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I’m a little over “Fashion Tips for Teens” and “How to Dress in Your 30s.” I’m writing this in the middle of the afternoon while wearing polka dot pajama pants and a glitter tank that says “Just Married” on it. Just let me wear whatever I want, no matter how old I am. I think as long as my bits are covered according to local laws, and I don’t wear white to someone else’s wedding, I’m good to go.
Then again, I’m a feminist, and we like to do things our own way. Feminism is all about empowering women to make the best choices for ourselves, from the big decisions to the small ones. While picking out a new pair of shoes might not be as life-changing as picking a new job offer, you should still have the freedom to make the right choice for you.
That said, I do have a few style tips for the feminist fashionista.
Heels to Smash the Patriarchy
Not just any shoes will suit the feminist hell-bent on smashing the patriarchy. You need feminist heels to show the world you mean business. A well-placed kick will shatter any glass ceiling standing in your way.
Anything with Cats
I might be too allergic to my feline friends to become a full-fledged cat lady, but I stand by my feminist friends with their cute cats. Get Bullish offers an extensive Cat Lady Collection, with cat socks, a cat scarf, and even a cute cat lady tote bag.
Short Skirts or Dresses to Highlight Hairy Legs
Feminists don’t shave their legs or under their arms, right? Because none of us ever experience internalized sexism or feel the need to conform to American beauty standards. Right? Furthermore, none of us could possibly prefer the feel of hairless skin. Right? So let’s rock those mini skirts and short dresses with our soft & fuzzy legs poking out!
Feminist Accessories
No accessory screams, “I’m a feminist!” then one that literally spells out the word, “feminist.” I would love my arm candy to include this Feminist Unicorn brass cuff. I wouldn’t say no to these feminist socks either! After all, while feminists are never hesitant about gender equality, sometimes we do get cold feet… literally.
Obviously this blog post is a little tongue-in-cheek. Truthfully, just like there’s no one way to be a feminist, there’s no one way to dress like a feminist. Sometimes my feminist wardrobe is little more than a bikini. Other times I dress like a feminist when I rock jeans and a hoodie. Being a feminist means having the freedom to make my own choices about my life.
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How do you dress like a feminist?
I seriously LOVE all those socks. I want them ALL!
I nail dressing like a feminist since I always chose what I want to wear. Sometimes it’s super girly, or super formal and sometimes it’s quite the opposite.
Aren’t they cute? I kind of hope someone will get them for my birthday, which, granted, isn’t until June.
Choosing what you want to wear is totally feminist!
Pretty sure Step 2 is not necessary. One could be a nudist feminist.
That’s true, but then you wouldn’t be dressing like a feminist. Semantics matter 😉
Love this post! I dress like a (fat) feminist by generally ignoring society’s socially acceptable rules. There’s nothing wrong ofc with folkestone the rules if that’s what makes you happy, but the rules only helped me hate and shame and never love myself as I am now. I rarely wear black, instead preferring all sorts of loud colors. I rarely wear loose and baggy clothing to hide my shape. I still struggle personally with the VBO (visible belly outline) in fitted pencil skirts or pants for example, so I kicked those things out of my wardrobe! I dress like a feminist by only wearing clothes I love that make me feel good. Sometimes that’s my flowing rainbow Hawaiian print maxi dress, sometimes it’s my fitted blue keyhole and bow knee-length dress, and sometimes that’s my black Jim Beam t-shirt – hello KY Bourbon Trail! – with a gray skater skirt.
As you’ve seen on insta, the thing I most struggle with is the modesty sweater because I do have internalized bs about showing off my big flabby arms – thanks mom! – even though I love when other fatshionistas do it. To compensate for that particular insecurity I have made sure to stock my wardrobe with a rainbow’s worth of cardigans.
I also have an alicorn print dress that desperately NEEDS that bracelet as an accessory!
I love all of your loud color choices, especially your hair! You are a fabulous mermaid who graces us mere mortals with your presence.
My mom did this wonderful presentation with a friend of hers for many years, sort of a humorous motivational speech thing. Part of it included how she finally accepted her fat arms. It was both hilarious and really moving.
Hahaha! TY TY TY /bow. I really wish I could have seen her presentation – that sounds empowering.
I think my big turning point about my body was two-fold: one of my professors here at UA told all the women in her class to stop apologizing for having thoughts and opinions. That gave me the courage to stand up to my conservative family and dye my hair the way I’ve wanted to since Furman, honestly. And then I started seeing “stop apologizing for taking up space” in the body positive and its spin off movements. That was such a radically awesome moment for me. I’ve *always* been big and I’ve always been shamed for it from grade school forward by family, friends, and authority figures alike. But when I realized I had nothing to be ashamed of and gave myself permission to not apologize for taking up space, HELLO BRAVE NEW WORLD! Still a daily struggle with lots of setbacks….but this has gone off topic and should probably be its own post elsewhere! <3
love this!! I am totally ordering that cuff!
Isn’t it darling?!
I dressed like a feminist today. It’s my first day back to work after maternity leave, and I’m wearing dressy leggings with a long blouse and a blazer. Many fashion blogs would tell me that my post-baby thunder thighs look gross all wiggly and jiggly under my leggings, but I’m rocking them. I’m even wearing kick-ass feminist heels for the first time in a year. I feel great about myself!
Woohoo! I hope your first week back at work is awesome. You sound like a badass feminist fashionista mama!
Today, I am wearing maternity clothes… Almost five months postpartum. That’s part of a feminist wardrobe too, right?
I am in love with the “feminist unicorn” cuff. I need it. Need!
Sounds incredibly comfortable! During some of my worst prednisone years (I naturally carry my weight in my belly, and prednisone weight is all belly + face), I actually thought about shopping the maternity section.
The feminist unicorn cuff is my FAVORITE! It’s going on my birthday wish list.
I didn’t know these amazing products actually exist! Wow. I love them. Especially the bangles. And those 2 simple steps are on point. 🙂