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= Disney Bounding = Disney bounding is the casual equivalent to dressing up as a Disney character. Due to Disney’ park rules, adult fans of the animation company are not allowed to dress in costumes at the park so not to confuse kids or bring attention away from their paid character actors. In order to combat this rule and still express their love, adult fans have embraced the concept of stylised fashion inspired by character’s colour palette, silhouette or style of clothing.

Etymology
Though there is no specific beginning to this fashion trend, the concept of Disney bounding became popular in 2011 due to fan blogger Leslie Kay.

Throughout the years, the Disney bounding trend has sparked in popularity; with close to a million hashtags trending on instagram as of late 2019. This movement has also found roots in Disney’s yearly event Dapper Day, a day where guests are encouraged to venture to the parks and ‘step out in style’ with vintage style clothing inspired by characters, park rides, etc.

History
Though there is no specific beginning to this fashion trend, the concept of Disney bounding became popular in 2011 due to fan blogger Leslie Kay. Through the use of fashion website Polyvore’s outfit collage maker, what first started as a general Disney fan blog evolved to focus more on outfits inspired by Disney characters. This was so well received it became the main focus of her blog. The contemporary idea of making modern outfit based off Disney characters then became known as Disney Bounding.

Disney bounding has become quite popular that there are several events dedicated to the style of bounding at the parks, the most popular and noted of the events is Dapper Day. People wear more vintage inspired outfits rather than modern takes that Disney Bounding is known for. There’s also been a rise in other fashion styles, for example the Japanese style known as Lolita being used for Disney bounding. Although this style isn’t as recognisable, fans still find a way to express their love for Disney through a more dressed up approach as opposed to modern styles.

This popular fashion style has also brought a new embrace to thrift shopping and making your own clothing. Fans are finding ways to combine the diversity of their cultures and Disney through this genre of fashion and embracing the life important skills of sewing to achieve this. Thrift shopping is also encouraged as a cheap alternative and adopts a recycling concept against one time fads and trends, giving discarded clothes a new life.

In Popular Culture
Disney bounding’s growing popularity has even brought attention to big corporations who has embraced the fashion style by providing buyers with specific clothing styles based off Disney characters. Leslie Kay, herself, even has her own site and brand (Cakeworthy) that sell Disney related clothing pieces that can be used for everyday wear or casual disney bound.

Her Universe is another brand that gives fans a more casual approach to disney bounding, and with apparel for different studios under the Disney name, it can really help take the stress of outfit coordination off fans. Her Universe also allows fans to create more elaborate outfits for Disney characters through their yearly fashion show/competition held at Sandiego Comic Con with cash prizes for audience choice and judge’s choice. However, this runway competition is limited and more intense than just the fun parks bounding but does offer a wider collection of entertainment studios’ shows and movies, not just Disney itself.

Notable Disney Bounders

 * Damfino (Instagram)
 * Disneylandmermaid (Instagram)
 * Styledbymagic (Instagram)
 * Sarahsterling (Instagram)
 * Mrleozombie (Instagram)
 * Baninabear (Instagram and Youtube)