Style and fashion upgrade advice

[Davchun]

I've always had issues overheating. It didn't matter if I was underweight or overweight, I'd still sweat through my clothes. I don't have thyroid issues, and I don't have hyperhidrosis. I mostly think it's my anxiety giving me issues.

I also am very particular about my fabrics. For shirts, I've found that I don't like polyester-like material or anything that feels super silky. I've even purchased 100% cotton shirts that I absolutely hate. The only shirt I like is Costco's Kirkland Signature T-shirts. For some reason, I'm fine with most materials as shorts. I just generally don't like long sleeve pants as I don't like anything on the bottom half of my legs. I don't even like joggers or scrubs that much.

It's hard for me to figure out fashion, as I also value comfort. I've always just worn a T-shirt and shorts, and because I overheat easily, I always debate whether or not I should wear a hoodie (I find 20-30 degrees F my most comfortable temperature range). Lately, my new friends have been giving me grief because I dress like a middle/high-schooler still (we're in a grad school program).

I really would like some clothing/style advice while navigating these issues.

I live on the east coast of the USA. I am a 26 year old male.

 

[TBRS1]

Huh. Maybe if you try some clothing intended for outdoor activities, like hiking, the designer/manufacturer will have taken body comfort issues into greater consideration.

Then you could look sporty and outdoorsy.

I buy everything in 100% cotton, which works for me, but doesn't seem to work entirely for you.

 

[AspieChris]

Find clothes you feel are comfortable, avoiding prints or patterns (solid colors, few/zero logos), and iron everything everyday. It’s surprising how stylish a t-shirt and jeans can look if it’s a plain shirt, jeans that aren’t faded or torn, and they’re ironed with the creases in the right places.

 

[Aspychata]

Think polo shirts can make you look pulled together, and you probably don't need to iron them, just hang them up after you remove them from dryer. Then a more sporty shoe or a black cchunky shoe or even sporty loafers with no socks will elevate your look. My daughter's university teacher referred her to a well paying job, so dressing age appropriate may open a lead to a job. The other way to find your style, is to notice what you like on guys, and then copy that with your choices. White polo shirt with black jeans and white or black nice sneakers is a good classic look. Black tailored jeans are always classic and look good with a tee shirt too. Some men wear a nice tailored button shirt open, not buttoned, then a tee shirt underneath, and pants may match the tee shirt or a color in the button down shirt, its casual yet looks pulled together. But the button down shirt shouldnt be too long in length to pull that look off.

 

[Aspychata]

 

[Aspychata]


This a polo shirt, can be worn with jeans or dress pants, tucked in or out. Looks a little dressier than a tee shirt.

 

[Davchun]

I may have to go with just dress pants then because I absolutely cannot stand jeans.

 

[Tom]

I always favored a color coded 'Space Force' style of uniform. The color/shade indicating how important you are.

 

[Yeshuasdaughter]

Why do you care what other people say about your clothes?

Even though you're in a grad school program, that just proves that your classmates are mentally the maturity of adolescents.

Do your clothes cover you from the elements? Are they comfortable? Are they in semi good repair?

That's all you need to worry about.

 

[Aspychata]

Good point @Yeshuasdaughter , since l moved to FL, my clothes represent comfort, with easy wash, quick dry, loose fit.

 

[Outdated]

It's hard for me to figure out fashion, as I also value comfort.

If you're more worried about what other people think than you are about what you yourself thinks then you're headed for a lifetime of stress and anxiety. Not just with clothing but with all aspects of your life.

Some people in this world want, demand, and expect conformity. Let them be the ones constantly stressed and anxious. A couple of my regular responses from over the years:

"I'm actually a trend setter, you'll all be wearing this in a couple of years."

Burst out laughing - "Sorry lady but you're complaining to the only person in the room that doesn't have to look at it."

 

[DrBadStrings]

Think polo shirts can make you look pulled together, and you probably don't need to iron them, just hang them up after you remove them from dryer. Then a more sporty shoe or a black cchunky shoe or even sporty loafers with no socks will elevate your look. My daughter's university teacher referred her to a well paying job, so dressing age appropriate may open a lead to a job. The other way to find your style, is to notice what you like on guys, and then copy that with your choices. White polo shirt with black jeans and white or black nice sneakers is a good classic look. Black tailored jeans are always classic and look good with a tee shirt too. Some men wear a nice tailored button shirt open, not buttoned, then a tee shirt underneath, and pants may match the tee shirt or a color in the button down shirt, its casual yet looks pulled together. But the button down shirt shouldnt be too long in length to pull that look off.

Polo shirts are all I wear. Great in any situation and works with everything from dress pants to beach shorts. I personally am a fan of the quick dry fabric that is more for summer. But yeah I found a particular brand that fits me well and just has straight solid colors no patterns or logos so I bought a bunch in different colors. Pants it's either jeans or khaki pants. Doesn't matter what I grab it's comfortable, and it matches and takes all the guesswork out of what to wear for the norms. Saves time and money too as it's a fashion choice that while never the "in" thing, is never out of style.

 

[Shamar]

I've always had issues overheating. It didn't matter if I was underweight or overweight, I'd still sweat through my clothes. I don't have thyroid issues, and I don't have hyperhidrosis. I mostly think it's my anxiety giving me issues.

I also am very particular about my fabrics. For shirts, I've found that I don't like polyester-like material or anything that feels super silky. I've even purchased 100% cotton shirts that I absolutely hate. The only shirt I like is Costco's Kirkland Signature T-shirts. For some reason, I'm fine with most materials as shorts. I just generally don't like long sleeve pants as I don't like anything on the bottom half of my legs. I don't even like joggers or scrubs that much.

It's hard for me to figure out fashion, as I also value comfort. I've always just worn a T-shirt and shorts, and because I overheat easily, I always debate whether or not I should wear a hoodie (I find 20-30 degrees F my most comfortable temperature range). Lately, my new friends have been giving me grief because I dress like a middle/high-schooler still (we're in a grad school program).

I really would like some clothing/style advice while navigating these issues.

I live on the east coast of the USA. I am a 26 year old male.

As far as I'm concerned, clothing has two functions. First, it keeps you warm when it is cold. Second, it keeps you from embarrassing yourself or getting arrested when it is warm. After those two considerations, I don't really care.