From childhood, it is instilled in young girls’ brains to be embarrassed by their “girly” interests. In turn, girls with ...

"Sugar and spice and everything nice. That's what little girls are made of." This classic American poem that every mother repeats to her daughter is often thought to be an indicator of the sweet ...

It’s not just that Rupert Murdoch doesn’t like Arthur Sulzberger, or doesn’t think he’s a serious newspaper publisher. It’s that he thinks he’s weak—girly. Sulzberger—“young Arthur”—was a frequent ...

All those frilly little blouses, ruffles, baby-doll dresses and sheer fabrics hanging in stores look so sweet, so innocent, so fresh and appealing they beg to be taken home. In reality, they should ...

My newfound happy relationship with the traditional feminine aesthetic has taught me that, sometimes, nothing puts a spring in my step quite like a girly sundress. Even now as I sit typing on my ...