Talk skinny guys

[Guest ChefErik93]

So I have dressed masculine for years and exclusively in male clothes for months. I have a pretty good understanding of men's clothing but extra advice is always welcome. I am small chested (even more so with a binder on obviously), I wear 32x34 pants mostly. The biggest problem I have is finding shirts that don't hang off of me and I really want to find a vest that fits properly. Along with button ups or other semi formal to formal wear

I have heard that Abercrombie and express sell slim for stuff but is there anything cheaper?

[Guest]

Hi Erik,

In my male days, not that long ago, I was a smallish male, wearing mostly small sizes. I always had trouble with sleeve lengths being too short, but was able to find dress shirts with different sleeve lengths. The selections for small men are never as good as for the regular/large sizes, of course. I did try boys wear but never could find anything agreeable there.

I mostly shop the standard places - JC Penney, Sears, Kohls, etc. It's been a few years and things do change - - but with a bit of looking around in those places you should find something. Recently I went to a Van Heusen shop and bought several business-wear tops and sweaters. I always thought of them as a menswear place. Perhaps you could find one of them?

Best of luck!

Love, Megan

[Guest Alexis25]

Try shopping at American eagle because I love that place I might even shop there as a girl soon. Anyways I'm 32x32 when it comes to jeans and express is my jean spot but American eagle is the must go for shorts t shirts and hoodies, their price for jeans is similar to express so meh, hi lister is also great for sweatpants and tight shirts so check that out also. Sorry if it's not that cheap but I won't be caught dead wearing stuff from department stores , maybe because they do carry my brands for cheaper, anyways have fun with my advice I'm 16 and in high school so I know my stuff because I still go to school as a guy

[JJ]

American Eagle Outfitters periodically has great coupons on their website-like 25% off anything etc-that you can use instore but also have really good sales and clearances online. Many 50% off I try on clothes in a store and then find the same thing online at the company store or Ebay.

I wear 30 X 32 usually and also have trouble finding clothes. My shoulders are 47 around now that I've been working out and I find getting shirts that fit can be a real challenge. I do shop at Ross and TJMax a lot because I can get the shirts etc at a fraction of retail and try them on. Once got a $60 Affliction tee for 49 cents! They didn't realize that Affliction comes distressed and thought it was defective. (Same tee was selling on ebay for over $35. Wish they had had more ) In fact it's a favorite.

Also Rue 21 men's has some shirts in smaller sizes. They are pretty much knock offs but seem to wear well and look good. Sometimes they have specials and almost give the shirts away-like seasonal change time. Since we have as much as 6 to 9 months of tee shirt weather here it works out well. I have found a huge difference in tee fit depending on brand and type. My shoulders are a medium to large and pants small so many times shirts bag around the middle. they do make slim cut dress shirts and those work well. Again I get them at TJMax and Ross.

Don't know your style but both stores carry a wide variety. From Affliction and Extreme Couture to Ralph Lauren.

Johnny

[Guest Alexthecat]

I wish I was a bit taller. 30x30 pants are hard to find.

[Guest ChefErik93]

Thanks everyone...this is a great start. I will check out American eagle for sure!

[Guest ZoeyFoxz]

One big thing to note is that depending on how tall you are, pants will become an issue if you are thin. I'm 6'3, though I've had this problem since I was like 5'10, where if you're like me, and are less that 140lbs, pants will never be tall enough and still fit tightly.

[Guest ChefErik93]

I just bought a lot of stuff from American eagle and I am checking out eBay. Thanks everyone!

American eagle has extra small sizes AND slim fit

[JJ]

Just thought of one other thing. I ended uo with a pair of jeans from a thrift store that fit perfectly. Quickly became my favorite though I have worn them to a point they are no longer decent in public. I looked at the brand hoping to find more and was surprised to see they are boys Faded Glory in a husky size 14. The Wal-Mart brand. When I checked them out I saw that they have a variety of styles and cuts and being boys tend to actually fit better while being cheaper. They also have waists that can be invisibly adjusted from the inside

Might be worth trying on anyway. I'm getting another pair in black next week in fact. And maybe another pair like the ones I have already. Thinking about getting a 16 so the legs are a little longer-I wear anything from a 30 to a 32 but because I wear my motorcycle boots with a thick sole and heel often I like them 32 best. The 14s would be about a 30.Since I can adjust the waist that would not be a big issue

Johnny

[Guest ChefErik93]

sometimes the cheapest brands are the best!!

[Guest Squallsong]

I'm 5"11, 125lbs. In stores, I have never been able to find men's jeans that don't drop right off me. Always have to order from Shepler's, so pretty limited in brands (Wrangler or Levi's are the only ones that go as small as 24 with inseams to 38 or so) and they're never "cheap" They sell shirts too, as well as Western wear (pretty much anything to do with rodeo or cowboy/cowgirl) so you'll likely find a good vest. Most chain store shirts are either baggy or too short in the arms...I'd stick to short sleeves or roll them up...Henley or baseball jersey style shirts are comfortable and versatile.

Wish I could be more help.

Be well and take care!

[Guest ChefErik93]

Thank you very much! I'll check that stuff out

[Guest OllieEiriksson]

Well I will look at this problem with men's jeans as I tried some years ago to deal with the fit problem but was not successful. I will look at these places and see if I can find jeans that fit me...miss wearing jeans. I am just starting out on this little shindig of maleness after years of not really saying anything. Thanks to all who gave good advice!

[Guest OllieEiriksson]

I have recently discovered some Walmart jeans that fit sort of and this is making me very happy. I am realizing that I don't just want to cross dress as a guy anymore.

[Guest Beck86]

I tend to shop at Kohl's clothing store. They have a wide variety. I actually go to the Young adult section because I am 5'5. The Urban Pipeline brand there makes good jeans. And I get Croft & Borrow collared shirts. That is basically all I wear atm. I am a 32 waist 29 length mens.

[Guest Lizzie McTrucker]

The only store that comes to mind to me is Old Navy.

*shrug* wouldn't hurt to look, I guess?

[Guest Sasseya_Isobel]

Silly as it sounds, Matalan in the UK is best for clothes that fit well, I hate the fact that I am 6ft with 33 waist and 34 inside leg (mens sizes). But at Matalan I had no problems,

Now all I need is to find some nice boots with heels at a price my bank account can cope with in a UK 10 (European 44), lol.

[Jani]

At 6'1" and 140# I've always found Lands End to have a good selection of trim male clothing.

Jani

[Lani]

Zumiez sells skinny jeans at a reasonable price when sales are going on also there button up shirts fit Fraley slim when looking for male clothso it's hard for me cut I'm 6ft 1st and 135lbs