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PVC and Feminism

18/12/2013amp; other stories, Fashion, fauxminist, feminism, feminist, london, missguided, patent leather, pvc, zara

Zara Coat

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Missguided PVC Skirt

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Warehouse Jumper

 | & Other Stories Clutch | New Look Shoes | Topshop Beanie

Photos by 

Ilona Robinson

Despite appearing everywhere from catwalk collections to the high-street, PVC is still the kind of fabric that makes anybody who isn’t aware of current fashion trends stare for just a little too long. It’s also the kind of fabric that apparently encourages comments from women on the tube that go a little along the lines of:


‘women fought hard to stop girls dressing like you and to get a little bit of respect from men for once’ 

Excuse me? 

Since when did wearing a jumper, scarf, coat, beanie, skirt (of the pvc variety), tights and boots (as I was at the time) merit a scathing remark in public like that? 

She then continued to inform me that society was going nowhere as long as ‘girls like you prance around the city wearing such things.’

I’m really sorry, but I’m a little bit confused. Since when did society halt to move forward because I chose to wear a PVC skirt?

Wouldn’t the world be a better place if it was completely acceptable to walk around in PVC skirts and heels everyday without people condemning you for stopping the evolution of society and enjoying being oppressed by a patriarchal society?

This really got me thinking about feminism. Can a girl who walks around London wearing something as stereotypically fetishist as PVC be a feminist?

Feminism is all about equality, not high heels and patent leather.

Would I call myself a high heel, PVC wearing feminist? Yes. On the days that I wear a PVC skirt anyway. 

Feminism has become a dirty word. A confusing one. Women are afraid to call themselves feminists because there are so many different associations and interpretations that come with the word feminism that can lead to misinterpretations of who they really are. So many different brands of feminism have developed that it is hard to take one without being criticised by a ‘member’ of another brand. 

This is one of the problems. Surely the whole point of feminism is about equality amongst women and men and the notion of women having equal

choices

to men. If so, why are women so quick to condemn others for making different

choices

that they don’t view as fitting to their own form of feminism? How can women move forward when so many have so much time to spend on hating others and criticising their approaches to feminism? Is it not more productive to accept peoples different opinions and approaches to feminism and move forward?

Those ‘feminists’ that continue to criticise others for their choices in clothing and attire for being what they consider to be ‘anti-feminist’ undermine the whole concept of feminism:

choice

. Women’s right to choose.


Feminism is inclusive

. Our choices may be different, but our message is the same.

I have only scratched the surface of something here. See this as a public personal rant calling out those faux-minists that think feminism will evolve by condemning other women’s choices. Obviously I don’t think that wearing a PVC makes me a feminist, but this does give you something to think about when you peel of your PVC midi skirt later on tonight. 

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  1. Gemma Talbot

    18/12/2013 at 6:02 pm

    Your coat is dreamy! I love the ice blue colour too which makes a refreshing change to pink xhttp://whatisinherwardrobe.blogspot.co.uk

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  2. Katharina Siekmann

    18/12/2013 at 6:05 pm

    You look great, I love that look. :)Katharina from Katinka & don't miss theChristmas Giveaway

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  3. Jenna Nicholls

    18/12/2013 at 6:11 pm

    Girl, I couldnt agree more. Great argument!Love the look too, super chic.Jenna xhttp://jennanicholls.blogspot.co.uk/

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  4. Rusin D

    18/12/2013 at 6:26 pm

    You look so beautiful! Love the outfit!www.ruzinscloset.com

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  5. Megan Ellaby

    18/12/2013 at 6:53 pm

    Fantastic point babe! Could not agree more! As if those rude narrow minded women said that to you! You look phenomenal babe, absolutely gorgeous!

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  6. Her Imagination

    18/12/2013 at 6:58 pm

    First: you manage to look amazing again. Second: I totally agree with you. Isn't the whole point of feminism so that we can choose what to wear? Who to be and what to do?

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  7. welcome to my jungle

    18/12/2013 at 7:32 pm

    Amazing look! Your hair looks fantastic.- Dani

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  8. Charlotte Lewis

    18/12/2013 at 7:33 pm

    Gorgeous – Love this! I have ordered a motel black pvc skirt so hopefully looks like this! I would ignore them, call themselves feminists pfffft, freedom to do what women like is the point I thought! xxxxwww.lurchhoundloves.com

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  9. Jessica Shep

    18/12/2013 at 8:40 pm

    This is such a cute look! xxx

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  10. fashioncrossing

    18/12/2013 at 8:46 pm

    looking lovely 🙂 the coat is amazing!!Belinda – UK Fashion & Style Blogger | Fashion Crossing

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  11. Sophie Ruffell

    18/12/2013 at 8:54 pm

    Such a lovely outfit.Love the top and coat.DarlingSophie

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  12. Amilia Sofia

    18/12/2013 at 9:21 pm

    Fantastic post!! So true – can't believe she said that, what a disrespectful, sexist woman! It's people who think like her that hold women back in society!! We should be able to walk around bloody naked if we feel like it (I definitely don't). Fashion is about dressing for yourself & has nothing to do with men anyway! Did you say something back to her? Hope so! Xxhttp://milimola.blogspot.co.uk/

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  13. Becky P

    18/12/2013 at 11:30 pm

    Looking stunning in this my dear! I love Your coat and the color Of it xXfashionvitae.blogspot.com

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  14. Sam

    18/12/2013 at 11:44 pm

    Your pretty coat and cute sweater look absolutely cozy and luxurious. amazing outfit!

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  15. Ayesha Alim

    19/12/2013 at 5:07 pm

    This is such a gorgeous outfit! love your coat!xx Ayeshahttp://ayeshaalimfashion.blogspot.com/

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  16. Emmie..

    19/12/2013 at 6:57 pm

    I so agree with what you say about feminism, it needs to be clearly addressed to stop confusion and unnecessary arguments. It annoys me when women say snide comments about girls outfit choices. Yes you can wear pvc! It's Fashion for goodness sake! Adore the outfit by the way!Emmie xxwww.topknotfringeandawhatnot.blogspot.co.uk

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  17. Rachel

    19/12/2013 at 11:31 pm

    lovely outfit! The PVC skirt looks so good on you :)Rachel xStyle Soup

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  18. Shanika

    20/12/2013 at 4:30 pm

    I agree wholeheartedly! I've just written about Beyonce's new album and the Feminism row it created on my blogshanika-says.blogspot.co.ukHave a read and let me know what you think..Shanika

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  19. Petite Side Of Style

    21/12/2013 at 2:37 am

    These sunglasses are perfect!Petite Side Of Style

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  20. olga

    23/12/2013 at 4:35 pm

    I absolutely love this look, and the coat is amazing! You have a great blog and great style! Would you like to follow each other? I am your new follower in GFC #446 , I also follow you in bloglovin, twitter and instagram. I hope you will visit my blog and follow me also in bloglovin,instagram,witter and gfc.Olgawww.impromp-two.blogspot.com

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  21. Lucia Y

    24/12/2013 at 8:13 pm

    I love this outfit so much! You look amazingLucia's Loves x

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  22. Studs On Saturday

    29/12/2013 at 12:59 pm

    you look fab and i completely agree with your argument, surely feminism is about dressing for yourself and not the approval of men anyway? If society stops because you're wearing a bit of PVC then i think society is the problem, not your amazing skirt.sara xstuds-on-saturday.blogspot.co.uk

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  23. Ashleigh - www.beingashleigh.com

    14/01/2014 at 1:27 pm

    I think you look FABULOUS!Ashleigh | http://www.beingashleigh.com

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  24. Jhon Frank

    22/01/2014 at 11:33 am

    Nice !! Smallville Red Leather Jacket

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  25. bonnieinwonderland

    01/02/2014 at 11:12 pm

    Could not agree more!Fashion is freedom of expression and freedom of choice!

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  26. Cassy Bhairo

    18/03/2014 at 11:21 am

    Love the look, I have a PVC skirt and I'm a feminist! Ignore people like that, most people don't actually know what feminism is and their definitions are stuck in the past. I find smiling and waving the best option when people comment and point at my outfit choices. :)www.bangtheblitz.blogspot.co.uk

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