Butch Attire & Fashion

AtLast · 05-24-2010, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by waxnrope

Thanks, Cane. I feel (and dress) similarly (don't wear a vest much except with tux).
Just found a shop, which is also on EBay, that has some really good prices on great merchandise. Crazy, fun name: Wizard of Aahs. Maybe this was posted somewhere already? Anyway, here's the link: http://www.thewizardofaahs.com/
Great fabric, Italian and other Euro styling. And, I can find a "normal" or high rise pant here. I do not care for the "waist" at my hips ... I'm too tall for that and high waisted, so it just isn't comfortable for me in those low rise pants. They also make me walk funny

This is a fantastic link- thanks, Met! I have so much trouble finding the normal or high waisted pants and this looks great. Yeah, the phunny walk...

LOL... since I found the B-f community, I have been having such a great time with clothes! I love hats (no, not ball caps) and in the last 3 years I have put together quite a collection of hats. Oh, how I wish I wore the same size as my Dad did. He had some awesome hats.

I like to shop at vintage shops sometimes when I find ones really have clean clothes (can't handle smells in some vintage shops. there are a few in SF that are super. I have found some things that with alterations have worked out well.

I am continually learning about styles and which ones work for me- and which do not! There are some really stylish butches around that give me all kinds of ideas. Supah'!!

Jett · 05-24-2010, 10:16 AM

I don't wear really short hair hair anymore but since I donned a traditional butch cut for longer than some peeps here have been on this earth...

Pomade, hair wax, hair balms.

If some people are less excited about using shelf products and smearing petroleum and chemical agents on their head daily there's excellent DIY recipes online that are made from Beeswax, oils such as sesame or safflower and Shea Butter.

Most run like 1 part Beeswax, 2 parts oil, 2 parts Shea Butter

Melt it all together on a very low heat in a small pan and pour into container. It will solidify in about half an hour to an hour depending on how much you made.

You can add a couple drops of a fragrance oil to the mix if you like as well.

Toughy · 05-24-2010, 03:56 PM

My Dad had a flat top most of the time he was alive. (My sisters and I did make him grown it out in the late 60's, but it didn't last long). In his bathroom medicine cabinet (for as long as I could remember) was a product called 'Butch Wax'. I promise this is true.

waxnrope · 05-24-2010, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by AtLastHome

This is a fantastic link- thanks, Met! I have so much trouble finding the normal or high waisted pants and this looks great. Yeah, the phunny walk...

LOL... since I found the B-f community, I have been having such a great time with clothes! I love hats (no, not ball caps) and in the last 3 years I have put together quite a collection of hats. Oh, how I wish I wore the same size as my Dad did. He had some awesome hats.

I like to shop at vintage shops sometimes when I find ones really have clean clothes (can't handle smells in some vintage shops. there are a few in SF that are super. I have found some things that with alterations have worked out well.

I am continually learning about styles and which ones work for me- and which do not! There are some really stylish butches around that give me all kinds of ideas. Supah'!!

Dude, that wasn't Met, that was me! And, we should talk via PM ... I probably live near you. I have some places to score some good quality items at reasonable prices. I agree with Metropolis: the material/s is important. Good quality. I'd rather save for a while and buy one really great item then several items of lesser quality for the same price.
I dig hats. Fedoras mostly. My dad loved fedoras, and I am my father's child ..

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Originally Posted by Toughy

My Dad had a flat top most of the time he was alive. (My sisters and I did make him grown it out in the late 60's, but it didn't last long). In his bathroom medicine cabinet (for as long as I could remember) was a product called 'Butch Wax'. I promise this is true.

I can attest to the truth and existence of Butch Wax during another age...LOL

Cowboi · 05-24-2010, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Toughy

My Dad had a flat top most of the time he was alive. (My sisters and I did make him grown it out in the late 60's, but it didn't last long). In his bathroom medicine cabinet (for as long as I could remember) was a product called 'Butch Wax'. I promise this is true.

I have used Butch Wax before!!!

Toughy · 05-24-2010, 05:25 PM

I have a great head of hair..........thick and when it gets longer the waves come, esp in the back.

I use cheap ass shampoo......usually the dollar a bottle at Walgreens. I rarely use product......only if it's getting really long and I need to put on a tie for something and can't get to the barber. If I use product it's whatever cheap stuff that was at Walgreens (insert other pharmacy et al store as needed). It needs to have a strong hold....after all I am wearing it to hold my hair in place.

All of the people who have cut my hair over the years have ALL said I should not use all that stuff in my hair............I don't need it.....and I agree. They have ALL been shocked...yes shocked....that I use dollar shampoo on a daily basis..........

I am blessed by genetics to have great hair on my head.

Jett · 05-24-2010, 07:07 PM

DapperButch · 05-24-2010, 09:12 PM

http://www.suddenlysenior.com/geezertest0502.html

AtLast · 05-24-2010, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toughy

My Dad had a flat top most of the time he was alive. (My sisters and I did make him grown it out in the late 60's, but it didn't last long). In his bathroom medicine cabinet (for as long as I could remember) was a product called 'Butch Wax'. I promise this is true.

OMG! I remember this stuff, too! Had an Uncle with a flat top who used it and for awhile my brother had one and used it. I remember a haircut called a butch, too. What was that other hair tonic men back in the 50's & 60's... Vitalis? Isn't it still around Hope it doesn't smell the same ....

Shit, I'm having an Old Spice moment ..... Hell, that is still around, too!

Cowboi · 05-25-2010, 04:11 AM

What about Pinaud Clubman hair tonic? I think that was the powder too.

05-24-2010, 10:16 AM	#2
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