Uniform fetishism
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Uniform fetishism is a particular type of
Types of uniforms
Among the most common uniforms in uniform fetish are those of a police officer, prison officer, soldier, schoolgirl,
Schoolgirl uniform
A schoolgirl uniform fetish is a
The schoolgirl image may appeal to women because it allows them to project a more youthful, innocent, or virginal image. These same reasons can explain part of the look's appeal to males as well.[3] It may also have a less sexual aspect of nostalgia, recalling memories of a simpler time in one's life. Indeed, fetishes often start to develop at puberty, when schoolgirls may have been featured as unattainable objects of desire, for example, among men who attended an all-boys school. Often, the contrast of a fully developed woman in a childlike role is appealing, in the same manner as other forms of sexual role-playing.[4]
In practice, the schoolgirl role is usually one that is sexually compliant or playfully "naughty" and submissive, while the schoolgirl's partner plays an adult authority figure such as a stern parent, teacher, or principal. This can include fantasies or reenactments of childhood events, including corporal punishments such as spankings, canings, or paddlings, among others, or dominating situations such as bullying or seduction.
Cheerleader uniform
Another popular clothing fetish involves cheerleader uniforms. The popularity of the provocative
French maid uniform
A popular
Though not strict to historically accurate uniforms, the French maid outfit has an easily recognizable pattern and black-and white theme that remains the template for other forms of the costume.
The typical French maid costume includes:
- A black dress with white trim, with a full skirt at or above knee length
- White half-apron, usually with ruffle or lace
- A ruffled or lace headpiece
- Long stockings or tights. These can be white or black and vary from design to design
- High heels
- Feather duster
- White or black lace garter
Optional accessories depend on design and context:
- Choker necklace
- Pearls
- Other cleaning equipment
The outfits are frequently worn to fancy dress or
Military, police, and Nazi chic
Uniforms worn by military personnel, firefighters, and police officers present an image of enhanced masculinity and authority that often has a strong sexual appeal to both straight women and gay men. For example, the popular 1970s disco group The Village People dressed up as gay fetish stereotypes, including a police officer, military man, and leather-clad biker.[5]
See also
References
- ^ "The clothes of play: A look inside the world of uniform fetishism". drmarkgriffiths. 2012-10-31. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
- ISBN 0-89479-011-0; A & W Publishers, 1977
- ^ "Why am I Attracted to School Uniforms?: Confessions of a Frigid Man Ch.3". www.lifestudies.org. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
- ^ "Schoolgirl uniform fetish". Informed Consent. Archived from the original on 26 February 2012. Retrieved 7 August 2008.
- ^ Jeff Pearlman (27 May 2008). ""Y.M.C.A." (An Oral History)". Spin.
- ^ Lady Gaga - LoveGame (Official Music Video), archived from the original on 2021-12-19, retrieved 2021-06-07