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Personal experiences, shopping guides and thoughts on life as a man in a dress.

Legs in sheer tights with a suspender look and black ankle boots

October 03, 2026

Finally Tights Season Again: Nylons, Ankle Boots and Evening Walks

At 10 to 15 degrees my favourite season begins: tights under a skirt, with ankle boots and a light jacket. Why I love them and what my evening walks look like.

Man dressed for a business trip in a skirt and heeled boots

April 05, 2024

Skirt and Heels on a Business Trip

A business trip becomes the perfect excuse to wear a skirt and boots to the hotel bar — and a reminder that nobody is watching as closely as you think.

Man wearing a summer dress outdoors

August 09, 2023

Wearing a Dress as a Man in Summer?

Body hair, social conditioning, and the marketing history of women's razors — a look at whether men can wear dresses in summer. Short answer: yes, obviously.

Man wearing a skirt, blazer, and blouse on the way to the office

June 23, 2023

Wearing a Skirt and Pumps to the Office?

The first time going to work alone in a blouse, blazer, and skirt — and how to bring up the topic with people around you without turning it into a big drama.

Elegant wedding-day outfit for a man in a dress or skirt

June 09, 2023

Wedding Fashion for Men: Elegant Dresses and Skirts for Your Big Day

From kilts to tulle dresses to rock 'n' roll skirts — elegant wedding-day fashion for grooms who want to trade the classic suit for something bolder.

Man wearing a white wedding dress

June 04, 2023

Get married as a man in a wedding dress?

Daring, daring: getting married as a man in a wedding dress is still a rare sight. A personal story about a very unconventional wedding day.

Man wearing a dress at home

May 29, 2023

My husband wears women’s clothing – how do I deal with it?

My husband wears women's clothing – how do I deal with it? Communication and honest acceptance are the key words, not the clothes themselves.

Man wearing high heels and lingerie

May 22, 2023

I was in the store wearing highheels and lingerie (part 2/2)

Part two of a corset-shopping story: how an evening on Hamburg's Reeperbahn turned into an unexpectedly relaxed try-on session in high heels and lingerie.

Man and his partner walking through Hamburg's Kiez nightlife district at night

May 19, 2023

Special trip to the Hamburg “Kiez” (part 1/2)

Moin Hamburg, moin high heels: a couple's evening stroll through the Reeperbahn turns into a search for the right size corset (part 1 of 2).

Man in a colorful carnival costume

May 15, 2023

Man dressing up as a woman: Carnival & Mardi Gras – more than just a carnival gag?

Dressing up as a woman for Carnival or Mardi Gras is more than a gag. Tips on outfits, tights and makeup for men who want to go all in.

Man standing in a pair of high heels

May 14, 2023

As a man in high heels – men wearing heels

Why do men wear high heels, and what does it actually feel like? A personal take on style, confidence and other people's opinions.

Man wearing high heels and a dress

May 14, 2023

My husband is wearing high heels

Can a man wear pumps? Hell yes. A first-person account of the first steps in high heels, where to buy them, and learning to walk with confidence.

Tamaris wedge sandal with ankle strap

May 13, 2023

These Wedge Sandals You Need to Have

A quick pick of wedge sandals worth adding to your closet — easy to pair with summer dresses or casual trousers, and genuinely comfortable to wear.

Man wearing a blue dress

May 11, 2023

Man simply wears (no) women’s clothes

“You just don't do that.” An opinion piece on the unwritten rules that keep men from wearing dresses, skirts and heels — and why they deserve pushback.

Man wearing a skirt in a dim hotel hallway at night

May 09, 2023

At night all skirts are gray (blue)

At night, all skirts are gray (blue): a business trip, a sleepless hotel night, and a quietly daring walk down the corridor in a skirt and heels.

Man trying on dresses while shopping

May 09, 2023

How to Find the Right Dress as a Man: Tips for the Perfect Fit

From sizing and body shape to shopping online without pressure — practical, honest advice for men on finding a dress that actually fits and feels right.

Peaceful bedroom scene for a calming bedtime routine

May 03, 2023

Sleep Meditation: How to Get Your Sleep Problems Under Control

A simple step-by-step meditation routine for falling asleep, plus the most common causes of sleep trouble — stress, your sleep environment, caffeine, and more.

Lingerie on display in a shop

May 01, 2023

Buy lingerie as a man

A Christmas market, a bit of mulled wine, and a spontaneous trip to a lingerie store together with his girlfriend — buying lingerie as a man, in detail.

Cover of the book “Help, my husband wears women's clothes”

April 28, 2023

Help my husband secretly dresses in women clothes

Help, my husband secretly dresses in women's clothes: why he does it, what it means (and doesn't mean), and how couples can talk about it openly.

Suitcase packed with dresses for a trip

April 22, 2023

Story: Room 245 – “Traveling with dresses”

Story: Room 245 — a vacation suitcase mix-up turns into an unplanned two weeks of traveling with dresses instead of the usual clothes.

Man wearing a women's dress, styled for everyday confidence

April 14, 2023

Women's Dresses and Skirts for Men — Tips

A-line, wrap, and maxi dresses, kilts, pleated and pencil skirts, and how to handle compliments and pushback with confidence — a full styling guide for men.

Man wearing women's clothing at home

April 11, 2023

Why is my husband wearing women’s clothes?

Why is my husband wearing women's clothes? Because he likes it. A short, honest reflection on telling a partner and being met with curiosity, not judgment.

Man wearing a skirt as a fashion statement

April 09, 2023

Skirts for Men: The Different Styles and How to Wear Them

From the kilt and the sarong to pleated and wrap skirts — a personal, informative tour through men's skirt styles and how to wear each one with confidence.

Man wearing a women's dress

April 02, 2023

Why do I wear women’s dresses?

Why do I wear women's dresses? A personal reflection on where the desire came from, what clothes really express, and why it isn't about gender at all.

Man wearing women's clothing, reflecting on his personal style

March 26, 2023

My own world as a man in women’s clothes

Hello World: the first entry in a project the author once thought unthinkable — a personal look at why he wears women's clothes and what this blog is about.

Man wearing a skirt, illustrating the topic of cross-dressing

March 21, 2023

My husband dresses like a woman – how to deal with a Cross-Dressed man?

My husband dresses like a woman — how do you deal with a cross-dressed man? Communication and honest acceptance matter more than the clothes themselves.

Man wearing a skirt as part of a modern, genderless fashion look

March 17, 2023

Men wearing skirts is it just a trend?

Men wearing skirts — just a trend, or something with a much longer history? A look at genderless fashion from Roman togas to the modern catwalk.

Man standing in a cocktail dress

March 11, 2023

My world as a man in women clothes

Hello World: the first entry in a project the author once thought couldn't be real — his own world as a man in women's clothes, and why he started this blog.

Man expressing personal style beyond traditional gender norms

January 27, 2023

Gender Bender

What does the term 'gender bender' actually mean, and why bending the unwritten rules of gender presentation is fine — as long as nobody preaches.

Quiet reflective moment marking the turn of the year

December 30, 2022

Vulnerable at Heart (New Year's Greetings)

A New Year's reflection written a year apart — on early momentum, sudden loss, gratitude for a father's acceptance, and why the words are left unchanged.

Business outfit with blazer and skirt for a hotel bar evening

December 19, 2022

Blazer and Skirt at the Hotel Bar

A quiet Monday night in a strange city becomes a lesson in self-consciousness, a bartender's wisdom about regret, and why the stares matter less than you think.

Man dressed in a stylish skirt outfit, embodying his personal sense of style

December 14, 2022

Would You Wear Women's Clothes Every Day?

That question makes about as much sense as asking if you'd eat one meal every day — and there's no such thing as 'the' one women's clothing anyway.

Man wearing a houndstooth skirt and matching blazer, mirroring a look seen on the runway

December 01, 2022

Men in Heels, Skirts and Dresses – Just a Phase?

The catwalk has known it for a while, and now retail is catching up: men in skirts, heels, and dresses are becoming impossible to ignore.

November 24, 2022

Trending Dresses for Spring 2023

An overview of the top dress trends for spring/summer 2023 — which fabrics, silhouettes, and colors are set to dominate the new season.

Man wearing an elegant cocktail dress, enjoying the outdoor light

November 19, 2022

Cocktail Dresses for Men – Can That Work?

Ever wondered what it would be like to wear cocktail dresses as a man, or if your husband started today? My favorite brands, tips, and first photos.

Man wearing a tailored skirt as part of a stylish everyday outfit

November 07, 2022

When Is a Man Allowed to Wear a Skirt?

The skirt was never purely a women's garment — yet in Central Europe, men who wear one still stand out and need real nerve to do it.

Man dressed as a vampire for Halloween, in a black dress with dramatic makeup

October 29, 2022

Dressing as a Woman for Halloween – Outfit Ideas 2023

Halloween is coming and you still don't know what to dress up as? There are endless (mostly terrible) costume ideas out there — here are my favorites.

Man wearing a pink polo dress, styled for a hot summer day

June 29, 2022

The Man in a Summer Dress – Men in Dresses in Summer

Summer is in full swing again — so what do you actually wear, how short can it be, and which colors and fabrics work best? Let's talk dresses in meetings.

Man wearing a dark green leather skirt and ankle boots, the outfit from his first time out in public

May 11, 2022

My First Time in a Skirt & Heels in Public

Yes, you read that right. I'm writing this about an hour after my first time out on the street as a man in a leather skirt, leggings, and ankle boots.

Man wearing a dress cut to flatter his body shape

March 23, 2022

What Dress Shapes Are There?

Every man on the hunt for a new dress inevitably keeps asking the same question: which shape is actually right for me? Clothes make the man.

Man wearing a flared wrap skirt with a spring floral pattern

February 24, 2022

Flared Wrap / Bell Skirt with Spring Patterns

Scotch & Soda, known for quality — something you don't often get. This skirt's flared hem is nothing like what you'd expect from a typical bell skirt.

Man photographed in a dress as part of his early outfit posts

February 16, 2022

Going Out in Public as a Man in a Dress? 👀

I'm glad you found your way to this post. In the next few lines you'll get a little dreaming, some backstory, and the answer to how this project began.

Man wearing a floral spring dress by ONLY

February 12, 2022

Spring Dresses #Outfit #Inspiration

This project is nearly two months old now, and after hundreds of messages and comments, I'm finally answering the question I get asked most: where do you shop?