Clementine Ford slams men who criticise other blokes who dare to wear dresses

Clementine Ford has been unleashed on men who criticize other guys for wearing dresses in an angry tirade, claiming they are afraid of being attracted to them.

The feminist commentator said that men who associate ‘girly’ makeup and clothing with women are more likely to put down other men who wear dresses because they fear they will be attracted to them or ‘cheated’ by them.

An increasing number of straight men are choosing to express themselves with traditionally ‘girly’ clothing, makeup and nail polish, including Bachelor star and musician Jed McIntoish and Olympian boxer Harry Garside.

Garside and McIntosh have joined a growing list of straight men who ignore stereotypes of what it means to be a “traditional” man.

Ms Ford took to Facebook earlier this week to condemn men who mocked those who dared to express their masculinity differently.

‘Because they associate “girly” makeup and clothing so strongly with women, and perceive women as objects for their consumption, that they fear being ATTRACTED to a man they believe presents as feminine. Worse still, that they could be FOOLED by one,’ she said.

“I believe deep down that what really scares cis men who are threatened by other men who break free from strict masculine expression is not the idea that these men are putting themselves down, but that they are FREEING themselves.” themselves,” he wrote.

Clementine Ford (pictured) took to Facebook earlier this week to condemn men who mocked those who dared to express their masculinity in a different way.

“This reminds the men who haven’t done this job yet of their own emotional oppression.

‘And if embracing the things women enjoy and associate with can mean liberation for men, what does that say about the need many of them have to see women as inferior to them?’

Ms Ford said that if a man’s notion of masculinity is threatened by “a little lipstick, eyeliner and some cloth” then maybe he’s not as solid as they think.

“A man truly comfortable in his own skin and confident in his manhood wouldn’t feel threatened by any of this,” he continued.

“Frankly, the world needs a lot more men who are willing to play with aesthetics, color and fun than men who champion systems and individual viewpoints that enforce their emotional repression.”

Christian Wilkins, the son of television presenter Richard Wilkins, has become known for wearing “girly” clothes that challenge some people’s perceptions of masculinity.

The socialite wore a floor-length, backless cream dress to the 2022 Logies and was accused of “normalizing” the notion that men can wear dresses.

An increasing number of straight men are choosing to express themselves with traditionally ‘girly’ clothing, makeup and nail polish, including Bachelor star Jed McIntoish (pictured)

Anonymous user @SaraVic333 tweeted ‘it’s not normal’ for men to wear women’s clothes, before adding: ‘STOP normalizing this nonsense!’

The trendsetter responded by poking fun at the way some people react hysterically to men who like to wear dresses, makeup, or nail polish.

What is happening to the world!!!! Masculinity is over!!! Burn everything!!’ he tweeted with the enthusiastic support of his followers on Twitter.

His father has praised Christian for expressing his unique style.

‘To anyone who dares to suggest that I am in any way ‘ashamed’ of my son Christian…for whatever reason…You are wrong!’ Wilkins wrote on Instagram.

‘I couldn’t be more proud! He is an exceptional human being who will leave his imprint on the world long after his detractors have disappeared. I love you unconditionally,’ he added.

Harry Garside, an Olympian boxer, said it was time men started embracing their uniqueness, calling it a “superpower” (pictured with partner Ash Ruscoe)

Harry Garside, an Olympian boxer, recently opened up about embracing his femininity as a straight man and how he intends to break harmful stereotypes.

A skilled counter puncher who has made quite an impression among pundits since turning pro last year, Garside is well known for his penchant for wearing nail polish and dresses as part of his determination to be himself no matter what he says. people.

The 25-year-old wore an Armani skirt at the GQ Men of the Year Awards, telling the herald sun wants to support ‘individuality’ and ‘uniqueness’ in people.

“I sincerely believe that as a society we should support individuality, uniqueness and the herd supporting it, rather than the herd supporting people who feel they need to settle and be like everyone else,” she told the publication.

“I think you realize as an adult that having a different quirk is actually a superpower, but when you’re younger you feel this need to conform.”