Table 3: Inventory of Symbols of Infantilizing and Sexualizing in Girls’ and Women’s Costumes.

Costume Dimension	Infantilizing		Sexualizing
	Message	Symbols	Message	Symbols
Cosmetics	Theatric, Clownish	Glitter, circles on cheeks, freckles, face painting, rag doll and clown-like markings	Glamorous, Designer	Lipstick, eye shadow, eye liner, false eyelashes, beauty marks
Embellishments	Decorative	Bows, barrettes, tiaras, ruffles, empire waists, ruffles, curls, smocking, puffy sleeves, tiaras, big buttons, baby doll skirts, tutus	Revealing	Bodices, corsets, accentuated cleavage, cut out panels, words on body parts, bare arms, legs, and midriff, zippers or laces on body
Fabrics	Innocent	Pastels, pinks, brights, polka dots, patchwork, stripes, fuzzy, fleece, gingham	Erotic	Sheer, leather, fishnet, fur, black fur, clingy, satin, vinyl, sequins, wildcat prints
Poses	Submissive	Large eyes or blank stares, chin downward, coy, “bashful knee”, hugging oneself or pulling hair, hands covering mouth, pouting	Seductive	Eyelids half closed, looking out of sides of eyes, lips pursed, chin upward, legs spread, touching hips, chest forward
Descriptors	Patronizing	Adjectives such as darling and sweet, shortened words such as lil’ or misspelled words such as kuddly kat	Suggestive	Adjectives such as hot and sexy, sexual innuendo, sex-related play on words, mention of foreplay
Motifs	Youth and School Days	Butterflies, bees, ladybugs, lower food chain or baby animals, toys, dolls, fairy tales, sweets, wands, school uniforms	Sex Work and High Fashion	High heels, stilettos, go-go boots, laces various places on the body, chains, whips, negligées, “bullet” bras, “hot pants”