Butch Attire & Fashion

[Sun]

I like these

Stacy Adams - Gallant

[Sun]

and these...

Johnston & Murphy Cap Lace Up

and these

Cole Haan - Air Kilgore Bit

and I need these


Cole Haan Air Giovanni Penny

[Sun]

Love

Mezlan Bravo

Need these


Harley Davidson Ranger

[BullDog]

I hate to shop, so I am lucky that Belle does.
My body type is not easy to shop for, no matter what department.

[Medusa]

Hey Belle!

I buy clothes for my Butch!

Jack is mostly able to wear clothing right off the rack with the occasional cuff hem and such for length. She wears men's clothes exclusively.

I will say that fit is not exclusive to gender. People of every gender have to be mindful of body shape. I've seen people of all genders wear things that may not be as suited to their body shape, especially if they are pear-shaped, have a very long torso, very short legs, etc.

Jack is long and lean, but I don't consider (and neither does she) her shape to be "typically male". She's a woman and her body is just long and lean.

We've had very good luck with certain brands fitting her body shape better than others. One of the coolest things is that we found that the "George" brand from Wal-Mart actually makes a nice suit pant that fits her almost perfectly. Other brands that we've found that fit her well are Calvin Klein and Hugo Boss. I think these brands have a lot of options with very slim cuts and these seem to suit her shape very well!

WEE!

[princessbelle]

Originally Posted by Medusa

Hey Belle!

I buy clothes for my Butch!

Jack is mostly able to wear clothing right off the rack with the occasional cuff hem and such for length. She wears men's clothes exclusively.

I will say that fit is not exclusive to gender. People of every gender have to be mindful of body shape. I've seen people of all genders wear things that may not be as suited to their body shape, especially if they are pear-shaped, have a very long torso, very short legs, etc.

Jack is long and lean, but I don't consider (and neither does she) her shape to be "typically male". She's a woman and her body is just long and lean.

We've had very good luck with certain brands fitting her body shape better than others. One of the coolest things is that we found that the "George" brand from Wal-Mart actually makes a nice suit pant that fits her almost perfectly. Other brands that we've found that fit her well are Calvin Klein and Hugo Boss. I think these brands have a lot of options with very slim cuts and these seem to suit her shape very well!

WEE!

Great!!! I did buy Bully a Calvin Klein polo shirt a few months back that fit perfectly. I'll have to check out the other ones you listed.

I agree of course that everyone has "fit" issues. No matter the gender, that's a given. Since i'm new to buying men's clothes for Bully, there are certainly different challenges than what i have been used to. They are made to fit men. Someone should come out with a butch line of clothes, if they haven't already. Lengths, including arm length, shoulder width, tightness around the chest, etc has been a real learning experience for me.

I will definitely check out those brands you listed. As a matter of fact today is a shopping day!! Hooray!!!

Thanks for the tip!!!

[macele]

Originally Posted by princessbelle

Great!!! I did buy Bully a Calvin Klein polo shirt a few months back that fit perfectly. I'll have to check out the other ones you listed.

I agree of course that everyone has "fit" issues. No matter the gender, that's a given. Since i'm new to buying men's clothes for Bully, there are certainly different challenges than what i have been used to. They are made to fit men. Someone should come out with a butch line of clothes, if they haven't already. Lengths, including arm length, shoulder width, tightness around the chest, etc has been a real learning experience for me.

I will definitely check out those brands you listed. As a matter of fact today is a shopping day!! Hooray!!!

Thanks for the tip!!!

i've wanted for a long time to have my own line of butch clothing. and have the coolest t shirts, like, "i love the slope of a curve". you know, reba mcentire has her own clothes. rob kardashian has his own sock line. socks! there's something else that doesn't always fit me right.

[Sun]

I really like this



Paired with a great pair of Leather Levi's

[ruffryder]

I want one of these jacket vests preferably with a zip on hood.

Where can I get one , good priced?

[Sun]

Originally Posted by ruffryder

I want one of these jacket vests preferably with a zip on hood.

Where can I get one , good priced?

Hey ruff,

Check the company website to see where they sell their clothing.

Also check Ebay, a lot of retailers sell new clothing through there.

[Duchess]

[Metro]

My boots for a snowy day like today... since my feet are too small to wear Men's shoes, I shop in the Boys dept at Marshall's. Found these there - yay.

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by princessbelle

Great!!! I did buy Bully a Calvin Klein polo shirt a few months back that fit perfectly. I'll have to check out the other ones you listed.

I agree of course that everyone has "fit" issues. No matter the gender, that's a given. Since i'm new to buying men's clothes for Bully, there are certainly different challenges than what i have been used to. They are made to fit men. Someone should come out with a butch line of clothes, if they haven't already. Lengths, including arm length, shoulder width, tightness around the chest, etc has been a real learning experience for me.

I will definitely check out those brands you listed. As a matter of fact today is a shopping day!! Hooray!!!

Thanks for the tip!!!

That is something I alluded to earlier, but didn't say clearly. I have found that if one item of a certain brand fits me, other items might, too. Like I said earlier, Calvin Klein works for my dress clothes. Sleeve length is the biggest barrier for me when it comes to dress clothes and Calvin Klein fits the bill.

I like things to be really simple. I like to get in and get out. I find a brand or two that fits my build and then can feel confident in buying. No doubt this isn't for sure in all cases, but it is something to stick in the back of your mind after finding something that works for you. Since the Calvin Klein polo shirt fit Bully so well, belle, you may want to not only go back to Calvin Klein when you need another polo shirt, but consider if the rest of the clothing line would fit her well, too.

ETA: I saw one or two butch clothing lines on the web before. One, was custom made clothing...ummmm, no. The other had only a handle of pieces, none of which I was attracted to. I think we are still waiting...

[princessbelle]

Originally Posted by DapperButch

That is something I alluded to earlier, but didn't say clearly. I have found that if one item of a certain brand fits me, other items might, too. Like I said earlier, Calvin Klein works for my dress clothes. Sleeve length is the biggest barrier for me when it comes to dress clothes and Calvin Klein fits the bill.

I like things to be really simple. I like to get in and get out. I find a brand or two that fits my build and then can feel confident in buying. No doubt this isn't for sure in all cases, but it is something to stick in the back of your mind after finding something that works for you. Since the Calvin Klein polo shirt fit Bully so well, belle, you may want to not only go back to Calvin Klein when you need another polo shirt, but consider if the rest of the clothing line would fit her well, too.

ETA: I saw one or two butch clothing lines on the web before. One, was custom made clothing...ummmm, no. The other had only a handle of pieces, none of which I was attracted to. I think we are still waiting...

Well we could start one (Butch/TG/FtM clothing line). All of us!!! Like a family business. I started knitting tonight and i've learned how to do a cast stitch. Heck i'm almost a pro.

I'll make the sweaters.

Honestly, it ain't a bad idea. We could get that island Medusa wants and all live together.

Happily ever after.

[Sun]

Originally Posted by DapperButch

That is something I alluded to earlier, but didn't say clearly. I have found that if one item of a certain brand fits me, other items might, too. Like I said earlier, Calvin Klein works for my dress clothes. Sleeve length is the biggest barrier for me when it comes to dress clothes and Calvin Klein fits the bill.

I like things to be really simple. I like to get in and get out. I find a brand or two that fits my build and then can feel confident in buying. No doubt this isn't for sure in all cases, but it is something to stick in the back of your mind after finding something that works for you. Since the Calvin Klein polo shirt fit Bully so well, belle, you may want to not only go back to Calvin Klein when you need another polo shirt, but consider if the rest of the clothing line would fit her well, too.

ETA: I saw one or two butch clothing lines on the web before. One, was custom made clothing...ummmm, no. The other had only a handle of pieces, none of which I was attracted to. I think we are still waiting...

Some Calving Klein button down shirts work for me too. The sleeve lengths can be challenging for me with many brands. CK t-shirts I have had good luck with. Fitted button downs wind up becoming an option and the Mens Wearhouse always has sleeve lengths that work for me.

Jeans were a problem in the past but with so many low rise options they are the least of my concern now.

[dykeumentary]

I love fashion! I even go over to Manhattan during Fashion Week to "outfit watch" with my September Vogue, so this thread is fun.

I work in construction, so during the week my clothes are covered in caulk, glue, paint, schmutz and dreck of various types. Also, I play sports, where loose-fitting clothes with big numbers on the back are required. So when I go out on weekends, I like to wear nice things that fit and look good.

Sometimes when I see other butches at clubs, I get sad/confused. From what they are wearing, I wonder if they are trying to give the impression "Hey, I don't care!" or if they are trying to "dress up" like a manual laborer. I have a problem with both those scenarios: I think it is important to "care". Also, I resent when my livelihood is fetishized/sexualized in that way.

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Sun

I like these

Stacy Adams - Gallant

I like these a lot. I think it is difficult to find an attractive brown for belts and shoes, and I like this one.

In terms of shape I love them as well, but they are a bit long. They would make my feet appear to big. I am not sure how to make this make sense...one can have a similar style of shoe (and I do), but it not look as elongated as this. The elongation is what does not look attractive on me.

[Sun]

Originally Posted by DapperButch

I like these a lot. I think it is difficult to find an attractive brown for belts and shoes, and I like this one.

In terms of shape I love them as well, but they are a bit long. They would make my feet appear to big. I am not sure how to make this make sense...one can have a similar style of shoe (and I do), but it not look as elongated as this. The elongation is what does not look attractive on me.

I have a pair just like this, same style and color but different manufacturer.
What I found is that they are sized well so I would say give them a try and if they do not work for you, you can always return them. Zappo's is great about returns.

This color is hard to match with a belt. I am still looking.