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Screw Normal. Dresses are Fun.





I was not expecting from suburban Denver.



That, I was not expecting.




Ain’t she right?




Nah, it just means I want to wear a dress.

Cuz it’s fun.


What do you think?


  1. Marlene Lundberg says

    I agree it’s fun to wear a dress, and there are/have been cultures where men do/did wear skirts.
    It’s great he can enjoy dresses. My sons never did that, but then, we didn’t have any dresses they could wear. One caveat: at some time in some location, he may bet flak from other boys, though probably less likely in NYC neighborhood where you live.

    If you ever get really worried, it would be interesting to hide/ get rid of the dresses and see what happens. It could be that there will be resistance for a while, and then he’ll just forget about it. Also, maybe he would like especially attractive boys’ clothes: mini-tux, cowboy outfit, fireman outfit, etc. He might enjoy wearing animal costumes, too. That sounds fun. What size does he wear? Or what are his measurements: height, weight?


    • I think you missed the point. Why would he want to hide his sons clothing? There is no such thing as “boys” or “girls” clothes. There are just clothes. Genderized clothing is a cultural construct. I applaud that he gets to wear what he wants when he wants.

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  2. Nancy says

    G, you know I support you in ALL that you do to raise your sons in the most authentic manner. You are doing a wonderful job! And I am not the least bit surprised that your dear and loyal friends stood tall beside you:)! XXX


  3. Absolutely! My almost 6 year old loves make up. He saved his pocket money to buy himself a set with all the trimmings. But he often,sadly, comments how its not for boys or how he is the only one of his friends that likes it…which is a shame because its just a bit of pretty, sparkly fun, that’s ALL.


  4. Is it not true that women have been showing up in “men’s” clothing for quite some time now? I never will understand why it’s okay, and desirable, for women to aspire to “men’s” things, but not the other way around.


  5. raylanc says

    It sounds like you are doing everything right by your kids. My husband and I are hoping to start a family I’m sure some of my internalized homophobia would rear its head if my son wanted to wear a dress (projecting my seventh grade memories onto him), but I hope I handle it as well as you are. I think the earlier we can embrace kids’ identities in all areas of life, the healthier and happier they will be growing up.

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    • e.c.knox says

      Thank you for the reminder that we are (basically) doing the right thing. 🙂


  6. Curt Miner says

    AMAZING (in a WONDERFUL way) just how many things are NOT an issue with the up & coming generation of youngsters that some adults still struggle with, huh?


  7. My little guy plays princess dress up all the time. He loves it. And I love seeing him be happy and loving what he’s doing.


    • e.c.knox says

      And that’s all that matters. I always know that, but sometimes have to remind myself. When my head gets into a tizzy about society and whatnot, I remind myself that there will always be bullies and haters out there, but as long as my son loves himself and is proud of who he is, then we are winning. Thanks for reading and commenting!


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