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Women Authors in Men's Clothing

Women Authors in Men's Clothing

What was behind the need to appropriate masculine attire?

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Some iconic women authors were known for their penchant for wearing men's clothing. And in many of the cases you’ll find here, it wasn’t merely cross-dressing for fun and comfort, but an expression of the duality of these writers’ natures.

It's no longer unusual for women to wear pants or man-tailored jackets; just the opposite. But in the context of the…

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