allina Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 I take a lot of pride in my appearance but not in the way that I don't leave the house without a full face of makeup. I think it's more important to keep your skin soft, smooth and clear, your teeth white and healthy, your hair sleek and nicely maintained and your body fit so that you look good without an hour of primping. When I go to work or out I like to dress nice and be very well put together. But I'm pretty enough to go to Target or something without makeup or fancy clothes.
sally4sara Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 I own a sewing machine and dress form. I love consignment and second hand shops. You don't pay much for something you can take home and re-create into something better. I can make a standard a line dress look however I want. I also love Etsy. I like to try new things with clothes and have seen some of my concepts walking down the street on someone else. I cannot stand seeing people so insecure as to seem to be wearing a costume. Are we Elvira today? Such a non-conformist you needed an entire outfit to speak to the masses for you? What is the white face powder trying to say? Also, what is with bird legged guys wearing skin tight stretch denim jeans and belly shirts?
sally4sara Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 Oh, I forgot about make up and hair. I wear eyeliner for daily. Eyeshadow, mascara, and lipstick for dressier events. I love understated bee-hives and up-dos.
allina Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 guys wearing skin tight stretch denim jeans and belly shirts :love:
moman Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 Casual: Dockers khakis and polo shirt, or designer jeans and polo. nice dress shoes. Dressed up: Dress slacks and a button down shirt. That's pretty much it, I rarely wear tshirts or tennis shoes. Image is a lot, and along with clothes that fit correctly and look nice, it's important to be clean.
Trialbyfire Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 Argghh. I cannot stand Crocs too!Crocs belong with a flower watering can shaped purse...
Lyssa Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 Crocs belong with a flower watering can shaped purse... And work on your garden! I just don't see anything stylish about it. They are hideous even with the latest designs.
Trialbyfire Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 And work on your garden! I just don't see anything stylish about it. They are hideous even with the latest designs.Nothing says ugly, like a pair of crocs, in or out of the garden. I hear they're comfortable. They'd better be... I think they belong in the annals of shoe misery, with Birkenstocks!
Lyssa Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 Nothing says ugly, like a pair of crocs, in or out of the garden. I hear they're comfortable. They'd better be... I think they belong in the annals of shoe misery, with Birkenstocks! Yeah, they are comfy I heard but I'm sure there are other comfy shoes out there that doesn't look that ugly!
NopeNah Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 I look the best that I "can" at all times. If thats a t-shirt and shorts, it's just that! Take it or leave it, type ****!
bac Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 BAC, Oh, really. I have usually found that an attractive person will stand out from the "right crowd", with out resorting to fashion trickery. I , until my marriage, had great success with VERY beautiful Ladies, Models, pageant winners, etc most of these women felt that a handsome man, did not need embellishment. If a man takes as much care about his appearance as a woman, I would question his masculinity, not his fashion sense. Sorry for my comment, I did not know that you are married. My comment was directed to men who are looking for new sexual encounters.
monkey00 Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 I find the amount you put into your appearance is about respecting yourself in relation to the environment. It's only natural people treat you based on how you dress. And the better you dress (even if it's a fashionable t-shirt + jeans) the better you're treated. If I go out with someone, I'd want for them to have the same self-respect for themselves as I do. I am thankful I don't work in the corporate sector, in my industry I can pretty much wear anything to work. But aside from that I usually dress fashionably whether I'm at work or not. At work I might wear an occasional button down shirt with jeans and casual shoes or sometimes just a t-shirt with jeans and walking shoes. I never tuck in my shirts, maybe when I reach my late 20's or 30's I would be more inclined to do so. I usually like to keep a short/sharp haircut and tend to shave every 2 days (every other day sporting a 5'o clock look). I think everyone should find their own signature style and make it their own. If you buy the right kind of clothes, you can slap it on after you wake up from bed and still look good.
anne1707 Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 Nothing says ugly, like a pair of crocs, in or out of the garden. I hear they're comfortable. They'd better be... I think they belong in the annals of shoe misery, with Birkenstocks! Don't forget Ugg boots - I will dress well for work - probably a suit (skirt or trouser), make-up, always heels. Smart but definitely not stuffy. Weekends - you would be hard pushed to find me with make-up on and I'll probably be wearing jeans.
IcemanJB Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 Don't forget Ugg boots - Uggs are a plague where I just graduated college. I always got a kick out of people that wear them in the winter after we get 13 inches of snowfall on a given night; I mean since they're "boots" and all. At least I'll have dry feet. A little background: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coasties
Isolde Posted June 14, 2009 Posted June 14, 2009 I like to change up what I wear and the amount and kind of makeup I wear, as well as hairstyles. I'll never be sloppy when going to a restaurant or hanging out with people I don't know well. At work I stick to appropriate skirts and pants but add a touch of casual flair, whether that's putting my hair up in a messy bun or wearing a trendier pair of earrings. When not at work I pretty much just wear whatever I want as long as it's clean and fits. This can include exercise pants and a camisole if running to the grocery store etc. Pride in your appearance is important but casual can be polished if you stick to simple colors and fabrics.
pandagirl Posted June 14, 2009 Posted June 14, 2009 I take pride in how I look, but I only spend maybe 5 minutes getting ready everyday, which includes make-up (coverup and lipgloss), picking out an outfit and brushing my hair (on a good day). My sense of style is very important to me, but I know it so well that putting together how I look is very easy. I call my sense of style "girly tomboy." Today I wore skinny jeans, vintage brown heels, a slouchy white shirt and a thick mesh gold necklace. I like simple things with clean lines and a sense of femininity. You won't ever find me in ruffles or anything too prissy. To me, a sense of style doesn't mean you have to be fashionable, but that you know how to convey your personality/essence through your appearance, which is why i am attracted to creative types. They tend to know how to do this better.
Isolde Posted June 14, 2009 Posted June 14, 2009 To me, a sense of style doesn't mean you have to be fashionable, but that you know how to convey your personality/essence through your appearance, which is why i am attracted to creative types. They tend to know how to do this better. You put this very well. As long as you convey yourself through your clothing, appropriate to the context you're in, that's taking pride in your appearance. BTW, that pride is a big factor in attractiveness.
pandagirl Posted June 14, 2009 Posted June 14, 2009 Yes! Like this guy I'm dating now is sort of fashionably challenged, but I don't care, because it suits him perfectly! He doesn't give an eff about fashion and just cares about being comfy. He is completely unpretentious and that shows in his outfits of hoodies and jeans. Cute.
Sam Spade Posted June 14, 2009 Posted June 14, 2009 You put this very well. As long as you convey yourself through your clothing, appropriate to the context you're in, that's taking pride in your appearance. BTW, that pride is a big factor in attractiveness. Oh my, I'm screwed then - my style conveys that I'm conservative, square, grumpy, paternalistic prick who can't tolerate faults in self or others . (Metrosexuals scatter like seagulls on my approach ) And my casual attire conveys "What you lookin' at?"
Sam Spade Posted June 14, 2009 Posted June 14, 2009 Yes! Like this guy I'm dating now is sort of fashionably challenged, but I don't care, because it suits him perfectly! He doesn't give an eff about fashion and just cares about being comfy. He is completely unpretentious and that shows in his outfits of hoodies and jeans. Cute. Style and fashion should not be confused, however. That he doesn't care about fashion doesn't mean that he doesn't have his own mad style. I pay a lot of attention to clothes/style, but still don't give a **** about fashion - as far as I'm concerned, it's all bunch of fags that repeatedly attempt to ruin the long-established classic, proper ways of dress . So far we're holding okay though.
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