Lately I've heard a number of people express concern about young women dressing in revealing clothing. Some say that it shows a lack of respect for themselves and their bodies, and if they respected themselves more they wouldn't put it all on display. Others say that they're expressing a positive view of their own bodies and are proud enough not to cover them up.

What do you think?

Aside from occasional envy?

I think it's a matter of the purpose of it.  If dressing that way is simply an outward expression of the way they're feeling that day - damn right it's a positive expression of self confidence and more power to them.

If they're dressing that way for external reasons, such as peer pressure or a desire to attract anyone and everyone to cover up an internal self-loathing - not so good.

I also think that since no one can possibly tell which of these two general categories the person is in just by the clothes, it's important to not judge. 

^^^^^This.

If I was young and pretty enough I would do it. Not because anyone expects me to or under societal pressure, but just because I could. I would love to celebrate youth the right way with the right body. 

I grew up thinking that those kinds of girls had no respect for their bodies. I was a modest type, myself, so I couldn't understand their viewpoint.

After I learned more about sexuality, I stopped having any judgments for the most part. I still think it's important for young women to understand the message that they're giving off when they dress that way, though, and be prepared to protect themselves if need be (from unwanted comments and such). We all say things with our choice in clothing. To insist that we don't is naive.

Much better than an elderly woman that dresses provocatively.

Maybe after I retire from making the "Fill Jill– Volume I - X" films, I'll do "Bad Grandma"?

Kidding... Really.

My judgment on this is situational. It's different for a friend going to a club than it would be for my daughter going to school (who is only two, so we haven't had to cross this bridge, yet). And I think that's where the debate comes in, for me. If a friend wanted to wear an outfit to a club that was provocative, but suited her body, I'd give her a big thumbs up. That being said, I don't want my daughter to grow up learning that her source of "power" comes from showing off her body. Some women rely on their looks instead of their brains to get them through life, and that's a big no-no, for me.

If they can get away with looking awesome and sexy then good luck to them!

Depends on why they are dressing sexy. If they feel good and like the attention then by all means go ahead but if they feel like they should then no they should be allowed to dress the way they like.

I voted for the first one, though I don't think it describes my feelings on the subject 100 percent.

looking for a husband or a sugar daddy

I can't say I particularly think about them at all. Live and let live.

Hey, Suzi,

why you do not make the next poll about old women that dress provocative... I am curious...

Quote from: KateSinclair on October 16, 2014, 04:41:43 PM
My judgment on this is situational. It's different for a friend going to a club than it would be for my daughter going to school (who is only two, so we haven't had to cross this bridge, yet). And I think that's where the debate comes in, for me. If a friend wanted to wear an outfit to a club that was provocative, but suited her body, I'd give her a big thumbs up. That being said, I don't want my daughter to grow up learning that her source of "power" comes from showing off her body. Some women rely on their looks instead of their brains to get them through life, and that's a big no-no, for me.

Agree^^^!  When my 13 year old gets ready for school I make sure she puts them away!  But anyone else... Ehh whatever.

It might be because of the generation I'm growing up in, but I've seen people dress all types of ways and never given it much thought. I'm not the fashion police so there's no reason for me to judge someone else's fashion choices when I spend over half my life in a sweatshirt and jeans.

It's purely a gesture to get the attention of men who have one thing on their mind, in my experience anyway. Everyone knows what their own body looks like and dressing provocatively isn't going to effect your personal view of your body.

Quote from: peky on October 16, 2014, 09:29:18 PM
Hey, Suzi,

why you do not make the next poll about old women that dress provocative... I am curious...

OK, peky, I will. Actually an equally controversial topic.

Envy. If they can pull it off more power to them. I'd love to be young and wear cute, provocative clothes. Shoot - I'd settle for just being younger. As it is I will have to dress my age and mute it some.

I didn't vote because I simply don't think it's for me to think anything about it. All I ever think about it is 'aren't you cold' :p I'm always cold so when I see girls come past in november in tiny skirts I'm worried that they're freezing.

There's so many reasons that women dress the way they do these days, not sure what to think.?

Is it to attract men and get attention.? What about lesbians.?
Many women who work in offices have to dress way up, it's just part of the image they want to work.
Theres lots of fashion styles today that are very provocative.
Some women don't have money to fill a closet with different looks, and have to settle on a few nice outfits,
that they might wear most of the time, and may look provocative or out of place because it's all they have,
especially younger single women just starting out on they're own.

Reguardless the reasons, women should be able to dress how they want to, without cat calling, or unkind comments by anyone else.
But thats not the way the world or society works.?