Selma Bouvier

1. Everyday\Work clothes
   Skirt-Always She wears an expressionless sheath dress or pencil skirt in an office cut, usually in dull colors: mustard, marsh green, beige, brown.

Blouse-Under a dress or with a skirt, she wears a simple blouse, often with a small frill or a bow at the collar. The colors are also the most boring: cream, light blue.

Footwear-Simple shoes with low heels or fashionable "shot glass" heels.

Accessories-Sometimes she wears a pearl necklace, a classic but impersonal accessory.

2. Outside of work / "Special" cases:
   When Selma is trying to seduce someone or is desperately looking for a man, her style abruptly changes to flashy and often tasteless: She wears provocatively bright and tight dresses (bright red, acid pink).
   makes for more provocative makeup.
   These outfits look out of place and emphasize her desperation rather than self-confidence.

3. Home clothes:
   At home, she prefers the most practical and nondescript things: Old-fashioned curlers and a bathrobe. Simple nightgowns. Baggy sweaters and pants.

Hairstyle-Her most recognizable feature is a tall blue "tower" of hair (beehive hairdo), gathered in a bun on top of her head. This is her calling card, which hides her height and makes her look taller. Her hair is the color of mocha.

Eyes-Large, half-closed, heavy eyelids. The look often expresses fatigue, boredom, cynicism, or daydreaming.

Nose-Long and noticeably protruding, typical of all Bouviers.

Mouth-It is often curved in an expression of mild disgust or discontent. Her lower lip is slightly drooping.

Figure-Very thin and angular. She doesn't have a pronounced waist, and her shoulders are sharp. She is often jokingly compared to a pole.

Voice-Low, hoarse, and smoky. This voice perfectly conveys her weariness of life and cynicism.

Working as a cop (albeit in a monotonous position) left its mark. She often expresses conspiracy theories and is suspicious of any "too good" situations.

She is a heavy smoker (which is a constant topic for jokes and the source of her hoarse voice), likes to drink and does not follow her diet. These habits are another manifestation of her general negative attitude towards life and herself.

Selma is caring, selfless, and truly loving. She turns out to be a wonderful, albeit peculiar mother, ready to do anything for the child's happiness. This proves that her thirst for love was not just selfish, but genuine.

1. The deepest cynicism and pessimism
   Selma is probably the most cynical character in Springfield. She is disappointed in life, men and her fate. She almost always expects the worst and rarely misses an opportunity to make a dark or sarcastic remark. This cynicism is a defense mechanism against constant frustration.

2. A desperate, almost desperate thirst for love and family. This is the main driving force, her actions. Despite her age and experience, Selma desperately wants to get married and have children (in her case, more than a child. She throws herself into the most absurd and desperate adventures (for example, marrying the Crazy Clown Krusty or trying to seduce Homer), just to fill the void in her personal life. This thirst makes her vulnerable and causes sympathy.

3. Envy and a difficult relationship with my sister
   Her relationship with Patty is the cornerstone of her character. They are as close as twins (which they are), but rivalry is constantly smoldering between them. Selma is often jealous of Patty, who seems to have come to terms with her loneliness and is more independent. At the same time, in critical situations, the sisters always support each other against the outside world.

4. Full immersion in the fantasy world
   To escape from the boring and unhappy reality (work in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, loneliness), Selma lives in a world of illusions. She is obsessed with soap operas (especially Days of Our Lives and Maxwell House), romantic novels, and idealized notions of love. She often projects these fantasies onto real men, which invariably leads to disappointment.

5. Low self-esteem and self-awareness
   Deep down, Selma doesn't consider herself worthy of love or happiness. Her desperate attempts to find him often look pathetic and ridiculous, which only reinforces her own sense of inferiority. She realizes that she is getting old and her chances of marital happiness are fading, which fuels her despair.