Meaning of Disneybound | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The practice of Disneybounding; incorporating The Walt Disney Company–themed elements in one’s fashion.
   slang, uncountable
2. An outfit that incorporates The Walt Disney Company–themed elements; or, the incorporation itself.
   countable, slang

Examples

“When showing off a Disneybound outfit online, it’s good form to link to where others can buy those clothes.”

“Disneybound has an even stronger impact when it’s seen on a pair or group, [Leo] Camacho said. […] The objective of Disneybound is to extract the essence of the character’s outfit and convey it subtly. […] Ultimately, “Disneybound is all about individuality,” she [Leslie Kay] said, and what she wants is for people to take the idea and use it to express their personal style, whether it’s punk, goth, sporty, vintage or preppy.”

“In addition, one of the more formal ways that Cosplayers extend the Cosplay experiences in everyday life is by practicing Disneybound, […] Disneybound Bambi is accomplished by wearing light brown clothing and a scarf with white dots, […] In addition to the sartorial practice of Disneybound, there is Princessing and Princing, which range from dressing and performing as princesses and princess to wearing portions of costumes or clothes color blocked similar to a princess or prince characters. […] Cosplayers participate in Disneybound and Princessing/Princing because it allows them to share their love of their favorite characters beyond the fandom too.”

“Instead of wearing full-on costumes as cosplayers do, Disneybounders dress up in stylish, everyday outfits (known as Disneybounds) that are simply inspired by a particular character. […] Leslie Kay, the woman behind the DisneyBound Tumblr, showing off her Alice from "Alice in Wonderland" Disneybound. […] One big misconception, according to Leslie, is that a Disneybound is a costume. Disneybounders think of a character’s clothes and style as more of a jumping off point, rather than something to replicate exactly.”

“Since I got my start with Disney-inspired outfits, I’ll open this guide with Disneybounds, including everyone’s favorite princesses and villains, as well as some lesser-known characters. […] I found a dress on Amazon for thirty dollars, which is more than I would usually spend on a single piece, but since it was a plain dress that I could use for other Disneybounds and casual cosplays, it was worth it.”

“One prominent social media influencer in the world of Disneybounding, Leslie Kay, contends that the appeal of the practice is that ‘it uses clothes to recreate the outfits of your favorite Disney characters without being costume-y. You could go to school or the mall in a Disneybound and not get pegged for being in costume.’”

“It did not occur to me that my Disneybounding and scholarly plans might intervene, yet I was quickly fascinated by how guests and Cast Members alike would interact with me more the more recognizable my Disneybound was. […] Figure 9.1: The author wearing a Belle Disneybound. […] For example, if I had looked angry or upset, other guests may have been less likely to interact with me, even when I was in full Disneybound.”

“Disney World stores sell merchandise that could be considered DisneyBound materials, particularly at fashion-forward outlets such as the Tren-D store at Downtown Disney.”

“Instead, fans participate in DisneyBound by dressing in a way that “suggests” the character without “replicating” the character.”

“When you mix-and-match outfit components based on their solid colors, this is known as color blocking. In casual or DisneyBound cosplay, this technique is used by wearing everyday clothes that match the color, style, or patterns of your favorite characters’ outfits.”

“DisneyBound, or bounding, involves creating an outfit inspired by your favorite character in a casual way—unlike cosplay, which is a costume. […] Unlike cosplay, DisneyBound allows for more flexibility from its wearer because it’s everyday clothes.”

“As part of an analysis of the DisneyBound practice, Nettie A. Brock surveyed a sample of DisneyBounders. […] In to an article published by the Huffington Post [which uses Disneybounds], Kelsey Borresen writes, / DisneyBounding is a subtler, more fashion-forward way for fans to show their love for Disney. Instead of wearing full-on costumes as cosplayers do, DisneyBounders dress up in stylish, everyday outfits (known as DisneyBounds) that are simply inspired by a particular character. (2017: n.pag.) […] The process of creating and wearing a DisneyBound outfit moves from imitation and illusion to deep and often indescribable identification with the archetypal images of Disney’s brand.”

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