Fashion Quote by Abigail Tarttelin
““So I got dressed up kind of Girl With The Dragon Tattoo-y goth. As I head out, I say bye to Mum and Dad, and Mum says, ‘You look cool’, just as Dad says, ‘You look terrifying.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Girl Who Fell From The Sky by Heidi W. Durrow, 2010
The speaker describes a gothic, edgy appearance that elicits mixed reactions from parents, highlighting generational perception of style.
In simple terms: Parents see coolness and fear in a bold look.
Key Takeaway
Embrace personal style despite differing opinions.
Themes
identity
family
self‑expression
Mood
confident
anxious
Type
personal
cultural
When to use this quote
- school events
- concerts
- photoshoots
- first dates
Key Concepts
gothic fashion
parental perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your appearance affect how others treat you?
- Do you value their opinions?
A Different Perspective
Some may view the style as inappropriate or attention‑seeking.
![“In the end, how [is] anyone any different from a 'normal' person? If you love someone, you love them. It doesn't matter where they came from or if they're a boy or a girl, or if you fight, or if they're weird, or if they find it difficult to communicate with you; you just fucking love them.” quote by Abigail Tarttelin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/06b/abigail-tarttelin-22690_different_in-the-end-how-is-anyone-any-different-f_604303.jpg)
