Do I look like a girl?
I know.
Weird, right?
I'm accustom to looking more like a hybrid between Michael Jackson, Mr. Darcy, and my 6th grade social studies teacher (hey Mr. Jaeger whatwhattt) .
And honestly - I'm obnoxiously proud of it. Within the last week, I've caught myself expounding upon how "unique" I am for wearing menswear as opposed to traditionally feminine attire.
But like,
so what?
Why does that somehow make me more original and new age than someone who is very fond of, say, dresses?
Or a designer who prefers figure-flattering evening wear to manly jackets?
Why does my oft-proclaimed dislike of "peter pan collars" make me so much edgier or more fashion-forward than someone to whom they strongly appeal?
Why does "traditionally feminine" sound so derogatory when I say it, and why do I think less of those who opt for simple A-line skirts and tucked-in lace blouses over chunky, unflattering and ill-fitting boyish pieces?
Am I too cool for flattering my figure?
Does wearing menswear mean I'm somehow in the know?
Do boxy silhouettes look more commanding?
Or is there a scary socially-proponed preference for masculine silhouettes taking place here that I need to strongly reconsider?
Am I, by prejudicially neglecting "feminine" sartorial choices, seemingly opting for a non-traditional silhouettes while actually imitating the sex that once suffocated me (well, that suffocated my ancestors, but I take things impractically personally)?
I mean, I was legitimately embarrassed to post this outfit out of fear that it was too "classically girly".
Why is "Fashion" (with an evident & notably capital F) so androgynous,
while the day-to-day outfitting most of us see still remains so focused on feminine details?
I understand women wanting to break free from the confines of "womanhood",
but when does it stop being revolutionary and start being aspirational?
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| skirt: ASOS, shirt: Jcrew, necklace: Anthropologie, shoes: thrifted |
Are those of us concerned with our fashion-related images
trying to be something we're not?
Do you look down on women who just dress...
womanly?
Cheers.
first of all get out of her with that gorgeous first shot. i love this look on you and it's interesting how at first glance i was shocked by the fact i was seeing pink on you and then i was double shocked by how good it looks on you. i think that what makes Fashion is knowing how to make a look, whether feminine or androgynous, your own as evidenced here. you did girly on your own terms with the unexpected slit in the skirt and those dark green pointy pumps.
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i think it's all about how you can play up feminine details and make them unique and edgy, like you have. i admit, i'm girly. i love dresses. so much so that the other day when i wore jeans, the hubby was a bit in shock. i love a peter pan collar (eep!) but i love mixing menswear with my feminine details. one of my favorite looks is a men's blazer or oversized cardigan with a dress and oxfords.
ReplyDeletelove that skirt. wow!
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how funny....just read this, too....http://flashesofstyle.blogspot.hk/2013/10/like-boy.html
ReplyDeletei know i feel way more edgy in a pair of slouchy jeans and over size blazer than I do in a dress these days.....BUT it also depends on the person wearing the dress/ skirt. because you took this ensemble and made it your own its not "girly" its chic....also, wanting to experiment with different styles is maturing.....good for you :)
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