Guys, do you wish there were more options in terms of socially acceptable fashion for men?

[Anonymous]

I was doing a family photoshoot for a client and good friend, and he mentioned that he and his son didn't really have anything to wear, so we went shopping, and I swear everything was either a plain t-shirt, plain formal shirt, or a flannel, or the same black and navy suits. There was no variation. Even the men's section was like a third of what the women had. Do you wish there was more variety? Do you wish you had more options to wear like women who can wear "men's" and "women's" clothing without judgement? Do you wish there were more patterns and textures in style? Are you just okay with it, it's whatever?

[Saramad_Hill]

Yes, this is an issue I've had for quite awhile. I mean, it's not the worst thing in the world. If I want something unique or fancy I'd have to check out some expensive online shopping and get like maybe a hoodie or something...

The women's section of apparel is enormous and there's lots of variety. Men's clothing seems to be long sleeve or short sleeve shirts, shorts or pants. Really not a whole lot to it. Everything is functional. It's like we're not encouraged to mix and match or have fashion sense. And at this point, I'm done caring. I just throw on the same few outfits because I'm not going to blow a load of money on something 4% different than what I usually wear.

In particular I feel like shoes are also another point of contention. You could probably run an experiment. Check out the color of men's shoes on Brooks versus the women's selection. I like bright colors sometimes but clothes and shoes are all white, grey, or black. Or some solid color.

So yes I'm a little jealous of the options I'm not really presented. I'd like to be able to wear a smock, or something long and flowy. Not really into dresses, since I feel they suit feminine forms better. On top of it all, men are just boring to look at whether or not we've got the fancy clothes. So I just tend to run with shirts if my favorite things in order to start conversations since I know I'm not turning any heads otherwise.

[MysticDevice]

For sure. Us guys have very few options in that department which is why we all end up looking pretty much the same. Its and endless sea of dress shirts, suits and ties, and blazers.

And I hate all of those. They're not creative, imaginative, or unique. My only reprieve is a few shirts I found with interesting color/design combinations. Which to me delight I'm told I actually look really good in. So it only took 28 years to find something that doesn't make me looke like I'm 16 or like I'm headed to a business meeting.

[Unit1]

I concur.
We have a severe deficiency in clothing that isn't business style or t shirt and jeans.

[Asker]

I have some guy friends that are into thrifting and they come up with fantastic combinations of different decades, textures, patterns, and styles, but as you say, and I agree, in the modern era, it just all seems like a sea of the same old same old. I'm glad you were able to find some things that make you feel good and stand out.

[MysticDevice]

Indeed. It does seem things are slowly getting better in our department so someday soon we should be pretty alright for style choices. On the plus side, mens' underwear at least has come a long way from just boring old hanes. I've been pretty spoiled for choice lately.

[Summeroflove]

I don’t wear womens clothing. But I wear what I like and I don’t really pay attention to other people. I can dress up nice if I need to. But. If people want to spend time thinking about someone and judging me when they don’t even know me. Cool….

[Asker]

True. The phrase I like to use, is "if looking at what I'm wearing is a problem, then just look away" or if someone has something negative to say about a fashion choice, "that sounds like a you problem."

[Summeroflove]

Asker those are very good phrases. At the end of the day people will judge you no matter what you do. So you might as well be you and you’ll attract those who like you for you.

[Summeroflove]

If someone doesn’t like me. So long as they leave me alone. I’ll leave them alone.

[Asker]

That's a great attitude to have!

[Summeroflove]

Thanks Asker. I’m glad we both have a good attitude about things

[Constatine]

Agree... there is so much for girls

High heels, boots, skirts, dresses, jeans, shirts. You name it... and everything as like ad-ons... like earrings etc etc

Man : jeans, jeans, jeans , shit, shirt and shoes oh god mens shoes are awful.

[Anonymous]

No, that’s why I just buy my clothes online. Because you only get unique stuff for men on there. And there’s nothing wrong with plain clothes because they’re versatile. I can wear them for years, and they’ll go with anything I have in my wardrobe. And I have multiple different plain t shirts of the same color because they all fit me differently. Anyways, I have good style. And I get compliments on my unique clothing style. But you can make it your own.

[Asker]

This is true, but I also think that stores should at least offer some variety because not everyone likes just the basics all the time. Like you shouldn't have to have to go online to order something unique or even marginally different from the current trend. It's good though that you know what you like and you roll with that.

[CatVader]

I generally don't dress for fashion.
I generally wear work clothes with lots of pockets including pillows for the knees.
i don't really care about looks. why would I?
functionality is key.

[Anonymous]

No. Quite the opposite. If I wasn't Christian I'd be a Muslim just for the comfort ware. I mean you go to the closet and you say to yourself "gee should I wear the ankle length white shirt (according to the internet they're called "thawb's"?). Or should I wear the other ankle long white shirt)😆

[Unit1]

Yes. There is a reason crossdressing is a real thing.

A businessperson can become rich by starting their own brand and create and sell proper clothes, that doesn't limit us to business suit and t shirt and jeans. Yuck !

[rigmarole]

There is a lot of variety in men's clothing. Most men wouldn't even want to wear a quarter of the crap that companies try to market to us.

[ProbablyClueless]

Um... maybe... It would definitely be nicer to have less of a "uniform" thing going on.

It would be nice to have properly hemmed clothing as well.

[strateguy632]

designers only make clothes that they hope people will buy not frilly men shirts with sparkles.

[boobliker]

it will do that in the end not by doing the killing but by doing every thing for us. AI has killed many already on the road, by cars, traffic lights, with flying drones and who to know all the other ways we don't know about?

[jshm2]

No. There is plenty, you just have to shop better places.

[Asker]

I would argue, why should you have to? Women can find all sorts of variety no matter the price point or store unless the store specifically sells one style. It seems like the general consensus from what I'm reading is in order to step out of the basics box, you have to go online, or thrift, or go off somewhere else just to get something even slightly out of the box.

[BigDog1989]

Girls have so many options. I don't understand why men don't

[Asker]

We're definitely spoiled for choice. It must drive men insane when their wives/girlfriends go, "I have nothing to wear." Umm....

[BigDog1989]

What they mean is, they want something new. They're tired of what they already have. That's fine. But, for men, it's just "shirt, and pants", we might as well just name ourselves "shirt pants"

[genericname85]

i think there's plenty options. why do i need more?

[Nifrayu]

That's why I started wearing women's clothes.

[Sabretooth]

I don't really care.