The New York Times Pushes "Lesbian Chic" Style For Women 

Singular, niche aesthetics like “mob wife” and “clean girl” have been dominating TikTok, but “Lesbian Chic” is the latest suggestion from The New York Times. They credited Daniella Kallmeyer with the trend and explained the vision behind her brand, which is to make clothing for women that doesn’t require “codes-switching” between work and other events. In essence, if you’re a woman who frequently wears pants and suits to the office, there’s no reason why you should feel forced to wear more feminine clothes elsewhere.

For reference, here are a couple of examples of Daniella Kallmeyer's brand's signature look:

What Women Really Want

The term “Lesbian Chic” and the vision behind it underscores a deep disconnection from the desires of most women, who have no desire to look masculine at work or elsewhere. The majority of female consumers are most interested in functional clothing that gives them confidence in their appearance, which necessitates some attention to the female form rather than a more androgynous approach. 

Additionally, The New York Times seems to be forgetting that women have been wearing pants, suits, and other traditionally masculine forms of attire for decades, all while simultaneously maintaining their femininity. Icons like Meg Mundy and Ruby Keeler donned trousers and suits with elegance without any distortion of their sexuality. That’s because their aim was not to look like lesbians but to simply express their unique personal style. 

What many of these “trends” miss is that most women don't dress with the intent of looking like anything other than the most beautiful version of themselves. We seek attire that makes us feel confident, comfortable, and chic—regardless of whether it fits into a narrowly defined category promoted by the media. 

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