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[kradeelav]

just throwing this out there because it suddenly occurs to me while packing clothes for a mountain weekend getaway that y'all are absolutely better at this than I am: 

does anyone have a favorite clothes shop/brand/etc that a) offers extensive petite sizes, b) is more masc, and c) can still fit in okay with like ... i call my vibe 'corporate leather' which is not incorrect lmao, but like, "designer" corporate with a punk edge?

me and clothes have a Bad Relationship(tm) - trying to find stuff that fits a meatbag that defies all known rules and sizes is tough by itself, throw in weird specifications like needing zippers n' buttons (or really stretchy shirts) along the front for disability reasons (which rules out a lot of the cool aesthetic well-fitted shirts), on top of like, having to go stealth "just" enough to avoid arguments with Certain People who i live with currently (and also not to disassociate the hell out every time i have to think about clothes), but also being vain enough that i like high end designer shit, let alone with being female in the south steadily trending along GNC/stealth-masc looks is just ... a lot to ask of most clothes brands

which is why

I typically throw on a tshirt with the leather jacket on top and call it a day lmao. (i call it my steve jobs look; have One Look, boom, done.)

but yeah, any favorite shops that hit most of those categories, would def be interested in a look-see! :o

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[mizerable]

I definitely want to recommend Uniqlo to you, because as a Japanese brand they have a lot of (American) petite sizes. They have tons of stores in the states though, so hopefully one in your area.

The men's sizes are very slim for Americans, so you should find that it is a good fit but still has a loose, masculine fit. If you get cold easily, I would recommend Uniqlo's "heat tech" line (and their airism line is good for when it's super hot and humid). They have a lot of basics, but they also have some really polished items too -- and occasionally they do collaborations with animanga stuff so you can get a nice shirt. I have a Blackjack shirt from their Osamu Tezuka collab.

If you want legitimate top designer stuff, look into Yohji Yamamoto's stuff. It's Japanese avant garde which tends to be relatively genderless and abstract, but also very cool looking. His Y3 stuff with Adidas is a much cheaper version of what's available.

If you want Japanese street style and "fun" clothes (prints, etc.) look into ACDC Rag, Deorart, and SEX POT REVENGE.

Also: if you aren't familiar with your measurements, have someone take them or do it yourself. Japanese brands will explicitly tell you the sizing in cm, which is a lot more helpful than American "you better hope it fits" sizing.

[jpegghost]

I usually thrift store it. Hawaiian button ups are a godsend, they make you look masc but are easy to get on and off. Loose and easy to move in.

That being said ...

I'm FtM, a men's small (women's medium/small!) not bulky, and I had to learn to tailor to find clothes that fit me. I really think it would help if you learned very basic sewing and hemming. You can take clothes you like and make them fit you, or add buttons, zippers, etc. I genuinely love sewing and it's a cheap way to get stuff. I know this is a tall order, but I think you'd find you have a lot more freedom with expression if you know those basics. If you're interested, I can give you my discord and I can help you through it.