SAD FACE. (And in that moment, I swear we were all fatshionistas)
That aside, why does Fatshion need to be relegated to one month out of the year? Why can’t every month be a time celebrate and share our fully embodied style with the Tumblrverse/Twitterverse/Assorted other “-verses”? Good questions to ask.
Which is why I am making a proposition: every month from this day forward shall be a time for plus size men (and women) to show off their swag. If you agree, use the hashtag “Fatshion Forever” in your posts. You will see this tag on the CGS submission page immediately.
Make sure you share this with your friends, fans, followers, homeskillets, Broseph Stalins, and the like. And, as always, keep it classy.
Zach
This is an e-mail submission we received from a CGS follower in Malaysia:
Greetings Zach and Abigail.
I’m Ilyas from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and I stumbled upon your blog while I was at work. It’s a superb one, not to mention that it’s the only one where plus-size men are the models. Screw Zoolander and his minions.Here are some photos of me and I hope its good enough to be in the blog.
Have a good one.
Meet Michael D’Amico!
24, San Jose, Ca. Most of my clothes are purchased at Nordstrom rack and Nordstrom but I also like thrift shops and such. My favorite articles of clothing are on my feet, socks and shoes. Check out his Instagram for more great fashion posts @sirmichaeldamico.
Bebowfashions has the socks that will turn up any outfit!!! Email me for more info!
Fatshion February: February 7th
Pattern explosion! Though I’ve long been all about solids, I’ve started dabbling in patterns in the last year or so and here I’ve mashed 4 (5 if you count the cap) all into one outfit. Given that the most extreme pattern is the gingham on the dress shirt, this is nothing radical, but still a bit jarring in a way I enjoy. Sorry for the moray pattern on the dress shirt. One of the perils of checks. Its not on the full versions.
Specs: SEE | Shirt: Geoffrey Beene | Tie: Macy’s | Suit: Men’s Wearhouse | Vest: Old Navy | Flatcap: J. Crew
Jacket: Levi black denim commuter XL
Pants: 36x30 Levi Black 510 Super Alumnus
Shoes: Topman
Shirt: XL Thrifted
Shirt from Dillard’s. No button micro-fiber polo.
theogtrekkie.tumblr.com
I work For Levis so that’s a huge part of my wardrobe
jacket: Levi Denim Xl
Jeans: Sea dragon 511 skinnys 36x30
Boots: f orever 21 size 12
Jacket: Levis Commuter Denim Jacket XL
Pants: Levis 510 super skinnys 36x30
Shirt & Shoes: thrifted
Hello CGS!
My name is Dustin Buck and I am the founder and director of Vintage:Nine Studios, a fashion film and photography studio located just outside of Dallas Texas.
www.vintageninestudios.com
I wanted to take a brief moment and tell you how thrilled I am to see this current movement in men’s fashion - A movement that you and all your wonderful followers and submitters are contributing to.
I myself am a chubby guy, always have been, probably always will be and that’s just fine with me. However working with modeling agencies and designers I am constantly reminded not only of how lacking men’s fashion is in comparison to women’s but I am also reminded - in my own industry - that I do not ‘fit’ in.
Men’s fashion is evolving before our eyes. We’re shifting back to our vintage roots and creating, from our lack of options, our own styles and looks.
It’s a beautiful thing!
This movement must continue. The only way the industry will accept and meet the demands of the plus size men is to put that market out there.
We have to show the industry that we care and that we look damn good doing it.
Dress for yourself, dress to smile and to be comfortable. The clothes can help, but that great personality is what will win ‘em over in the end.
This is my first submission and I can only hope to see this blog grow.
Follow my tumblr vintagenine.tumblr.com
Facebook
Facebook.com/vintagenine
Or Instagram
Vintageninestudios
The wardrobe pictured is a $15 outfit all thrifted in a single visit.
Jacket - 44R
Shirt - X Large
Slacks - 36/30
In the name of Fatshion February, we want to give you as much content as possible. What we need from you are ideas for our next video. What topics do you want us to cover? Do you have any specific comments or queries? Do you want Zach to do a tutorial on his famous hairdo? Would you like us to do a video on health and body image?
Leave your questions or comments in our askbox or you can e-mail us at chubbyguyswag@gmail.com. You can also post comments or message us on our YouTube page. Will post links below.
This is a submission we received via e-mail from CGS follower Rafael Juarez:
I am not classy, but its cleaned up a bit.
Leather jacket was bought in the Los Angeles fashion district ($50), t-shirt is from LAX ($25), boots are Harley ($150), wallet and chain ($22), bandana ($1), spike bracelet is from Hot Topic ($22). The guitar is an Ibanez RX series.
I don’t know about you, but this guy brings the idea of a rock and roll attitude to a whole new level. You can find his blog here.
Outfit of the Day. 1 Feb 2013. HAPPY FATSHION FEBRUARY!
Blazer - Thrifted, 46 S.
Holy Fuck! v-neck t-shirt - Bought at a show, L.
Bow-Tie - Penguin by Munsingwear via Nordstrom Rack
Shirt - Thrifted, XL.
ADVICE: Where can chubby/big guys find cool clothes?
It’s well worth the wait. Here’s some suggestions and insight on options for the chubby/fat/husky/Zach Galifianakis-sized male looking for hip, trendy, and good looking clothes.
Keep it classy.
Zach
In less than half an hour, it will be February. You know what that means? FATSHION FEBRUARY 2013.
I will add the tag to the submission page in the event that you feel like participating. I know I will!
Keep it classy.
Zach
