I can't vote because it just depends on the situation. I have no problem how anyone dresses. There is however a time and place for dressing sexy. You can dress sexy but classy for work. Sexy doesn't have to be provocative. Going out, you can dress sexy and provocative. A lot of it depends upon self confidence. But what I think about young women that dress provocatively? It's their right to dress how they want, but they just have to expect the attention that comes with it because it will draw attention. Not a bad thing though. To dress provocatively, I think it also takes a lot of self confidence. It all boils down to some women love the attention and others may not want the same kind of attention. And that is up to an individual.

I don't think about it. I really don't care what other people want to wear. It's their right and I'm not going to sit around and psychoanalyze someone based on their outfit.

As for my own style of dress, I prefer longer dresses/skirts, tops that don't show off midriff, etc.

Quote from: Pikachu on October 17, 2014, 08:30:43 AM
I don't think about it. I really don't care what other people want to wear. It's their right and I'm not going to sit around and psychoanalyze someone based on their outfit.

Can this be a third option?

I usually think they've been taught how to dress by the media and adverts from various companies, the sad part is I can usually tell where they do their shopping 

Quote from: V M on October 23, 2014, 05:58:50 AM
the sad part is I can usually tell where they do their shopping 

Unless they're half submerged in a rain barrel. 

I'd say wear what you want. But don't be surprised or angry if people look at you when you do.

Their bodies, their choice.

I noticed an interesting trend lately when I go shopping. The more provocative styles are mostly Junior Miss sizes. I wonder if that may be a collaborative decision to not have adults try to look sexy in public. It is my opinion that girls should not dress that way until they are adults, but then they can't find those clothes in their sizes anymore.

I think it's none of my business.

If you got it, then flaunt it, but be prepared for any adverse consequences that come your way.

Clothes have no meaning, they are not provocative, but all things society is constructing around them. In the 1920 it was provocative when women wore trousers. I think wearing sexy outfits (for women) has become normal, it's reproduced in a million ways every day, in magazines, television etc. The only provocation left is men start wearing "feminine" clothes.

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Heck yeah I love dressing provocatively! It makes me feel better about myself to be honest as it is nice to feel attractive. I think that is why other young women do it to? It mus be obviously.

I don't know I like to try and pull of minimal clothes sometimes and by that I mean a bikini, short skirt, crop top...
I always hid under clothes. Because of cold weather and also my insecurities at times.
I remember when I would still wear a jacket when it would get hot in June while in school... I still have my moments but trying to work on myself so I can wear what I want

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Quote from: rosinstraya on April 02, 2018, 07:11:45 PM
I think it's none of my business.

Amen

I get a bit jealous because they can get away with it and I most likely cannot 

Let's be clear. I am relatively new in my transition. I never really thought it was possible to even do HRT. But I love to wear mini skirts. Just not out in public. When out and about I try to present the image of a mature woman. Again if I were 21, it would be different. One of my favorite places to shop is Venus.com. It's not grandmas clothes.

Quote from: DawnOday on April 11, 2018, 11:33:13 AM
Let's be clear. I am relatively new in my transition. I never really thought it was possible to even do HRT. But I love to wear mini skirts. Just not out in public. When out and about I try to present the image of a mature woman. Again if I were 21, it would be different. One of my favorite places to shop is Venus.com. It's not grandmas clothes.

Looks like they have some nice stuff at reasonable prices, I signed up for email adverts 

Quote from: King Malachite on October 16, 2014, 08:56:28 PM
I voted for the first one, though I don't think it describes my feelings on the subject 100 percent.

Four years later, I still vote for the first answer.  I'm more conservative, so I'm not a big fan of revealing outfits outside of the marriage bed.  I'd much rather see a woman in a dress that covers herself.  That's what I am attracted to.

More power to them.  I would do it too if I were younger and had the body for it.

Well, I'm a young man who dresses provacatively and I do that to express my confidence and comfort with my own body, and cause I like being a bit of a tease. I mean, super short shorts with a very loose tank top that has high potential for a nip slip (I'm post top surgery), see-through shirts, or an open cardigan with nothing under, is my go to summer outfit. For slightly colder weather I prefer tight pants and half open button-ups.

So it would be hypocritical of me to not think the same for women who do the same but more femininely. That it's expressing confidence and a lack of shame. But then I know that different people have different reasons for doing the same thing. I'm sure at least some do it for self-damaging reasons too, cause I know I did as a teen pre-transition.

I mean back then I dressed that way cause I wanted for others to take advantage of me, and that's not a good way to "handle" shyness, insecurities, other mental health issues and sexual frustration. It got me into trouble more than once. Even very serious trouble, as in sexual assault. However I'm sure it wasn't just my outfit and mindset that got me into that situation, but I can't deny it was a factor.

Now, yes I appreciate positive attention to dressing in revealing clothes, but it's not like I chase that. It would just be a bonus. I've learned how to handle the negative attention well. I definitely have a reputation of being promiscuous, but for me that's a good thing and something I want to keep up.

I know the question is about women specifically, but I don't think there's a huge difference between women and men expressing themselves in the same manner, at least according to my own experiences. Especially as a gay (trans) man, I get pretty much still the same kind of reactions from other men for dressing the same way now as I did before as a more or less straight girl. Perhaps sexuality can be somewhat of a factor to consider to this question as well. As I think it might be a bit different for lesbians and straight men who also dress provacatively, and surely for bisexuals and asexuals, etc too.

I did vote "They are expressing a positive self image" cause I think that's for the majority and/or most common reason, but that might just be my own assertions. Also, I have no issues what so ever with older people dressing like that either. Each to their own. I think it's a shame that we are being told that certain types of bodies are not to be shown.