Gay men and fashion
Many gay men are known for their impeccable style, so it’s hard to be gay in today’s world and still be devoid of any fashion sense. If you happen to be cursed with the case of horrible fashion sense, here are a not many things you can do to refine your style and stand out from the crowd of straights and other gay men:
Don’t be scared to experiment with patterns
Guys who are completely modern to fashion and want to begin experimenting with their choices might begin with patterns. Appealing shirt, sweater and cardigan patterns are a fashionable decision for all gays, while also entity quite safe. For instance, you can grab a expression vest or shirt with an absorbing pattern and easily wear it with monochrome and neutral bottoms and shoes. This way, you’ll have a fool-proof combination that will look good in any situation.
Give athleisure a try
If you’re a gym male lover usually wearing only sporty clothing, or if you’re a business type obsessed with suits, donate your style a little shake with athleisure. This is a style that definitely works astonishing on gay men, allowing everyone to e
The Caftan Chronicles
Hi Caftaners. Ugh, it’s a icy and rainy day in NYC! (I wrote this on Saturday…it’s actually MLK Day now.) And I have to go out in this mess later to see Pam Anderson in The Last Showgirl (postscript: I wasn’t nuts about it…didn’t think it was a great script although Pam and Jamie Lee Curtis were great) and then to acquire a little twirl with friends at the move party Harder. I’m pleased I slept in this morning! As for the inauguration, I am taking my cue from Michelle Obama and squinching my eyes tightly closed, sticking my fingers in my ears and going “La la la la la!” (postscript: I spent exactly 10 minutes reading The New York Times coverage of the inauguration…and moved on.)
Recently, having wanted to do a Caftan fashion post for a while, I started wondering if there were any experts or historians of male lover men’s fashion, and a little Googling brought me to Shaun Cole, 58, an associate professor of fashion at the Winchester School of Art in the UK. He actually published in a guide called (and how could it not be called this?) Don We Now Our Gay App Wait, don’t panic just yet. Just because you’ve entered your 40s, it doesn’t mean you have to give up all those stylish and chick new gay guy things. You can still rock whatever clothes you want, as long as you feel comfortable in them. However, if your old rags just don’t fit your style or body anymore, here’s a manner guide for every 40 something gay in dire need of fashion advice: Most straight men run from patterns like they are the devil himself, gays love patterns, even don’t hesitate to mix them. No matter if floral, stripes, dots or different kids on print, patterns will add some flare to your looks every time. And you don’t have to depart with a flowery suit jacket and pants. A simple floral sweatshirt or a striped button-up will do the trick and always spice things up. And these are more than age-appropriate if that is something you’re worried about at all. Ever since our sweet little Olly from Years and Years started sporting tunics on stage and in videos, gay guys When J. Crew debuted their Liquor Store ten years ago, they transformed an after-hours watering hole into a menswear-only boutique laden with s-era references to traditional masculinity. Dimly lit rooms were covered in plush leather chairs, oriental rugs, and wood paneling. In the corner of one area, a bookshelf was stacked with Strand-issued classics &#; Kerouac, Hemingway, and Cheever among them. Thick cashmere cardigans were draped over Globetrotter suitcases; striped rep ties rolled into lowball glasses. In another area, J. Crew showcased their collection of Red Wing heritage work boots. Once made for loggers, carpenters, and longshoreman, the preppy clothier has since helped mainstream these blue-collar styles into white-collar offices. A few years ago, I had the chance to interview Frank Muytjens, then the leader of menswear design at J. Crew. We talked about his design process, his love for vintage, and how he chooses which third-party brands acquire included in J. Crew&#;s much-revered &#;In Good Company&#; section, which is
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