Why is it wrong for a man to dress like a woman but it's OK for a woman to dress like a man?

Question

Women have come along ways from "the old days" where they didn't have many rights one of which included not being able to dress like a man...however men have always had the ability to be able to dress like a woman, but why is it so wrong to do this?

AJ2293 · Accepted Answer

Of course neither is illegal, if you want to dress like a girl, go ahead. But it's less socially acceptable because I think that many people (particualry us men) see dressing as a woman as 'downgrade' while dressing as a man is seen as 'upgrade'

In the Buisness world men are still often given more respect which makes logical for girls to dress more masculine, while it doesn't make much sense for a man to dress feminie.

Another thing is that it's easier to imitate the male figure. If most women would cut their hair short and dress in mens clothing they could go through as young or weak men, while men in women's clothing often just look stupid

l-hedoniste · Accepted Answer

Wrong? To who? If some dude wants to put on a dress and heels, that's his business.

Kladdpapper · Accepted Answer

I've heard a theory about this once;

Women are "allowed" to dress like men because it's natural to want to get higher status, but a man dressing up in clothes that are labelled feminine is "downgrading" himself. If a girl is told to have balls she's cool but if a guy is a p**** he's less worth. It's in the mentality that women are not as much worth as men :) It's only a theory thou and there might be several other factors too it.

cutebutevil · Accepted Answer

Iv seen men dressed like women, I usually just think they're gay.

Do you want to put on a pretty dress and twirl around in a field of flowers? If so do it who cares?

Are you the same guy that's always asking 'why can girls do this and men cant' I'm just curious

pr3ttybr0wn · Accepted Answer

u can do what you want, its just not attractive. I'm not attracted to guys who dress like women, its gay but I won't hate you or look down on you for it