Am I the only fashion obsessed INTP?

[ShipwreckSilence]

I feel like a big part of my obsession with looks and fashion comes from my being INTP. As a kid I was always watching everyone else and trying to figure out the right way to act because my natural instincts seemed to be wrong. It spread beyond just learning social norms and figuring out the most efficient ways to communicate with different types of people though. The way people looked seemed to have so much to do with the way people thought of them so I became obsessed with it. From what I can tell on here it seems like the majority of INTPs seem to be unconcerned(I'm not saying unattractive, just unconcerned) with that sort of thing. For me it's become both art and science.

Some of the ways my obsession manifests:

-Tons of fashion magazines which I keep on bookshelves

- Evernote notebooks full of any random pics of clothes/hair I like, divided by month and gender so that I can go back and find patterns of what styles catch my eye most.

-My closet looks like more than one person keeps clothes in it. I sort of cycle through various styles. The styles are distinct and people who know me well can usually tell my mood by it.

-I'm a hair stylist. It's a very extroverted workplace which was difficult at first, but now that I've got the hang of it I tend to blow people away with how detailed my understanding is of how cutting/coloring/stying works. I'll start explaining how hydrogen bonds are involved in heat setting and what-not and it's a huge advantage I have over the rest of the people in my field.


For me it's all about being able to change people's impressions of me and the conceptual science of how it works so it's very much an INTP thing. I just wonder if anyone else here thinks about things like that?

 

[Cognisant]

If you tried to talk to me about what's "in style" I'll either laugh or just walk away, in that sense I couldn't possibly care less about fashion, as for "looking good" meh, I make an effort not to look scruffy, which in Brisbane makes me noticeably neater than the average guy. But if you're talking about characterization and purposeful presentation, then I'm interested, I find it interesting how one's appearance can affect what assumptions people make about them, particularly how these assumptions can be exploited.

My wardrobe is mostly neutral colors with the odd bit of leather or denim, everything's either loose or well fitting, and I like pockets, lots and lots of pockets.

One day I'd to have a big full-length, light grey trench-coat with fuckloads of pockets, adjustable cuffs, and a few other zippers around the place for making alterations on the go, like the cargo pants I've got now that can be turned into shorts by zipping the lower legs off, the zips themselves are tastefully hidden.

I've also got these collared shirts that don't need ironing, at all, it isn't a special material or anything there's just this criss-crossing pattern sown into it which somehow stops creases forming (I don't think it was intentional) but the blue/black one's fading and the white/grey one is starting to loose a button, damn cheap crap, knowing my luck they're not being sold anymore

Lastly, shoes, I'm not a shoes guy, that is to say I don't really care what my shoes look like, it's only natural that they get scuffed and dirty, they're shoes for fucksake, but I like comfortable shoes, loose slip-ons are perfect, I tend to buy one's that are hard wearing because I walk a lot and my feet are unkind to soles.

 

[Anthile]

I have a tophat, your argument is invalid.

 

[Trebuchet]

It's so cool that you started a fashion thread here.

Fashion isn't a common INTP obsession, but aside from it being an unusual choice, everything you describe sounds pretty typical. You have mastered your chosen field, bringing in elements of physical skill, lots of detailed knowledge, and theory and science to let you reason your way through anything you haven't learned yet. You describe a thirst to learn, great success at being a technical person in a non-technical field, and a highly competent professional life. Also, that bit about watching to figure out the right way to act is something I've always done. Sounds like an INTP to me. (Not that I ever try to type other people; I just take their word for it.)

So, no, fashion isn't my thing, though lately I've been a little more interested in how I look. Obsessions about other things all follow the exact pattern you described, however.

I love to learn things outside my own areas of expertise. Probably your knowledge is way too in-depth for me to follow most of it, but if you posted some of the specific things you find fascinating about fashion, I expect I would find them fascinating too.

 

[Death]

So an INTP can care about fashion? I like this forum much more.

Being a fashion icon is far from my ideal and current self, I dress comfortably and have a good first impression. I think I choose my choice of dress to describe myself rather than to define myself, and my most favorite shirt is pink in color (the shirt's design is great).

 

[Thoughtful]

Meh, I don't follow fashion, but I did take the time about a year or two ago to do some research into the matter and figure out what clothes In look good in.

Mostly I just care about having a crap-load of pockets.

 

[Adymus]

This is what I call an Fe fetish... or an Si fetish in the case of an ENTP (Which I am kind of suspecting that you are. You don't have to address this, I naturally assume everyone's type is wrong.)

I would not say that I am Fashion obsessed, certainly no where near your level of obsession, but I am very fashion conscious, and I really like looking good.

Here is my relationship with fashion:

Frankly I could not care less about social norms and how I am supposed to look. However I will be damned if the one thing that takes me down or screws up my work is my lack of social awareness, or my appearance. So I fetish out on my sense of style so I can be really good at not making that mistake. I actually focus more on what not to look like, than what I should look like. If I am going to take hits from something, I'd rather it be my theories, not my fashion sense, so I make an effort to avoid that.

But at the same time there is still a certain amount of pleasure I get when I know I look really really good.

 

[Agent Intellect]

The more I think about it, the more I begin to believe I do have a fashion - even if it's a lack of fashion. I've always worn hand-me-downs, garage sale and Good Will clothes, and it never bothered me when I was in school (even though I got made fun of for it quite a bit in junior high). I dressed that way out of necessity (being poor) and not by choice.

But now that I'm grown up (allegedly) and have a job and the means to buy clothes that are at least one step up from my 90's adolescence, I still dress like I'm from the grunge era. I've come to realize that this is a fashion that I'm comfortable with, even if it's not what one would call fashionable. Basically, I've only fairly recently admitted to myself (within the last year or so) that I make at least a modicum of conscious effort to look the way I do (even if it is looking like a scrub) as a warped way of 'self expression' whereas I used to tell myself I dress like I do because I didn't care how I looked. As a result, I can only conclude that I do care about fashion.

 

[ShipwreckSilence]

Ha well I'm glad people were at least interested enough in my interest of fashion to post. Again I want to express that I'm not trying to suggest INTPs don't look good. It's entirely possible to look good/be attractive without putting a ton of thought/time into fashion.

I wouldn't say I love fashion in a "trendy" way, like always having the next big thing and living at the mall. I like to look different than everyone. Instead of just having a perfect appearance that blends in, I go for something that stands out so that it sort of speaks for me. It allows me to appear more extroverted than I am. People often assume I know more than them about fashion/hair because I look like I do which means I can get away with being a bit socially awkward with introductions and the like.

Very interesting to read everyone's thoughts so far.

I like pockets, lots and lots of pockets.

Mostly I just care about having a crap-load of pockets.

I can see why pockets are popular as I always want to carry stuff around but I just opted for carrying a bag since I like to take books and such too and I wear tighter fitting clothing so bulky pockets are annoying.

I love to learn things outside my own areas of expertise. Probably your knowledge is way too in-depth for me to follow most of it, but if you posted some of the specific things you find fascinating about fashion, I expect I would find them fascinating too.

I like running across information on random subjects I would never have thought to look into as well. Even things I'm usually uninterested in become very enjoyable when I'm learning about them from someone who really enjoys them.

This is what I call an Fe fetish... or an Si fetish in the case of an ENTP (Which I am kind of suspecting that you are. You don't have to address this, I naturally assume everyone's type is wrong.)

Well I have certainly considered that I might be ENTP. I may possibly not understand the difference of I/E but I don't think I'm naturally very extroverted. I have to force myself to do it and it can be very draining on me if I don't watch it. Naturally I'm the sort of person who is terrified of answering the phone or having to call someone, I'm only really comfortable talking to people one on one, and I love doing things like running at 2am because nobody else is outside and I can relax for a bit. I've always loved books like "Hatchet" and "My Side of the Mountain" and fantasized about being cut off from everyone. Anyway I'm open to any thoughts on the matter.

 

[warryer]

I understand what you mean. (I am thankful that this wasn't the thread I thought it would be.) You are right though that what people wear says a LOT about them. Unless they have no social sense of course. I haven't found it possible to define what exactly each thing says about a person.

For example: Back in high school I used to wear a bunch of logo shirts. Which in my high school was the thing to do. I still have a lot of those shirts because I absolutely HATE buying clothes. But on the flip side I also hate having to wear those shirts because it misrepresents what I want people to see about me. But I'm poor so, I make do with what I have. (What I see about flashing brand names is that more often than not those people have a closed mind. And that false mindset: clothes make the person not the person makes the person.)

I do spend some time thinking about how I look but, it is not my main concern. I suspect this is the case with other people here. I am more likely to be found studying a machine dynamics book than a fashion magazine. The idea is the same but the subject isn't.

 

[Fiddling Lass]

I'm not into modern fashion, but Victorian... it's awesome. xD
Really, I'm in love with old fashion (mostly men's) up until the 50s and excluding Regency. So I'm building this hodgepodge collection of different old styles. I also adore hats and tend to build outfits around them.

 

[dreamoftheunknown]

Mostly I just care about having a crap-load of pockets.

I'm detecting a pocket theme on this thread. That has to be one of my biggest beefs with the fashion industry - the fact that it downplays the importance of pockets in women's clothing. Why, oh why are the pockets for women's jeans so small? And why do they insist on making women's dress pants without pockets? Sheesh. Makes it such that you can't even go to the restroom without toting your purse. Hell, I'd ditch the purse if they gave me a decent sized pocket! Huff. Puff. Okay, rant over.

I'm not really into "fashion." I've got my own style, which I adjust as the circumstances demand and depending on the message I'm trying to convey to others on a given day. Admittedly, I had a "shopping phase" a few years back. It coincided with my "I'm too cool for this shit, so you guys can just go eff yourselves" phase. They got the message.

 

[sardonic-tea]

I actually have a pretty huge interest in fashion. I didn't always though. Back in the day, I'd only wear what was comfortable and "easy," but I have learned to dress myself throughout the years.
I love looking at fashion blogs, and getting ideas from them that look good.
I think it's a "girl" thing that one learns (at least for me as an INTP)...I know that all people are different, so who knows. I guess it's just a current obsession....maybe.

 

[Thoughtful]

I can see why pockets are popular as I always want to carry stuff around but I just opted for carrying a bag since I like to take books and such too and I wear tighter fitting clothing so bulky pockets are annoying.

Oh I regularly carry a small or medium backpack as well. But I still love the convenience of cargo pants. I also have this, but I don't wear it very often. cargos+that=Overkill. I also tend to worry about my appearance when wearing it.

 

[Xel]

Lately, I've been thinking that I should start dressing to look good rather than dressing for comfort like I usually do. I usually just wear plain t-shirts and sweatshirts, sometimes with a graphic on them but not often, and jeans. I'm thinking I should approach it based on both where I'm going to be wearing the clothes, and approaching it as I would a painting or drawing, looking at formal elements.

 

[Ermine]

I wouldn't say I'm obsessed with fashion, but I am definitely interested. I'm fairly fascinated with the science of generating specific first impressions via fashion. And it's fun to put outfits and hairstyles together from an aesthetic standpoint.

By the way, having an INTP hairstylist would be a very interesting experience. Finding my next new hairstyle is totally a science for me. I research both hairstyles and my specific hair type and all the other factors involved for hours. I give the whole thing a lot of thought. With all the hairstylists I've been to, they don't really give the process the depth that I do. I wish they did. Then my hairstyle would probably better reflect what I had in mind.

 

[XXXX]

It's a growing interest - I don't have an obsession yet (well maybe a little bit...I dunno) and used to care very little about it - but I do like wearing clothes that look good and feel comfortable (I don't have any intention of following current trends). I am also partial to sunglasses and shoes.

 

[Lobstrich]

I like looking good. Wether it's the most expensive JL belt or just a ordinary t-shirt without any fashion "mark" I don't really care. If I feel good in it, and think it looks good. I'm cool. I have several expensive things, the belt I mentioned was about 285 USD..
Sure I could have found another belt that looked alike. But I like THAT belt, and not the one that looks alike.

I also have a T-shirt that was like 2 USD. Which I bought in Serbia while I was there. Because I thought it looked good. And seeing that I care about how I look, I also care about my hair. I tend to not wash it from time to time, I don't want to dry out the natural oils of the hair, etc.

Conclusion: No I'm not by far obsessed. I couldn't care less about fashion. I care about what I think.


(Sorry if the post is messy. Haven't slept for around 26 hours. Literally)

 

[bloozie]

I use to be fond of this fashion stuff. When I was a teenager I would sketch out designs and even dreamed of starting my own clothing label. But I eventually got bored of it and moved on. Although, I still watch those design shows such as ANTM or stuff on Bravo... not everyday, but during downtime... But, this is mostly attributed to wanting to see what other Creatives are up to and to gain some inspiration from them.

As far as dressing up myself... I have gotten tired of doing figuring out what to wear in the morning and wasting half an hour doing so... So, I have really thought it over and I think I may cull my wardrobe and start wearing multiples of the same style clothing that I look and feel good in. This is an inspiration from two successful people... They said that they wore the same style clothes whenever they went to work because what was most important was that they were able to focus on the work itself and not about how they looked..

And for you guys with a pocket fetish... why not just get a fanny pack?

 

[ohrtonz]

I think if I was into "fashion" I wouldn't be "into" fashion. As far as what seems to be most popular at the time. More I would learn like you say about molecules, chemicals effecting hair, etc. What tools are available to cut hair, etc. I would get creative and play around with some hair until it looked cool. I would be open minded about playing around and not focused on "whats in style". Just like my programming Im open minded, sometimes using tools for a job not meant for such a use. Creative troubleshooting. Creative things.

However when it comes to design I can't design. Designing involves me playing around for hours until something looks ok. Then it looks like crap to me anyways. I think with fashion I might also have to same problem. There is something about creating something visual on my own I never like it. I like when others design a page, then I tweak. But my own code I am proud of sometimes. No one sees it anyways.

 

[RubberDucky451]

I think you're unlikely to find others because you're an INTP and you're also a male.

With that said, I'm not very fashionable. I typically wear a plain white tee with jeans.

 

[shoeless]

hmmm. i would certainly say i have an interest in fashion on some level. i mean, if you take a look at my wardrobe, i certainly have more than a jeans-and-tshirt thing going on. but i wouldn't by any means call it an obsession; it's much less conscious than that. i enjoy looking good and creating interesting outfits, but it's not something i think about much (except for occasionally when i can't sleep). it's just something i do.

that said, i don't think i really have any sort of "obsessions". i wish i did. i feel like i'm leading a very boring life without something to throw myself into.

 

[Cognisant]

And for you guys with a pocket fetish... why not just get a fanny pack?

Because last time I check the 80's is long gone.
Anyway it's about convenience and concealment, the apparent magic of having stuff seemingly appear out of nowhere, a fanny pack is just so obvious, but with pockets you can never be 100% sure how many pockets someone has and exactly what each pocket contains, there’s a certain mystery to it.

Oh I regularly carry a small or medium backpack as well. But I still love the convenience of cargo pants. I also have this, but I don't wear it very often. cargos+that=Overkill. I also tend to worry about my appearance when wearing it.

That's awesome, also have a look at those military surplus stores, a lot of it's tacky or scarily serious, but they occasionally have useful stuff too.

 

[Deleted member 1424]

I like to look different than everyone. Instead of just having a perfect appearance that blends in, I go for something that stands out so that it sort of speaks for me.

It's funny you should say that.... In high school I tried so hard just to appear normal, just trying to find some blessed bit of anonymity. Although in hindsight, the cards were heavily stacked against my endeavor and I never even had a chance anyway.


Now I simply wear what I like in terms of aesthetics and comfort, but I don't really consider it a form of self expression for me personally. If I took it that seriously I wouldn't be able to just pick out something I liked, I'd have to make it myself. Something I lack the time and skill to do. Although cosplay does appeal to me.

Day to day, you'll most likely see me in darker colors, although I'll wear bright garments if I find the pattern interesting in some way. I own a lot of black, blue in various shades, a bit of green and earth tones. I've been told on a few occasions I have a somewhat Bohemian style. Although if I had the time, resources and these goggles I'd probably dress like a mad steampunk scientist.

I like pockets, but the traditional front/back pockets always seemed awkward to me, but the ones just above the knee are fantastic when you can find them on women's clothes. I gave up awhile ago and started carrying a purse, and managed to find one that wasn't overly feminine or commercial. I like it quite a bit, but it has way too many pockets and I can never find anything. Feast or famine it seems.

 

[Methuselah]

I am not into high fashion, but I certainly think appearances are important. I usually go for classic styles that have held up over time. It falls under the header of "liking to feel competent" for me.

For me it's all about being able to change people's impressions of me and the conceptual science of how it works so it's very much an INTP thing.

That is how it is for me too, pretty much. I have gotten rusty, though. Austin is such a laid back city that I rarely need anything more than jeans and a clean tee.

I have known a lot of INTPs... and I have to say that appearance does matter. Not necessarily dressing just the right way or having great hair... but how a person keeps his- or herself on the outside is indicative of what's going on inside. If they're dropping the ball on personal appearance, they're dropping it other places too, and those people will quite often bring their problems to your doorstep.

 

[Deleted member 1424]

I have known a lot of INTPs... and I have to say that appearance does matter. Not necessarily dressing just the right way or having great hair... but how a person keeps his- or herself on the outside is indicative of what's going on inside. If they're dropping the ball on personal appearance, they're dropping it other places too, and those people will quite often bring their problems to your doorstep.

I find it more appropriate to be wary of people with impeccable appearances actually. Someone who obsesses over whether a hair is out of place is guaranteed to be tighter wound and thus more likely to snap. Sloppy people can have just as many mental issues of course, but all in all it's just more likely to be benign negligence.

It's not fun watching someone with a carefully maintained front lose control. Tis why I find those neat little church women utterly terrifying.

 

[Trebuchet]

I find it more appropriate to be wary of people with impeccable appearances actually. Someone who obsesses over whether a hair is out of place is guaranteed to be tighter wound and thus more likely to snap. Sloppy people can have just as many mental issues of course, but all in all it's just more likely to be benign negligence.

Agreed, but I also see Methuselah's point. Wearing cargo pants and a faded old tee shirt may not be fashionable, but it isn't a sign of something wrong, either. However, someone who stops worrying about hygiene or doesn't bother to comb their hair is probably missing other details in life.

Sloppy is minor, like having part of your collar sticking up or a pants leg in trapped in your sock in the back. It doesn't mean you don't care about appearance, just that you were hasty checking. But if your clothes are really dirty, put on incorrectly (like backwards), or the shoes come from two different pairs, you missed more than a detail or two.

 

[Methuselah]

I find it more appropriate to be wary of people with impeccable appearances actually. Someone who obsesses over whether a hair is out of place is guaranteed to be tighter wound and thus more likely to snap. Sloppy people can have just as many mental issues of course, but all in all it's just more likely to be benign negligence.

It's not fun watching someone with a carefully maintained front lose control. Tis why I find those neat little church women utterly terrifying.

Oh, this is true too. It works on both extremes. But people who are neat freaks rarely bring sloppy life-destroying drama your way (unless they are a one Patrick Bateman).

I knew one INTP who had that sort of too perfect facade, and he used it to hide his complete lack of social skills. He'd serial date good-looking but troubled girls, and his inability to judge when they needed time apart, what both of them actually enjoyed, what were the proper signals to show not to eff it all up, etc. would lead to the relationships ending in a few weeks every time. But because he was a pretty boy that was "good on paper," he would always find a new girl in a half-day or less. The cycle continues to this day as far as I know.

 

[Cavallier]

Pretty much everything Nyx said about aesthetics and comfort.

I love things that are very utilitarian. I sing the praises of pockets except that often having to much stuff in my pockets makes my pants fall down. Instead I use an one shoulder pack with a buckle all the time. It's not huge so it fits well on my back. And because of the buckle I can hang extra bags onto the strap so my hands continue to be free. It's nice on long walks to have something to tuck my hands into that's above my heart otherwise my hands swell. Although when I go on day trips to the city I generally end up carrying everybody's stuff because they can't carry all the crap they bought.

I enjoy fashion in that there are certain styles that I think are visually interesting. I like mixing and matching articles of clothing from different styles to get different effects. Mostly though I just wear jeans and t-shirt and I carry around a sweatshirt a lot.

 

[Minuend]

I dress to blend in. I buy clothes I like. I don't pay attention to fashion- like what's hot or not.

I wear good shoes to extend the duration of my feet.

I used to experiment a lot when I was about 15- 16. Tried a lot of weird things then.

I don't have a particular style.

My clothes doesn't say much about me, I think.

 

[AlisaD]

In the words of one of those people who care about fashion:

"I don't wear fashion, I am fashion"

It sounds stupid, but it is true, I can wear the exact same outfit on two different days and leave a totally different impression on people. So I never really cared so much about what I will wear, it all comes down to how I will walk, talk or move, clothes are usually just a nice extension.

 

[ShipwreckSilence]

Fashion may not have been the best word choice. I certainly don't mean I'm obsessed with wearing the "right" thing or what's popular. I dress more sort of like a person would in a magazine add. The hair/makeup/clothing is almost always impractical and it's meant more as are than anything else. I dress like that most days though. Even if I'm dressing like a "normal boy" I'll probably spend a good hour and a half on it.

Oh, this is true too. It works on both extremes. But people who are neat freaks rarely bring sloppy life-destroying drama your way (unless they are a one Patrick Bateman).

I knew one INTP who had that sort of too perfect facade, and he used it to hide his complete lack of social skills. He'd serial date good-looking but troubled girls, and his inability to judge when they needed time apart, what both of them actually enjoyed, what were the proper signals to show not to eff it all up, etc. would lead to the relationships ending in a few weeks every time. But because he was a pretty boy that was "good on paper," he would always find a new girl in a half-day or less. The cycle continues to this day as far as I know.

Ha well I actually Identify with Bateman very strongly... aside from the serial killer part which would be way too messy. Probably my favorite book. You also just described me up 'til about a year or two ago. I sort of snapped out of it and have all but sworn off dating/relationships in order to work on myself. My obsession with appearance is probably a subconscious effort to make up for a lack of personality now that you mention it.

 

[Methuselah]

I wish Tom Ford would adopt me and let me suck on his man-teat of style and money for ever and ever and ever.

 

[DesertSmeagle]

well, i dnt particularly like fasion because i see it as a means of comforming to social pressures and garbage like that. but if u just like fasion to look good go for it. I dnt wear many brand names but i try to look good haha. And ya ur thing is probably fasion. Like intps are good at everything they put there minds to and stuff, and fasion is something u put ur mind to.

 

[nexion]

I could care less about fashion.

By the way... you said something about feeling natural instincts to be wrong and something about societal norms... sounds more SJ to me.

 

[preilemus]

Sorry, I just couldn't keep away this time

I must admit as well that I am fashion obsessed (well maybe obsessed is too strong of a word, but oh well).

What really gets me excited about it is finding the right combinations of pieces, and though my knowledge of this is largely undeveloped, creating formulas for what will "work" and what will not. When i see an ad in a magazone or online, I usually wonder how it could be worked in to something well, or with particularly striking pieces what could be worked around that singular item.

Things that stick out are especially exciting to me because it's a challenge to find other things in order to work it into an outfit that is pleasing and takes advantage of that powerful piece, and doesn't just throw a whole bunch of things together that don't blend.

And then of course there's the question of whether the outfit should center around the wearer, or an idea of its own. Centering around the wearer seems like it would be the obvious choice if the goal is over-all aesthetic, uh, pleasingness... but the latter allows for things to take some pretty interesting directions.

Anyway... this is somewhat new territory for me (at least, territory that I am willing to take seriously) and at this point it's all just a bunch of detached, hypothetical workings that I wander around in frequently, but yeah, I think there is some art and science to be found in it, and looking for those underlying mechanisms that dictate the thing as a whole is really fun.

(I must admit though that I do not apply any of this to my personal wardrobe. My clothing consists of t-shirt and shorts, and it will be the ones on top of the stack, at that.)

 

[transformers]

Yes.

 

[Hysteresis]

Fashion isn't one of the main obsessions in my life, but I do appreciate wearing things that look and feel good. That said, here's just some of the things I've learned relating to fashion over the past several years (that apply to me):

Designer clothes are okay if the brand name is unobtrusive - they generally have better quality material than most other clothes, therefore they feel better to wear.
You can never have enough pockets.
Wearing hats as a fashion accessory is stupid and makes you look stupid.
In a hot, sunny place, wear a shirt with a collar. You can turn the collar up and prevent sunburn to the back of your neck, at the expense of looking a little bit stupid.
I look good in sky blue, black and sometimes white.
Most jeans are bad due to small pockets.
Belts go with pretty much everything.

Also, I NEVER wear shorts. full-length trousers all day every day. Even while on holiday.

 

[EyeSeeCold]

Fashion obsessed? No
Heightened sense of aesthetics? Yes

The Si-Ne combination allows for us to be masters of aesthetics. Art, music, clothing, poetry, nature, people etc; we are able to appreciate a wide range of styles. If "the eye of the beholder" applied to anyone it would most definitely be the INTP, for we have a heightened sense of aesthetics yet rarely are we closed-minded to different things (Ti, Perceiving). The Si-Ne-Fe combination gives us a joy when we listen to certain music or wear certain clothes so if you decide to make fashion your domain, it's totally in accord with your INTPness.

Kramer from Seinfield was an *NTP, he had a fashion sense similar to INTP but his extraversion gave him different priorities.

That said, I prefer to be comfortable(physically & mentally) rather than fashionable. Only when my clothes satisfy my preference will I be able to enjoy fashion. This usually translates to all or nothing.

 

[CodeOmega0]

I read somewhere that INTPs have only one wardrobe, that only varies in color. Not sure how true that is for most INTPs, but it is definitely true for me. I usually wear a darker-colored jean, and a horizontally striped polo. I find that polos are a good go-between no matter where you are. If you are in public casually, you look a bit better; however, if you're in a more formal scene, the polo still works, just not AS classy. :monocle:
On a side note, someone said I was metrosexual because I always looked good. Let me tell you: To all of you lazy INTPs [all of you] Just go buy 10 of the same style T-shirts in different colors. It works so well, and it is really easy to do.

 

[Words]

I am interested in fashion[not the standard] but all is really brought from my own ideas of what things would look aesthetically fascinating. This idea leads me into wearing some rather people-attracting clothing. At times I would bring an interesting umbrella as an accessory. At times I would wear ragged clothes to a formal party. I would also wear original hats with original colors and shoes. Barefoot is also one item of fascination. Then there are those wings at your back that increases your space, I have never worn them but I plan to[though my plans never really come to fruition]. Masks, and other novelty clothes.

To all of you lazy INTPs [all of you] Just go buy 10 of the same style T-shirts in different colors. It works so well, and it is really easy to do.

I do this as well but I separate it with my other dimensional clothing.

 

[citrusbreath95]

I'm not really fashion obsessed, Though I do enjoy putting pieces together and seeing how certain items can really pull something together in your overall appearance. I don't pay attention to trends. I don't wear trendy clothing, but yet i've been told by some people around me that I know how to put things together on my own. (I'm casual, but also stylish I suppose) I don't read fashion magazines, nor do I pay attention to what's in or out of season. When I purchase clothing I go for functionality, cost, and how it feels/looks.

 

[nexion]

I put on jeans, a t-shirt, sneakers (and hoodie if cold) almost every day of my life. The best clothes ever.

 

[Sforza]

(Thinking out loud) I like following fashion because I'm interested in what the major fashion labels come up with from season to season. I guess I like seeing the results of other creative types, and I get bored when looks are simply rehashed or are put out there simply to be different or have something "new" without any functional or aesthetic value. My sense of aesthetics comes from a mixture of Japanese street fashion, time spent making character designs in manga and checking out what's currently fashionable by mainstream standards.

I guess it doesn't help either that I have a fashionista brother who's dating a fashion stylist/designer, and that I work in an industry where people have to superficially look good all the time (sales and marketing). I'm interested in the specifics of tailoring, pattern cutting and fabrics (especially in formal wear and denims) mostly. Personal style isn't something I think about on a daily basis, I just wear whatever I feel like that day. This is in contrast to my brother (an ENTJ who's also in sales) who plans out his daily outfits for the week by writing it down on excel sheets every weekend and always looks like he came out of a magazine. He tends to like fancy lettered things with H or LV or D&G written on them which I find tacky.

I'm quite aware at the contradiction because I'm a pretty extreme INTP, and I often find myself unable to respond when people ask stuff like, "I like what you're wearing" or "Where'd you get that?" and ask follow-up questions.

 

[lightspeed]

Oh, this is true too. It works on both extremes. But people who are neat freaks rarely bring sloppy life-destroying drama your way (unless they are a one Patrick Bateman).

I knew one INTP who had that sort of too perfect facade, and he used it to hide his complete lack of social skills. He'd serial date good-looking but troubled girls, and his inability to judge when they needed time apart, what both of them actually enjoyed, what were the proper signals to show not to eff it all up, etc. would lead to the relationships ending in a few weeks every time. But because he was a pretty boy that was "good on paper," he would always find a new girl in a half-day or less. The cycle continues to this day as far as I know.

His name doesn't start with an H does it?

 

[Deleted member 1424]

YouTube- David Bowie - Fashion

Bowie is fashion. It's a shame I missed the 80s.

 

[DarkGreen]

no you're an intj, a method actor one too. you judged your world, responded and acted accordingly. if you're persuasive and motivated like your posts seem to be you're not an intp. intj's are often mistaken as intp's. remember that you'd be accepted even when you're the calm you. passively judging.

 

[Kidege]

I identify with the 'research' angle. I notice fashion and store fashion info into my mind, even if I choose to wear a very casual and unobtrusive style that's pretty much androgynous.

having an INTP hairstylist would be a very interesting experience. Finding my next new hairstyle is totally a science for me.

Lol. Try the ENTx stylist: you say "short", and you get short, but it's never the same style.

 

[₲uardian]

I've always have a good sense of aesthetics, though my tendency/ability to dress fabulously better than 99% of all guys has crept up on me along with the money to buy clothes.

Despite my social anxiety I'd like to think is mostly inside my head, I bathe in the attention.

Though in high school, I dressed like a hot mess without any real or normal clothes. Apparently my parents thought that clothes were magically supplied to children without any need to buy them.

 

[EyeSeeCold]

I put on jeans, a t-shirt, sneakers (and hoodie if cold) almost every day of my life. The best clothes ever.

I've always have a good sense of aesthetics, though my tendency/ability to dress fabulously better than 99% of all guys has crept up on me along with the money to buy clothes.

Despite my social anxiety I'd like to think is mostly inside my head, I bathe in the attention.

Exactly. It's like all or nothing for INTPs. We prefer comfortable clothes, but if we can get that plus style then we're on board.

I'd love to wear something like this:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41S9JlrK7jL.jpg
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41+3Yix66JL.jpg
or this http://www.harristweedscotland.com/images/product/dalmore-harris-tweed-jacket-l.jpg

If not, then just a regular shirt, comfy jacket, jeans and boots.