A few years ago, a reader (Claire) wrote to us asking: “Can you do a segment on sandals? Summer is coming around again, and like every year I resign myself to wearing lightweight sneakers all summer with the occasional flip flop. I just haven’t been able to find a nice stylish men’s sandal in my(…)
A reader asks: “Any recommendations for work bags that won’t empty out my bank account and don’t look like a purse?” My favorite places to find great work/school/messenger bags: thrift stores, flea markets, and garage sales. I especially like hitting them up when I visit my hometown (Albuquerque, NM) because, in general, people in smaller(…)
Reader writes: “This is @KitPaige on Twitter. Nice to meet you (actually been following for awhile). Problem: I’m genderqueer masculine, naturally a big bust (and short: to the tune of 38GGs that I bind and 5’2″) and have trichotillomania so I wear wigs. Plus, I’m unemployed, so I’m trying to get things that have a(…)
Hey folks! My gal got a new job with a higher salary, more responsibility, and a more prestigious title at a larger organization. So, why is she rolling around all over the floor stressing out? Well, her last position was at a wonderful, smaller organization that had a very, very casual dress code. The dress(…)
Last Tuesday night, March 26th, at 7pm CST, dapperQ contributor Joelle Zigman and Qwear founder Sonia Oram did a special one-off edition of the KVRX (student-run radio from the University of Texas at Austin) advice talk show, Tell it to a Girl, called Tell it to a Butch. We answer questions about engagement rings, what to(…)
My girlfriend is constantly asking about masculine and androgynous accessory options for individuals, such as herself, who aren’t into the whole bow-tie/necktie trend. Similarly, Harley Nash, Creator of and Contributor for Tips for Trans Men tweeted a request for us to create a guide to accessories. As I’ve said before, the Devil is in the(…)
A reader asks: “I read your Style Icon: Dress Like Ellen DeGeneres post. But, I’m still at a loss. I don’t know HOW she puts her looks together. Can you give some more specific examples?” Of all the celebrity dapperQs, our readers ask most about Ellen’s style. To answer your question, her trick is a(…)
A reader asks: “I’m having a major issue that somewhat has me frustrated. I am attending a Human Rights Campaign Gala Event in Charlotte, NC on February 23rd. I am excited about this event because it will be my first Gala event ever, especially in the LGBT community. But, my first issue of the New(…)
A reader asks: “ I am trying to get a hold on my own style, always having been plagued by a strong desire to look and dress like a teenage boy from the mid ’90s. If left to my own devices, I would wear nothing but baggy jeans, flannel, and beat up baseball caps…I am 36,(…)
*Feature image of Majestic Legay via hey, fat chick. A reader asks: Dear dapperQ, So thankful for your page. I’ve been trying to figure myself out and your page gave me the courage to accept who I am. Only problem is, how do you find men’s clothes when you have a curvy women’s body? Any(…)