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• We Need More Geek Clothes Options for Plus Sized Women - Ge'NeL Magazine
• The plight of VSCO Girls - The Depaulia
• E-girl: What is the trend and how do they dress? - The Independent

We Need More Geek Clothes Options for Plus Sized Women - Ge'NeL Magazine Posted: 30 Sep 2019 07:00 AM PDT For women, finding geek clothes that fit your body just right can be a challenge. The clothing industry's size charts are so random. One store's "medium" can literally be a "small" in another store. Our thighs, breasts, torsos, shoulders are all so different. It gets even trickier for thicker and plus-sized geeks and cosplayers. It's already difficult to find affordable quality, clothes in today's fast fashion economy. It's especially frustrating for plus-sized and thicc girls. As women with heavier bottoms, we don't receive much consideration when it comes to geek-themed tights, dresses, pants, and more. We've made a lot of progress in recent years in inclusive sizing for full-figured and plus sized women. But geek gear still has a long way to go. Thicc, femme geeks like to wear more than just geeky tees, too. Thicc girls want cute skirts, dresses, tights too! And there are so many one-size fits most custom tights out there that just don't work. Luckily, there are geek clothing stores online who have stepped in to fulfill a much-needed space. For example, at Sarah McSquish's online boutique, Squish's Shop, you can get custom tights, skater dresses, and more that go beyond the standard large size that most geek clothing companies stop at. Squish's Shop was born out of a need for larger custom sizes in geek gear that feature gaming, cartoon, and other geek themes. Squish's Shop creates custom geek clothes and designs for her clients in sizes that range from extra small to 5X, which is rare when it comes to custom geek gear. Most geek clothing brands stop at large or extra-large when it comes to women's bottoms. Very few major clothing brands go beyond that. It's as if they don't realize that plus-sized geeks girls exist. And when they do make their geek clothes in larger sizes, they don't take into consideration the different types of plus-size. Some women have small hips and a big booty, and some women have a small booty with thick hips and thighs. And we can't forget about our extra small sisters who have difficulty finding tights that won't sag on them. That's why custom geek boutique brands like Squish's Shop are valuable and necessary, no matter what your size is. Whether you need custom leggings for cosplay or you just want something cute, checking out online boutiques that make custom geek Besides, having custom and unique gear made just for you that can't be found anywhere else, is pretty cool. They make everything from Star Trek dresses to Star Butterfly and Overwatch leggings. Squish's Shop's pieces are made to order. Squish's Shop even has eSports covered with high-quality jerseys for International Overwatch League (IOWL), Helix. Mainstream geek clothing brands have been increasing their sizing to be more inclusive. And that's good. But it's not enough. We want more than just cute tees and jackets. We really do need more cute geek gear for the plus-sized and thicc ladies out here. Not to mention, more and more plus-size beauties are finding their confidence to cosplay. Tell us where you get your geek gear, it doesn't matter your size or shape. We want to know where you shop for your cute gear. And if you're looking for cute, custom visit Squish's Shop and their Facebook page. This is a sponsored article.

The plight of VSCO Girls - The Depaulia Posted: 30 Sep 2019 12:05 AM PDT Young woman that try to stay trendy become ridiculed online Graphics by Annalisa Baranowski Graphics by Annalisa Baranowski Graphics by Annalisa Baranowski Living in the digital age, trends come to life — and die just as quickly — right before our eyes on social media. If you've spent any time online in the last month or so—particularly on TikTok— you may have noticed a new Generation Z subculture emerging to the forefront called "VSCO Girls." The name comes from the popular photo editing app VSCO, which adds dreamy filters to smartphone pictures. VSCO Girls are defined as "the Tumblr girls of 2019" by Urban Dictionary; Tumblr girls were a trend of the mid-2010s, characterized by a grungy, artistic aesthetic and an affinity for activities not considered mainstream. A current distant cousin of the VSCO Girl is the E-girl, who are often found wearing goth-adjacent clothes and over-the-top makeup. The aesthetic of the VSCO Girl matches the breezy nature of the app; you'll often find her in an oversized T-shirt with a scrunchie—or several— readily available on her wrist. Additional aesthetic signifiers include a Hydro Flask water bottle adorned with stickers, Fjällräven backpacks, puka shell necklaces and Birkenstocks. The look conveys ease and a free-spirited sensibility, all while including expensive products. After they made their mark on social media, VSCO Girls quickly became the subject of mockery, with people taking to Twitter and TikTok to mock the aesthetic and slang of the trend. "I think social media does allow for an immense following of trends, whether or not it's poking fun at something or highlighting something, making something more meaningful," said Paul Booth, a professor in the College of Communication with expertise in social media. This is not the first time a trend catered toward teenage girls has been the subject of widespread ridicule. Ten years ago, the coolest thing to do online was making memes criticizing the "Twilight Saga," a series of novels and films with a massive female following. When Justin Bieber first broke out as a pop star, he was routinely mocked for his perceived feminity and continuously accused of being gay and ruining music altogether. His primary fan demographic was, and remains, teenage girls. "There is actually a really long history of that – women's, and especially girls', popular culture in the industrial age has been routinely mocked," Booth said. "You know, 10 years ago, it was 'Twilight,' 50 years ago it was Beatlemania. 100 years ago, it was matinee idols at the theater. So there's an incredibly long history of mocking things that girls like." VSCO Girls being made fun of online are not the most pressing issue facing young women today. However, the willingness to incessantly mock teenage girls online simply for their personal aesthetic speaks volumes on how femininity is perceived in American culture. "I think it really speaks to a kind of patriarchal dominance in our culture where girls' opinions are not as valued as things that cater to them," Booth said. "We see that today in kind of the mainstreaming of male hobbies like sports and the kind of vanish attributes of a female-centric hobby. But in addition to the patriarchy and the patriarchal aspects of our culture, you know, I think girls' media and girls' pop culture tends to be very based on emotion. Things like love, things like passion like this, or liking something to a point where mainstream culture thinks that it's too much. And that's a devaluation of emotion." In addition to the incessant ridicule young women face simply for enjoying media catered to them, the devaluation of female pop culture undermines the power it holds. "Teenagers really set the tone for most pop culture and this is something that I'm sure we'll all look back on and laugh at, but for now it's fun to be a part of," said Sloan Jones, a 2019 DePaul graduate. "The whole mockery is really uncalled for. People love to make fun of teenage girls and young women even though they literally set a lot of trends in culture [and] pop culture. Remember when White Claws were a dumb girl drink and now everyone is drinking them?" While VSCO Girls are the latest trend catered toward young women to be the butt of the joke, they are not likely to be the last. As long as teenage girls are perceived as superfluous on the basis of being feminine, their pop culture will continue to be labeled as such. "I think teenage girls are easy to pin what are seen as stupid trends on," said Paige Fullman, a sophomore sociology major. "They're also an easy target to tap into. The more people make fun of them for the things they like, the more companies make and sell more scrunchies, hydro flasks, Birkenstocks, etc. In short, girls are an easy target for stereotypes."

E-girl: What is the trend and how do they dress? - The Independent Posted: 26 Sep 2019 02:48 PM PDT An entire generation came of age on the internet, and high school cliques have morphed into an online phenomenon - creating an entirely new group of subcultures.  Hipsters have been replaced by the VSCO girl, while the characteristics that were once used to label someone "scene" or emo may now be applied to "e-girls". As the internet lexicon grows, it can be hard to keep up. This is everything you need to know about e-girls. We'll tell you what's true. You can form your own view. From 15p €0.18 $0.18 USD 0.27 a day, more exclusives, analysis and extras. What is an e-girl? E-girls were created, and exist, almost entirely on the internet, with the name just a shortened version of "electronic girl". The subculture typically consists of teenagers and those slightly older, and can be defined as people who spend a lot of time on the internet - using platforms such as Twitch, for live-streaming, Instagram, Discord, and most importantly, video app TikTok - to create an online persona. But while VSCO girls summon imagery of nature and friendship bracelets, e-girls more closely resemble the "scene" trend of the 2000s.  Although it is difficult to pinpoint exactly what makes someone an e-girl, characteristics such as an interest in video games, memes and anime are often common, as are coloured hair and heavy makeup.  Interestingly, the term has recently undergone a change from having a negative connotation to now being used ironically by those who self-identify as "e-girls". What do e-girls wear and look like? Most recognisable about e-girls is their style, which typically includes hair dyed shades of blue, pink, or other colours of the rainbow, and worn in half-pigtails. The makeup is the most iconic part of the look, with e-girls often choosing heavy black winged eyeliner and bright blush swept across their cheeks and noses.  The look can be completed, and often is, with hand-drawn x's, hearts or faux freckles. The typical outfit includes oversized band t-shirts or mesh tops paired with high-waisted pants or plaid skirts.  Colourful hair clips and facial piercings can also be part of the e-girl look, as can a slight but intentional resemblance to Anime characters.  Where did the term come from and how has it changed? As previously stated, e-girl wasn't always the ironic identifier it has now become. On Urban Dictionary, early definitions of the word describe females who play video games to lure men in with their "cool girl" personas.  "In short, it's a misogynist insult born of boys fantasising that girls who share their hobbies are clamouring for their time and energy," writes BuzzFeed reporter Lauren Strapagiel. However, in recent years and alongside the rise in popularity of TikTok, teenagers have reclaimed the name and label as a clear indicator of their own popularity, as proven by their thousands of followers. On Instagram, a search for the hashtag "egirl" results in more than 600,000 posts. On TikTok, where it can be argued the trend started, there are countless videos showing teens transform themselves into e-girls. Support free-thinking journalism and attend Independent events While the term may have started as an insult, female teenagers have managed to embrace the label, turning it into a persona that is both cool and enviable.

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