"Conformity is the act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to what individuals perceive is normal of their society or social group."
When you profess to be "different" or decalre that you refuse to "conform" to soceity's expectation... I've found (in my limited experience) it usually means you're simply rejecting one standard and following another.
For example, some women who wear the hijab - tell me - they're not "conforming" by not having to worry about their appearence. But ironically the woman who said that to me spends 30mins longer on getting dressed than I do. (It takes me 10 mins max on an average day (quick shower and then drag my clothes on).)
An acquaintance mentioned that she's refusing to "conform" by wearing what she wants. But I've noticed that she spends far too much effort choosing a dress sense that would make her look "different", which is conforming to the "alternative" (you may ponder - alternative to "what"??? AND is there realy an "alternative"???)
Many people dress to look "stand out" and some people dress to "blend in" and some people are just indifferent (with me it depends on my mood).
Dressing up can be Art.
I don't care if every other girl "has it", or no one follows it.
My dress code is usually "comfort" but when its not, it can also be a form of expression. Hence, I refuse to limit myself by labelling my choice. Or rejecting certain styles (hey you might even see me wear.... UGGS - eekk!).
My dress sense doesn't dictate me.
I refuse to let it "define" me.
Love the glamourous photos with the exception of the piercings one. Making me uneasy.
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