Mademoiselle Dee

Choker Vs. Dog Collar- A Man’s View on Fashion

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This morning I wore my brand new denim choker necklace and looked at myself in the mirror and thought, damn, I love how amazing this necklace looks.

No sooner did I think this, I turned and found my husband staring at me. “Hmm”, he silently said. “What?” I nudged, hoping to get a compliment from him. “Honey, why are you wearing a dog collar” he asked. Dog Collar? I scanned his face for a hint of sarcasm, but there was none. This was just a genuine case lack of knowledge for fashion trends!

The more I thought about it, I realised that my husband is not the only man who falls in this category. Sure, as women, we try to get in on the latest trend so that we can look great, fashionable and maybe even get a few compliments. However, do these trends always translate on to men the way we want them to?

For example, my dad to date asks me if I want him to buy me a new pair of jeans when I wear ripped jeans. These are just examples of the men in my life, however, I’m sure I’m not the only one.

In a recent interview I read, Camille Rowe said, New York women dress for other women, Parisian women dress for men, and it got me thinking, whom do I dress for? Am I a ‘dog collar’ loving liberated feminist who doesn’t care weather a man likes or hates my denim choker or am I a male-attention conscious, rational clothing conformist?

Well the truth is I’m probably somewhere in between. While I will continue to wear my chokers as I please, I will also choose my audience carefully going.

D x

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  3. Hehe, I love that chokers are in! I definitely agree that women dress for other women but I often ask my boyfriend’s opinion on outfits that I’m interested in purchasing. I always love getting his perspective on trends that we as women think are beautiful or fun! Fashion is just so fun in general, I let it just remain that way!

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  7. Honey your blog is so pretty!
    I like a lot and the important is what you like!
    Thanks for your comment and as you suggested I?m following on Bloglovin. Don?t for get to follow me 😉
    Kiss from Portugal
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  8. Hahahaha lol your husband reminds me of my brothers. One time I wore a pair of jeans that was folded at the cuffs and I came home and he asked me if we had any floods on campus and I laughed because this time he was bein sarcastic of my folded cuffs . But to be honest I dress for myself not for anyone. Great post .

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  11. I def. dress for other woman or mostly myself 🙂 My boyfriend does not like most of my outfits, he likes a more girly look, but I got to stay true to me.

    And btw I like the denim choker and do not agree with your boyfriend 🙂
    xo
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  17. I love this! One time I was wearing mom jeans and they were cut right above the ankles, and my dad asked me why I was wearing pants that were too short for me. Anyways, I love them so I wear them 😛
    Its ok if guys don’t understand or even girls for that matter. Its just about feeling beautiful individually!

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  20. Haha so true! I think women usually dress for themselves (or at least I do) rather than for anyone else. I remember wearing a small square silk scarf tied around my neck (like flight attendants sometimes do) and my friend asked me why I was wearing it because it obviously can?t keep me warm 😀 Fashion is so personal…

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  23. Oh my god this is so true, and also kind of funny. My boyfriend says the same kind of stuff to me all the time, I think it is fair to say that most women get dressed up to impress other women more than men, great post! I always love to make new blogger friends too, so if you would like to follow each other and stay in touch let me know! x

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  27. Haha, love this article. So funny. There are certainly some items in our closet that men don’t quite see the same way as women! I feel generally women dress for other women, or ourselves! Choker looks fab on you! Keep wearing what you love!

    Stacy

    http://www.eurasianvogue.com

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  29. Im a guy and wear a tribal choker. Love the look. Most men defo.wouldnt get it.
    Probably think im gay or sum thing along them lines. Girls seem to like it so not complaining. Denim one looks great on you btw.
    Dont think i could get away with that myself.

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