It's taken us a few days to get over Erykah Badu after having a whole weekend of her live performances. This past Saturday the Profound Co. booth was front and center when she hit the stage at Rock the Bells, and besides being blown away by her set, we were really diggin' her outfit. Badu has been as much of a idiosyncratic trend-setter as she has been a neo-soul queen. From headwraps to afros, she never ceases to create fashion out of fused styles. Her latest look is that of the Gentlelady: masculine apparel with a feminine touch. See photos of her RTB attire Below:
It's a common misconception that Profound Aesthetic, which specializes in T-Shirts and accessories is a men's clothing company. This goes for any other company that doesn't make separate lines solely for women. While there is validity to doing this, there is also nothing wrong with blurring the lines and combining styles. We at Profound Co consider ourselves a unisex clothing company, so we thought we'd discuss the Gentlelady look, or as it's more commonly called "tomboy femme".
The phrase "tomboy femme" describes clothes that are not traditionally "girly", but worn with an elegance, grace, and flare that can emphasize the softness of femininity while also redefining what it means to be "feminine". Traditionally a Tom Boy is a girl who partakes in activities more associated with boys, but that doesn't mean she wants to forsake her womanhood. Gender politics aside, tomboy fem is a style for women who want to look good and feel comfortable in what makes them happy, even if that means crossing a few lines. By appropriating men's clothing, women who dress in tom boy femme style are expressing their individualities as the women they are rather than being limited by what they should be. At the same time, many women are simply appreciating fashion and being stylish. It's doesn't have to be an identity; in many cases it's just a choice. But enough explanation, in honor of Badu, fashion, and the encouragement of a truly creative style, here are some photos from one of my favorite user-generated fashion tumblrs Tomboyfemme.com, which routinely posts all things Gentlelady. Fellas, appreciate the swag. Ladies, maybe try it for yourself?
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