https://www.themanindress.com/ A magazine for men who wear dresses, skirts and high heels. Because clothes have no gender. en-US Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.themanindress.com/at-the-station-at-night-black-and-very-high-boots/ https://www.themanindress.com/at-the-station-at-night-black-and-very-high-boots/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Why I love wearing black, why boots can never be high enough and why I go to the train station at night to do it. An honest answer. The Man in Dress Stories Shoes https://www.themanindress.com/what-does-it-feel-like-to-wear-heels-as-a-man/ https://www.themanindress.com/what-does-it-feel-like-to-wear-heels-as-a-man/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Posture, sound, pressure on the ball of the foot and the moment your head clears: this is what high heels feel like when a man wears them. Told honestly, with tips on height, size and your first steps. The Man in Dress High Heels for Men Shoes https://www.themanindress.com/finally-tights-season-again/ https://www.themanindress.com/finally-tights-season-again/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. The Man in Dress Stories Outfit Inspiration https://www.themanindress.com/skirt-and-heels-on-a-business-trip/ https://www.themanindress.com/skirt-and-heels-on-a-business-trip/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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. The Man in Dress This & That About Clothing Stories https://www.themanindress.com/wearing-a-dress-as-a-man-in-summer/ https://www.themanindress.com/wearing-a-dress-as-a-man-in-summer/ Wed, 09 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. The Man in Dress Current Trends This & That About Clothing Opinions https://www.themanindress.com/wearing-a-skirt-and-pumps-to-the-office/ https://www.themanindress.com/wearing-a-skirt-and-pumps-to-the-office/ Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. The Man in Dress This & That About Clothing https://www.themanindress.com/wedding-fashion-for-men-elegant-dresses-and-skirts-for-your-big-day/ https://www.themanindress.com/wedding-fashion-for-men-elegant-dresses-and-skirts-for-your-big-day/ Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. The Man in Dress Dresses https://www.themanindress.com/get-married-as-a-man-in-a-wedding-dress/ https://www.themanindress.com/get-married-as-a-man-in-a-wedding-dress/ Sun, 04 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. The Man in Dress Stories Dresses https://www.themanindress.com/my-husband-wears-womens-clothing-how-do-i-deal-with-it/ https://www.themanindress.com/my-husband-wears-womens-clothing-how-do-i-deal-with-it/ Mon, 29 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT My husband wears women's clothing – how do I deal with it? Communication and honest acceptance are the key words, not the clothes themselves. The Man in Dress Opinions Stories https://www.themanindress.com/i-was-in-the-store-wearing-highheels-and-lingerie-part-2-2/ https://www.themanindress.com/i-was-in-the-store-wearing-highheels-and-lingerie-part-2-2/ Mon, 22 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. The Man in Dress Stories High Heels for Men https://www.themanindress.com/special-trip-to-the-hamburg-kiez-part-1-2/ https://www.themanindress.com/special-trip-to-the-hamburg-kiez-part-1-2/ Fri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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). The Man in Dress Stories https://www.themanindress.com/man-dressing-up-as-a-woman-carnival-mardi-gras-more-than-just-a-carnival-gag/ https://www.themanindress.com/man-dressing-up-as-a-woman-carnival-mardi-gras-more-than-just-a-carnival-gag/ Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. The Man in Dress Carnival https://www.themanindress.com/as-a-man-in-high-heels-men-wearing-heels/ https://www.themanindress.com/as-a-man-in-high-heels-men-wearing-heels/ Sun, 14 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT Why do men wear high heels, and what does it actually feel like? A personal take on style, confidence and other people's opinions. The Man in Dress High Heels for Men https://www.themanindress.com/my-husband-is-wearing-high-heels/ https://www.themanindress.com/my-husband-is-wearing-high-heels/ Sun, 14 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. The Man in Dress High Heels for Men Stories https://www.themanindress.com/wedge-sandals-you-need-in-your-closet/ https://www.themanindress.com/wedge-sandals-you-need-in-your-closet/ Sat, 13 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. The Man in Dress Shoes https://www.themanindress.com/man-simply-wears-no-womens-clothes/ https://www.themanindress.com/man-simply-wears-no-womens-clothes/ Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT “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. The Man in Dress Opinions https://www.themanindress.com/at-night-all-skirts-are-gray-blue/ https://www.themanindress.com/at-night-all-skirts-are-gray-blue/ Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. The Man in Dress Stories Skirts https://www.themanindress.com/how-to-find-the-right-dress-as-a-man-tips-for-the-perfect-fit/ https://www.themanindress.com/how-to-find-the-right-dress-as-a-man-tips-for-the-perfect-fit/ Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. The Man in Dress Fashion Dresses https://www.themanindress.com/sleep-meditation-how-to-get-your-sleep-problems-under-control/ https://www.themanindress.com/sleep-meditation-how-to-get-your-sleep-problems-under-control/ Wed, 03 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. The Man in Dress This & That About Clothing https://www.themanindress.com/buy-lingerie-as-a-man/ https://www.themanindress.com/buy-lingerie-as-a-man/ Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. The Man in Dress Stories https://www.themanindress.com/help-my-husband-secretly-dresses-in-women-clothes/ https://www.themanindress.com/help-my-husband-secretly-dresses-in-women-clothes/ Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. The Man in Dress Opinions https://www.themanindress.com/story-room-245-traveling-with-dresses/ https://www.themanindress.com/story-room-245-traveling-with-dresses/ Sat, 22 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT Story: Room 245 — a vacation suitcase mix-up turns into an unplanned two weeks of traveling with dresses instead of the usual clothes. The Man in Dress Stories Dresses https://www.themanindress.com/womens-dresses-and-skirts-for-men-tips/ https://www.themanindress.com/womens-dresses-and-skirts-for-men-tips/ Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. The Man in Dress This & That About Clothing https://www.themanindress.com/why-is-my-husband-wearing-womens-clothes/ https://www.themanindress.com/why-is-my-husband-wearing-womens-clothes/ Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. The Man in Dress Opinions Stories https://www.themanindress.com/skirts-for-men-the-different-styles-and-how-to-wear-them/ https://www.themanindress.com/skirts-for-men-the-different-styles-and-how-to-wear-them/ Sun, 09 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. The Man in Dress Fashion Skirts https://www.themanindress.com/why-do-i-wear-womens-dresses/ https://www.themanindress.com/why-do-i-wear-womens-dresses/ Sun, 02 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. The Man in Dress Opinions Dresses https://www.themanindress.com/my-own-world-as-a-man-in-womens-clothes/ https://www.themanindress.com/my-own-world-as-a-man-in-womens-clothes/ Sun, 26 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. The Man in Dress This & That About Clothing Stories https://www.themanindress.com/my-husband-dresses-like-a-woman-how-to-deal-with-a-cross-dressed-man/ https://www.themanindress.com/my-husband-dresses-like-a-woman-how-to-deal-with-a-cross-dressed-man/ Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. The Man in Dress Opinions https://www.themanindress.com/men-wearing-skirts-is-it-just-a-trend/ https://www.themanindress.com/men-wearing-skirts-is-it-just-a-trend/ Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. The Man in Dress Skirts Current Trends https://www.themanindress.com/my-world-as-a-man-in-women-clothes/ https://www.themanindress.com/my-world-as-a-man-in-women-clothes/ Sat, 11 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. The Man in Dress This & That About Clothing Stories https://www.themanindress.com/what-is-a-gender-bender/ https://www.themanindress.com/what-is-a-gender-bender/ Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT What does the term 'gender bender' actually mean, and why bending the unwritten rules of gender presentation is fine — as long as nobody preaches. The Man in Dress This & That About Clothing https://www.themanindress.com/vulnerable-at-heart-new-years-greetings/ https://www.themanindress.com/vulnerable-at-heart-new-years-greetings/ Fri, 30 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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. The Man in Dress Stories https://www.themanindress.com/blazer-and-skirt-at-the-hotel-bar/ https://www.themanindress.com/blazer-and-skirt-at-the-hotel-bar/ Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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. The Man in Dress This & That About Clothing https://www.themanindress.com/would-you-wear-womens-clothes-every-day/ https://www.themanindress.com/would-you-wear-womens-clothes-every-day/ Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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. The Man in Dress Stories Dresses Opinions https://www.themanindress.com/men-in-heels-skirts-and-dresses-just-a-phase/ https://www.themanindress.com/men-in-heels-skirts-and-dresses-just-a-phase/ Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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. The Man in Dress Stories Opinions https://www.themanindress.com/trending-dresses-for-spring-2023/ https://www.themanindress.com/trending-dresses-for-spring-2023/ Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT An overview of the top dress trends for spring/summer 2023 — which fabrics, silhouettes, and colors are set to dominate the new season. 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The Man in Dress This & That About Clothing Skirts https://www.themanindress.com/dressing-as-a-woman-for-halloween-outfit-ideas-2023/ https://www.themanindress.com/dressing-as-a-woman-for-halloween-outfit-ideas-2023/ Sat, 29 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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. The Man in Dress Stories Halloween Costumes Outfit Inspiration https://www.themanindress.com/the-man-in-a-summer-dress/ https://www.themanindress.com/the-man-in-a-summer-dress/ Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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. 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