Hey guys, I'm new here and stumbled across this forum seeking help. Holy damn, this site could have saved me so much stress.

I'm a senior in high school, have no problem with confidence, think I look alright, good amount of male and female friends but I've only dated one girl. I think one of the biggest reasons is my hobby and my passion, fashion.

Due to the nature of the beast, people generally assume I'm a pansy or I'm gay. It sucks. Don't get me wrong, I don't go prancing around like Elton John in sparkles or Richard Simmons in a uni and boa- I dress like the typical guy but a bit more "clean cut" in well fitted jeans and good shoes.

Any advice on keeping the hobby but losing the persona? I can't give up what I love but I guess I could tone talking about it a bit.

It sounds like you've got a clean-cut character down. Now go out and try different things. Maybe a hiphop fashion, or something still dressy but a bit more punk. Add little bits of flavor to what you wear like Mystery's peacocking. Some other guy on this forum gave me the advice of always standing out a bit and never dressing like everybody else at the bar. You could try modelling your fashion for the evening after this.

Maybe people would prefer you be who you are and own it rather than hide from it or try to deflect attention away from it.

Your boy,
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