Gender Fluid Fashion is the new normal. As a result of many Fashion Designers capitalizing on gender blurring lines, we are seeing crossover in both Men’s and Women’s fashions. Because today, it is harder to tell the difference between the Men’s and Women’s departments.
Gender Fluid
What is gender fluid fashion? When it is acceptable for Men and Women to dress in unisex styles. Today – the trend dates back to the 60s and ’70s. Because many young individuals dressed as Jimi Hendrix and David Bowie; we saw the emergence of fashion lines being blurred. Also, Grace Jones, Annie Lenox, Boy George, Prince, Tilda Swinton, and Jared Leto have all been influential in androgynous fashion styles.
Moreover, this movement is gaining momentum. Indeed, the roles of sex and gender have always been an issue. Since transgender has now become widely accepted; many individuals are feeling more comfortable and authentic.
Because unisex lines have become so widespread, we are seeing an emergence into the 21st century.
Colors
Colors have changed. Hence, we are seeing pink on both Women and Men. And, blue on both sexes. Everyone wears black. Since Pantone’s Fall, 2016 colors were the same for the second straight year for both Men and Women; we are seeing more and more crossover in fashion. Check out my Pantone’s 2016 Fall Color post!
Gender Fashion on the Runway
Of course, Gender Fluid Fashions were embraced on the runway by well-known Designers such as:
- Rick Owens
- Gucci
- Prada
- Burberry
- Marc Jacobs
Many Designers are promoting androgynous fashions in their print campaigns. Jaden Smith makes headlines often for his gender fluid approach to fashion. So, by experimenting with skirts; he hopes to show others not to be restricted by gender. Due to his attitude and style; he hopes to make a statement for others to embrace themselves.
Embrace
Several years ago the world wasn’t ready for this. Because today, it has a label associated with it, more have accepted this. Also, it is gaining a wider following. Today’s acceptance in fashion is showing no boundaries Gender fluid fashion is gaining popularity. When Men and Women are seen on the runway in gender-fluid fashion, the modern consumer wants to be part of this movement.
Gender fluid fashion is in. Many retailers are going for fashions that suit their target customers.
Times are changing. So when it comes to fashion, let’s shift our attitude to gender-neutral fashion. \
Moreover, let’s embrace and embark on this journey to bring fashion, culture, music, and views into worldwide acceptance.
In summary, how do you feel about gender fluid fashion? Look forward to you sharing your thoughts on this topic.
I am a mature male and an accomplished crossdresser. I no longer dress up as it just takes to long. I am a person who blends gender in my personal fashion. I just love the low cut oxford shoes that women are wearing. I want to incorporate that look with my menswear. I already use loafers, boots and ankle boots. Can I carry off a feminine oxford with a no socks look in my everyday dress and casual look?
Hi Jayne, Thanks for your comment and I would love to talk to you as planning another gender fluid post in the future and would love to hear some of your accomplishments on cross dressing and thoughts as well as what you would like to see more of.
At one time in my long life I was very active in what was then called “the heterosexual cross-dresser community” Things have changed and time has passed. The need to include or add the heterosexual tag is now gone and the need for secrecy has passed. I was at one time a leader in the secret world of cross-dressing. I published a newsletter, ran support groups, did public speaking and was, at least in my own mind a mover and shaker in that little world. Back then the holy grail was passing. If you had the skill and ability to pass in public you were home free.
I no longer club or even try to pass. That’s a young persons game I just am comfortable in my own skin. But I have to admit it is kind of fun when someone notices something about me and I get that little double take or I hear a quiet “his shoes are adorable”.
It is difficult to pull off a gender fluid look. At my age I don’t want any controversy I just want and expect my preferences to be respected. At my age there is a factor of invisibleness, people just don’t see older people and often we are OK with that. When we dress or present in a manner that makes us stand out people often look at us as freaks. My days of making a statement are long past. But once in a while I just have to stand out a little bit.
I have a really nice pair of Easy Spirit combat style ankle boots. They have a cap toe and even though they lace have a side zipper. I think they are called Janus or something close to that. In black and with the cap toe they are a bit like high tops an old man might wear. I wore them to dinner the other night with a pair of tight jeans and a longer jacket. Our server was a nice young lady who noticed we had on almost the same boot. Of course she noticed first and said “Oh my god we have the same shoes!” It seems she just loves hers, and mine, bought hers at Macy’s wears them with dresses. It seems she also enjoys a good shoe conversation and was just so glad to have met me.
I just loved it and my dinner companion sat there with a big grin on her face.
We have just had the National Dress Day. I didn’t wear one. At one time in my life I loved dresses and wore them a lot. I find a dress easy to wear, they are comfortable, waistline friendly and easy to accessorize, shoes have to be right but I always found that easy and always had shoes to go with any occasion. As an older person I find myself drawn to male attire with a few exceptions. Back in my dress days I attended lectures, lunches, church and parties presenting as a woman. Being accepted as a woman was very important to me. That morphed into a more genderless identity and now back to a more male identity. I don’t think that any of my many identities matter much anymore but at the time they were important, at least to me.
I honestly do not think I could pull off wearing a dress in a male or genderless identity. I think I would have to be passing as a genetic female to make it work.
Do any of you wear a dress and not express as a woman? How does that work for you?
Hi Jayne,
Again, thanks for your comment. Do your subscribe to my Blog? I wrote a post on National Dress Day. Check it out at: https://bombshellwhims.com/national-dress-day-march-6-2019/
Hope to see you as a Subscriber and be on the lookout for my Gender Bender Fashion post upcoming.
Best,
Lynne
I do subscribe to your blog, or at least think I do. My observation is that there is far more acceptance of gender fluid dressing among genetic females that genetic males. It is far more acceptable for a woman or girl to shop the boys or men’s isle than it is for the guys to shop the girls sections.
Even if you see gender bending fashion on the runway you don’t see it on the street. It is very natural to see women in Doc Marten shoes and boots. You will never see a male in skirts and pumps.
In the years that I cross-dressed and passed life was fairly easy. In the years I dressed but made no effort to pass I was subject to insults and even danger
Janyne
Janyne,
Interesting observation about it being more acceptable for Women to cross dress versus Men. I think time’s are changing and recently at the Oscars, you saw Bill Porter dressed in a tuxedo dress. Lines are definitely blurring where now there is much more of an acceptance.When I was single, I remember one of my Exes often put on my dresses and skirts and loved wearing this out. No one should ever be in any type of danger or ridiculed for their fashion style – that is unacceptable and just shows the ignorance and lack of refinement of those who insult others. Fashion is about style and whether a Man chooses to dress as a Woman or vice versa – that is an individual choice.
FYI – you’re subscribed as I just checked – thanks for subscribing. Be on the lookout for some exciting surveys and contests for my subscribers only that you will receive information shortly.
Best,
Lynne
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