I am curious as to wether or not the jewelry I wear is too feminine or not. ???
Here are some pictures:
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk69/thing-uma-jig/media1-2.jpg?t=1265079176 (http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk69/thing-uma-jig/media1-2.jpg?t=1265079176) : Left wrist
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk69/thing-uma-jig/media1-3.jpg?t=1265079359 (http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk69/thing-uma-jig/media1-3.jpg?t=1265079359) : Right wrist
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk69/thing-uma-jig/media1-4.jpg?t=1265079523 (http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk69/thing-uma-jig/media1-4.jpg?t=1265079523) : Right hand
and..
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk69/thing-uma-jig/media1-5.jpg?t=1265079714 (http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk69/thing-uma-jig/media1-5.jpg?t=1265079714) : Belt attachment on my first left belt loop
Most certainly not. You wear what comforts you, bottom line.
Though I imagine if you asked a large amount of people, some would eventually remark about the ring on your ring finger of your right hand, the heart with the crown one. But it's all about where you're from, the societal climate there and whatnot.
I like the tree one, though. Where the heck did you get that, because I want one.... The only rings I have are two various fleur-de-lis designs.
Quote from: IndigeoAliquis on February 01, 2010, 09:07:41 PM
I like the tree one, though. Where the heck did you get that, because I want one.... The only rings I have are two various fleur-de-lis designs.
I got it at a little coffee shop in Dunedin, Florida called "The Purple Moon".
I'd say, yes, yes, yes and yes.
Standard jewelry for guys is a watch. Just a watch. Nice one, Rolex, Omega if you so desire. A wedding ring if required, 'class rings' only if you went to a service academy. Do lots of guys wear a lot more than that? Sure. But the more you wear, the more fem it seems.
Dude, wear as much jewelry as you like, just as long as it isn't obvious female jewelry, like a charm bracelet or a heart locket or something. The right sorts of accessories will NOT make you seem more fem, and will add to your look as a whole. It's all about developing a personal style.
Exhibit A:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWD6AUOacfI# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWD6AUOacfI#)
Sky is practically a trans poster child, and he rocks all of his necklaces and bracelets.
Ehhh, this is only cause of where I live and is only my opinion, but I'd say that the rings and belt attachment are rather fem. But as said, wear what makes you comfortable and all that. :)
Personally, I'm a huge fan of jewelry, and wear as much of it as I have. However, you asked. I'd say the only feminine pieces you've shown were the Claddach ring and the belt... not sure what it is, really. You could get a more masculine Claddach ring if you're concerned about it, but really, it's all in how you carry yourself. Any guy who's sufficiently masculine could wear hoop earrings and pink nail polish and still be read as male.
SD
I just said on piercings and i'll say it again. Don't change who you are because some may think it's "girly." trans people have to fight everyday to be who they are. Your style is part of you. It's what makes you happy and allows you to express yourself. A lot of times you can almost tell someones personality by their style. Express yourself in whatever way makes you feel like you.
All feminine except maybe the right wrist. If that's all you wore, then yeah, no big deal. I've seen boys (teens) with one (two doesn't push it too much) band on a wrist or something equally small and insignificant. I see it more on mexicans.
They're a little feminine, but I wouldn't worry too much about it. Wear what you like.
And I love skeleton keys...
If you're going for manly man, then yes way too fem. If you're going for individual and stylish then just roll with what you want. One of my male cis friends wears a whole load of those types of bracelets on both wrists (he calls them bangles bless him :D)
Like a lot of others said maybe the rings and the belt attachment but I say who cares, if your only desire is to pass, maybe cut back a bit but personally I wear bracelets too, a multicolored braid, a black woven one with brown beads and some occasional other thread ones. Try to keep it asymmetrical, like wear a different amount on the left wrist than the right. I wear all mine on the right and none on the left. But ultimately be yourself, if you like jewelry wear it.
If I may add, your appearance is a statement to the world about who you are.
Think of meeting someone in the street. The first thing you look at is what you see. (Duh!).
A man in a crisp suit, carrying a briefcase.
A woman in a short leather skirt and a low cut top. (Sorry for the stereotypes, I'm making a point).
You make your appearance as a statement to the world, This is who I am.
But worrying about it is like saying, Sorry for existing, if my presence offends you, I will happly disappear.
You have a right to be here. Exactly the same right as everyone else.
They may or may not be too feminine depending on what else you wear with them and what your style is. Everyone has their own thing. But if you're iffy on passing at the moment, try leaving most of it at home for a while. Just wear the ones on your right wrist and see if that helps. Both of those, especially the arm band, are fairly masculine.
I'd agree with Sebastian that the Claddagh ring is definitely feminine. The other stuff is not uncommon for guys to wear, if they are young and not mainstream. The one caveat, however, is that by drawing attention to your wrists and fingers you are drawing attention to parts of your body that are more likely to give you away, due to their relative size and delicacy. Which is not to say you shouldn't wear them, only that you may have to choose between passing in some circles, and retaining your style, at least until you have been on T for a good while (assuming you plan to go that route.)
The bracelets can work, but I think the belt attachment and definitely the rings are feminine. The name/letter bracelet is a bit iffy.
Sorry folks but I have to agree with Tekla, Jewelry is fem, period.
Quote from: LordKAT on February 02, 2010, 04:03:07 PMSorry folks but I have to agree with Tekla, Jewelry is fem, period.
Even men's jewelry?
Men's jewelry meaning wedding ring? if so then it is all good, beyond that or maybe class rings, I don't really think of men's jewelry. Do you mean like cufflinks or something? I spose that would be ok too.
I just always see 'jewelry' as a thing to make pretty for women.
I'd say everything is fine except maybe the smaller ring is a bit feminine, everything else is pretty gender neutral! If that's your style, you shouldn't lose that about yourself.
I may be a bit bias though.. LOL (https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi31.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc371%2FBrettyfan%2FPhoto677-1.jpg&hash=e48d1116b11a80a6505593470298ef9c37376a1b) (yes I'm wearing snoopy PJ pants.. they're comfy, ok? LOL)
-Aidan
"is it too feminine"
left wrist: yes
right wrist: no
rings: heart yes tree no.
belt attachment: can't tell, better angle?