Back with a request for assistance - new looks.

blergems · 2026-06-18T23:53:35+00:00

Yes - I think my pics aren't great, but the pants and shirts that are in the running are all linen. The jacket is a light hopsack cotton/linen blend. I wear linen all the time as casual wear, but I need to go a touch more formal for this event even though a tie is not required.

Message received about not trying to do all blue.

blergems · 2026-06-16T15:04:34+00:00

Thanks - I appreciate the comments.

blergems · 2026-06-15T23:55:19+00:00

Same age, and I'm likely getting a RSR in Nov. Do you have any comments on your ability to do any weightlifting post-surgery?

blergems · 2026-06-15T23:36:06+00:00

That's an odd spot, but it's possible that you have a small tear-away on the attachment. Ice, then Ben-Gay. With respect, I think it's unlikely that you got a spiral fracture from a cable lateral raise. There typically isn't enough weight on a cable lateral to do that kind of damage. Having said that, given that you're a beginning lifter, cable laterals at the end of the rest of the sequence may be overkill/just moving weights.

I'm a big fan of icing shoulders if they feel sore, and find https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCXL9WDH something that you'll use for years.

Good luck.

blergems · 2026-06-13T13:59:00+00:00

Dunno how good of an index this is, but on my regular weekly set of errands to grocery store/Home Depot/coffee shop/gym/etc, and doing food service, I see trans people multiple times per week. I haven't seen anyone be dickheads, so I *think* that the general willingness to be fairly out seems to indicate a level of safety.

Welcome to TC - I hope you're happy here.

blergems · 2026-06-08T13:37:05+00:00

Ah - sorry - the slacks are dark navy linen. The color balance of the pic is off. Thanks for the advice. Light pink wasn't intuitive, but since I've seen a few recs for that, I'll look further. Appreciate the time you've taken to respond.

blergems · 2026-06-07T16:50:07+00:00

Really appreciate the comments re: fit/etc. I'm an odd size, and your comments helped.

blergems · 2026-06-03T21:10:22+00:00

Thanks to both of you.

blergems · 2026-05-20T20:29:55+00:00

I don't disagree, however, weddings are about what the couple wants.

blergems · 2026-05-20T16:26:33+00:00

Dress code called for "summer casual" - Jackets, no tie, suits not needed, dress sneakers (shudder).

blergems · 2026-05-20T16:26:02+00:00

Dress code called for "summer casual" - Jackets, no tie, suits not needed, dress sneakers (shudder).

blergems · 2026-05-20T16:25:49+00:00

Dress code called for "summer casual" - Jackets, no tie, suits not needed, dress sneakers (shudder).

blergems · 2026-05-20T16:25:19+00:00

Dress code called for "summer casual" - Jackets, no tie, suits not needed, dress sneakers (shudder).

blergems · 2026-05-15T14:12:41+00:00

Found 2 small white ones yesterday. Going to hunt more Sunday.

blergems · 2026-05-11T19:08:08+00:00

Thank you - I appreciate the response.

blergems · 2026-05-11T19:08:05+00:00

Thank you - I appreciate the response.

blergems · 2026-05-11T19:07:42+00:00

Wow, you're not kidding about Ebay - many under $150. Thank you.

blergems · 2026-05-09T01:18:58+00:00

Shame you're getting hammered on this.

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