Are You A Scooter Fashionista?

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 4:20 pm

If so, how so? And it extends beyond wardrobe to the scooter itself

Well, out with it you stylish devil's

What must you have to make you look good out there?

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 4:27 pm

hey wait. pretty sure this thread exist already? idk?

well if so, here is another one

skully93 · Post by **skully93** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 4:27 pm

I dunno if I look GOOD per se, but....

I did get a different wardrobe to suit my scoot commute lifestyle. Even picked up a messenger bag that matches my jacket!

PeteH · Post by **PeteH** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 4:45 pm

No. I'm a functionista.

Of course, as far as fashion sense goes, I dress like an Omaha anvil salesman.

Syd · Post by **Syd** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 4:46 pm

I look like a dayglo lemon atop a cherry.

You can't ask us if you aren't willing to share yourself, JHScoot, so let's see it!

Mutt the Hoople · Post by **Mutt the Hoople** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 5:26 pm

My shades were autographed by Ian Hunter... To go with my leather jacket. Rockinista!

ravenlore · Post by **ravenlore** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 6:34 pm

As much as my size and level of disposable income permit me to be.

Come to think of it, it's probably the disposable income piece that's the issue. I imagine with enough money one can get just about anything made custom...

az_slynch · Post by **az_slynch** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 6:57 pm

I bought a Corrazo jacket on clearance. Does that count?

Blue with a red stripe, red helmet, black gloves, blue-black scoot. Maybe there's something there, but I swear I've never tried to look good at scootering.

Drum Pro · Post by **Drum Pro** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 7:15 pm

I have the Corrazzo "Tempeste" riding jacket and always wear boots(monkey+combat) even before I took up riding....

slotrod65 · Post by **slotrod65** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 8:50 pm

I have frustrated my Wife by wearing a T-shirt and jeans for the past 15 years.... Now I am buying nice clothes, boots, and gear to wear on the scooter. She says that if she only knew, that's what it would take, She would have pushed me to buy a scooter years ago...

Drum Pro · Post by **Drum Pro** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 9:57 pm

^^^ That made me laugh sooo hard!

madtolive · Post by **madtolive** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 11:04 pm

i had a word document where i had made a collage of the zombie blood buddy, all the accessories i intended to get for it, and the gear i wanted to buy. just to make sure it was all color coordinated and looked well together. and this was all before i even bought the scooter.

i can be a little...ocd.

Post by **ericalm** » Wed Mar 06, 2013 2:15 am

At some point, I mostly divorced fashion from scootering. It wasn't practical or even comfortable. Sometimes not safe. I'll make occasional compromises for special occasions.

I guess I may not look it but I'd be dressed to the nines at all times if not for budget (because I'm also a cheap bastard) and scootering. I'd wear a suit and tie every day but wold look pretty uptight and out of place in my mostly casual work environment. (I do wear ties sometimes, because I vowed not to buy any more unless I started wearing them more often.) I have, in the past, referred to Barney's as one of my "happy places," have (neglected) Pinterest boards devoted to fashion and style, and will go to Fred Segal just to kill time. I buy my wife clothes, bags and jewelry and am a more, uh, diligent shopper than she is.

As far as it extending to the scooter, well, like I said, not so much. I think I favor what many would call a stereotypical modern scooterist look: Corazzo, jeans, boots.

madtolive · Post by **madtolive** » Wed Mar 06, 2013 2:22 am

ericalm wrote:I have, in the past, referred to Barney's as one of my "happy places," have (neglected) Pinterest boards devoted to fashion and style, and will go to Fred Segal just to kill time.

haha, i'm the men's selling manager for the barneys here in austin. woot woot!

rsrider · Post by **rsrider** » Wed Mar 06, 2013 3:06 am

Stormswift · Post by **Stormswift** » Wed Mar 06, 2013 2:38 pm

I started out with color coordinated gear: jacket (Fieldsheer) and Helmet matched. Then Helmet problems started. Got another helmet that still matched the jacket but not ad well as the first and again started having pressure points problem. Now the original jacket is getting a bit old so I snagged Alpinestars Camo colored jacket. It matches my Italia perfectly. All I will need is to find green cargo pants or jeans Unfortunately I would have to travel to Italy to get color matching Vemar which is about the only helmet that I can wear.

http://www.vemarhelmets.com/inglese/collezione.html Right now my helmet is pink

still shifting · Post by **still shifting** » Wed Mar 06, 2013 2:45 pm

Gee I don't know, is denim a fashion statement?

R

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Wed Mar 06, 2013 3:00 pm

could be still shifting, could be

i mean, does it look like this, your denim?

DariaSen · Post by **DariaSen** » Wed Mar 06, 2013 4:21 pm

My husband is already making fun of the gear I've picked up.

Being "one of the guys" all the time I wanted something feminine but not girly so I've been picky. I also need gear that can transition from the scooter to my work desk without me having to change but still be safe.

Post by **ericalm** » Wed Mar 06, 2013 6:18 pm

madtolive wrote:
ericalm wrote:I have, in the past, referred to Barney's as one of my "happy places," have (neglected) Pinterest boards devoted to fashion and style, and will go to Fred Segal just to kill time.
haha, i'm the men's selling manager for the barneys here in austin. woot woot!

…AND MY NEW BEST FRIEND.

I remember when they first opened in Northpark in Dallas. It was a big deal. (I think that store's closed now? Sigh.)

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Wed Mar 06, 2013 8:29 pm

DariaSen wrote:My husband is already making fun of the gear I've picked up.

Being "one of the guys" all the time I wanted something feminine but not girly so I've been picky. I also need gear that can transition from the scooter to my work desk without me having to change but still be safe.

the work part concerns me a bit. i will most likely be changing jobs and the sort of work i do in the next couple years and blue collar casual is not going to cut it

i wonder if it might be even more difficult for the female rider depending on hair, make up, heels, etc. i am thinking keeping my hair short will help. i saw a guy the other day hop off a cycle and throw off his jacket and pants like Superman to reveal a suit underneath, too.

i am hoping to be able to take shoes in a backpack and make due with a jacket worn over my office shirt / work coat, but i need to keep neat. so maybe some employers tolerate employees coming in a little early and making use of a restroom or empty office or something? if i have my own office, great! if not, idk?

Stormswift · Post by **Stormswift** » Thu Mar 07, 2013 1:10 am

I rode to work a lot last year. Hair was the biggest problem. I had to re-style it after getting in. Clothes were eassier but when it was hot outside I wore jeans and teeshirt under my jacket but changed to dress pants a d nice top once I got to work.

madtolive · Post by **madtolive** » Thu Mar 07, 2013 1:19 am

JHScoot wrote:
i wonder if it might be even more difficult for the female rider depending on hair, make up, heels, etc. i am thinking keeping my hair short will help. i saw a guy the other day hop off a cycle and throw off his jacket and pants like Superman to reveal a suit underneath, too.

i am hoping to be able to take shoes in a backpack and make due with a jacket worn over my office shirt / work coat, but i need to keep neat. so maybe some employers tolerate employees coming in a little early and making use of a restroom or empty office or something? if i have my own office, great! if not, idk?

i rode to work every day when i was working at city hall. it was funny to see my colleagues in the elevator coming up from the garage while i was all geared out like a power ranger, and then seeing them later in the day after i had changed in the bathroom.

they always commented on the transformation, and inevitably someone would ask what kind of motorcycle i rode. when i told them i actually had a (bad ass undead zombieblood) scooter, they always gave me the "why on earth are you wearing so much gear to ride that itty bitty thing."

i recently shaved my head (because, you know, YOLO or whatever) so i don't think fixing my hair once i get to work will be a problem for a while.

ravenlore · Post by **ravenlore** » Thu Mar 07, 2013 1:59 am

I'm able to leave my work shoes in my cube, so I just change shoes at the end of the day, strap on my leg armor and don my jacket/helmet/gloves. I've always worn my hair in a severe ponytail, so during riding season, the ponytail merely gets braided.

Makeup goes on in my cube after I get to work. Takes about four minutes.

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Thu Mar 07, 2013 2:43 am

As the Deadhead scooter riding geologist surrounded by engineers I am Abbey Sciuto's twin brother.

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Thu Mar 07, 2013 5:26 am

Is plumber's crack a Fashionista category?

Rob

Post by **ericalm** » Thu Mar 07, 2013 6:03 am

Rob wrote:Is plumber's crack a Fashionista category?

Rob

It was, for far too long, due to ridiculously low-rise jeans. There's still too much of this going on.

My "favorite" riding apparel trend spotted recently: Guys on cruisers wearing Uggs. On the one hand, I have to give them props for bucking at least part of the Harley stereotype. On the other hand, UGH (not Ugg). SRSLY?!?

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Thu Mar 07, 2013 5:07 pm

hey tough guy, nice slippers

iMoses · Post by **iMoses** » Thu Mar 07, 2013 9:48 pm

NOPE~

jeans, whatever t-shirt I've wearing that day, gloves, helmet, jacket and boots.

RoaringTodd · Post by **RoaringTodd** » Fri Mar 08, 2013 12:25 pm

If you call matching outfits being "Scooter Fashionista"...

az_slynch · Post by **az_slynch** » Sat Mar 09, 2013 5:39 am

T-shirt + sig line = winning!

Gotta listen to Reliant K's "I'm Lion-O" now.

Elite 80s are forever cool. Lego scooter in real life!

pickboy_101 · Post by **pickboy_101** » Sun Mar 10, 2013 2:05 am

I'm going to have to post a picture sometime, red nikes, red pants, red shirt, red coat, and red buddy 125....

KeLynn · Post by **KeLynn** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 6:31 pm

I'm into clothes and I care about feeling attractive. And that interest collides with the scooter a lot. I scoured the internet for the cutest jackets/boots I could find before buying anything, and I think/hope it's paid off - I get compliments on them even when I'm just walking around the store, by people who have no idea I rode there. I try to stay as protected as I can while looking as little like a Power Ranger as I can.

I had to change my daily style quite a bit, because first of all I would live in skirts and dresses if I could, but that's not going to fly on the scoot! I wear jeans and boots now, and while I leave cute little ballet flats in my desk, I got tired of changing my shoes every morning so I started just leaving my boots on. That looked weird with the more feminine tops I have, so I started building a "nice" t-shirt collection (thank goodness I have a casual office). Not what I'd wear if I didn't have a scoot, but it's worth it!

I have some skinny kevlar jeans on backorder that should come this month. In the past I wore jeans that I like, but would probably not protect my ass if it came down to it. So that had to be fixed.

Post by **ericalm** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 6:33 pm

KeLynn wrote:I'm into clothes and I care about feeling attractive. And that interest collides with the scooter a lot. I scoured the internet for the cutest jackets/boots I could find before buying anything, and I think/hope it's paid off - I get compliments on them even when I'm just walking around the store, by people who have no idea I rode there.

Care to share what jacket you bought?

KeLynn · Post by **KeLynn** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 6:39 pm

Sure! My favorite is the GoGoGear Trench http://www.scooter-girls.com/products.html#trench - this is the one I get the most compliments on!

I also have an AlpineStars Stella jacket, which is more obviously a riding jacket but less obnoxious than most riding jackets IMO

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=4184

...and a winter jacket that looks like a regular winter coat, except it actually has waist definition which none of my real winter coats have, so I like it even better. I forget the brand and it's packed away right now and I don't want to get off my butt to find it to look...

Stormswift · Post by **Stormswift** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 11:03 pm

KeLynn wrote:Sure! My favorite is the GoGoGear Trench http://www.scooter-girls.com/products.html#trench - this is the one I get the most compliments on!

I also have an AlpineStars Stella jacket, which is more obviously a riding jacket but less obnoxious than most riding jackets IMO http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=4184

...and a winter jacket that looks like a regular winter coat, except it actually has waist definition which none of my real winter coats have, so I like it even better. I forget the brand and it's packed away right now and I don't want to get off my butt to find it to look...

I have the same Stella in Camo color, Fidldsheer and leather Scorpion Electra..

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Wed Mar 13, 2013 6:03 am

KeLynn wrote:Sure! My favorite is the GoGoGear Trench http://www.scooter-girls.com/products.html#trench - this is the one I get the most compliments on!

I also have an AlpineStars Stella jacket, which is more obviously a riding jacket but less obnoxious than most riding jackets IMO http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=4184

...and a winter jacket that looks like a regular winter coat, except it actually has waist definition which none of my real winter coats have, so I like it even better. I forget the brand and it's packed away right now and I don't want to get off my butt to find it to look...

that red jacket is awesome!

i must admit to being a semi scooter fashionista. i have worn some different jackets lately but still prefer my Dickies unlined Eisenhower jackets. so w/e shirt i might be wearing is usually covered up while riding. i only have one riding jacket i wear when i wear one. it looks good but is far from high fashion

for me its about shoes. not riding shoes / boots....just shoes, period. sneakers, boots, w/e. i have around 45 pair but keep a good 30 in rotation. i def need more, riding is hard on shoes. these are my latest but i need two more pair in different colors

Post by **ericalm** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 6:04 am

I have a lot of shoes, sneakers and boots, too. (I'm a Puma guy.) But riding, I wear at least leather with ankle coverage most of the time. I wear boots a lot of the time. Plain ol' sneakers, hardly ever!

This is why:

That's the toe of a very heavy-duty boot I was wearing when I went down at about 35mph a couple years ago.

If you haven't seen them, the pics of the woman (Renae) from Pride of Cleveland who lost two toes in a crash when wearing Chucks are pretty gruesome. They were ground right off.

At the same time, there are some plenty good looking boots out there. And if you like Chuck/sneaker style, there are the Converse PGS boots with ankle protection and composite or steel toes.

I get that we all make our own choices and sometimes we choose to be less safe, though. I'm sure as heck not "ATGATT." It was so nice a couple days ago, I rode without a riding jacket and it felt pretty damn good.

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 11:50 am

^ yeah i recall that pic of your boot and the story of the woman in her Chuck's. in fact most days i consider what i am wearing and the amount of protection it provides, or does not. being prepared for the worst in the event it might happen. argh...its a whole gear vs fashion debate in my head

ok i saw a MC rider walk into a coffee shop i was at the other day. he was fashionably dressed in riding gear that looked good, a bit stylish. lot's of leather. and....i just didn't like it. not that i am very stylish, myself. but i do like choices outside of riding gear

back to shoes. i like them. and on a scooter feet are put up on a little platform, as if on display. not like a MC where one foot is on either side of the bike, down on some pegs. on a scoot both shoes are up on a moving catwalk of sorts, saying "look at these!"

i just can't resist, but i do try to be mindful. sometimes

ravenlore · Post by **ravenlore** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 1:17 pm

JHScoot wrote:^ yeah i recall that pic of your boot and the story of the woman in her Chuck's. in fact most days i consider what i am wearing and the amount of protection it provides, or does not. being prepared for the worst in the event it might happen. argh...its a whole gear vs fashion debate in my head

ok i saw a MC rider walk into a coffee shop i was at the other day. he was fashionably dressed in riding gear that looked good, a bit stylish. lot's of leather. and....i just didn't like it. not that i am very stylish, myself. but i do like choices outside of riding gear

back to shoes. i like them. and on a scooter feet are put up on a little platform, as if on display. not like a MC where one foot is on either side of the bike, down on some pegs. on a scoot both shoes are up on a moving catwalk of sorts, saying "look at these!"

i just can't resist, but i do try to be mindful. sometimes

That's why i'm such a fan of the TCX and Stylmartin boots-that-look-like-Chucks.

I LOVE my TCX X-Streets. They're black leather Chucks, which is utterly perfect for a goth chick who's leaning maybe a little hipsterish latyely.

(They do come in other colors, including a blue much like the shoes you pictured above)

slotrod65 · Post by **slotrod65** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 3:30 pm

I like the look of those TCX X Streets. I have worn Chucks since I was a kid, so I may have to get me a pair of these.

theflash784 · Post by **theflash784** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 7:22 pm

After seeing Eric's shoe picture and reading what happened to the woman who lost her toes, I picked up a pair of the Converse chuck style shoes with the composite toes. They are comfortable to wear on and off the scooter, not too heavy or clunky and look like a normal shoe. I think I picked them up for under $50 at the Sportsman Guide catalogue.

KABarash · Post by **KABarash** » Fri Mar 15, 2013 2:39 pm

JHScoot wrote:

Palladium Boots?
They still exist??!
I had no idea!
I 'acquired' a pair many years ago while serving overseas, didn't think I'd ever see something like them again..........
(Internet searches proves ones like mine don't however exist anymore)

PeteH · Post by **PeteH** » Fri Mar 15, 2013 3:13 pm

Heh - I bought a pair of Bates USMC Rat boots from lapolicegear - $39.99 closeout pricing. Apparently Bates had been making them for the Corps, but then had a design change, forcing this model into clearance. The Globe-and-Anchor near the heel is sorta melted/branded away.

Nice boots, though.

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Fri Mar 15, 2013 7:59 pm

KABarash wrote:
JHScoot wrote:
Palladium Boots?
They still exist??!
I had no idea!
I 'acquired' a pair many years ago while serving overseas, didn't think I'd ever see something like them again..........
(Internet searches proves ones like mine don't however exist anymore)

apparently so. i hadn't heard of them but when they arrived the story of the company and its history was on the box along with a big airplane. pretty sure it was something about WWII and what not

i like the shoes / boots because they are lightweight and very comfy. also thge soles are super sticky. at least on dry pavement. so those qualities make 'em feel confident when hitting the ground fast

they come in leather, too. pretty sure

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Fri Mar 15, 2013 8:02 pm

ravenlore wrote:
JHScoot wrote:^ yeah i recall that pic of your boot and the story of the woman in her Chuck's. in fact most days i consider what i am wearing and the amount of protection it provides, or does not. being prepared for the worst in the event it might happen. argh...its a whole gear vs fashion debate in my head

ok i saw a MC rider walk into a coffee shop i was at the other day. he was fashionably dressed in riding gear that looked good, a bit stylish. lot's of leather. and....i just didn't like it. not that i am very stylish, myself. but i do like choices outside of riding gear

back to shoes. i like them. and on a scooter feet are put up on a little platform, as if on display. not like a MC where one foot is on either side of the bike, down on some pegs. on a scoot both shoes are up on a moving catwalk of sorts, saying "look at these!"

i just can't resist, but i do try to be mindful. sometimes
That's why i'm such a fan of the TCX and Stylmartin boots-that-look-like-Chucks.

I LOVE my TCX X-Streets. They're black leather Chucks, which is utterly perfect for a goth chick who's leaning maybe a little hipsterish latyely.

(They do come in other colors, including a blue much like the shoes you pictured above)

thanx for the tip. gonna check 'em out

KABarash · Post by **KABarash** » Fri Mar 15, 2013 11:41 pm

JHScoot wrote:
KABarash wrote:
JHScoot wrote:
Palladium Boots?
They still exist??!
I had no idea!
I 'acquired' a pair many years ago while serving overseas, didn't think I'd ever see something like them again..........
(Internet searches proves ones like mine don't however exist anymore)
apparently so. i hadn't heard of them but when they arrived the story of the company and its history was on the box along with a big airplane. pretty sure it was something about WWII and what not

i like the shoes / boots because they are lightweight and very comfy. also thge soles are super sticky. at least on dry pavement. so those qualities make 'em feel confident when hitting the ground fast

they come in leather, too. pretty sure

Again, probably nothing like the ones I had years ago, at least they are esthetically without the double buckle cuff, mine lasted rather well during a 4 month SF deployment in the jungles of North Africa.......

rondothemidget · Post by **rondothemidget** » Sat Mar 16, 2013 3:26 pm

I wear these when riding - vintage style and protection. And no, I'm not a skinhead.

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Sat Mar 16, 2013 10:37 pm

its funny how some folks associate that footwear with skinheads, etc. i always think of punk rock but not skinheads, exactly

different kinds of skinheads the world 'round, too. i don't think all are nazi or racist or w/e. look at these scooter skins. they look pretty normal. they like England and soccer, i suppose. they have a bit of style

EDIT: ok they have no style and those jeans are awful. but hey, they're skinheads! says so right there on the t-shirt

Witch · Post by **Witch** » Sun Mar 17, 2013 3:05 am

When I ordered my current scoot, I wanted a Corazzo 5.0 to go with it. The dealer didn't have the color I wanted, but they did have the right size--in pink. So I tried it on, sat on some bikes, and walked around to get a good feel for it. Several other customers randomly gave me compliments on how good it looked on me. Who was I to argue with that kind of logic?? I simply bought the pink one.

Then I ended up with a pink helmet... because it had white stripes, and matched the jacket really well. And another pink jacket for warmer weather. And another pink helmet to replace the first one when the liner started to wear down.

Pink is not my favorite color, though I do like it. And it has proven to be so visible and memorable that I've had countless people tell me they saw me out on the road at some time or another on my "pink scooter." Except that I don't have a pink scooter. I have an ivory one. Hey, they see me, they remember me, and so far they have not squashed me. So I'm cool with it.

Pink has apparently become so associated as "my" color, that now when I show up to some of the local bike meets, I get people complaining they're disappointed if I happen to wear my FF white helmet.

Sooo.... apparently, I need to put some pink decals on it.

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