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

June 24, 2016

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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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  1. pia says

    June 24, 2016 at 12:59 pm

    the choker looks awesome!guys sometimes don’t understand fashion!
    Fash ‘n’ fudge
    Fash ‘n’ fudge

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  2. betsytodd says

    June 25, 2016 at 5:58 am

    Nice post, and the photo is amazing

    Betsy Todd | http://www.missygowns.com/formal-dresses.html

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    • Deepti says

      August 13, 2016 at 10:40 am

      Thanks Betsy, it was a selfie! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Deepti xx

      Reply
  3. Mel Carr says

    June 25, 2016 at 7:23 am

    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!

    – Mel
    http://inwisti.com

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  4. Maria says

    June 25, 2016 at 9:36 am

    Choker looks wonderful on you beautiful.
    http://www.ootdchannel.com/

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  5. linda says

    June 25, 2016 at 11:09 am

    love that post! grretings, linda

    lindthings.blogspot.com

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  6. Kathrine Eldridge says

    June 25, 2016 at 11:26 am

    Yes, men and women don’t always see fashion the same way. ๐Ÿ™‚
    Love the new choker!

    http://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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  7. Marisa Fonseca says

    June 25, 2016 at 6:38 pm

    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 ๐Ÿ˜‰
    Kiss from Portugal
    Coco and Jeans By Marisa

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    • Deepti says

      June 25, 2016 at 7:44 pm

      I’m glad you like my blog Marisa!

      Thanks for following me, followed you back!

      Deepti xx

      Reply
  8. Uzo O says

    June 25, 2016 at 11:23 pm

    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 .

    http://www.stylenbeautylounge.com

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  9. Lydia Trevino says

    June 27, 2016 at 7:44 am

    Amazing post, choker looks so cool!

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  10. Gemma says

    June 27, 2016 at 1:46 pm

    Sounds like something my partner would say haha, I feel like I’m in the middle too.

    Gemma x
    http://www.jacquardflower.uk

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  11. Stylehue says

    June 27, 2016 at 7:44 pm

    I def. dress for other woman or mostly myself ๐Ÿ™‚ 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 ๐Ÿ™‚
    xo
    http://style-hue.com/

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  12. Rena says

    June 27, 2016 at 9:17 pm

    Oh, how your husband reacted sounds so familiar to me ๐Ÿ™‚ Personally I love your new chocker, it’s perfect!
    xx Rena
    http://www.dressedwithsoul.com

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  13. Harija says

    June 28, 2016 at 1:55 am

    Love your post!!
    I am glad you enjoyed reading my recent posts.
    Thanks for the support and thoughtful words on my recent post, I deeply appreciate it!!
    MyLyfeMyStory

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  14. Betsy Todd says

    June 28, 2016 at 5:38 am

    I love this photo, amazing, nice post

    Betsy Todd | http://www.missygowns.com/wedding-dresses.html

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  15. Ricmary says

    June 28, 2016 at 7:29 am

    Nice post and beautiful photo ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Kisses, ChicAdicta!
    http://www.piensaenchic.com

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  16. Kiran says

    June 28, 2016 at 1:01 pm

    I am loving the choker trend, it looks so lovely on everyone. I just don’t know if they would suit me ot look ridiculous. I dress for comfort xxx

    ALittleKiran | Bloglovin

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  17. Ashwini says

    June 29, 2016 at 8:52 pm

    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 ๐Ÿ˜›
    Its ok if guys don’t understand or even girls for that matter. Its just about feeling beautiful individually!

    http://www.ashwinnie.com

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  18. Filipa Jackson says

    June 30, 2016 at 1:27 am

    My husband hates me wearing chokers, but I’m obsessed with them haha.

    Filipa xxx
    PlayingWithApparel.com | Instagram

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  19. Vanessa Berlin says

    June 30, 2016 at 6:12 am

    Your image is so cool! Great idea to show this fabulous trendy accessory: The choker. So funny about the term your husband gave to it!

    Nice post!

    Vanessa, xo!

    http://thefashionstatement.net

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  20. Michaela says

    June 30, 2016 at 1:20 pm

    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 ๐Ÿ˜€ Fashion is so personal…

    http://www.mishii.co.uk

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  21. surbhi says

    July 2, 2016 at 7:31 am

    Haha, in fact I get the same reaction from him at times. I love this. I am so obsessed with them that own quite a boxfull of them now.
    New post on my blog . Do drop by soon <3
    ?thefashionflite

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  22. Kangkan Rabha says

    July 2, 2016 at 1:04 pm

    Thanks for sharing, so cool post. ๐Ÿ˜›

    http://www.thequirkyminimal.com

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  23. adele miner says

    July 3, 2016 at 11:06 pm

    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

    adelelydia.blogspot.com

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  24. Tiffany says

    July 4, 2016 at 9:57 am

    Love that choker. Looks stunning on you x

    Tiffany Tales ? A British Beauty & Lifestyle Blog

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  25. Hun says

    July 10, 2016 at 12:26 pm

    That choker looks great! I really enjoyed reading this post ๐Ÿ™‚
    xoxo

    http://www.myinfinitystyle.com/

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  26. Dipti says

    July 17, 2016 at 9:35 pm

    hahaha! even my dad doesn’t understands most of the latest makeup and fashion trends. You are definitely not alone! ๐Ÿ˜›

    Gorgeously Flawed

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  27. Stacy says

    July 24, 2016 at 6:11 pm

    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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  28. jam says

    July 25, 2016 at 12:54 pm

    Iam in love hate relationship with chokers , i really dont know how to identify it as a fashion element, however they look so cool on you.

    Jam

    http://www.travelwithjam.com

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  29. Rob brent says

    July 31, 2016 at 12:29 am

    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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