What would you like to see in a man's dress?

[moonshadow]

I think this would look pretty cool on most men (myself included)

http://www.garbtheworld.com/items/g0056.shtml

[Sinned]

Yes that would work for me. The sleeves cover the shoulders, just a little down the arm. Length fine just need a suitable material. Price not excessive. Hmmm, one to think about.

[dillon]

Regarding the OP

Just for fun:
If I were a designer I would experiment with different fabrics and styles, such as cammo fabric, "man" logos such as popular gaming logos, pop culture, etc. Maybe a witty phrase on the chest like "Real men wear dresses"... something like that.

In the market of dresses for men, everything below the waist (the skirt part) is fine, it's the TOP that makes me not want to wear one. Make the top more for a man, and I'd wear one. Frankly I have a very unsightly and down right ugly torso and back. I would require a dress that hides all of that.

Agreed. The upper half of dresses is what needs to be altered for the most attractive fit on a man. Like you, I don't go for florals in skirts, and wouldn't in dresses either. But I am not opposed to certain "wild" patterned prints. I can't define what sort is acceptable to my tastes, but I know it when i see it. I own these pretty bright skirts, though most of my wardrobe is muted earth tones or black.

http://www.6pm.com/patagonia-kamala-con ... iskey-plum

http://www.6pm.com/patagonia-lithia-con ... glass-blue

As for a man's dress slogan, how about "What would Jesus wear?"

[Caultron]

The style I've most considered is a safari dress - epaulets, roll-up long sleeves, chest and hip pockets, a belt, room to move around, durable fabric, probably khaki, olive, navy, or black.

#2 is probably a sleeveless A-line worn like a vest under a suit coat or bush jacket or whatever.

[moonshadow]

Agreed. The upper half of dresses is what needs to be altered for the most attractive fit on a man. Like you, I don't go for florals in skirts, and wouldn't in dresses either. But I am not opposed to certain "wild" patterned prints. I can't define what sort is acceptable to my tastes, but I know it when i see it. I own these pretty bright skirts, though most of my wardrobe is muted earth tones or black.

I was doing some digging around in the "garb the world" website, and found some tunics that I thought were pretty cool. I guess it's debatable if it's even a dress, but it is built sort of like one. It's a throwback to about 2,000 years ago, but it's got two things going for it already... 1) They are actually made for a man, and 2) my wife likes it.

I plan on making a few garb the world purchases later this season. I'm spent right now. But I will say they do good work, I've had them make a few garments for me over the years.

As for a man's dress slogan, how about "What would Jesus wear?"

"Men Dress to Impress"
"Are you uncomfortable yet?"
"Making me comfortable, and making everyone around me uncomfortable"
"Betcha I can turn more heads than you!"
"Ain't skeered!"
"Free men wear what they want!"
"I'm to sexy for my cat"
"Non-conformist"

[dillon]

Or steal from cable tv: "Say Yes to a Dress!"

[Sinned]

On the front, "It's cool, comfortable ...." and on the back, ".... and MOH wears the trousers!"

[satinfeelsgreat]

Q. What would you like to see in a man's dress?
A. A Man

as Frankie Howard said
"Biggus Dickus"

[moonshadow]

Somewhere on this board, I looked over a photo of one of the members wearing a sleeveless dress with a t-shirt underneath. I thought it looked very nice, and would solve the problem of feminine chest cleavage.

Alas, the wife, while didn't outright object to dresses, I could tell from her tone that she's not ready for that yet. Maybe someday, we shall be free....

Then again, my first skirt was technically a dress. Worn it out only under the cover of darkness at my old house. I used to put it on, and go sit out on the swing in the back yard under the stars. It's actually pretty warm on cool nights.

I've had this for five years. I just photographed myself in it, I have to admit, it may be somewhat "ritualistic" but this may just be the ideal dress for a man, that is if it had pockets, which I'm sure the designer would have added had I requested it. It's simple, rugged, well stitched, plain fabric, flat chested, and hangs well on my awkward body.

I was always terrified to wear this out and about, and still have yet to. Maybe now that I'm starting to get the hang of skirts, I might just take this one out a time or two. I suppose seeing a man in this would be no more unusual than seeing a man in a skirt.... Best part is, my wife DOES NOT associate this garment with anything feminine (as she does skirts and modern dresses), as it was actually purchased as a "robe", although it is designed exactly as a dress.

Personally, I think I'd look more like a man in this, than if I were wearing something sleeveless or with spaghetti straps.

andyrobe.jpg

Fun fact: I actually slipped on a large t-shirt over this right before I purchased my first skirt (the charcoal Macabi) to make sure I wasn't going to look stupid in a skirt like garment.

[skirted_in_SF]

Moonshadow - I see Russian Orthodox monks in my neighborhood dressed much like your picture.

[moonshadow]

Moonshadow - I see Russian Orthodox monks in my neighborhood dressed much like your picture.

I google imaged "Russian Orthodox Monks"

Lots of pictures with them playing and appear to be making friends with bears....

AWESOME!

I mean, how much more manly can a man get? To have a bear eat out of your hand! Boy I tell you, if I could befriend a bear to walk with me down the street, I could wear anything I wanted and I doubt ANYONE would mess with me!

Not that I'm going to seriously attempt this, but it's a pleasing thought to go to bed on none the less.

zjawp.jpg

That is OFF THE SCALE COOL!!!

[skirtyscot]

Hey moonshadow, do you make a habit of wearing it?

I'll get my coat ...

[moonshadow]

Hey moonshadow, do you make a habit of wearing it?

I'll get my coat ...

Not very often. Only on full moons at midnight!