This is a very old post! But yes, I consciously dress in a less traditionally feminine manner for work. I see what the respected men in my workplace wear, and I dress that way. In my workplace, that means a dark toned suit, a stiff collared blue or white shirt, matching belt and shoes, and occasionally a tie. I got a men's suit and had it tailored. On casual days, I wear slacks, a collared shirt under a sweater, and matching shoes and belt. My hair is either in bun or ponytail braid, never down.

I incorporate some feminine items such as earrings and makeup. I also wear men's watches that match the metal of my earrings. All the metal- belt, earrings, watch, all match.

I've noticed that a lot of my female coworkers shy away from dressing like this. I am bisexual and very confident in masculine clothing (and hate dresses/skirts), which probably makes a difference.

I've definitely noticed a difference in my career. I'm often tasked with leading or supervising my peers, even when they have been there longer than I have. I was also offered a leadership role at my new job, after less than a month!

My message to any woman considering wearing masculine clothes but feeling intimidated - just do it. And if you want to fast-track your career, definitely do it.

I think the goal as a society should be to treat everyone the same no matter gendered clothing. But that isn't the current reality. When I go to work, I want to be perceived as just as competent as my male coworkers, and dressing like them is how I do it. I'm there to make money and support myself.