>>43210033I think so, there are pictures from before I even started to have memories but I do have one strong memory of getting my nails painted and enjoying it I think I was like 4-6 at the time it wasn't done to tease me so I guess I just enjoyed getting spoiled because my family often would have screaming contests, that's proberbly why I don't really like forced stuff (or at least any harsh forced stuff, a gentle push compared to a shove if you wanted an example) but I think it was mostly the cartoons and anime (I also like seeing tomboys get girly makeovers)
as for why dresses in particular, I think it was due to Alice in wonderland or labyrinth with sputtering of various other things over the years.