Do you buy anything marketed to men that is just as good, or better than the "womens" version?

Hoodies

I tend to buy children’s T shirts from Next - age 15-16 is about a 10-12.

Razors are same price when I check. I have bought Just for Men beard dye for my eyebrows. Lasts ages.

I don't know how old you are but for me there was a massive change at menopause. Long after hot flushes have gone I run warmer in general.

Honestly this is the bit that always baffled me. do we run cold? Or are our clothes just unfit for purpose? Based on the fact that my son's t-shirts, joggers and jumpers are usually way thicker than my daughter's I'd say so. I almost never shop in the girls section as who wants threadbare garments?!

I was reading The island of sea women about sea divers, where the women make better divers as they have better fat reserves and can stay in cold water longer without getting hypothermia...at which point I felt a little flag go up. I'm always cold, but apparently I have a body better suited to living in cold temperatures? Hmm. Calling shenanigans on you fashion industry!

Socks.
Shower gel.

Razors - Gillette the best anyone can get at a fraction of the pink price! Closer shave, as they advertise for men’s chins, but great for my ankles….do we not deserve a closer shave?! 🪒

Trainers and walking boots as I am size 8.
I've tried joggers and jeans but they're not the right shape, I'm very pear shaped and the hip to waist ratio is wrong on mens.
I've had some success with shorts though. The long walking shorts with zipped pockets. Men's are cheaper and longer, though can be snug on the hips.
Edited to add trainer socks. Mens socks are bigger in the same size and slightly higher on the ankle.

Same as a previous poster, but Men's running tops. Karrimore in particular- cover your bum, moisture wicking, last ages.

Men's cashmere sweaters from M&S, much better quality than the ladies. Longer body, keep their shape better. The arms are a bit longer, but I just pull them up.

Work bags/laptop bag's marketed for men. Much better made and constructed.

Razors, shaving foam etc I get whatever is cheapest. Men's or women's.

Razors.

Jumpers. I wanted a plain navy wool jumper. Struggled to find a woman's jumper in natural fibres, and those I did find were mixed with polyester or acrylic.

I am currently wearing a man's 100% lambswool jumper from M&S. (TK Maxx also had jumpers in wool and cashmere, to be fair.)

Gildan hoodies come in loads of colours if you're happy with plain. Fairly cheap too.

https://www.buytshirtsonline.co.uk/hoodies-c1/pull-over-hooded-tops-c76/gildan-softstyle-midweight-fleece-adult-hoodie-p12688

This thread is great, I do all these things too. I love the men’s jumpers and t shirts in primary

Men's razors and shaving foam. Men's socks for winter! DH laughs when I wear his socks but they're much thicker than any woman's socks and they keep my feet warm!

Dressing gowns! Don’t know why but men’s are always better - I always steal my husbands then just bought the same one as him

This kind of thing in case you're interested.
https://amzn.eu/d/85pHUXe

Costs about £10-£20 and a box of 100 blades about £5.

Underwear 😳 It made me realise how uncomfortable woman’s underwear was. I know you can get women’s boxers and theyre not bad but I still prefer DH’s!

Love men’s socks - wider calf.

Obvious stuff like razors, face wash, shaving foam, face wash even.

Absolutely this, lasts longer too, on brows and in terms of number of uses from a box of dye.

But not lashes though surely?? 🤔

not men’s but get cotton pads from baby section not beauty

I use an old fashioned metal razor with replaceable blades. Works out loads cheaper. The box of blades will probably last the rest of my lifetime (partly cos I rarely shave in winter) and cost a few quid. I can't see any difference in use compared to disposable ones.

My dd, 17 is a quirky dresser, very small boobs and hips and not keen on anything low cut or tight. She likes to buy men's hawaiian shirts (size s is loose and comfy on her). Also wears men's or unisex tshirts as she doesn't like the shorter cap sleeves on a lot of women's ts.

Mostly men's clothing is no use to me as it's the wrong shape for me.

Sainsbury's have warm men's PJs.
Aramis, for daytime wear.

Where from please! Do they have a gusset?

Men’s socks, they come up mid calf, perfect for autumn / winter, why women’s are so short is beyond me.

I would like some nice cotton jersey boxers but men’s have a seam where it would irritate me and an opening!
Still searching ….

Primark have been good for this.

I also believe men's t-shirts are more pure cotton or a higher % cotton if mixed materials

@Auburngal have you looked at Next? I have a lovely men’s purple hoodie from there, but a couple of years old now.

I like men’s outdoor clothes - I’m tall so walking trousers need to be extra long. They actually have decent pockets, and the waterproof jackets have arms that are long enough and the back isn’t up above my waist.

Also buy men’s shirts, razors, socks, gym and running gear, trainers and shoes - I’m a wide fit and large size, got some lovely men’s Ugg leather Chelsea boots in the sale. Sometimes boxers as I’m sick of my knicker’s gusset disappearing!