I know you know, don't get yer Calvins in a twist.

Because of course calling me A) Mr Snot and B)You douche are not shots over the bow inviting recourse! :fastdraq:

BTW, I love the hell outta that site and especially these helpful playing cards for casual stuff. That is where I tend to get lost. Formal attire has rules and a rule book so folks like me can figure it out. Casual is for people who have more creativity than a rock (as in, not me). So they help a lot.

For Other People (not Dapper who knows everything already :jester:) the book I referenced is especially handy for vintage shopping. I provides interesting history and also subltle signs to look for that point toward quality, like which way the button hole on a gusset should be. I find that the sizes run smaller also which is a godsend for the stature challenged.

Is "douche" an insult because it has something to do with woman's vagina?
Just asking for clarification.

I want to re-post something that was posted on this site a little while back (I can’t remember where) because I think it is more representative of the variety of choices and how great many butches are with creativity. I personally tend to focus on mens attire but that is just me, shopping both sides of the gender isle, and kids too, yields so many more options and I like to see how people combine them.

This photographers gallery showcases all kinds of butches ranging across differing presentations, ages, and cultural backgrounds and I really enjoy it.

“BUTCH is a environmental portraiture project and exploration of the butch aesthetic, identity and presentation of female masculinity as it stands in 2013-14. It is a celebration of those who dwell outside of the stringent social binary that separates the sexes and a glimpse into the private and often unseen spaces of people who exude their authentic sense of self.” - Meg Allen

Apparently there is a second edition of Gentleman: A Timeless Guide to Fashion.

http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2...ype=blogs&_r=0

You're right, the original came out in 2009 and that seems to be the one referenced in this article. The one I have is the third edition from 2011 and I see now on Amazons page it shows a release date of 2012. I haven't seen anything indicating revisions to content though.

I regard it as my go to source for anything on more formal attire. Indispensable!

Love this hair cut...
 

As I was reading this, I heard my mother's voice in my head from years ago, I think about age 7, telling me that "mens shirts have hole left- button right and men's hair parts left combs right."

I will still to this day make sure which side the button is on when looking at what can be viewed as andro or metro-sexual clothing. Not that it truly matters, as I only wear what is ultimately comfortable for me, but because it was once a standard way of distinguishing male and female clothing.

The fabric or cut could be the exact same, but because of the placement of a button, it was deemed male or female.

The rules of fashion aren't so clear cut these days. Not so "his" or "hers" and I think it is pretty cool.

I wear men's clothes but I shop based on texture of a fabric or tones and then by cut. I will indeed refer to sites listed previously in this thread for tips on tailoring or event specific attire, but mostly I go by instinct.

I have met very few butches (or femmes) who are comfortable in their self id that dress poorly. Just about everyone I have met from this site (or it's predecessor) lack for want of style or appropriateness in dressing for whatever given occasion I have met them. I am always impressed with the community from here I meet.

I apologize for the segue in conversation, just something about the highlighted statement struck a chord that resounded with me and I felt an urge to share. I appreciate this thread and while I don't post often, I do read it when new additions are made.

Thanks Y'all! :cigar2:

Yeah, this is a great photo series. I dont know if they are still working on it or not.

I think I may have hit an idea here for myself, and wondering if others do this or have considered it.

Cutting my own hair. :blink: Wondering if it is hard to do. I see on youtube the place is overrun with how-to’s about it. Until a few weeks ago I was wearing a flattop which really would not work as a self-do, it’s hard enough to find even a barber who can get it right. Now that it’s a bit longer it is much less precise, which is both great and horrible. The OCD, all knolling, neat freak that I am is pretty out of sorts about having things on my head not lined up right. It’s also eff’n up my routine of every 14 days which naturally had a couple of other rituals/habits tied to it. Hmm…

On the other hand, I gather it isn’t supposed to be perfect this way. Makes it a moving target though, that’s for sure. It’s really hard to know when I am done. BUT, since it is quite short and seemingly pretty generic I can’t imagine a few practice tries wouldn’t yield a reasonable facsimile. It’s all done with clippers which would make it ambidextrous. I’ve done it to my friend many years ago and I remember the main thing was to go all directions to catch strays. Changing the length attachment would do the three (as far as I can tell) lengths. I know a good stylist/barber has training and experience but they are good at all haircuts. I only need one, and it looks possible. Opinions??

:buzz cut:

*Note: I'm thinking that another trip or two, paying super close attention, and asking questions first is a good plan.

Thanks!
 

You all rock! Thanks for the advice!! The interview went pretty well, keeping fingers crossed!!!

<--- strongly considering encouraging Kelt simply so I can get a big belly laugh out of it (not certain how i will get him to send me the picture so that I can get this laugh, however).

So you are talking for the flat top or for "The Clooney"?

I agree with you on the perfection factor when I had the flattop, precision required, no question. It wouldn't be possible to self cut. What I'm thinking of is I believe what you are referring to as clippers w/comb attachment. It looks like three lengths plus razor line the neck which I touch up myself anyway.

I'm thinking one or two trips to the barber paying very close attention and then give it a try. I don't have to look like anything for anyone right now so I could have a couple of "mistakes" and either take it all down to a #2 and try it again in a couple of weeks or, if it just needs correcting slap on a hat and make a sheepish trip to said barber to fix it.

:mohawk:

This would be the "Clooney" which I am currently sporting. Knock the corners off a flattop and you have it in two weeks since it is just an overgrown Crew cut. Turns out it is called a "Harvard Clip" officially.

Translated into Dapperese:

Flattop: $12 + $3 tip x 26 times per year = $390 annually

Quality clippers $50, nope free, already have them.

:glasses:

All this said, last week I gave the cat a summer cut and it looks like I threw her at an industrial fan.

:| :cat:

Just messin' with you. I believe me hair is a bit more complicated, but we could try!

"Male business cut" (something along those lines): $41 + $8 tip x 17.33 times per year = $849.17

PLUS

Hair lightening: $ 85 + $16 tip x 5.77 times per year =$582.77

Annual Cost = $1, 431.94

Flying Quality Kelt twice from the wrong coast - Over budget!

Dayum! You must be purdy! :spruceup:

I SURE is!

<--knows it is all in the details

Hair lightening?

Fer real?

:|

Yep. I add a touch of blond to my light brown hair. I look rather drab, otherwise. I don't get a lot, just a touch on the top and on the top portion of the sides.

People never notice when I have it done.

I suppose that if my hair wasn't such a light brown, it would be noticeable. Or, if I didn't get it done consistently I suppose it could be. I've only been asked if I "darkened" my hair when I skipped a time of getting it done. I don't get asked if I lightened it.