Too feminine

[ellbee]

I realize this probably comes across as a sacrilege, but these days I feel like dresses are just too feminine for me. :confused3:


Don't get me wrong: I love the things & think they're awesome. But I've gotten to a point where they're really just "not me" anymore.

I didn't go too heavy into them this go-around, because I kind of already knew that in the back of my mind. I do have two short, simple, comfy ones I picked up like a year ago... Throw on some tights, and I'm good to go.


But again, they're not for me, personally. The whole concept of a dress being too femmy? Yep!


It's fine. I used to love wearing them (and skirts) back in the day, so I've certainly had my fair share & my fill.

And against an overall "backdrop," I've been gradually & increasingly moving away from feminine looks & clothing over the decades. I've found that there are other ways to explore & express the femmy side of things.



Oh, don't worry: Some of my fashion & work-out leggings can get pretty darn feminine sometimes.

However, there are quite a few things now that are simply just not for me anymore. Eh, whatever. It happens.

[Krisi]

In real life, not all women think of themselves as "feminine". Female of course but not "feminine". If you're 6'2", 250 lb and built like Hulk Hogan, you're not going to come off as "feminine" no matter what you wear.

[Sheila11]

I love very frilly things, but they make me too self conscience to wear in public.
Lace dresses and colors are ok but ruffles seem over the top.
I saw a woman wearing matching pink pants and top the other day and thought "that's a lot of pink".
Then I thought "it's ok. She's a woman and can wear all the pink she wants." I'd sure like to wear her outfit.

[Lacy PJs]

I'm not sure about "too feminine," but in some cases, I've seen things that are simply "over the top." Some of the robe & gown sets from the 50's with seemingly yards & yards of marabou trim appear over the top to me. That may also have something to do with practicality as well... I don't know for sure.

Lacy PJs

[pinklilly211]

Well, I guess it goes both ways. When I'm home all alone I tend to go for the "Normal everyday girl look" But when I'm with my Gurlfriends It's as sezy and fem as tou can get!

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Woops, Sorry for the Fat finger on a small keypad thing. I meant to say sexy and you!

[Sometimes Steffi]

I'm not worried about being too feminine, nor to age-appropriate. I usually wear outfits that are not age appropriate.

But there are many overly sexual styles that I'd love to wear, but just aren't a good look for me.

When I'm buying clothes now, I look for clothes that I would wear out, not those that wouldn't be appropriate for me to wear out.

[sometimes_miss]

The things that are too feminine, would only be the stuff that is so designed for the shape of a female body that I can't possibly wear it. Dresses designed for a wasp waist, tops/dresses with narrow sleeves for female arms, chokers for 11" necks, boots fit only for bird legs. Or the completely impractical ones, like wedding or ball gowns that would be constantly stepped on or tripped over; crinolines that would make it impossible to maneuver in close quarters. Fancy hats that would hit the doorjams. Ballet toe shoe/boots that make it impossible to walk. Oh yeah, and anything with button up backs, because I can't reach back there to get them all together. I only manage back zips by using the string and paper clip trick.

[ellbee]

In real life, not all women think of themselves as "feminine". Female of course but not "feminine". If you're 6'2", 250 lb and built like Hulk Hogan, you're not going to come off as "feminine" no matter what you wear.

I don't believe anyone here in this thread is talking about coming across as fem to others.

We're simply talking about femmy articles of clothing -- and at best, *feeling* feminine in them (whatever that may mean to the wearer).

Sheesh, Krisi!

[jack-ie]

I know a few GGs ( including my ex) that are way past the spring chicken bracket that seem able to do a mix of appealing, tasteful and, yes, sexy with their clothing. I try to emulate that look. I think to myself "Would she/they wear this outfit". It's not always an easy call. Sometimes, there's a fine line between tasteful and street corner.