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Andro & unisex clothing - any specific labels/stores you can recommend?

Started by Evelyn K, April 08, 2014, 11:57:01 PM

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Evelyn K

My hair is a little passed shoulder length (my avatar) and since i'm not really feeling the girly type tops and bottoms right now, can you recommend any labels that are more unisex? Does it even exist? lol.

An example of something I recently picked up is this Tommy shirt.



What I like about it is the contours of the collar matches the sweeping style of my hair framing my face and isn't polo or dress shirt style.

What kind of stuff do you like?
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Sincerely Tegan

Hey Evelyn,
I'm pre-everything, but as I continue to lose weight and grow my hair, I'm trying to cultivate a more andro look. Clothes that emphasive just how thin I am, and also have an open neckline are choice for that. I ordered one of these jackets about a month ago and loved it. I generally wear it with a low-cut colored tanktop beneath.



http://www.dealman.co.nz/collections/casual-wear/products/dark-assassin-s-style-hoody

I just ordered it in the other 3 colors. I think these styles and cuts are very unisex and a little edgy. There's a lot of other stuff too in slim fit cuts as well. And I haven't even checked out the women's section there yet.

Happy hunting!

Cheers,
Tegan
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Evelyn K

Yes I do prefer v-neck styles, draws the eyes down, best suited to my sugar-cone with a ice cream top angular look O> with the hair falling around. lol.
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eli77

I dunno about specific labels, though Calvin Klein does show up a lot in my wardrobe I suppose. I tend to stick to thrift stores for my stuff. But anything slim-fit or v-necked is a good bet. Skinny jeans, fitted button-ups, that kind of thing. Asian labels also produce much more feminine stuff for men than European or American ones, if you can fit the clothes.

The trick is that it takes patience. I tend to try on ten or more things for each one I buy. If you are buying figure-hugging stuff, it really needs to fit properly or it just ends up looking awkward.

My work-appropriate staple is a grey, blue or white slim-fit men's button-up and dark boot-cut women's jeans or black slacks (my hips do not get along with men's pants), a men's black/silver necklace, and black boots. And my asymmetrical haircut finishes the look. A touch of makeup if I'm being super fancy. I do prefer the dressier kind of look. In the summer I'll throw on a tank-top and skinny jeans sometimes, but then I tend to draw more attention than I like.
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CaitlinH

Quote from: Sincerely Tegan on April 09, 2014, 12:20:25 AM
Hey Evelyn,
I'm pre-everything, but as I continue to lose weight and grow my hair, I'm trying to cultivate a more andro look. Clothes that emphasive just how thin I am, and also have an open neckline are choice for that. I ordered one of these jackets about a month ago and loved it. I generally wear it with a low-cut colored tanktop beneath.



http://www.dealman.co.nz/collections/casual-wear/products/dark-assassin-s-style-hoody

I just ordered it in the other 3 colors. I think these styles and cuts are very unisex and a little edgy. There's a lot of other stuff too in slim fit cuts as well. And I haven't even checked out the women's section there yet.

Happy hunting!

Cheers,
Tegan

Thanks for the link, there's some great stuff on that site and it's pretty cheap too!
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Lyric

I'm more of a found item assembler than a label or store shopper, myself. As for stores, American Apparel is probably the most popular one offering a lot of androgynous stuff. I like to conceive looks and then hunt for stuff at thrift stores and eBay. Right now my fav eBay seller is called The Mogan. They have new stuff at great prices. Most of theirs is fairly feminine, but some of it could be considered andro, too. Mostly on eBay I just come up with an idea I want and search for something that comes close. Always check out the seller when you do that, of course.

http://store.americanapparel.net/
http://stores.ebay.com/TheMOGAN-Clothing
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Evelyn K

Thanks all, for the tips.

Lyric, i've been checking those links out, I really like the possibilities here.

I just found this on American Apparel, I guess I'm a sucker for shawl styles.



And the stuff in TheMogan eBay - I'm going to spend all day on there. lol.
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Mickie

I think fossil has some stuff that can go both ways... Though they may be a bit pricy
Www.fossil.com
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Jill F

I had a thing for John Varvatos before I gave up on being an androgynous guy and transitioned.  There's some pretty edgy andro rock star looking things I wore that I still have.  It's a bit butch for me now, but my wife wants them for her after she drops another size.  Warning: this stuff is brutally expensive.
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DiDi

Quote from: Mickie on April 09, 2014, 02:59:25 PM
I think fossil has some stuff that can go both ways... Though they may be a bit pricy
Www.fossil.com

Wow....love those clothes. There is a lot in the womens wear that is quite andro / for those beginning transition. Thanks so much.
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FalseHybridPrincess

Dont forget your all star shoes...

chose a female shirt or jacket...
some male jeans work too
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Mickie

Quote from: DiDi on April 09, 2014, 05:04:07 PM
Wow....love those clothes. There is a lot in the womens wear that is quite andro / for those beginning transition. Thanks so much.
No prob ;)

Quote from: FalsePrincess on April 09, 2014, 05:12:46 PM
Dont forget your all star shoes...

chose a female shirt or jacket...
some male jeans work too

Actually just got me a pair of converse for the first time a couple weeks ago!
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Terracotta

If you have the bank balance you could go for Rad Hourani or maybe Commes des Garcon
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Mickie

Quote from: ♡ Emily ♡ on April 22, 2014, 08:15:01 AM
Makes me think that I need Converse/All star shoes... pehaps several pairs of them. I have run into huge problem - feet have shrunk and my male shoes are either too big or ugly :(.

I know lots of people who would LOVE to have that problem. Haha
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sad panda

american apparel
uniqlo
express
h&m
river island
maybe calvin klein

come to mind. Zara maybe... not so much their mens stuff? but the womens stuff can run andro. Asian sites are fun but a pain to wait for
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VeronicaLynn

Calvin Klein Men's Slim Straight Jeans - 2% lycra and decent size pockets.
Jockey Elance Men's Bikini Briefs - Unlike most other men's bikini's, do not have ugly seams or huge waistbands.
Target - Of the discount stores, they have some nice athletic cut T-shirts and their men's section in general is a bit more towards androgynous than their competition.
JC Penney - Some of their Arizona jeans are interesting, as well as the Levi's mini-store they all have now, they also have a pretty good selection of Converse shoes.
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Evelyn K

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JamesG

An added complication if you are over 30 is that a lot of andro/unisex clothes like hoodies are usually associated with youth fashion, so you can look a bit ridiculous wearing them ("trying to hard to look young") that IMO is more painfully obvious that trying to pass.

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JamesG

I've noticed that the prices for some designer clothing is astonishing ridiculous.
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