Just as Deborah Tannen reveals in There is No Unmarked Woman, men and women are not judged in the same way. When it comes to appearance, the looks of a man are much less cared about than the looks of a woman. Take Hollywood stars for example. Male actors step out onto the red carpet and they all wear suits that more or less look the same. Yet, they are still considered fashionable. On the other hand, the female actors try to be as fashionable as possible by drowning in an onslaught of sparkling jewelry and vibrant, flowing gowns that will be raved about in next issue of every fashion magazine in existence.
It's a bit unfair. A woman is so much more pressured to care about her appearance than a man is. Everyday, thousands of women struggle to look decent by curling their eyelashes, styling their hair, and swiping on some lipstick. It's a struggle that I surely do not want myself or my future daughter to go through. If a girl wants to wear sweats, cut off her hair, and not wear a single smidge of makeup, she should be able to without it becoming such a big deal. Comfort and peace is much more important than worrying about the next day's outfit. So I encourage all of the ladies out there to start wearing whatever makes you relaxed. If looking cute makes you feel relaxed then that's great! However, as for the girls like me who like warming up in a huge hoodie and fuzzy socks, join my fight against high heels and short skirts.
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