For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for November 21, 2018

While I love that For Better or For Worse was written by a woman who had no trouble discussing the positive aspects of the women’s movement in her comic strip, the punchline is a little dated.

It depends on a stereotype that women in the women’s movement are unconcerned with their appearance; and if Elly is concerned about her appearance, this calls into question her commitment to the movement.

When this comic strip came out in 1989, I remember experiencing this kind of frustration with feminism too; so I know where Lynn Johnston was coming from.

The second wave of feminism made great strides in the 1960s and 70s, and yet they were saddled with the stereotype that feminists were unattractive and not interested in dressing well. The third wave of feminism kicked off in the early 1990s, just a few years after this comic strip was published, and that image stereotype was one of the first issues that was addressed. Third-wave feminism dismissed any restriction, either patriarchal or second-wave feminist, to define how women should dress

I would wear a power suit. Dress like a lawyer. Wear a nice blouse with a jacket and skirt.

Just watch “Matlock” and wear what Charlene Matlock wore to court. (I love Linda Purl!)

What she wears depends on what she’s going to say and how she going to say it.

And vice versa.

The rule of thumb that we always taught our clients is to dress for court the way they’d dress for a job interview.

How about stripes, Elly? You’ll need them where YOU’RE going!

John T. Molloy wrote “Dress for Success” and “The Woman’s Dress for Success” He was a clothing consultant and his recommendations are based on research. Very interesting reading. He even tells you what to wear to court. The book is relevant even for today’s world.

I recommend a PINK PANT SUIT.

Clothes are always a good choice! ;-)

Wear a conservative dress, moderate heels and put your hair up.

The second wave of feminism made great strides in the 1960s and 70s, and yet they were saddled with the stereotype that feminists were unattractive and not interested in dressing well. @howtheduck

That stereotype was promulgated by Right Wing men and women, mostly men who hated the unchristian idea of women doing things that men can do like lead.

Not like Ally McBeal!