That word - you keep using that word

[drwex]

I do not think it means what you think it means.

In this case the word is "menswear." I, foolishly, assume it means, well, men's wear. You know, clothing for guys.

Apparently, I am wrong, as witness this: http://www.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=5941

Go on, click the link. I'll wait...



Right, this would be men's wear for the man who wants "feminine fits and details". Clearly.

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[okelle.livejournal.com]

As you're no doubt aware, Mr. Irony, menswear in this instance refers to a style of clothing that is more masculine and tailored than more of the frilly frou frou things they expect women to wear. "Menswear-inspired" might be a better choice. It's a look this season, as evidenced by all the tweed and houndstooth and tailoring. But you're right. It is silly to call pink pyjamas menswear.

[drwex]

Believe it or not I didn't intend this to be ironic. I am, as I told bbbsg, so un-hip I need belt AND suspenders to keep my pants up.

I was originally browsing the site because it was called out as an example of a design style on one of my IxD lists. I figured "oh, let's look at something I expect I can judge the content of, namely menswear."

[okelle.livejournal.com]

You're either un-hip or a security expert ;-)

I don't know how it happened, but somewhere along the way, I turned into a fashionista. OKCupid never lies (http://okelle.livejournal.com/199280.html).