Fit is too "gay"

[Jokerman]

Originally Posted by Robert

If it were "gay," it would look good. This just looks "dumb."

+1

 

[GraphicNovelty]

Ironically, this thread has inspired me to try out express for blank t-shirts. They look pretty nicely fitted.

 

[mlyngard]

Originally Posted by bubbleboys

No, I just know that Philadelphia has a gayborhood.

We prefer the term '****' here. It's less provocative since this is a style blog, and the orientation of its members is often on the questionable side of 'metrosexual'...

What's your (girl) friend's name? I'm from Philly ;-)

 

[Listi]

I don't mind t-shirts with logos, graphics, patterns, etc. as long as used in careful moderation. Honestly I'd much rather, in the summer, wear sneaks, jeans, and a non-marsupialed graphic tee (I like Stussy's more basic tees, and although I've had a bad experience before, the cotton is fairly thick and the small fits me really well) than wearing hanes/AA blank tees all the time.

 

[bubbleboys]

Originally Posted by Listi

I don't mind t-shirts with logos, graphics, patterns, etc. as long as used in careful moderation. Honestly I'd much rather, in the summer, wear sneaks, jeans, and a non-marsupialed graphic tee (I like Stussy's more basic tees, and although I've had a bad experience before, the cotton is fairly thick and the small fits me really well) than wearing hanes/AA blank tees all the time.

so would you guys agree with this order of things:
1) get some basic non-design fitted but not as tight as that tees
2) move onto graphic tees with simple designs
3) once i'm more comfortable and able to pick out a graphic tee design that isn't atrocious, move onto graphic tees with more complicated designs?

 

[TrailofTears]

Originally Posted by bubbleboys

so would you guys agree with this order of things: 1) get some basic non-design fitted but not as tight as that tees 2) move onto graphic tees with simple designs 3) once i'm more comfortable and able to pick out a graphic tee design that isn't atrocious, move onto graphic tees with more complicated designs?
1) Get T-Shirts that are fitted and you aren't questioning yourself while wearing them. 2) Get some basic plain tees with said fit 3) Get whatever graphic tees you like in the same fit, but you must be able to explain to someone why you chose that graphic without laughing or looking down because you're embarrassed (i.e. "I remember seeing _____ from [insert reality TV show here] wearing something like it" is a bad reason). 4) Tell your friends to stop calling clothes that fit "gay" and clothes that have skulls "good looking".

 

[justpflo]

I think you look fine in it. It's perfect, if I was a little skinnier I would be doing the same thing haha.

It's only gay if you want it to be gay. Other than that, it's perfect as it is. And my friend has that same shirt with that same fit.

 

[beowolf]

it does not look gay but It does look quido.

 

[CharlieAngel]

Originally Posted by TrailofTears

4) Tell your friends to stop calling clothes that fit "gay" and clothes that have skulls "good looking".

Alternatively:

Get better friends.

 

[brad-t]

your friends are marsupialed btw

 

[Timbaland]

I think the shirt is a little too tight man. And shirts aren't made yo show off your flat midsection. It's to show off your upper body. Can't recommend any graphic tee places as I don't wear it. But for basic tees you can check out alternative apparel.

 

[Rosenberg]

Originally Posted by Wu Dynasty

Your fit is most likely perceived as less "gay" by the general public than a lot of styleforum approved fits. With that being said, the shirt is really really douchey because of the graphic, not by the way it fits.

Yes, the opinions of the general public and those of sf members are like oil and water. You kinda have to pick one and run with it

 

[Chip]

Ha, I got the same shirt from my dumbass Aunt's husband as a Christmas present.

 

[westinghouse]

Fit is too "metro". Should only be worn with thumb rings.

 

[Stylin-1]

Originally Posted by bubbleboys

I just recently got my first graphic tees (I'm only just starting to actually care about the clothes I wear) and one of my close female friends said the graphic tee looked good but the fit was in "gay" territory. By that she meant that it seemed like the fit was too tight and form fitting for a straight guy to wear. Her boyfriend echoed this same sentiment (her bf is not what you would call fashionable for background info).

She has a point since when I thought about it, the line between "cut" and "gay" seems to be a thin one or at least that's what I've heard.

I attached a picture of myself wearing the shirt in question. Nevermind that the graphic tee is from Express. I had to start somewhere so I picked up 4 shirts on the cheap from there.

I normally wear mediums and larges in general but when I was trying on these shirts at Express, medium fit well but it seemed a bit loose and baggy around my midsection as though I was trying to cover something up. Small surprisingly felt like the best fit and looked it too IMO. I work out and have a six-pack so I don't feel the need to hide my midsection; I've been hiding it for all these years under poorly fitting t-shirts, etc.

So what do you guys think?
Is it indeed a bit on the "gay" side?

Background on my friend
she lives in Philadelphia, which as you guys may or may not know has a very strong gay neighborhood. She's fashionable in an understated way (aka her clothes look good but they don't scream look at me).

Disclaimer: Just in case someone is out there looking to pick a fight and here is the standard "gay" disclaimer. I don't think there's anything wrong with being gay (one of my sweet mates in college was gay), I just don't want to be throwing out gay vibes with my clothes since I'm straight.

Sometimes you just have to help out with the Freudian slips.