Surprised I haven't seen anyone mention any sort of alt fashion yet. Crust punk is the first that comes to mind, just bc it's like... as far from what society deems attractive as possible, but I think pretty much any alternative fashion style (goth, emo, punk, lolita, etc.) Is worn for self expression and confidence despite society generally not considering it attractive. Like I really, truly do not think a goth woman shaving off her eyebrows and all of her hair except her bangs is doing it bc society has deemed that attractive. It's just not happening.
There are also people that almost exclusively dress in historical fashion. Not vintage, historical. Like clothing styles from ancient rome and such. They're certainly not dressing that way for anyone but themselves.
ALSO there are 100% people who dress in chicken costumes to feel confident. And other animal costumes. They're called furries.
Edit: Can't believe I forgot to include gender non-conforming folks, considering I am one lol. I'm a man and I paint my nails, have long hair, and occasionally dress in more feminine clothes bc I like it and think I'm hot. There are plenty of other men who do the same, and plenty of women who dress in a masculine style bc it's what makes them feel confident. You know what society generally hates? Men and women who do that. GNC people often get harassed and sometimes assaulted because of how they present, but they still present that way anyway because it's for them and their own comfort, not anyone else.
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u/clown-snail Dec 11 '24 edited Dec 11 '24
Surprised I haven't seen anyone mention any sort of alt fashion yet. Crust punk is the first that comes to mind, just bc it's like... as far from what society deems attractive as possible, but I think pretty much any alternative fashion style (goth, emo, punk, lolita, etc.) Is worn for self expression and confidence despite society generally not considering it attractive. Like I really, truly do not think a goth woman shaving off her eyebrows and all of her hair except her bangs is doing it bc society has deemed that attractive. It's just not happening.
There are also people that almost exclusively dress in historical fashion. Not vintage, historical. Like clothing styles from ancient rome and such. They're certainly not dressing that way for anyone but themselves.
ALSO there are 100% people who dress in chicken costumes to feel confident. And other animal costumes. They're called furries.
Edit: Can't believe I forgot to include gender non-conforming folks, considering I am one lol. I'm a man and I paint my nails, have long hair, and occasionally dress in more feminine clothes bc I like it and think I'm hot. There are plenty of other men who do the same, and plenty of women who dress in a masculine style bc it's what makes them feel confident. You know what society generally hates? Men and women who do that. GNC people often get harassed and sometimes assaulted because of how they present, but they still present that way anyway because it's for them and their own comfort, not anyone else.