feel the urge to state the obvious: clothes have no gender (societal patriarchy tells us it does, but it's so not true)
[OP said 'traditional', I know but still]
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feel the urge to state the obvious: clothes have no gender (societal patriarchy tells us it does, but it's so not true)
[OP said 'traditional', I know but still]
My watch collection. I love the Casio G-Shock line because they're really practical, being repairable, really durable, and having all the features I need short of having a smartwatch.
I prefer the womens' Baby-G line -- I have a black and gold steampunk-ish one that goes really well with my black dresses. But you can't get any of the cool features with any of the womens' watches, so I have a men's athletic watch with a vibrating alarm, pedometer, and second counter; and a hiking watch that's solar-powered and tells you the temperature and the phases of the moon.
Aside from that, not really, unless you count flannels and unisex boots. I've found that clothes from the mens' section are too baggy and hide my proportions. Even with womens' clothes, I actively avoid "boyfriend fit" clothes which seem to be really common right now even though they're identical to the mens' clothes that are already being sold an aisle over.
Combat pants- they're nice and baggy, have millions of pockets and have a sensible, comfy fit with non 'girly' colours, eg olive green, navy, black or camo!
BOOTS! I still have a pair of caterpillar boots that are probably around 20+ years old, the soles are indestructible! Dr Martins and baseball boots (Chucks)
Hoodies- again they have pockets, usually with zips! and the colours are non 'girly'
I think that mens clothes have tougher, longer lasting material that don't come with ridiculous trimmings. Have nicer colours (in flavours of drab), plus POCKETS!!
Women specific clothes are just alien things that are just vile, except for some jeans (and bras, knickers 😆 lol)
I still rock a wallet chain (and I made the chain myself!).
And I agree with the person who mentioned unisex things like Doc Martens, Chucks, and flannels - those are pretty much staples for me.
The one thing I can't do but really wish I could is men's cuts of clothing. I'm only 5'0" and have a pretty aggressive hourglass shape, plus weightlifting has given me big glutes, hams, quads, shoulders, and biceps, so it's really easy for clothes to make me look dumpy and stout if they're baggy at all. In men's clothes if something fits in the chest and hips it's gonna be super baggy in the midsection, and make me look chunky. So even though I have about 5-8 vanity pounds I'd like to lose, mostly in my lower belly, I try to stick to more fitted clothes because at least those don't make me look heavier than I am.
I have switched to exclusively wearing men's pants. They actually have room in the crotch so they're not riding up against your vulva and ass all the time. And usable pockets.
My transition goals are to boyfail in a suit. And I also love bowties!
Men's sweaters are usually warmer and more comfy. I love them. (SO hates that I love them.)
I wear mens hoodies! They fit better IME they're more roomy and looser which I like. Getting men's t shirts is a great idea, now I'm middle aged all my weight is on my belly. I'm self conscious about it, and womens work type t shirts are too tight. I'll be hitting the man's section next time great tip
Flannels, “men’s” tees/undershirts, “men’s” hoodies and “men’s” baseball caps for sure. They’ve got better watches too! And wallets. I have one just like my dad because I struggle with the big wallets that are marketed to women. I’d love a non-Velcro bi-fold with a bright leafy pattern someday though 🥲
Unisex stuff in general though is awesome too, like Doc Martens and Converse.
If I ever get married my goal is a bespoke waistcoat/tux sort of deal. Dresses are pretty and all but I want to feel dapper and have my legs separately covered.
In terms of a bifold with a leafy pattern - check out mighty wallets. They're made from a sort of paper, but they're practically indestructible. Perfect little bifold with plenty of pockets.
Also customizable if you don't find a leafy one you like.
I love my watch which has a distinctly "feminine" look to it. But when I bought it, most watches that drew my attention were watches marketed to men. Sadly I couldn't just get one anyway because I have really slim wrists even for a woman and they were way to big for me.