Why mint? Discussion of how cool-toned pastels (mint, seafoam) contrast with traditional navy blue to signify a "new wave" of gender expression that is refreshing and distinct. 3. Gender Performance and "The Uniform"

How these specific aesthetic "cores" (e.g., Sea-core, Pastel-punk) help individuals find community online.

How wearing a gendered uniform (sailor) while identifying as trans-feminine or non-binary creates a "productive friction."