https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/androgyny-me Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:10:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/androgyny-me#post-2182885 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 14:18:52 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2182885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks N! We had a bit of a scare because PCR test results aren’t back yet, but they accepted the quick test. Not sure they were supposed to do that, but glad they did. Otoh, my son got pulled aside for “random” screening; 2 of the other 3 people being checked share a certain physical characteristic with him. Seemed odd to me that one of the people doing the checks was also Black. Anyway, on balance, I guess we’re even.<br /> I’m dressed for comfort, with plenty of layers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/androgyny-me#post-2182841 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 09:47:26 +0000 N 2182841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh fingers tightly crossed!! Such a stressful time to travel with all the extra stuff you have to go through. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/androgyny-me#post-2182833 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 08:33:52 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2182833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Synne, this is the next edition of an outfit I got quite a bit of feedback on (with an orange T-shirt. <a href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-check-wearing-the-ls-orange-t-shirt" rel="nofollow">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....ge-t-shirt</a>) I’m sure it will evolve more and I’ll be posting again. But not today—we are in the airport (both wearing black hoodie sweatshirts—we’ve been in Berlin too long, lol!) Cross your fingers that the PCR test results come in before our scheduled departure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/androgyny-me#post-2182832 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 08:17:11 +0000 Synne 2182832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see you have put effort in color coordinating the "Britney"-outfit: the shoes aren't really black, but (dark navy) blue, the paisley skirt is (purple-) blue, and the topper (turquoise-) blue. So one would think they would harmonize, but in reality they kind of clash, since the hues goes in every direction of the colour wheel (blue, red, yellow). I like the addition of the coral shirt and turquoise, but it doesn't go with the purple of the skirt, IMO, since the yellow conflicts with the red. Colors are really fascinating, and to master them something to aspire to! Why not make another ensemble and get some feedback here? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/androgyny-me#post-2182830 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 08:00:45 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2182830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenni, that was one of the first chapter books my son ever read, when he was 6 years old. There’s a lot to admire in the main character, but not a look I’m trying to steal. </p> <p>N, good one! I almost want to start a thread to get more funny comparisons. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/androgyny-me#post-2182827 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 07:35:50 +0000 N 2182827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FashIntern, I'm going to be honest and say i'm not a fan of the pigtails. I really like you with your hair down in the first picture. As for the outfits, the first one looks great, i'm not sure about the shirts in the skirt outfits, they seem very preppy to me and I think the preppyness and the pigtails gives off an early Britney look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/androgyny-me#post-2182825 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 07:30:40 +0000 Jenni NZ 2182825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Look 2 reminded me of Pippi Longstocking, if you remember that old book ( without looking it up, I think it was Swedish by Astrid Lindgren). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/androgyny-me#post-2182804 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 04:22:09 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2182804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the helpful comments, everyone.</p> <p>Anchie, you know I appreciate that honest feedback.</p> <p>Synne, one thing I love about the city where we live is that no one cares what you wear. The guy who checked us in for our Covid tests yesterday was wearing a drum major’s jacket. He looked great in it, but most places I’ve lived that aren’t here, people would’ve been casting glances to let him know his choice was odd. Here, I’m sure people have their private thoughts, but they keep them to themselves. There is an awful lot of Berlin black, but a few weeks ago (Angie had posted something about springtime or pink that day, so I almost did a post asking what street style people were seeing that went along with it, because of this woman), I saw a young woman fully committed to pink. Her shoes, short skirt, and crop top were solid pink, and her tights and long teddy bear coat were a very pale shade of the hue. She had patches of pink in her very blonde hair. She was clearly very comfortable in her look. It was great. Picturing her in a coffee shop in Florida or other places I’ve lived is just crushing. So yeah, if I want to toss on an experimental outfit and go run around town, I don’t care if I look kooky. Not to say I want to look goofy—that’s why I am glad people here help work things it—but just that I don’t need to worry if I do. </p> <p>Irina, there’s no telling.</p> <p>Helena, thanks for getting the ball rolling on exactly what isn’t working here, and what to sub in instead.</p> <p>Phoebe, funny that you say I add a stylish twist to my sporty looks. I am glad to hear that. It seems to slide in when I’m not looking, and then when I try, we get the outfit being discussed here.</p> <p>Sloper, you’re spot on about me liking layers. I didn’t get a pic, but on the day I wore the striped top, I wore my cropped suede jacket. One of these days I’ll learn how to wear a blazer.</p> <p>Sarah, sleekGataca sounds nice, but me in a sleek look?</p> <p>Jonesy, plaid pants and an overcoat are both on my wish list! Thanks for the additional photos.</p> <p>Sal, splitting that outfit does sound smart.</p> <p>Angie, thanks for the list of elements. You know my mind works best when I have words for things.</p> <p>Brooklyn, this is one of those rare times when “skirt should be longer” makes sense to me.</p> <p>Thanks again, everybody, for getting me going with this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/androgyny-me#post-2182705 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 22:03:13 +0000 Brooklyn 2182705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Sally 100% (we stick together in the Southern Hemisphere). I think the skirt look could also be improved with a much longer skirt. Midaxi or maxi. But if you want androgyny, I think 501s or roomy, slouchy pants would be a better way to go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/androgyny-me#post-2182698 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 21:37:12 +0000 Angie 2182698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the first outfit with the striped t-neck. You could add playful socks if that tickled your fancy.&nbsp;</p> <p>Like <b>Sal's </b>suggestion of the 501s to wear with the double layer of shirts. Keep the school shoes, wear secret socks, and throw in the pretty necklace.&nbsp;</p> <p>Gender is a fluid concept, so androgyny means different things to different people. So you have to think about what it means for you and your style. </p> <p><b></b>Similarly to<b> Jonesy,</b>&nbsp;androgynous dressing for a cisgender women can be created with items like: button down shirts, some slouch, ties, roomier bottoms, waistcoats, trench coats, oxfords, loafers, flat Chelsea boots, wide belts, polo shirts, statement socks, classic suits, cravats, and very short hair. This is what we would have at one point described as "borrowed from the boys".</p> <p><b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/androgyny-me#post-2182691 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 21:02:13 +0000 Sal 2182691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both pants looks. The first is simple but it suits you. The last is also good.</p> <p>I don’t think the skirt look is working. Take out the skirt and wear 501s and it would look good. </p> <p>The combo of braids, backpack, the skirt and short socks is too much. I like the braids and backpack but would not wear them with the skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/androgyny-me#post-2182688 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 20:59:13 +0000 Jonesy 2182688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Echoing Sloper in wondering how you define androgyny in clothing style? I think of it as loose-fitting, typically, with elements of what we would call "menswear" (e.g., button downs, plaid shirts, slouchy low-slung pants, overcoats), if we're talking about a cisgender woman wanting to wear more androgynous looks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/androgyny-me#post-2182676 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 20:31:43 +0000 SarahD8 2182676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, now that I see the closer/clearer pic of the necklace in your find it seems more avant garde to me. So maybe I'd try to build an outfit around it with a space age/Gattaca type of androgyny? Sleek and hard edged. The bottom half of outfit #1 might be a starting point. I am not sure about the blue and yellow shirts...to me they have more of a preppy vibe. The blue stone of the necklace is really nice with your eyes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/androgyny-me#post-2182655 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 19:34:32 +0000 Sloper 2182655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How do <u>you</u> define androgyny?</p> <p>Asking because I read your post as calling the skirt outfit an effort at androgyny.&nbsp; I agree with <b>Anchie</b>, it's very school-girly, almost Harajuku.&nbsp; What was your thought process as you put it together?<br /><b></b><br />PS A top and jeans can be an outfit! But I think you like to add layers 'n stuff - how about adding a blazer to #1? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/androgyny-me#post-2182611 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 17:43:47 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2182611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wonder if the navy shoes show up as navy irl </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/androgyny-me#post-2182599 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 17:29:01 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2182599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah, this skirt has always been a problem. Got it in Florida but the cord fabric never made sense there. Sounds to me like we are splitting that skirt outfit into one with the skirt and navy/white toppings, and how do you think the shirts and choker would work with jeans? Because I kinda like the combo of the 3 of them—orange doesn't work for me, but blue is good with my eyes. When I take off the ls shirt, it seems to me that there is something warm in the non blue stones of the necklace that ties into the orange shirt. Belt sounds good for first outfit—I need to get one </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/androgyny-me#post-2182578 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:55:03 +0000 SarahD8 2182578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the first outfit! It does have a bit of a punk vibe to me. Could you tuck the top and add a chunky black belt? I think that would make it look more pulled together and intentional.</p> <p>I definitely think skirts can be part of an androgynous outfit. I am also getting schoolgirl vibes from outfit #2 in its current iteration though. I think it's the combination of the white socks, pigtails, and layered pastel shirts. </p> <p>The paisley skirt seems ripe for a kind of "Dark Academia" treatment. Either dark tights or bare legs with invisible socks. Swap the existing shirts for ones in a more traditionally masculine color palette -- white, navy, that sort of thing. I think the pigtails can work if there are other strongly masculine elements to the outfit. I love the idea of an alternative bow tie! In this case though the choker has earthy vibes to my eye, so it creates a new stylistic reference that kind of confuses the issue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/androgyny-me#post-2182577 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:53:40 +0000 LaPed 2182577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with Rachylou that the parts don't quite go together in the skirt outfit. I have a friend whose style cornerstone is black oxfords and white crew socks. She rocks it! But she doesn't wear colour, only black: lots of black dresses, occasionally black trousers. So the shoe/sock combo feels integral instead of out of place. The blue/orange combo seems to want a white or tan or cognac shoe.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>I like the striped turtleneck outfit a lot; it's bold but streamlined. It's hard to pick out the details in #9 but I like the idea of short sleeve shirt as topper!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/androgyny-me#post-2182555 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:53:26 +0000 rachylou 2182555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The jeans and striped top is excellent. Simple but flattering and tidy.</p> <p>The second outfit: it’s straight up the white socks and black shoes. Too heavy a contrast and unrelated to the blues and orange - which *are* related, because they are complementary colours. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/androgyny-me#post-2182531 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:45:23 +0000 Anonymous 2182531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I imagine it doesn't encompass everything you want to express but I think the sportier styles are your most flattering looks, especially since you always incorporate a stylish twist.</p> <p>The jeans and top outfit is very streamlined and pretty bold, with the horizontal stripes and high neck, and the cuff and shoe treatment is other than standard too. Overall very flattering and functional outfit with some "look again" factors.</p> <p>I am agreeing with Anchie on the second outfit and supporting Helena's suggestions for how to achieve something similar, but more sophisticated.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/androgyny-me#post-2182519 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:41:45 +0000 Helena 2182519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see *some* elements of androgyny in these outfits ... for example, the layered shirts, the jeans and boots, and the striped top.</p> <p>The skirt, hair, and bag in these images does read more 'preppy ingenue' to me though, as Anchie suggests.</p> <p>I think you can do androgyny in a skirt ... the image the popped immediately to mind is the Dan Levy/'David Rose' signature black kilt look, which he's worn several times to absolute perfection. I think you could get a similar look with, for example, the dress you wore the other day (the gray one, with the lace tights and tall boots).&nbsp;</p> <p>Of course, with these terms, a lot is in the eye of the beholder, so it goes without staying this is all just my opinion :)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/androgyny-me#post-2182518 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:34:47 +0000 Irina 2182518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I could never figure out if you are joking or not </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/androgyny-me#post-2182515 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:31:08 +0000 Synne 2182515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sometimes your style is clearly punk, and that's when it works best IMO. Other times it's a little more unclear what you are trying to communicate, re Anchies comment. I am in awe of how experimental you are with your wardrobe. I wouldn't call any of these androgynous though? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/androgyny-me#post-2182512 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:21:45 +0000 anchie 2182512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can I be honest here? The hair style, sokcs, short skirt and backpack look like a school girl costume </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/androgyny-me#post-2182509 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:14:50 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2182509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A few weeks ago, Angie commented that she saw some androgyny in my style recently, and suggested I lean into it. What do you think of my efforts so far?</p> <p>The first one felt like pants jeans and a top, not an “outfit” iykwim. </p> <p> The second one I have a bunch more pix of, because it has more parts and because I know it isn’t working, am not sure if that’s just because of the skirt’s (lack of$ length or something else. Can I call it androgyny if I’m wearing a skirt? The choker is my version of a bow tie. On that day, it was too warm to keep my clothes on, lol, so you see how I ended up wearing the top shirt. </p> <p>On the last one, I nearly wore my suede jacket, was afraid it’d be too cold, opted for the red puffer, had to take it off because it was too warm! </p>