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Old 11-19-2011, 09:49 PM
 
Location: Saint Petersburg, FL
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A lot of "branding" for African American men is tied to fraternities and it is not about being a "fashion trend".

For some black fraternities, body branding is a symbol of devotion

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And just an FYI, all African Americans do not form keloid scars.

Yes, I'm aware that it is a frat thing for them, mainly. I never said it was a fashion trend I simply stated it was more popular.

I also am aware that not all African Americans form keloid scars. However I do believe that a good number do. More so than most others.
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Old 11-21-2011, 08:17 AM
 
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I think branding is gross. It has never seemed like something in the same vein as tattoos. Tattoos can look nice if done tastefully. Brandings never come out attractive.
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Old 11-21-2011, 08:45 AM
 
Location: US
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I agree with that drapey sweater when it's REALLY long, and only like two side pieces - i dont like that. I have a couple that are shorter and more like a sweater, and they ARE flattering to me (i know, cuz my sisters told me lol).

I dont care for the HUGE ear stretchings... i do get that people are just being themselves, so i try not to judge, but i dont like the look.

I dont like the branding, but i do like tatts and piercings, and i actually want a couple micro dermals - one inside one of my tatts as a matter of fact.

I DONT like the piercings where they make a corset in the back and tie it. I believe those people def have some pain issues lol. But to each their own... i just think that that is truly body destruction and torture.

I DONT like huge platform shoes - i wore the trend back in the 70s and it got old and uncomfortable back then! I dont really wear heels anymore anyway. I have maybe one pair in case i need to get dressed up for some unknown reason...

I dont like pants that have pantlegs that are four feet wide each. We called them palazzo pants back in the day. And they are surely not for me, as i'm 5'2".
I like the shorter ones too. Those long ones...no. I buy them small as well so they don't look baggy on top and through the body. I prefer the fabric weight that sort of clings to your shape. Plus dark colors.
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Old 11-21-2011, 11:43 PM
 
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Old 11-23-2011, 08:07 PM
 
Location: Tampa
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Any piece of apparel with something written across the rearend. I don't care how cute or in shape one is. Writing on the rear is just tacky, IMO.
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Old 11-26-2011, 10:14 AM
 
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Wearing leggings as pants. If you aren't wearing pants then you better be wearing a top that covers your arse. It doesn't matter what your body looks like, but it seems to be a favorite of the borderline obese.
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Old 11-26-2011, 10:35 AM
 
Location: The Hall of Justice
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Wearing leggings as pants. If you aren't wearing pants then you better be wearing a top that covers your arse. It doesn't matter what your body looks like, but it seems to be a favorite of the borderline obese.
I had to remind my daughter of this yesterday. Leggings are not pants! She has a cute shape but leggings go under a tunic, miniskirt, or long sweater. With a short sweater? Put some pants on.

Of course I am soooooooo old-fashioned and lame.
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Old 11-26-2011, 12:19 PM
 
Location: Central New York
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I had to remind my daughter of this yesterday. Leggings are not pants! She has a cute shape but leggings go under a tunic, miniskirt, or long sweater. With a short sweater? Put some pants on.

Of course I am soooooooo old-fashioned and lame.
No. Trust me, as a 23 year old female. I am not a fan of girls wearing leggings as pants. For me personally, I don't wear leggings at all. But I do no enjoy seeing girls with short shirts and leggings. It's not attractive.
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Old 11-27-2011, 01:56 PM
 
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Billowy tops and jeans, yeah that's pretty revolting. Bell bottom jeans are pretty bad too..
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Old 11-27-2011, 03:21 PM
 
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I had to remind my daughter of this yesterday. Leggings are not pants! She has a cute shape but leggings go under a tunic, miniskirt, or long sweater. With a short sweater? Put some pants on.

Of course I am soooooooo old-fashioned and lame.
I'm a guy, so i like to see as much shape as possible, but it just looks wrong with just leggings. there needs to be askirt over it, not a long sweater, that makes them look like... I don't know but dumb. Kind of like men wearing only socks and nothing else.
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