For as long as I can remember, people have labeled me a “tomboy.” As someone who embraces life in blue jeans, I completely get it. I’m not your typical “girly” girl. I don’t fit the mold of what society deems feminine. While dresses are often associated with femininity, I’ve learned that there’s more to being a woman than what you wear.
In high school, I was often judged for sporting football jerseys instead of skirts. Playing basketball after school was my preference, and I was seen as “one of the guys” instead of a young “lady.” To all those who thought this way, I calmly say, “That’s nonsense.”
I might not fit the traditional image of a feminine woman as portrayed in magazines and media. For years, I felt less confident than my dress-wearing counterparts, as if my lack of pearls and heels somehow diminished my womanhood. But then I noticed that powerful figures like pop stars and actresses, who often forgo dresses, are just as much women as anyone else. It hit me: dressing less “girly” doesn’t equate to being less feminine.
What a woman chooses to wear doesn’t define her femininity. An old saying suggests that clothes make the man, but I couldn’t disagree more when it comes to women. A woman can wear whatever she pleases—whether it’s pants, flats, or sweats—and still embody femininity, attractiveness, and sexiness. The idea that one woman is less feminine than another simply because she opts for pants is not only frustrating; it’s downright offensive.
At this moment, I own two dresses, both worn just once for weddings where the bride dictated the attire. If you’ve been part of a wedding, you know the bride’s wishes are law. Beyond those occasions, I haven’t slipped into a dress in years. Dressing in a conventional “female” manner just doesn’t resonate with me. I often feel awkward and less powerful, and I prefer the badass energy that comes from my usual choices.
Make no mistake: my preference for a bold, rebellious style doesn’t negate my identity as a woman. Femininity is ultimately about how a woman feels in her own skin. It’s subjective and shaped by individual experiences and culture. If you radiate confidence and declare, “I am woman, hear me roar,” then the clothes you wear don’t matter. What truly counts is that you wear what makes you feel beautiful, comfortable, and empowered. So, to anyone who tries to label you, just shake it off. Keep roaring, ladies!
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In summary, a woman’s choice of clothing doesn’t define her femininity. Confidence and self-expression are what truly matter. Whether you wear dresses or jeans, what counts is how you feel in your own skin. Embrace your individuality and keep shining!