Sexy clothing......fer men

[LongTom]

So what would you suggest for those of us fellows who own physiques that are less statuesque? (Oh, my physique is statuesque, all right. Like the rock creature from that episode of Star Trek, the one with Abraham Lincoln and Genghis Khan...)

You know, to show us off to better advantage? (And no, " a bag over the head" is not being helpful...)

[Silkie McDonough]

I still say it is all attitude. The same man standing tall in pirate garb as opposed to slouched in pirate garb can appear completely different. I was dating a very attractive man who had poor posture. No matter how well he was dressed, or how confidant he felt he always looked sort of ....lerpy. Rather unsure of himself.

[Ransom]

It all depends on the guy and the occation, but...a little panache is always a good thing. Not so much that he becomes an egotistical cartoon, but just that little touch of Errol Flynn certainly doesn't hurt. And then there's leather...yeah, pirate leather.

BTW, agree on the frock coat. Haven't seen one guy, or gal that it didn't look good on. Wish they'd come back into style. I'd wear one all the time.

[Red Cat Jenny]

Heehee ....lerpy

Oh Murin

[LongTom]

I still say it is all attitude.  The same man standing tall in pirate garb as opposed to slouched in pirate garb can appear completely different.  I was dating a very attractive man who had poor posture.  No matter how well he was dressed, or how confidant he felt he always looked sort of  ....lerpy.  Rather unsure of himself.

So when I show up in a tricorn, argyle socks, and a Speedo, I'll expect compliments on my good posture.

Yeah, frock coats are good. So are double-breasted vests.

[Red Cat Jenny]

Weapons or no?

[Jacky Tar]

Are weapons sexy accessories?

[Red Cat Jenny]

Gracious yes!

However the jury's out on the argyle sox an speedo....sorry Tom

[HildeKitten]

HildeKitten - those started out as Musketeer boots and Jack just turned the cuffs over so that they'd point down. So you might want to see if they make musketeer boots in your size.

Thanks for the tip Jill!

I did a search for musketeer boots and I did find them online (and the more I saw them the more I liked them) but they start at a men's 8 and I have a women's 7

So I don't they'll fit me. Well they'll fit but they'll be way too big

I hate having small feet *sulks*

[Miss Rosy Palm]

I hate having small feet *sulks*

Well, dear, at least you HAVE feet.

Some of us aren't so lucky, you know.

[LongTom]

I used to complain that I had no shoes, until I met a man who had no feet. So I asked him, "Hey, can I have your shoes?"

Speaking of shoes, I had somebody tell me last Friday (pirate night at a local restaurant) that I really needed to trade my shoes for a nice pair of boots. Bucket boots, no doubt. Not gonna go there....

[Ransom]

I know they aint period, but boots, bucket or otherwise, have a lot more panache than buckle shoes. 'Course, that's just MHO, but, as Patrick Hand would say...

......dang, they just do.

(Yeah, I know, he doesn't wear boots, but he'd say it like that if he did. )

[LongTom]

Oh, I meant, not gonna open that can of worms again. I actually have a pair of Ren-Faire lace-up fantasy over-the-calf boots that look pretty decent. English pence for buttons, fold-over tops, the whole nine yards. I may have to try those out under my slops. Not that my slops are particularly period accurate either, but then that's not the point of this thread.

Of course, that kind of begs the question: are baggy old canvas slops sexy? (I know, I know... depends on the guy. )

[Red Cat Jenny]

Of course, that kind of begs the question: are baggy old canvas slops sexy? (I know, I know... depends on the guy. )

Depends...have ye a butt? If so then aye!

[Patrick Hand]

are baggy old canvas slops sexy?

Depends...have ye a butt?

But with baggy slops, a waistcoat and a coat that covers yer butt........

Drat.... period garb hides that feature.......

But they do show off nice calfs.........

'specially when were wearin' sexy red socks...........

[LongTom]

I guess that's incentive to go for the the N.C. Wyeth "Treasure Island" type of pyrate impression.

[Red Cat Jenny]

Well the socks have it then! Aye add a big smile an ye got it still

[DocF225]

Depends...have ye a butt?

No, but I've got legs.

Thighs like tree trunks, well defined calf muscles and most of the scars around my knees (or what was my knees) are fading.

Just in time for Kilt season.

As fer a stern,

I look like a frog on it's hind legs in a pair of trousers.

[Red Cat Jenny]

Aye! Killt season!!

[Ransom]

And pray for a nice breeze!

[Hester]

I participate in English Country Dancing. Many of the dancers in that community also do Contra, the American style that developed from ECD. (I haven't tried Contra yet, though).

Anyhow, apparently some men in the Contra community enjoy wearing skirts for dancing. For instance, in this video, you'll see an older man in a blue shirt and a long skirt:

Apparently these men like the feeling of their skirts billowing out as they swing.

I've worn both pants and long full skirts while doing English and Scottish Country Dancing, and I must agree that the motion of the skirt does add an extra dimension to the experience.

[Red Cat Jenny]

Hay...whatever filps yer hem... heehee

speaking of swirling

Jump Jive and wail!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMlc6Vw2tg8

[Patrick Hand]

Yer not sujestin' that we start tossin' around alla th' Pyrate wenches when we be dancin' are you ?

Well more than we spin 'em around when we be dancin' now.......

[Black Syren]

Ok seriously, I think a man can look good in most things, if he's not a pirate at the moment..well a nice form fitting t-shirt, holy jeans a little on the snug side..and has to have stubble..I love a man with stubble. Not a lot..more like five o clock shadow. And hair..He has to have some hair to run the fingers through.

But again, it's how he carries himself that makes him sexy..not what he wears cause everyone knows the best dressed man is an undressed one.

[FlintLockSarah]

MMMMM raises an eyebrow, (Buckle Boots)