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[kanzenkakuritsu]

I find myself in a predicament.

While Atobe made a valid point that professional athletes must look the part - I just realised that I have absolutely no idea how to model anything. Actually, I have no knowledge of fashion in the slightest.

This may be a problem.

Does anyone have any data that may be useful on this subject?

Comments

[mimic_yuu]

Try google or Youtube. They usually do the trick.

[kanzenkakuritsu]

Unfortunately all I seem to turn up is pictures and runway shows. I suppose I can study them and attempt to learn how to position my body that way.

Thank you.

[mimic_yuu]

Try this.

:I Does that help?

[kanzenkakuritsu]

Is there a difference between that and normal walking? I will have to study it further. Thank you for the link.

[michimiyayui]

Not everyone needs to know about fashion. Why is that a problem?

[kanzenkakuritsu]

I never thought it was a problem, either. However in light of some recent data, it seems my reputation from years ago precedes me and I am doing little to improve upon how people see me.

Atobe had a valid point about impressions. I am not used to caring or acknowledging such things as being a priority, but I feel as though perhaps it is important for me now.

I overheard the definition of a "creeper" and apparently people would perceive me as such, even if my intentions are out of concern or kindness.

[michimiyayui]

I think that's a bit shallow. I don't know about your reputation but you should only care about things that are relevant to you. If someone thinks fashion is important doesn't mean it is for you or for others. I don't care about fashion and I don't judge anyone based on that for instance.

Weeeelllllll, yeah, creepers are creepy, but there's little to do with how you dress. As long as you are dress, na 8)

[kanzenkakuritsu]

I hide because I feel as though I may scare someone. I've been told I'm intimidating. So often I will hide and wait for them to pass so that I do not scare them. Often times there are very few places to hide and I have to improvise.

As for fashion, it is mostly to improve my chances at success in my career. Though I only really own sportswear to begin with, since usually I just train or go to class. Not much else.

I am glad you wouldn't judge me for what I wear. That is comforting.

[ahonoyume]

I don't think you need to educate yourself on the whole of fashion to "look the part". Just a little soul searching and self-research to find a comfortable and presentable personal style.

[kanzenkakuritsu]

Atobe wants me to help him with his new line of sportswear as a model. I feel very unprepared.

[ahonoyume]

Firstly, do you want to help him in his new line of sportswear as a model?

[heart_clips]

..Are you going to model? If you are don't feel too discouraged. Most people don't know how to model clothes.

[kanzenkakuritsu]

Aa. I am. Atobe asked me to help because I am an unusual size and have terrible fashion sense.

I never really thought what clothes looked like mattered as long as they were functional. However I've recently been told that it's likely I will not achieve my goals properly if I do not look correct. I'd like to rectify that.

[heart_clips]

Did he say that to you? Hmm

While appearance can be important it's not the most important thing. I mean if you feel comfortable in your clothes I think that's what matters...Unless you're trying to impress someone.

[bikeprincess]

While dressing up is nice, there's not much point if the clothes aren't comfortable. Maybe look into magazines to get ideas~?

[kanzenkakuritsu]

I will go to the store and buy some fashion magazines to see if there is anything I may learn from them. Though pictures without context make it very difficult to discern what I am meant to be taking away from them in a learning capacity.

I have always thought that as long as my clothes were functional it didn't matter what I wore. Apparently that is naive.

[bikeprincess]

You might can also try looking at the mall and see what they have on the mannequins? They are up to date on their fashion and I know I've bought things I thought looked cute on them. Just try on a bunch of things until you've found something that screams out to you.

That's the way I think too! As long as they are comfortable and affordable, that's all that mattered to me. What changed your mind?

[rinhirakoba]

Fashion depends on your individual physique and personality. I imagine my fashion sense would look very wrong on you, hun.

The best thing is probably to go shopping with someone to figure out what you like, what you feel comfortable wearing and get their opinion on whether it looks good.

[kanzenkakuritsu]

I believe Atobe-kun is going to take care of all of that for me. I don't believe I'll have much say in what I wear, but if it is sportswear like he says, then it should not bother me much, as long as it still functions correctly while I train.

I don't own anything but sportswear anyway. I never go out to do anything else.

[rinhirakoba]

I meant more as a general clothing and fashion choice rather than just what Atobe-kun wants you to do. You might be in situations where sportswear isn't appropriate and need something to wear that you also feel comfortable in and look good.

You should change that. Would you like to go shopping?

[horio_satoshi]

You should like... Try and hunt Youtube for catwalk videos with male models! And look into fashion magazines and stuff.

[kanzenkakuritsu]

I had a few linked to me so far. It's difficult to tell the difference between a runway walk and a normal walk, but I will practice.

Are there any fashion magazines you would recommend, Horio-kun?

[horio_satoshi]

Hm, well...

INUI-SENPAI YOU REMEMBER ME?? ;__________; orisitmyusernameagain

Let me think...

[the_dark_horse]

Looking like a professional athlete has nothing to do with modeling and requires no particular knowledge of fashion. Some celebrity athletes do hire stylists to help put together their looks. If you desire help to find a style that suits you, my services as a fashion design student are available.

[kanzenkakuritsu]

Ah. As I said I'm not knowledgable on the situation in its entirety. That's why I was asking for clarification. Thank you for that, by the way. It is most helpful to know there is a differentiation.

I will be modelling the sportswear that is designed, but I also believe that my presentation may require... attention. I'd like to make good impressions upon people but still manage to be comfortable. I will admit that none of the clothes I wear aren't my size. They are usually three times larger than my size or more. I've been informed it looks.. untidy. Though that said there are logistics issues since I wear weights vests under my clothes almost every day.

Your services would be appreciated. If you have any tips on either front - modelling or on how I could appear nicer and still maintain proper functionality of my training clothes.