I invariably wear plain shirts (either a T-shirt or a polo shirt) and long khaki cargo pants. I alternate between light khaki and brown khaki. The shirts vary in color, including red, blue, black and white. I try to wear plain shirts without big logos or text.
Is this a safe fashion bet, or am I unknowingly making a fool of myself? If it's relevant, I am male.
Store them up at the back of the cupboard, and wait till they come back in fashion.zzz
I won't say that cargo pants + t-shirts are foolish or anything, but jeans would be a nice change! :)
Plain t-shirts are fine too, but I personally go for the ones with graphics or texts ^^U
It sounds like you have an increadibly boring taste in clothes.
Cargo pants are awesome.
This is EXACTLY what I wear EVERYDAY.
Its okay but as people have said it is very plain and bland.
I have thought about getting better clothes but honestly I am to poor to afford new clothes and to lazy to go shopping for them. And a little scared that I might were some dumb ass shit.
I don't like to stand out so I have plain T-shirts (no logo or text just plain single colored shirts) and I wear cargo pants because i carry a bunch of useless shit with me. I then have simple black tennis shoes.
If I feel like wearing something different I put on some dress pants (black or white) with black dress shoes an under shirt (usually white) and then an unbuttoned over shirt (blue or white)
no one is going to call you out on it because theyre relatively innocuous, but cargo pants are lame. jeans will look better than cargos no matter what outfit youre wearing.
Nothing wrong with it. I used to wear the same style. Switched to jeans just for the durability factor. It's called practical dressing.
You may want to hit some garage sales and try to pick up a fun t-shirt or two, though. Just to shake things up.
I was trying to find the female equivalent...I guess it would be like a girl wearing 3/4 jeans. It's not bad but it's not attractive, makes you look like a mum, and does nothing to flatter your figure. Whenever I think of nerds, I think of cargoes, loose fitting shirt, and the colour black. Loose fitting shirts make you look like you're being swallowed in a blanket of fabric, or if you're a bit on the larger size, they make you look even bigger. When worn in excess, black screams insecurity. Cargoes look like you haven't changed your wardrobe since your mum helped you buy clothes.
I wear a plain t-shirt and khaki/cargo shorts every day. I don't like to stand out and I think it helps accomplish that.
Hey people. I'm 22 years old, I've never used makeup before, and now my mother is telling me to use makeup. What irks me here is that she never let me use makeup when I was younger. So now, I feel like a dumbass in the makeup aisles because I have no idea what the hell I'm doing while these 12-13 year olds are next to me smoothly and expertly picking out pencils and powders and whatever. Anybody out there, please give a makeup late bloomer some advice!?!?!? Help me figure out what I need and what brands are worth my money...please?
okay well for starters i'd suggest picking up foundation, mascara, blush and a lipstick or gloss. also, brushes. higher end brands are good but they're expensive, check out MAC and sephora. ulta is good too.
i'd definately youtube some makeup tutorials, you can also google reviews of products before you buy them.
goodluck<3
Thanks for the advice! Now I have to navigate the wonderful world of makeup colors...I guess I have to ask shop people for that kind of help. ^_^
...sorry for semi-necro-ing this, but what's the deal between natural makeup and non-natural?
Did you ever get your make up issues solved?
sort of...I've been trying out samples and stuff. Color-wise (like eyes, lips, and cheeks) I'm covered. Foundation and anything not "color" is another story. I have weird skin. Some parts of my face are flaky dry while others are oil slicks with zit minefields. Trying to match foundations to my skin is a headache (I'm Filipino...so my skin can't make up its mind about being Islander or Asian). Also, I've heard so many foundation/acne nightmares, that I'm scared to invest money in something that might make my face look like semi-cooked pizza.
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Look up Korean/Japanese make-up styles. Generally, whilst you maybe putting on a shitload of cement on your face, it looks subtle and like you have none on.
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I'm like you. I started getting into make up at your age too. I hated wearing foundation/concealer etc, because my skin was just too combination and difficult. Do you exfoliate and have a cleansing routine? I found that helped control some of the flaky areas of my face, but you have to be quite disciplined. Also, try using products designed for Asian skin. Korean skincare/make up is generally very good. You could try using a primer before you put on your makeup, or use powder foundation over your trouble acne areas. However, above all else, I'd probably recommend that you solve/minimise your skin problems before you start trying to cover them up.
just an update...I've been using a multi-step acne skin routine and it's been really helpful! as for the foundation thing, I'm using a combination of lightweight liquid and powder foundation (I use the liquid foundation as a light concealer and powder for everything else). thanks for the help, people! also, if there's anything else that might help speed up morning routines, I'm all ears! ^_^
What do you think? Are they considered 'lame' for being non-piercing earrings? I personally think they can be alright
I only say Japanese because most people are familiar with them. But it seems all East Asians nowadays have this really nice soft hair that looks cool when long. My hair looks clumpy and thick like in those old Hong Kong movies. So I know it's not just the genes, it's mostly what I do.
But I'm a guy, and as desperate as I am to get that nice texture, I don't know what is "going too far". What do most males who care about their hair in Asian cities do? Do they commonly get it chemically treated? Or is it simply that their products are better for Asians because it's Asia?
well actually if u want to get some kind of asian 'textured' hairstyle, try to go to asian salon and get ur hair thin and layered. It will help a lot.
If you don't like how curl your hair is, go buy a hair iron or go to salon for straightening perm.
And lastly to make your hair looks textured, apply some hair products such as wax and hairstyle.
There are so many tutorials on how to do these styling in youtube, try to watch some.
Just want to tell you that keeping this kind of hairstyle is tiring. It can't be done in a 5 minute after bath time. lol
aside from getting it thinned and layered, you can also get it razor edged which can give you a cool look. it's key to bring a photo.
going to an asian salon is key. if you want spiky hair, then its better if your hair is hard naturally.
also it sounds like you have hair similar to mine, it will be very afro-like until it grows 3-inches plus so while your growing it out just get it thinned every 2 months or so.
if your hair gets frizzy, you can try the smoothing serum from fructis. for styling i use surf hair wax from fructis... gatsby smells waaay too rubbery for me :p
youtube is a good resource
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sounds like its the style
depends on your hair however, if its styling your after use Gatsby since there is different types.
all you need is a haircut your after, show a picture to help the hairdresser, use gel/wax to maintain it and a spray to keep it still, styling takes 5-15mins dependin how you want it to look.
im asian with half hong kong and half taiwan blood living in scotland/uk so i doubt its an asian prob
the day goes: take a shower in the morn, use a straighener and then build it up with gel and spray it so it aint gonna be wrecked.
in anycase my hair is pretty long, mixture of the emo/anime fringe at the front to one side and short at the mid back to be spiked, love it when my m8s and girls say its awesome, so give it a try =o
I think they have that type of flatter hair because of their genes. I used to straighten my hair when I was a bit younger because I was going for that alternative/scene look (and I have grown out of it haha).
What I did was blow dry my hair in a direction that's more in my face, rather than back. Then I'd take a straightener from my sister (I eventually bought a cheapy for myself) and straightened my hair.
That's how to get it flat, but if you want more volume in your hair, while it's flat, then use volume spray.
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Hai, I might have a similar problem; my hair is pretty thick and dense, so are my mother's, but it isn't the typical "Asian" type. Besides I'm only half Asian, and my hair tends to get some waves when it's long, at least this is what I think as I never had really long hair. As a kid and until the age of ~13, I had no waves or curls at all, and I wonder if this may be because of puberty, hormones, skin lipids and so on.
Never mind I was always going for an "out-of-bed" hairstyle with short or semi-long hair, but never got content with it. The problem is that I cannot seem to style my hair the way I want, here I must admit that I never got any experience in hair styling, since I was very shy as a teeny and hardly had any friends, got a little bullied and so on. However as I've grown older, I actually pay much attention to my looks, and now that I'm in Taiwan (on vacation), I see and admire lots of guys whose hair just seems to be so pretty by nature. I can't explain to me how some Taiwanese boys can have spiky or fringy hair that doesn't look as if they apply much gel to it. Perhaps somebody can disclose the secret for me on how they do their hair, do they actually straighten it? Even if most people think Asians have straight hair, I see a lot of people in Taiwan whose hair is wavy and curly, even more than I've ever imagined. Do they use hair wax or gel without me knowing?
I, for one, wouldn't like to straighten my hair by a daily base, as I don't want to interfere with my "nature", and I don't want to use much gel/wax because my GF doesn't like my hair to be gluey. Hence I put emphasis on the haircut itself, one thing I know is that getting a fringy cut really makes a positive difference. However because of my teenage experience, I have some kind of phobia to look into the mirror or at my face, because my hair never seemed to suit me. At the hair stylist I'm very shy and quiet, and let them do their work--all I can say that some use razorblades, some layer and thin my hair, some use gels … but I never have the heart to explain to them what I'd like. Here are some styles that I admire:
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Okay, I want to smell nice. I have great hygiene, but that can't protect me from getting all sweaty at work. So, I've decided that I'm going to start wearing cologne (or at least try it). I'd like to avoid spending $70/bottle if possible, but anything below that for a decently-sized bottle is within my budget.
Is there anywhere online I can find samples of cologne? I know they come in fancy-pants magazines, but only a couple at a time. Or do I have to actually go to the store and stand there and sample fifteen thousand different ones? :/ Also, does anyone have any specific recommendations? I'll look into them.
Thanks~
I have a feeling in a generation or two (or now) women will reflexively reject men that smell like Axe/Puma body spray, since it will be associated with desperation.
> bathe with scented bath powders or salts, either a fresh citrus powder or bath pine salts
I thought the point was to get ladies, not become one.
I'm a female but I like the scent of Bvlgari black. ;w; smells nice.
Anything by Givenchy is yum.
you -should- spend at least 70 on a bottle. you know it ends up being way, way cheaper than deodorant right? a tiny bottle of cologne will last you YEARS even with daily use.
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if youre using cologne instead of deodorant, you must seriously smell like shit. cologne isnt meant to replace deodorant, its to make you smell good. where as deodorant is to make you not smell like shit. thers a huge difference.
though i agree. 70 bucks a bottle at least man.
Just go to the department store and ask for a bunch of sample!
I havent spent a dime, but I smell different every time!
I'm 23, grad student, happily in a relationship, and I'm getting sick of the granny panties I've been wearing my whole life. A few weeks ago I tried out a thong and liked it a lot. I'm not a promiscuous person and all and I generally dress pretty conservatively, I just found it a lot more comfortable and stylish than I had expected.
I've been going around seeing if anybody can give me advice or point me in the direction of specific brands and styles that I should look into, because I'm very interested in giving this whole thong thing a proper go. This isn't for sexual reasons and I think it's disgusting to show underwear over your clothes, so it's not like that. Any tips?
Male anon here, when I would go pantie shopping with my ex we'd really just hit the sort of "piles" of panties that they would have at places like Charlotte Russe or Rue21 and just scope out pairs based on how cute/sexy they were and the overall construction; stuff like construction and the like. If it's just simply to wear and not for sexual reasons or whatever, simple solids and the like that match your bra would probably be ideal. Kinda shitty advice, but that's how we did it.
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Alright, so look. I'm a fat guy. As in 5x shirt, 62 waist. I find it hard to find clothing for myself that's not a t-shirt or jeans, and I'm really trying hard to -not- wear so many blatantly casual, thrown-together things. Are there any recommendations for what I should look for or try out in terms of clothing that straddles the border between casual and formal that would look good on a man with a very wide waist? Because most men's fashion, from what I've seen, doesn't translate well when its like you've got tires round your body.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Well the best advice is to lose some weight. If you're that big it's not healthy, irregardless of any fashion issues.
Having said that, probably the best advice would be to try to get some regular trousers rather than wearing jeans. I'm not sure, but I think that for larger people if you dont get flat-fronted trousers, get ones with pleats (that kinda fold thing) at the waist. I remember hearing that that was good for somebody with quite a large waist, because then it doesnt look quite so much like the fabric is being stretched by the persons size. I've not looked into this myself so you probably want to try on a fwe different pairs.
Also, try a pair of "proper" shoes e.g. not sneakers. They don't have to be ultra-formal (like what you'd wear with a suit) but some well looked after leather shoes make a good impression. I'm not sure whether to suggest trying to find button-up shirts to go with the trousers or stick to t shirts.
If you can't find clothes that fit perfectly the way you want, you could try getting ones that are almost how you want them and then taking them to a tailor to have them adjusted (e.g. sleeves might be too baggy while the shoulders actually fit perfectly etc etc)
big & tall.
me i shop at small & short.
well as a health consultant i would say that you wont feel any different until you lose the weight. i know its hard but if you find a good nutrition plan and you stick to it and with support you should be able to lose the weight.
but most clothes in the world arent geared towards overweight people. after a while all thats left are sweat pants. i would recommend doing custom made clothing if you can afford it or research a nutrition plan thats good for you and will get you the results you want.
Hey I have luck for my son at bigmen.com and J.C. Pennys online. He is a 4 x and I can always find him nice looking clothes. Hope this helps. Good luck. Peace and happiness.
Short-sleeved, buttoned shirts without shirttails--that is, shirts not designed to be tucked in--such as bowling-shirt styles, or guayabera styles, or a wide range of others, tend to look alright on big people. You will, of course, have to shop around to find really big ones. But they exist.
I am a similar size to you, I would recommend the more formal clothes, I pay a lot of money to get suits made by a tailor who is a large guy himself and who knows what I need, generally a more formal look in darker colours pays dividends. Shirts should be loose, and in stripes. I always tend to dress formally, in England where I live, that is not a bad thing anyway and many clubs I belong too require that dress code, in the states I am on vacation but I find that casual male big and tall has good stuff, again I would aim for properly constructed shirts with button down collars and more formal looking pants. At the end of the day if you;re big you're big, so you have to not mind looking big. And try and earn a lot of money, I do and it really helps.
My tailor is chand hira, www.hiras.com, they have reasonable prices and make excellent formal shirts to order
Suits look awesome on guys no matter how heavy, scrawny, or muscular they are. There's many a girl who has a fetish for a well-pressed button-up shirt and tie.
Hoping that if anyone is free is able to comment in the forum
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I have a brown leather trench coat like the link, but mine is longer. My coat is single-breasted. Would I be able to make it double-breasted by sewing another line of buttons on next to the current buttons? If I take it to a custom clothier/tailor store near me they could probably get through the thick leather. I want your opinions on whether or not this is a good idea.
Hi. I have curly hair and I normally dry it using a hair dryer before straightening it. Problem is, it puffs out. Alot. I'm fairly certain I'm doing something wrong, so can anyone give me a tip or two on how to dry it better?
Drying with cool air or hot air? Hot hair damages your hair. I'm not an expert with curly hair, having straight hair myself, but I know if my hair's too dry when I straighten it, it just fuzzes. Also, I heard if you have curly hair, you're just meant to squeeze out the water and pat your hair with a towel, as opposed to rubbing it.
I have a brown leather trench coat like the link, but mine is longer. My coat is single-breasted. Would I be able to make it double-breasted by sewing another line of buttons on next to the current buttons? If I take it to a custom clothier/tailor store near me they could probably get through the thick leather. I want your opinions on whether this is a good idea.
Sorry, ignore the last post. I thought I was making a new thread. Sorry!
