fingerprints in the heart-mold of the world

personally I really love this Americana work wear style. it's cool, it's comfortable and versatile, and it's very popular right now.

its all about layering different textures and having just a few nice statement pieces that you can show off in coordinating but different colors. some jeans, some leather boots, a textured knit sweater, a nice work jacket like a carhartts or something. or for lighter weather, a vintage t with a flannel, (roll up those sleeves) maybe some corduroys and converse. im not a hat guy but a lot of guys accessorize with a beanie or a cap. personally I like jewelry too, simple gold rings or a cool pendant on a leather cord.

here are some pics of myself, I'm not claiming to be a fashion expert but I was feeling myself in these. just some tshirt and jacket combos cos it was spring and I didn't wanna be too warm

if you want an example of a big guy in this style, matty matheson is a great inspiration!

its about simple pieces, varying textures, and layering them in a cool as fuck way. even one little statement piece like suspenders, a sick belt buckle that you tuck your shirt in to show off, or any unique thrifted find can elevate your outfit. and dont forget patches, you can turn an otherwise boring jacket into an amazing statement piece with a back patch or some iron on patches. try some visible mending techniques if you find a secondhand piece with some damage. that handmade and custom element really stands out and can make your outfits so much more unique, and adds just another element of texture and visual interest

Doing my part to wear suits/sportscoats and not look like a Business Bro.

My closet is a big old mix of "women's" and "men's" clothing--not that I really believe clothing has an intrinsic gender! It's all about finding what you like and what fits you well.

I straight up refuse to give up the color, pattern and silhouettes that *I* like even if they are not, in this moment, considered particularly masc. I spent 28 years not being who I wanted, I'm not going to go through transitioning only to make myself conform to a *different* idea of what I should look/act like lol.

i need to update it. we still are looking for housing in Portland but now we have medicaid to tide us over and that will be easy to switch to OHP once there. our current housing is no longer safe and we need out asap.