Growing up but staying 'freaky' : an introduction. Methodological framework. Theoretical position. A brief overview of the empirical chapters
Background reading. Femininity. Fashion theory. Subcultural theory. Identity and 'self.' The body
Negotiating fluffy femininities. What is femininity?. 'I am not a bit fluffy.' Describing traditional femininity. The 'tools' and how to use them
How to be a fairy princess. Fairies at play. 'My hair is everything.' Commitment : time and money
Categories of unconventional. Bohemian dress. Black clothing. Anti-fashion and feminism. Defining 'alternatives.' To compromise or not to compromise
'More like torture than love'? Bodies/image. 'This is me!'
Defying the crone? Age catches up with you. Policing yourself ... and others. 'Toning down' your appearance. You're as young as you feel. Marking the occasion
Reflections and conclusions. Tensions and paradoxes. Strategies. How to do 'girly.'
Resisting 'girly.' Women getting older. Shifts and changes.