One man breaks the stereotype that skirts and heels are only for women.
Clothing isn’t naturally gender-specific, which disproves the long-held view that some clothes are only appropriate for certain genders. When it comes to men’s clothes, this idea is especially questioned. Women have long worn a wide range of clothes, from suits to skirts, but the idea of men expanding their fashion views has been met with more resistance. One person from the United States, though, is breaking these rules by showing that guys can wear skirts and heels and still look good.
Mark Bryan, an American who lives in Germany and works in robots but is very interested in fashion, supports the idea that clothes can be worn by both men and women. Everyone knows that Mark loves skirts and heels, and he wears them to work every day. He also has a huge collection of shoes. His friends like his style and think it’s great that he can wear skirts with stylish boots.
“This is how I dress because I can.” To stand out. I’ve always liked women who wore shoes and short skirts. Not sexually, but because of how powerful they were. Mark told Bored Panda, “I don’t dress just to be sexual. I dress like any other professional woman would.”
I think clothes are for everyone. I like skirts better than dresses. If I wear a dress, I can’t mix styles. I like a “masculine” look above the waist and a “neutral” look below the waist. It’s all about clothes that don’t make a difference.
Mark criticises the monotony and limits of normal male fashion and praises the huge range of colours, patterns and styles that skirts and heels offer, many more than the few options that come with men’s trousers.
“Every dress choice. You can only get men’s trousers in black, grey, blue and brown. There are no trousers with prints. You can add reds, greens, brighter blues, flower prints, animal prints, and more with skirts. The same goes for shoes, but there are a lot more styles and heel types. When the weather is nice, you can wear shoes with open toes.
He also said, “I don’t feel any different; it’s just clothes.” It makes sense that it feels different when it’s cold or windy outside. I feel bigger and more powerful when I wear heels for some reason. Overall, maybe having the inner strength to be brave enough to wear clothes that don’t fit has also given me the courage and strength to deal with the stress at work.
He also said that he has been happily married for eleven years and that his wife loves and supports all of the clothes he wears.
The things my wife tells me to wear are very helpful. “Sometimes I wish my daughter could borrow my shoes,” he said.
He told Bored Panda, “I’m about 6 feet tall and weigh about 165 pounds.” “My feet are round to small too.” In the US I wear an 8.5, and in Europe I wear a 41. In the US, I wear a size 8 skirt, and in Europe, I wear a size 38. My waist is 29 inches. I also work out twice or three times a week. It’s not hard for me to find clothes that fit.
He said that he usually buys heels online and tries them at home first. This way, he can make sure they fit well before taking them to work.
“I like to buy heels online because I can try them on at home.” I can play with my shoes and try going up and down the stairs this way. When you test stilettos, feel how much they slip and how stable they are. I’ll also wear them while sitting for about 30 minutes. If they hurt when they get out of the box, they go back in. So it’s important to have shoes that fit well and look good.
He said that five-inch stiletto heels are his favourite type of shoe.
“My favourite heel is a 5 inch one.” I love how they make me look and how they make me feel. Walking on uneven ground, like a cobblestone path or a curb with pavers that have gaps big enough for a stiletto heel, is the last thing I want to do.
When asked about how other people feel about his clothes, Mark said that women usually compliment him but not guys.
