I hope this is where I should put this thread. I'm not really that familiar with this forum yet ... but it seems like you guys are not the type to freak out if it's "wrong" ...
Anyways ...
For years and years my style in clothing has been very casual, even sloppy. Now that I'm getting older though, (20) I really want to update my style to be a bit more mature, less ... immature-looking.
I have already started getting some stuff, things I can find at thrift stores (I live less than a block away from two and work near another), but I still need some advice.
I'm going for a casual but "professional" look: nice shirts that can go perfectly well with either dress pants or a nice pair of jeans. I want comfortable stuff, though, that doesn't require a lot of special care (handwash, dryclean only, ironing, etc. I want to throw it in the wash, then in the dryer, then take it out and fold it or throw it on a hanger and forget about it until I throw it on myself.)
I've got plenty of dress clothes (which is a nicer version of this same style that I'm going for everyday) because that's what my "dressy" style already has been. But I'm short on casual, everyday clothing, especially for summertime, when I usually wear an oversized t-shirt and jeans.
For a bit of a hint, here is a picture of the coat I'm getting:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=220675879837
I'm a bit large, about a size 18, and I absolutely hate the shape of my stomach ... all my fat is *above* my bellybutton in front, and then at the level of my bellybutton and below it's pretty much flat. Think of a question mark: ? ... sort of.
Because of this odd shape, I dislike shirts that are at all form-fitting around the stomach area, or I have to wear some kind of tummy-tucker thing, which can be very uncomfortable, especially in the summer when it is hot.
Anyways, colors must be dark. No crazy patterns and absolutely no flowers. Nothing pink, or my eyes explode. I'm okay with feminine details in *design* (such as a little bit of frilliness or lace or just the shape of the clothing) but anything "feminine" in color or pattern is OUT. No flowers, no pastel purple, nothing like that. I am, after all, INTJ. :crazy:
Also, I don't like cardigans. I dunno, something about them looks too ... SJ or NF to me. lol ...
So, any advice on what I can look for, what styles to keep an eye out for when I'm shopping, would be appreciated. Especially pictures. I want pictures. I'm not really that fashion-literate, so I need examples.
Anyways ...
For years and years my style in clothing has been very casual, even sloppy. Now that I'm getting older though, (20) I really want to update my style to be a bit more mature, less ... immature-looking.
I have already started getting some stuff, things I can find at thrift stores (I live less than a block away from two and work near another), but I still need some advice.
I'm going for a casual but "professional" look: nice shirts that can go perfectly well with either dress pants or a nice pair of jeans. I want comfortable stuff, though, that doesn't require a lot of special care (handwash, dryclean only, ironing, etc. I want to throw it in the wash, then in the dryer, then take it out and fold it or throw it on a hanger and forget about it until I throw it on myself.)
I've got plenty of dress clothes (which is a nicer version of this same style that I'm going for everyday) because that's what my "dressy" style already has been. But I'm short on casual, everyday clothing, especially for summertime, when I usually wear an oversized t-shirt and jeans.
For a bit of a hint, here is a picture of the coat I'm getting:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=220675879837
I'm a bit large, about a size 18, and I absolutely hate the shape of my stomach ... all my fat is *above* my bellybutton in front, and then at the level of my bellybutton and below it's pretty much flat. Think of a question mark: ? ... sort of.
Because of this odd shape, I dislike shirts that are at all form-fitting around the stomach area, or I have to wear some kind of tummy-tucker thing, which can be very uncomfortable, especially in the summer when it is hot.
Anyways, colors must be dark. No crazy patterns and absolutely no flowers. Nothing pink, or my eyes explode. I'm okay with feminine details in *design* (such as a little bit of frilliness or lace or just the shape of the clothing) but anything "feminine" in color or pattern is OUT. No flowers, no pastel purple, nothing like that. I am, after all, INTJ. :crazy:
Also, I don't like cardigans. I dunno, something about them looks too ... SJ or NF to me. lol ...
So, any advice on what I can look for, what styles to keep an eye out for when I'm shopping, would be appreciated. Especially pictures. I want pictures. I'm not really that fashion-literate, so I need examples.