m out in town. So for me look amd feel are both important for me.

[Mouse]

I think there are so many reasons for a person to wear a skirt and all are valid.

What I do is to satisfy a small boy inside me, who has been repressed for 50 years. He is blissfully happy with my wardrobe as I have it now and I share it with the internet to show others what is possible and there by give others choice in what they can wear.

I too learn from other more out there members on the cafe, which enhances my style.

There is no rational reason why anybody needs to wear a skirt. Most women don't, except for special occasions or if they feel like it in the summer. So Stu is totally right to relax and use his skirts to enhance his life when appropriate to his RRR.

We each should wear our skirts to fit our own lives as we like. For me, skirts have become part of my style and independent look. I am very happy with the attention it brings me and oddly enough, my small talk in party environments has become so much better of late!

[Grok]

I recall posting a link awhile back, regarding womens preferences in terms of (lower body) clothing. To summarize:

Group A. Prefers trousers.

Group B. Prefers skirts.

Group C. Embraces both trousers and skirts. I think of them as bi.

In terms of numbers:

Group A is the majority of women.

Group C is the next largest group.

Group B is the smallest group.

I suspect that a similar pattern applies to men. So who would you market MIS to? Groups B and C.

[Barleymower]

I recall posting a link awhile back, regarding womens preferences in terms of (lower body) clothing. To summarize:

Group A. Prefers trousers.

Group B. Prefers skirts.

Group C. Embraces both trousers and skirts. I think of them as bi.

In terms of numbers:

Group A is the majority of women.

Group C is the next largest group.

Group B is the smallest group.

I suspect that a similar pattern applies to men. So who would you market MIS to? Groups B and C.

How about we market to group A? Group B and C will see us encouraging group A leading to greater momentum in A and B.

[Grok]

Market to Group A? If Group A prefers trousers, they won't be motivated to defy the Taboo.

Men willing to defy the Taboo need to have a fairly strong interest in skirts. Otherwise, they would simply conform.

[Barleymower]

Market to Group A? If Group A prefers trousers, they won't be motivated to defy the Taboo.

Men willing to defy the Taboo need to have a fairly strong interest in skirts. Otherwise, they would simply conform.

Well you already B and C by marketing to A you also reach B and C. Skirts are great, anyman who tries one is bound to have a swish and want more. That's how most MIS start.. they try one.

[Grok]

I fit into Group C. I'm ok with wearing ordinary male trousers, but I also want skirts as an option.

[Mouse]

I am in Group B, but I think it is a very small group?

[brionacmkw]

I'm group C, most men are group A simply because they haven't been socialised any other way