15 Lessons We Learned From Tomboys In Film And Television

    Being a tomboy isn't about what you wear, it's all about the attitude.

    1. Tomboy tip: Manners are sometimes overrated.

    Arya Stark in Game Of Thrones

    2. Tomboy tip: Being lady-like, also overrated.

    Viola in She's The Man

    3. Tomboy tip: Focus on what you love to do and work to be the best at it.

    Monica Wright in Love and Basketball

    4. Tomboy tip: All you need is one good pair of overalls.

    Scout Finch in To Kill A Mockingbird

    5. Tomboy tip: Loyalty is, and always will be, everything.

    Idgie Threadgood in Fried Green Tomatoes

    6. Tomboy tip: Snapbacks and sling-shots are a girl's best friend.

    Mary-Kate Olsen In It Takes Two.

    7. Tomboy tip: Pink is not for everyone.

    Dee Rees in Pariah

    8. Tomboy tip: Your hair? Rock it au natural.

    9. Tomboy tip: When you have a crush, try and be cool about it.

    Becky 'The Icebox' O'Shea in Little Giants

    10. Tomboy tip: Ladies can always make the first move — or throw a mean right hook, whichever is needed.

    11. Tomboy tip: Have one statement fashion accessory, such as fringed gloves.

    Watts in Some Kind Of Wonderful

    12. Tomboy tip: Rock out at any given opportunity.

    Bliss in Whip It

    13. Tomboy tip: Going on an adventure is never a bad idea.

    Elizabeth Swann in Pirates Of The Caribbean trilogy.

    14. Tomboy tip: Be proud you throw like a girl.

    Kit Keller and Dottie Henson in A League Of Their Own

    Scratch that, honorable mention to the entire cast.

    15. Tomboy tip: When it comes down to it: Pants > Skirts, always and forever.

    Amina in The World Unseen

    Also, because Katharine Hepburn said so.