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The male gaze

CJ Antichow
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prompts for september 2026

Describe your favorite t-shirt.

For years now, I haven’t worn or barely even owned a t-shirt. I don’t think they look good on me and I don’t like how they feel over my shoulders for some reason.

I’m not a t-shirt person. About ten years ago I did try my hand at making and selling t-shirts with local sayings or slogans on them. I wore a couple of those that were leftover and never sold. The last time was about 4 years ago.

Just recently I’ve stopped dressing for the male gaze (as the saying goes), and I did purchase two oversized black t-shirts to wear with either long skirts or my bloomer pants. But honestly, it feels like a huge challenge to actually wear them. I’m not used to wearing baggy oversized clothes.

We’ll see how it goes. Both pics below are from Pinterest.

This is what I’m talkin’ about!
Love this look even more!

23 responses to “The male gaze”

  1. JD Avatar
    JD

    very cool.

    current favourite is one my son designed for his running club…comfortable AND sentimental ♥️

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    1. CJ Antichow Avatar
      CJ Antichow

      That’s awesome 👏🏽

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  2. Fairweather Walker Avatar
    Fairweather Walker

    That’s a great t-shirt in the top pic. The lacy thing under it “makes” it even better.

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    1. CJ Antichow Avatar
      CJ Antichow

      Yesss and i bought one of those too!

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  3. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    Comfy and quirky, looks like to me. I went a long time without wearing tshirts, except for plain ones, and then all of a sudden I found them really great, esp with a jacket. 🙂

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    1. CJ Antichow Avatar
      CJ Antichow

      I’m going to try and force myself to wear the ones i bought!

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      1. Stephanie Avatar
        Stephanie

        Looking forward to photos!

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      2. CJ Antichow Avatar
        CJ Antichow

        We’ll see lol, may not be dressing for the male gaze but maybe i’m still dressing for the WP gaze 😂

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      3. Stephanie Avatar
        Stephanie

        😂😂😂

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  4. Michele Lee Avatar
    Michele Lee

    They both look cute. I am not a t-shirt person either, except for concert t-shirts. More for collecting than wearing. I don’t like the typical t-shirt collar and the boxy look of t-shirts though there are more flattering options now. I gave away a lot of teacher t-shirts! Different sports, clubs, one to mark each year, and Red for Ed t-shirts. ❤️✏️

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    1. CJ Antichow Avatar
      CJ Antichow

      Yesss the boxiness! Something i’ll have to get used to!

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      1. Michele Lee Avatar
        Michele Lee

        A fun look with lots of personality! 🤩 I’m seeing a wide belt.

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  5. justrojie Avatar
    justrojie

    love both the t-shirts!

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    1. CJ Antichow Avatar
      CJ Antichow

      Me too!

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  6. Edward Ortiz Avatar
    Edward Ortiz

    Nice t-shirt in the first photo. I’m sure it’s coffee she’s drinking in both photos, so she’s already cool in my view. ☕️👍

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    1. CJ Antichow Avatar
      CJ Antichow

      Yes i agree Edward!

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  7. Michael B. Fishman Avatar
    Michael B. Fishman

    If I were a woman I wouldn’t wear either of those outfits. They look good, but I dress for no one’s gaze and hope to just blend into the background and be as invisible as possible. Those outfits would be too loud for me. I’m wondering now what would happen if I wore loud clothes.

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    1. CJ Antichow Avatar
      CJ Antichow

      Well each to their own 🤷🏻‍♀️
      I dress the way i dress but it’s likely not a blend in with the crowd situation lol

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      1. Michael B. Fishman Avatar
        Michael B. Fishman

        I hope I didn’t sound like I was being critical of your choices? I was just thinking in terms of the stuff I wear.

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      2. CJ Antichow Avatar
        CJ Antichow

        Oh no not at all! Hope I didn’t sound bitchy lol

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  8. Michael B. Fishman Avatar
    Michael B. Fishman

    You didn’t. We’re both good!

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  9. amidlifeadventure@icloud.com Avatar
    amidlifeadventure@icloud.com

    I didn’t realise that t-shirts are not a worldwide piece of clothing. They are a real thing here in the UK, in fact half of the bottom rail of my closet is t-shirts.
    One of the biggest High Street shops lists the following choices:

    Fits and Silhouettes-
    Regular Fit: Classic, easy-to-wear shapes like their popular Pure Cotton Crew Neck T-Shirt and casual V-necks.
    Slim Fit / Fitted: Streamlined, body-skimming styles like the Crew Neck Soft Touch T-Shirt (designed to feel like a second skin) and cotton-rich ribbed tees.
    Relaxed and Boxy Fits: Looser, casual options including relaxed-fit tees and boxy cotton styles for an off-duty look.
    Oversized: Roomier cuts featuring graphic prints and slogan designs.

    Necklines and SleevesNecklines: Crew necks, classic round necks, chic V-necks, and feminine scoop necks.

    Sleeve Lengths: Mostly short-sleeved options, alongside sleeveless, three-quarter (3/4) sleeve, and long-sleeve variations.

    You could say for those who like t-shirts we are somewhat spoiled for choice!

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    1. CJ Antichow Avatar
      CJ Antichow

      Lol yeah i would say they are a worldwide piece of clothing it’s just that I don’t like wearing them 🤭

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