Lil’ cross-post from Lemmy.ca.

With women’s fashion, it’s an easy one with pockets and for some probably less sheer/thin or tight-fitting clothing depending on their preferences, but for men…?

What would you like to see done differently in men’s fashion?

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    More variety for formal wear. I hate that women get to express themselves more elaborately and I get to pick what color my tie is.

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      If you’re really lucky, they might throw in a vest…With a subtle design! But honestly, I can see where you’re coming from.

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        Why is something expected in the first place?

        The whole assumption that a person is more professional because they chose the professional uniform is absolutely stupid. If Donald Trump, Hitler, MLK, Putin, and your friendly neighborhood lawyer wear the same outfit, then that outfit says nothing.

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          Not really, it says those are people you should take seriously, which, depending on context, is true.

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            No. It says these people know which symbols to attach to themselves to show that they want to be taken seriously and know which symbols to put on for that. Nothing more.

            The only thing you can read into a suit is a knowledge and acceptance of cultural norms. Which has absolutely nothing to do with seriousness.

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              No? The person I replied to listed business people and lawyers, generally people who wear suits to conduct their business. If they’re wearing a suit, I don’t assume they’re performing surgery.

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                No, that was never stated, you either replied to the wrong comment or made it up.

                Anyway, your argument is still pretty much bullshit, because you’re conflating a necessity and a cultural practice.

                A surgeon doesn’t wear scrubs or gloves because their super stylish, but because they don’t want to kill you. That’s what grown ups call a necessity.

                A lawyer’s uniform has no practical value. It’s simply a cultural practice. Business people don’t become bad at businessing just because they wear t-shirts, it’s just a cultural practice that they wear suits.

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        Underrated? It’s my favorite part! An Indian friend of mine got married 10 years ago. I still have very fond memories of it! It was beautiful and so much fun!

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      You beat me to it! More colour, more designs, more accessories. I like wearing a suit, but women just have so many more fun designs.

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    We should replace all of men’s (pointlessly tight and uncomfortable) formal attire with loose-fitting, Qing dynasty-style robes.

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    I’m not a dude, but I think guys should embrace the purse( or manbag if you prefer). I love carrying all my shit with me.

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      Hmm, I feel like the unisex backpack/slingbag may be what more folks are converging on. Purses increasingly only make sense for formal occasions, imo. Regardless, whatever one calls them, I tend to agree!

      Plus, if cargo pants are so loathed, only makes sense to make some kinda bag to lug odds & ends the norm.

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        I bought a sling backpack a few years ago and love it. I wanted to carry my keys, phone charger, wallet, cell phone, extra batteries for my hearing aid, band-aids, tissues, etc, but pockets only give you so much storage. Cram them full of too much stuff and they tend to bulge in very unsightly ways.

        With my sling, I can carry everything I need without stuffing my pockets. It’s very convenient.

        The only downside is that my wife insists on calling it my “purse.” Why can’t men carry around a bag to contain things? Women get purses. Why are men confined to whatever we can cram into our pockets?

        • Elle@lemmy.worldOP
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          Do you have a slingbag you recommend? I saw someone mention one either here or in one of the cross-posts of this but it was a way pricy brand.

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            This is the one I bought for myself: https://a.co/d/bqpNGrw

            It’s $19 and, while it’s small, it can hold a decent amount of items. It’s lated me 4 years ago far with no discernable wear

            Recently, my son needed one, but he needed the ability to carry a water bottle as well. I bought him this one: https://a.co/d/3pS2W0F

            This one is $23 and bigger. Plus, it has a water bottle holder. My son has only used it for a two weeks so I can’t attest to how well it holds up.

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              Oh nice! The first is more in line with an in-between of decent storage & compactness that I’ve been kind of interested in since learning of this type of bag. Thanks!

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        Yeah, the unisex bag is fine. Timbuk2 messenger bags have been my go-to for years. I’m not sure I even own an actual purse! 😂

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      We’ve been that way in UK for a while now! It’s very common in Europe too. People of all genders carry tote bags or wear cross body bags!

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        My guy, have you tried carrying a power bank in the leg pocket of your cargos?! It is far less comfortable than having it in a cross body bag or fanny pack

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          Power bank as in a portable battery for charging your phone? If so yes, the only problem is that if I dont have a belt it will start pulling my pants down. If you mean something larger than a 7 inch x 3 inch black brick then I would probably just not keep it on my person.

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    Ill probably be judged, but honestly more skin, more tightness, etc.

    Women can wear tight ass dresses or wear outfits that question why are they not just naked at that point, while men have long ass shorts.

    I want to see men in leggings, crop tops, bikinis/thongs (were appropriate)

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    I’d love to see men have more freedom to personalise their fashion with colour and cut. As it is, men’s fashion tends to be cookie cutter with the odd personal flourish, and it should be more than that

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      I’d agree but I was at a wedding this summer and one guy wore a romper, so I’m no longer sure we should be trusted with that much fashion freedom.

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      I don’t care if they are cool or not. I’m wearing them. I’m married and have kids, cool means nothing to me.

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      Dadetected. /s

      Really though, isn’t this kind of the overpowered win over women’s fashion? They may not be “cool” but they maximize pockets while letting you stay cool.

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      Be the change you want to see in the world. Cargo pants are great. They carry my CARGO. Best thing to make the leap from military to civilian clothing in the last thirty years.

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      They’re cool. I’m not sure how I’d carry modern massive phones without cargo pockets.

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      What do you put in your cargo pockets normally?

      Asking bc I always found them super uncomfortable, esp if I use those pockets for anything with a little weight. Even something like a kids pacifier would annoy me rubbing against my thigh/knee so I realize they’re just not for me but just curious

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    I wish I had more opportunities to wear my 3-story-tall armored mechanical exoskeleton with gatling gun arms in public. Just never seem to get invited to the right parties.

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    Make the person designing outfits in Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure in charge of all men’s fashion in real life.

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      I’ve worn a few kilts. They’re way less comfortable than you’d expect, and then you need to manage your stupid clothes whenever you sit down.

      But sporrans and sock knives are awesome.

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        Kilts are usually made out of pretty rugged material. Imagine a skirt as light as gym shorts.

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          Unless you’re trying to show off your fancy underwear, you need to manage the kilt when you sit down.

          I’m all for displaying the goods, but people around me often have other preferences.

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      I occasionally see guys around here wearing skirts in summer. Not super common though admittedly. Or those harem pants that are really on the line between pants and skirt.

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      Is the world ready for men in spats and skirts? Doesn’t matter, it will be.

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    Fuck you neckties. And just suits in general too.

    Oh yeah, and why is it that sneakers aren’t an acceptable shoe in certain situations? I mean sure, if they are some gaudy fluorescent green shoes, they would look out of place in most work environments. But why is a monochromatic black or brown sneaker any different than a dress shoe?

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      People look down on dress sneakers (dress shoes that have comfortable soles) but as long as they are fully brown or black, 90% of people would never notice them.

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        In the western US dress sneakers are what office workers wear. They’re a lot more comfortable and the styles are great. Regular dress shoes make you look stuffy and no one out here likes that.