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Autumn Winter

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Posted by leyn on October 5, 2009 – 9:04 am
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Dear Sosyalera,

Malapit na mag-autumn dito sa lugar namin at kasunod na neto ang winter. Ano ba ang usong trend ngayon for this season? Gusto ko na kasi magpalit ng wardrobe dahil nakakasawa na rin yung mga bulky-type-jackets. Naghahanap rin ako ng alternative sa denim jeans. Wala kasing uniform sa school ko tapos lagi lang ako naka-maong na pantalon.

Pwede ka ba mag-suggest ng mga magagandang coats, leather/casual jackets, hoodies, cardigans FOR MEN etc.? I usually buy my clothes from TOPMAN and Urban Outfitters.

Thanks a lot!

-Anonymous

Dear Anonymous,

Basing on the latest vogue from 2009 A/W runways, neutral colors and bold prints are all the rage. I’d be suggesting that you stick with the classic looks appropriate in school. Be fashionable yet think that you’re not attending a party or concert. With your case, it’s better not to catch much attention but pick clothes that you can effectively mix and match to maximize your school attire closet.

Cardigans: Classic V-neck type / Exact Fit / Neutral Colors

Coats: Hoodies / Double Breasted Coats

Style and Prints: Checkered / Funnel Neckline

Trousers: Dark Colored Pants

If you’re fed up with the usual bulky jacket, then avoid the nylon or leather materials which are prone to folds and creases.

To complete the outfit, gear yourself with a dark colored doctor’s bag. With regards to footwear, moccasin type of shoes is now fully fashioned to match any clothing without getting too corporate. If you feel awkward with the Native American feeling, then leather boat shoes, pointed lace ups or your classic white sneakers can also be your options.

I guess I don’t have to elaborate each piece since the concept of “classic grays and neutrals” is already understood. :)

Inggit ako. Sana may winter din dito. Hehe.

Love Lots,

Leyn

Staying Fab w/ Flabs

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Posted by leyn on February 7, 2009 – 8:53 am
Filed under LGBT, men's clothing

hi leyn,

good day!

just started reading your blog and i noticed that you are good in noticing the latest fashion do’s and don’ts, runway looks and don’t-try-this on your next nightout look. Which brings me to why im sending this letter. Call me PICKY-EATER. I’m 22 y.o. Gay male from cebu, a nurse turned billing adviser for a telecommunications company abroad (outsourced-callcenter baby), and im borderlining chubby vs. obesity. I tried to lose weight but i still got a long way to go. Which now brings me to this email. I would like to ask you stuff regarding Clothes that would look good, err great on me, as you know the fashion industry is not that Kind to people who are plus-sized or a bit too JUICY. please indicate trends that would TRY to complement me, my body in general.

thanks… Ü

jeRemiAh

Dear jeRemiAh,

Actually, plus size figured bodies can also wear the latest trends but you just have to know the cut, style and colors. Like it’s recommended to wear a cardigan instead of an old school bulky jacket – though its design should be vertically inclined. The tips below are mentioned in general because fashion trends change every now and then. You just have to know the ABCs of plus size clothing:

Avoid wearing two contrasting colors like blue jeans and an orange top. Pairing such colors emphasizes your middle part. Stick with dark pants and go neutral with your upper body. Looks boring, but at least quite effective.

It’s really not good for plus size people wearing solid bright colored apparel. Aside from the fact that it shows more fabric stretches, it doesn’t camouflage your figure as a whole. And speaking of bright colors, avoid soild purple. Big purple shirts look so Grimace.

Lines and stretches can show off your flabs so it’s not recommended to wear anything spandex. Shop for clothes with substantial fabrics that stay in shape. If you wear shirts a lot, try to be particular with texture and thickness. A polo shirt in Lacoste is a good example, though you don’t have to spend like 3k per garb. You just have to be keen with quality.


V-Neck tops show some chest and neck part and 3/4 sleeves are recommended than shorter sleeves to hide unwanted fatty arms.

Everyone already knows that horizontal stripes make us look wider. If you really dig for prints when buying clothes, just be picky and look for chevron patterns with V shaped graphics.

Inclining style with your profession, it won’t hurt if you put some corporate touch with your clothing. Buy hip length blazers that perfectly fit on you. Wearing blazer adds lining on your chest-torso part and buttoning can hide bulges. Vests and waist length jackets aren’t plus size friendly because it will make your body look “boxed type”. Hooded cardigans are also good replacements for your huge-looking sporty jacket.

With pants, skinny jeans aren’t that big-sized-figure flattering so you have to stick with the straight-cut style. Choose trousers with vertical linings that exactly fit without flare.  With shorts, buy the knee-length ones and avoid Capri pants.

Quit the manly jordan rubber shoes and square tipped loafers. Since lace-ups are in, these kind of pair complement a heavy figure. The slim structure of a lace-up/plimsoll shoe doesn’t make your footwear part bulky.

Let’s admit that whatever apparel we’re in, it doesn’t totally cheat our figure. As I always say, I suggest that you have to invest on quality clothing and look sophisticated as much as possible. Citing locally, Raymond Gutierrez dresses well regardless of his big built. Rumors say he’s gay, but we don’t care. It’s obvious that he’s plus sized BUT people are more excited to see what he’s wearing. You need to have this kind of intuition. Love your body and just add vanity. Also, good physical impression starts with a light aura, smart posture and a contagious smile. :D

Thanks dear.

Love Lots,

Leyn

Basic Fashion for Chubby Men

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Posted by leyn on September 2, 2008 – 12:43 pm
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Subject: Paano ko tutulungan ang isa kong barkadang napakabaduy pumorma?

Hello Leyn,

Nagulat ako nang malaman kong hindi nga scripted ang naunang liham sa iyo ni Gasul.

At dahil diyan ay naisip kong hingin ang iyong tulong tungkol sa masakit sa matang pananamit ng isa kong kaibigan na itatago ko na lang sa pangalang DYALIBI. Kung hindi ninyo naitatanong ay aminado naman siyang wala siyang taste sa pananamit (it’s just another normal day to see him in the office wearing a grayish green trousers longing for miss flat iron’s touch, brown synthetic leather sandals on the brink of retirement, faded orange T shirt emphasizing his bulging tummy).

At dahil very willing din siya por a meykober, naisip kong since ikaw ang talagang fashionista sa grupo natin, ikaw ang perfect choice para tulungan siya.

Mayroon ka bang tips na maaaring ibigay sa kaniya tungkol sa tamang pagporma? At dahil nariyan na lamang din tayo, sino-sino pa ba sa mga greenies ang nangangailangan ng isang LEYN MAKE OVER? At dahil naririyan pa rin tayo, ano ba ang iyong general tips tungkol sa pagdadala ng sarili para sa mga kalalakihan?

Ibalik ang dangal ng tigas-titig,
ELVEEE

Dear ELVEE,

Salamat sa effort. Actually, ayaw ko sana sagutin ang problema mo dahil kilala ko si DYALIBI. Haha. Hindi naman sya “baduy” manamit dahil hindi naman mala-table cloth ang kanyang sinusuot – maaaring “boring” lang. So, ano ang solusyon mapa-boring o baduy? Magbibigay ako ng mga basic tips for a start sa kanyang make-over:

1) Magsuot ng kulay green, creme at mga earthy colorerd shirts para sa sophisticated look. (hindi kulay matanda at hindi rin kulay pa-bagets). ‘wag malalaki ang prints na design ng top dahil lalo magmumukhang malaki ang built.
2) Kung magsusuot ng mga boring na kulay tulad ng black and gray, ternohan ng silver watch o light colored sneakers para ang ilang parte ng iyong pananamit ay flashy.
3) Magsuot ng appropriate size at hindi sobrang laki for your body figure. ang maximum ay 1 size larger.
4) Replace your black nylon jacket with a not-so-formal coat. Kung talagang gusto mo ng jacket, i-try ang mga happy colors tulad ng example sa taas.
5) Wag magsusuot ng faded-colored maong o blue jeans para hindi magmukhang “galing Saudi”. Dark Jeans and Khaki will do.
6) Palitan na rin ang iyong old school na leather sandals with crocs or the like para sa lazy day effect.

Aminin na natin na maling term ang ideya na comfortability is fashion. Kadalasan ay kailangan mong mag effort to look good. Payo ko lang ay pwersahin mong mag-shopping si DYALIBI kasama mo. Idiin mo rin sa kanya na ang pagbili ng tamang damit ay hindi makakasakit sa bulsa lalo na’t gagamitin nya to ng ilang taon. Ipagdukdukan mo rin na panghatak sa chicks ang magaling pumorma para ganahan syang umistayl.

Gusto ko nga rin palang i-make over si Ayz, sayang kasi ang skinny built nya kung lagi nalang siyang naka t-shirt. Parang gusto ko syang bihisan ng dainty clothing.

Note: Ang mga tips ko sa itaas ay inakma ko para sa kaibigan ng letter sender. Maaaring hindi ito bumagay sa ibang tao.

Love Lots,

Leyn