Paul F. Tompkins

When I started doing stand-up in the late eighties, that was not an uncommon thing, that people dressed for the stage. I've seen that change as time has gone by to where, for me, it's something that people remark on. And that's when I started to really embrace it in a way and get more flamboyant and foppish with the way that I dress.

American Comedian

Foppish often implies someone who obsessively follows fashion, to the point of excess.

Fashion Overload

The term can suggest someone displaying themselves like a peacock, with flashy dressing as a notable feature.

Peacock Display

While stylish, 'foppish' may also carry a slightly critical tone, suggesting affectation or superficiality.

Not Always Flattering

In literature, 'foppish' characters often represent vanity, highlighting a moral or thematic point.

Literary Caricature

Period literature uses 'foppish' to depict historical male fashion trends or social norms.

Period Context

In storytelling, 'foppish' traits can be exaggerated to create a memorable or comic character.