I am examining the feminine and the dandy as social constructs; characteristics attributed to an individual’s image.  Focusing on the role of the gaze, I am interested in how they are interpreted and responded to by the viewer. I will also consider the wider cultural connotations of these two traits. Ultimately I plan to establish the boundaries, if they exist, that distinguish the feminine and the dandy, and any grey areas that may imply the possibility of the female dandy.