I didn't mean it as a joke either, it's because I identify as Transgender/gender fluid that I've an interest in the topic.

I've always felt seriously oppressed by gender norms......tried on a ladies short today and was exiled to the disabled fitting rooms.

I think it's awful that society treats us to be honest. I just want (as yourself and many others on here no doubt) to be able to wear what I feel comfortable in. Why the hell should I be told by the masses to wear a crappy itchy cotton shirt when I would rather wear a nice (tasteful) smart satin blouse. I may choose to wear one with jeans or yes I may choose to wear a skirt.

My body, my life, my choice.


I'm not changing my genetic wiring...... That can't be done. Whereas other peoples perceptions and views can be changed.

I don't blame the shop assistant (River Island) she only try to accomodate me and do her job, but that doesn't changed the fact that I've always found gender norms repressive.....in terms of dress code but not only dress code.

ok gonna go even more off topic - I was in Next and we got chucked out because my friend (male) was helping me with trying stuff on. Basically he was doing the running around getting different stuff from the shop while I was trying it on. Then a new assistant came on to man the fitting rooms and wouldn't let him back in and we had the most hilarious argument about how if he was Gok they wouldn't have had a problem but because he was famous they did. (ps. it wasn't the open style changing room so it wasn't like he could see any other women getting changed - and I was keeping him too busy running around to look anyway!!!!)

Oh and back on topic - yes I would wear mens stuff - but rarely do because I like fitted clothes. Got a few pairs of mens trainers rather than pink or light blue girly ones!

I once, asked to be fitted, so I knew what bra size I should get and the shop assistant asked me to leave wen't to another and they fitted me straight away, loved that shop! shame it closed down.

Shame there's nowhere, believe it or not, here in Newcastle that offers a friendly service like that. Fair enough, a lot of stores don't care that male customers are buying for themselves, but that will just be because of the £££ signs ringing the tills.


ps... The site admins can change your username marv in their control panel.

brilliant thread as I have admired some stuff in mens shops but thought no , I cant buy something here, and then saw this, good on all of you, in fact I saw gingham style shirt I loved in Tesco Im off to get it and shove a belt round the waist.

My perspective as a man...

Woman wearing my starched, pressed cotton shirt = hot look.

Man wearing any women's clothing = immediately suspect.

The rules aren't symmetrical.

Dan

I often wear men's hoodies and cardigans. They're a better fit than women's.

And come summertime, I buy men's shorts as most women's are tiny little hotpants and I hate them.

I saw an article a couple of years ago which suggested the new fashion was men wearing womens skinny jeans. Out of curiosity I tried on a couple of pairs in the shops. They didn't fit particularly well or look good....but the bootcut pairs I ended up buying did!

Ok,I know it's the Mail but this link seems appropriate to this thread somehow!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/ar...ear-these.html

Sheesh, couldn't wear the, waaay too thick.

They've done all this before. It's a fad that will never take off. I had a discussiom on another forum on a similar subject a few days ago and said the same. I'm not gonna wear things designed for men. if I want that then I chuck on t shirt and jeans, socks and trainers etc. If I want girls things then I'll wear girls things.

Am seriously thinking of trying to wear a handbag as a guy......spent quite a while browsing the shops saturday.....I'd fear for my safety if I went for something too explicit but there is some stylish but not overly loud bags I could wear.....

Bought a long hanging and quite discreet handbag, almost like a hairdressers tool bag, nobody took any obvious notice.

I certainly would, but there’s very little that would suit me or fit me in the women’s range.

One thing I envy about women’s clothes is the colours. Men’s cothes have an extremely limited colour pallete — usually very dull, drab colours. So I often find myself looking at women’s clothes and wishing I could buy “this top in that colour”.

I also find the material of a lot of women’s clothes a lot nicer and the designs are generally smarter and less scruffy-looking.

So, yes there is plenty about women’s clothes that I envy, but there’s still nothing for women that would actually suit me or fit me.

Depends what you wear and where you shop....

womens shoes

Nope, i'd find it hard to get a fit anyway given my build. I can understand why women would want to wear mens clothes though as men do seem to get a better range of colours, styles and designs than women get.

*bump*

I see it as we can wear what we like, whether male or female. I wear whatever I like and often do wear a dress or skirt at home. Or, being near winter now, wear ribbed sweaters, roll necks and other nice chunky knitwear items. I do wear some things out and about too now. I don't 'glam' it up though. No reason when it's just a normal day or a visit to the shops. But being honest about it, I'm beginning clearing out much of the male items I have, keeping just a few things and my workwear. The clothes and shoes in the womens range is huge and much of it fits me perfectly. I'm a size 14 in case anyone wants to know. My feet aren't huge, but they aren't tiny either, measuring at an 8 1/2 which means that I can get into some size 8s too.

I don't really like masculine clothes on women so there's nothing I'd ever want to wear. Plus I'm petite so they're enormous on me. I like wearing my bf's jumpers & stuff - but that's only because they're his.

Yes, Topman clothes are so cool I would wear them. I also wear band t-shirts etc that are meant for men.

I only own mens clothes, but I wouldn't have a problem wearing something designed for women if it looked fairly unisex and fitted right.

I agree with this. I often wear my boyfriend's hoodies etc. but I have never even considered looking in the men's section when buying clothes! My style is quite girly though I suppose so I don't think I would find much in there that I would wear.

I often do, if its comfy and looks good I see no reason why not. Clothes are just a material, theres no reason that either sex can't wear whatever they want.