#nonfeminine

[beyond-mogai-pride-flags]

Nonfeminine Pride Flag

Non-feminine (nonfem) or noninine/nominine: a gender quality for being not feminine (not fem); lack of femininity.

[strainedrex34]

I’d fucking kill to see more fashion designed for/modeled by women like me. Broad shoulders and ribs, narrow hips. The slim, flowing models are all well and good but damn I need some tall dwarf representation. Like we are starting to get larger gals represented which is AMAZING, but they all have the “feminine” shape.

I want to see models who do not have a feminine shape. Who look like fucking Vikings ready for a gala event. I want to see power in their stances, like dwarven smiths finishing up a shift making swords for the army before attending the pre-battle feast.

[everyoneisgay]

"This question is more Danielle, but with summer coming, what do you usually do for a bathing suit that isn't so 'feminine'?"

- Question submitted by Anonymous

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Dannielle Says: 

omg. I literally JUST got off the phone with my dad who was suggesting I get one of those short sleeve surfer things LIKE THIS

To be honest with you all, I haven’t worn a bathing suit in YEARS. I have super fair skin and I’m never like “HEY GUYS LETS GO SWIMMING.” When I go to the beach with my friends, I’m usually sitting and snacking and we all gab about life/boys/etc, you know? So, I haven’t needed a suit. 

BUT THIS YEAR IS DIFF. I’m going on a trip with my entire family and we’re DEFINITELY going to the beach and pool and swimming and whatever and I’m literally dying inside thinking about it because NOTHING makes me more uncomfortable than a bikini. 

Is anyone out there a designer? Can you please design swimwear for the not-so-girly-girl? THANK YOU.

Kristin Says:

I know this is more of a Dannielle question but also I HAVE THOUGHTS and also DID SOME RESEARCH.

First things first: there is nothing more important than you being comfortable and feeling f*cking awesome. I know it's always a tricky thing to put into practice, but when we feel comfortable in our own skin (slash swimwear), we just look good. Comfort always wins the day. Despite what Tyra might tell you.

Second things second: from what I gather, there are a whole ton of combinations that can happen in the swimwear world depending on what you are aiming for. There are board shorts, boy shorts, tank tops, sleeveless t-shirts, rashguards, sports bras, etcetera... which can all be combined in different ways.

Third things third: Autostraddle has done all the work for us. If you want a million different answers in the form of links, pictures, examples, and funny jokes, go over to here:

Autostraddle's Swimsuit Issue