“Why are you in men’s shoes? ” asked a friend long time ago with a disapproving face, while looking down at my androgynous brogues? Laughing, I explained, it’s an androgynous style (of) “mixing masculine pieces with feminine flair”…
“Call it whatever you like, it is UGLY”, he said. I took her criticism in my stride and laughed it off because I understand it’s not for everyone, especially that friend of mine.
I’ve never been one to dress according to other men or women’s ( even my friend's) expectations, I dress for myself. It’s a genuine culture and not just a passing fashion trend and now it’s going mainstream.
Androgyny has always been a source of interest and intrigue to me, perhaps because it reminds me of my childhood days as a tomboy, hanging with the local boys in the ‘hood, trying to fit in. I only started to embrace the feminine side of fashion in my 16′s, now I love to mesh the two.
My piece of advice is: don’t be afraid to demonstrate your strong sense of self and style when teaming together individual pieces from your wardrobe. Wear your fashion items confidently and with conviction..(Oh and always listen to your friends but not necessarily about fashion)!!! :D
xoxo
A.
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