#PART 2 #Tomboy Chic

A Tomboy is a girl who exhibits characteristics or behaviors considered typical of the gender role of a boy, including wearing masculine clothing, engaging in games and activities that are physical in nature and are considered in many cultures to be the domain of boys and preference to befriend boys rather than other girls. They are the opposite of girly girls.

Historically tomboys were defined by both behavior (according to the stereotypical gender role of boys) and wearing boys' clothing. In recent times, as the use of "traditional" clothing such as dresses, blouses, and skirts steadily declines among females, the distinction has become almost solely one of behavior and activities.

 The word has been recorded to be used in the English language since 1553, primarily to describe a "rude, boisterous boy", from Tom (a common boys' name as in 'Tommy', meaning soldier) + boy. Later in 1579 it came to mean a "bold or immodest woman". Finally in 1592 it developed its present meaning of a “girl who acts like a boy” often being connected with connotations of rudeness and impropriety. (internet sources)

Here are some of the ladies that open the way, threw the years, for tomboys to be accepted either threw music, sports, fashion, or just for putting on an uniform and going to work alongside men. They were strong, adventurous, daring, fearless and confident enough to go against what society thought a Lady should behave like, a true inspiration for any women I believe.

Anke-Eve Goldmann, Beryl-markham, Charis Wilson, Gwena hawks, Cher, Tina Weymouth, Coco Chanel, Naomi Sims, Women in the labor force, Rita Hayworth, Françoise Sagan and Maguerite Higgins.

Chic is an elegant fashion sense, a certain element of style and sophistication almost artistically stylish. It’s an element of class, intelligent, gorgeous, is being sexy without being vulgar or exaggerated.

Can be achieve by using make up, accessories, high heels and modern clothes or hairstyles.