Hello everyone! I would like to hear your opinion about techwear in everyday life. I already have one jacket in this style - dark gray, with a water-repellent coating and a bunch of zippers, but I'm wondering how appropriate it is to wear such clothes not only in the city, but, say, to the office or to the university? Sometimes I catch strange looks, as if I ran away from a cyberpunk exhibition :) But I really feel comfortable - it's lightweight, waterproof, fits perfectly. I wonder how others solve the issue of appropriateness and style at the same time.
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It's interesting to read you, guys. I'm just starting to understand techwear and looking at what I can get for spring. So far I'm looking at windbreakers, especially like those with an elongated back and a high collar. You're right - the main thing is that you feel comfortable and look organic in your surroundings.
Oh yeah, I understand you perfectly. I have a similar situation. I've been wearing techwear from https://techwear-australia.com/collections/techwear-jackets for a couple of years now, and to be honest, it's one of the few styles that really combines functionality and aesthetics. I have a black anorak with an asymmetrical zipper and softshell inserts, I first took it purely for bike rides, but now it has become my main top even for the office. Although at the beginning I also encountered the fact that people don't always react unambiguously - especially when there are sneakers on the topic, and some wide pants with pockets on the legs. One colleague even asked, "Are you going to airsoft?" But over time, everything settled down. You just need to combine it wisely: if techwear on top, then something neutral on the bottom, like straight jeans or chinos. And the shoes are not ultra-futuristic. Then you don't look like a character from Deus Ex, but simply stylish and unusual. Plus, I noticed that the fewer flashy details, the easier it is to "fit in" with any environment. For example, brands like ACG or Guerrilla-Group have quite subdued options - the same trench coats and windbreakers, but without flashy labels and exaggerated cuts.