#semi-grunge

[desigyall]

the 90s bollywood semi-grunge aesthetic with the kajal, nude lip, thick hair, and dark colour palette is unmatched.

[its-merrilee]

until the sun makes the hills its grave

[laiaverse]

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[thejayness]

Testing out some new colour palettes ^^

[sidneyprscott]

LINUS ROACHE as E.A.D.A MICHAEL CUTTER LAW & ORDER | 18.2 “Darkness” ↳ for @mccoy-kincaid

[k-alu]

[devynconstance]

One of many attempts to style this skirt that I made with thrifted fabric and I actually really like how it turned out. I don't normally wear this skirt because I have such a hard time styling it but I think I need to start wearing it way more often now because it's growing on me.

[opalsiren]

saw someone use the term 'soft grunge' in the year of our lord 2023

[pineisaraven]

Ask me. Ask me what the prices were of these gems that I bought from small businesses and a vintage store. Literally can't make this up, so go ahead. Ask🤣

[lesbians4jeongin]

@petrichoraline’s tags re: what a shame jeongin’s wig was/that minho would look good in said wig regardless, had me brainstorming other bad hairdos he’d resemble a gorgeous woman while bearing…. and all of a sudden i remembered:

[roastedinmarch]

i miss having dyed hair but also i feel like dyed hair doesn’t fit my aesthetic anymore so i can’t :(

[gumywormm]

New pfp!! •repost and constructive criticism appreciated•

[luxurth]

Cleopatra pendant choker ✨🫶🏽🌿

[ninaeasyart]

this pretty tiktoker I saw online (reposting images that are already on my insta)

[nucrests]

Assorted Collection III

Another random assortment of mesh edits from various packs, kits, etc. Included are 21 items for your masculine frame sims. Hope you all have fun with these and enjoy!

Additional information:

EP16 LOVESTRUCK ADD-ONS: Each item is base game compatible ▪ Sweater Button Up With Graphic T-Shirt: Includes 13 swatches ▪ Shirt Patterns (Semi Tucked): Includes 12 swatches ▪ Jacket Jacquard (Without Shirt): Includes 6 swatches ▪ Blouse Open (Rolled Sleeves): Includes 12 swatches ▪ Blazer With Fishnet Shirt: Includes 12 swatches

VARIOUS GAME PACKS: Each item is base game compatible ▪ GP11 MY WEDDING STORIES - Casual Button Up (Unbuttoned Sleeves): Includes 20 swatches ▪ SP16 TINY LIVING - Cardigan With T-Shirt (Long Sleeves): Includes 9 swatches Sweater Thick (Without Turtleneck): Includes 9 swatches ▪ SP42 GRUNGE REVIVAL - Tee Oversized (Long Sleeves): Includes 11 swatches Jacket Denim: Includes 12 swatches

VARIOUS GAME PACKS (Cont.): Each item is base game compatible ▪ SP42 GRUNGE REVIVAL - Tee Stitched (Sleeveless & Cropped): Includes 12 swatches Tee Stitched (Without Undershirt): Includes 12 swatches Sweatshirt Hooded: Includes 12 swatches Sweatshirt Hooded (Cropped): Includes 12 swatches ▪ SP44 POOLSIDE SPLASH - Cover Top: Includes 10 swatches ▪ SP46 HOME CHEF HUSTLE - Short Mess Top: Includes 11 swatches

VARIOUS GAME PACKS (Cont. II): Each item is base game compatible ▪ SP38 SIMTIMATES COLLECTION - Robe Silk (Shorts Version): Includes 11 swatches ▪ SP50 URBAN HOMAGE - Overalls With T-Shirt: Includes 12 swatches ▪ EP16 LOVESTRUCK - Pants Long Pocket (Shorts Version): Includes 12 swatches ▪ SP38 SIMTIMATES COLLECTION - Pajama Joggers (Shorts Version): Includes 13 swatches ▪ SP42 GRUNGE REVIVAL - Jeans Belted (Skinny Jeans): Includes 10 swatches

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[so-i-did-this-thing]

Hello!

I wanted to ask a question, if that's okay. So, I'm genderfluid afab and feel like a man sometimes (probably more often than I allow myself to realise). I don't have access to a Binder or anything of that sort (transphobic parents).

Is there any way for me to look/be more masculine? I'm a bit scared of goggling because I don't want to accidentally take advice from Tate people or the like.

(PS. I really like your Siegfried Farnon cosplay!)

Heya!

This is a tough one to answer. Because "masculine" means different things to different people. And "passing", as well.

Like. When I wear my fleece jacket and baseball cap, I'm deliberately passing as a certain type of man. But I felt more masculine the other day wearing an ascot.

So, I think we need to break down this question:

1) If you're looking to pass, there are going to be trans masc guides out there that will direct you to a very particular gender presentation. They tend to assume you are white and skinny. They present themselves as a list of Dos and Do-Nots, and at the end of the day, do more harm than good, imo. Because passing guides are almost always about hiding parts of yourself physically, often to the expense of hiding parts of your psyche.

Seek them out if you must, but when it comes to passing for safety, all I can suggest is ambiguous layers, a hat, keeping your head down and your mouth shut. The best way to pass is to not draw attention to yourself, alas.

2) If you're looking to dress more masculine to alleviate gender dysphoria, then you need to drill down to what makes you dysphoric and start there. My smaller feet is one area of contention for me, so I look for semi-dressy shoes that look long and elegant (like Taft boots). Since you can't get a binder, consider layers, if your chest bothers you.

3) If you're looking to dress more masculine to seek gender euphoria, then figure out your aesthetic masculine ideal. Make a pinboard of Looks you enjoy and see if there are trends. Some folks are drawn to athletic wear. Work wear. Perhaps a vintage aesthetic -- Rockabilly. 90s grunge. 1940s British country vet (meeeee, lol).

Ask yourself: What are the hallmarks of this style? Are there casual and formal versions? How does it change seasonally? How much of it is clothing and how much of it is the body (haircut, being muscular, etc)? And above all - what is this style trying to communicate to others?

Once done, see what sort of fashion tips are out there for your style. Who are the fashion experts and how much do you care about their advice? (Menswear guy has great tips about how a modern suit "should" fit, but a lot of his advice is also personal preference with a big dollop of classism.)

Pay close attention to how men wear their clothes -- where they sit on the body, how they style the outfit. Compare how a man is styled in your preferred look to how a woman is styled and see what that sparks in you. How much of it is the clothing or body? How much is posture? You might discern some visual shorthand you can harness to be read as more masculine. You might also come up with ways to have plausible deniability around your parents by being able to pivot a masculine look to be more feminine, when needed.

After all this research, get yourself to a thrift shop or other second hand option and start experimenting. Buying actual men's clothing is probably going to be your best bet, but depending on your Look Book, that may not always be the case.

No one can tell you how to feel more masculine -- that really needs to come from within. Once you figure that out, then it's a matter of reconciling your ideal look with the peculiarities of your body. (And all men have their own challenges wrt the fit of clothes.)

Afford yourself as much grace as possible when it comes to your body. And again, remember that feeling more masculine and passing more masculine may not always overlap and could even be at odds. And only you can determine if and when that is a problem.