Clothes

Molly

Hey all I’m headed out to Target and not sure what other stores yet, to get some everyday clothes! Any advice on some staples I’d need for I guess what will become my wardrobe? Thanks all as always you have all been so freaking helpful!

7 years ago

Dressing

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nemosmom

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What kind of occasions are you dressing for? work? running errands around town? nights out? special events only?

7 years ago

Molly

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It’s going to end up being for classes, work, pretty much everything.

7 years ago

nemosmom

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Staples will likely vary, depending on the look you're going for and your climate. I would say start with a great pair of dark wash skinny or straight leg jeans, pullover shirts in different weights (like a black and white stripe crew neck tee, a neutral mid-weight sweater, etc), a couple of cute toppers (cardigan, denim jacket, utility jacket, winter coat if your climate needs it), a wrap dress, a cute pump, ankle boot and a cute flat should get you started with some ability to mix and match.

Once you figure out a "look" you're going for, it will be easier to come up with a list of those core pieces.

7 years ago

Molly

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Awesome thank you so so so much! Whats a wrap dress and a pump? Oh and yea I’m in Michigan and need winter stuff lol. I’m finally realizing I am transgender and want to start being the girl that’s bursting out of me

7 years ago

rachylou

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Well, I don’t know. You are still you. I’d suggest considering your personal style, likes and dislikes. Who you really are as an individual. Are you an indoors person, an outdoors person? Music or art aficionado? Bohemian or country or punk or normcore or techie? I think you mentioned liking sports... or at least you know enough about football to make a bet...

7 years ago

Molly

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I do like football lol

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7 years ago

rachylou

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ETA: what is your work? I ask because I’ve spent my career life in production plants, food and high tech. No makeup, no accessories, and no heels allowed for anyone. So... I take it as a personal challenge to be one’s self without anything that would make it easy, lol (!)

7 years ago

Molly

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I’m a full time student and I work part time at Target

7 years ago

rachylou

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Lol, ok... you know you need some stuff in red and tan straight up...

7 years ago

Molly

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Lol yes that I know for sure! Lol

7 years ago

Stagiaire Fash

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I think Rachylou’s questions are worth some time thinking over before your shopping spree. This site and others like it are full of stories of buying lots of things that regrettably don’t work for the owner. When you step out, you want the confidence of knowing you look great.

That’s not to say you shouldn’t go to the mall today. I think you should—but mostly to try things on, until you have a feeling for how you like the way different things fit you. Maybe get a couple of really fun things, like a soft, fuzzy sweater and one great outfit, but spend most of your time seeing what you think of the way long skirts, short skirts, midi skirts, pencil-straight skirts, A-line skirts, full skirts, and pleated skirts fit. The same for pants, jackets, etc. If’s work, but I think it will also be fun for you.

It’d probably also be worth your while to look at style guidelines for your shape, which I’m going to guess is an inverted triangle or a rectangle. Even if you just look those up in Angie’s archive and read through her blog posts, you’ll have some ideas of where to start with. See how it works for you & go from there.

Have fun today!

7 years ago

Molly

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Thanks Fashintern it’s been fun already! And yea I’m not really buying much today, I got some jeans and a couple skirts so far

7 years ago

Stagiaire Fash

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Wrap dresses https://www.google.com/amp/s/r.....dress/amp/

7 years ago

Molly

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Jeans and skirts I got just to start

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7 years ago

Anonymous

I love that red skirt!!!

7 years ago

Stagiaire Fash

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I was clearly wrong re the jeans! Nice toenail color.

7 years ago

Molly

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Thanks Wandara!! I actually love it too and it’s comfy! And yea Fashintern I wanted to change my toes lol. I think I’ll be doing that a lot now lmao

7 years ago

Molly

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And Fashintern u think the jeans look ok then!?

7 years ago

jill58

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You are in the fantastic position of building a whole new wardrobe and you've definitely come to the right place. Target is a great place to start. It's the perfect place to experiment with different looks without spending a fortune.

7 years ago

Alicewonderland

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What you have so far looks great!

7 years ago

Style Fan

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Love the red skirt. And jeans are a must. Well, of course, I would say that. I love jeans. Your doggie is very cute.

7 years ago

Molly

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Thanks that’s Mickey!!! And yea those jeans are insane comfortable too. Never had a pair that comfy before! Do the jeans look ok on me? Obviously I don’t have a female shape yet. So I wonder if they look bad? And the red skirt I think is my favorite thing I got today!

7 years ago

bj1111

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Do you have tops to go with the bottoms? The red skirt can be paired with a traditional blouse, a fun tee and a leather jacket or an oversized sweatshirt. Change up the shoes to dress up /down each combo.

What about underthings? Bralettes are super if you don’t have much up top but still want feminine underthings.

7 years ago

Style Fan

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