Why are women's clothes so much more revealing than men's clothes?

[KhmerFighter]

I've noticed posts on here and elsewhere asking for help finding more modest clothing, and the consensus seems to be that it exists, but it's harder to find. So I've been thinking about this a lot. When you compare men's and women's clothing even in the same category, the women's version is so much skimpier and more revealing. Some examples:

Men's shorts = to the knee
Women's shorts = rarely more than a 6" inseam, often 2-4". And some are incredibly short to the point where u can literally see half of buttcheeks.
Men's t-shirts = sleeves cover almost the entire bicep
Women's t-shirts = sleeves barely cover the delts (to the top of the bicep)
Men's jeans = Flattering but not tight
Women's jeans= Skin tight, "form fitting", "sexy"
Men's formal wear = the only skin showing is the neck, head, and hands
Women's formal wear = bare shoulders, legs, arms, cleavage, etc.
Men's fabrics = Sturdy, strong, lasting
Women's fabrics = See-through, light-weight, clingy, fragile
Why is this difference so pervasive in the fashion industry? Yes, if one looks hard, one can find clothing that isn't so tight or revealing, but the vast, vast majority of women's fashion is.

Thoughts? Insights?

[FunkyMonkee]

You can also add:
Men's formal wear = Tuxedo, most often, black, everyone looks exactly alike, unless some guy decides to wear a kilt.
Women's formal wear = very colourful, flowery, glitzy, no two look exactly alike and, if they do, at l;east one will get severely pissed and run home to change!

Women's clothes are made to look sexy and pretty to attract more men. Men's clothes are not only made more ballsy to supposedly attract more women but men, at least these days, are scared shitless to wear ANYTHING that could POSSIBLY seen as being the LEAST BIT fem!!
Back in the late `50's/early `60's, men used to wear very short and tight swimming suits! The fashion is now only worn by women and they are called, boy shorts! Take a look at some of those old surf movies from back then! Moondawggy, Deadhead and a few of the other guys might be wearing baggies that nearly go to the knee but Frankie and a bunch of the others are in "boy shorts". That was NORMAL back then and up into the `80's!
I used to wear very short shorts back in the `80's until rap came along and all the homies were wearing those fucking Fart Simoleton "shorts" that are 5 sizes too big and go down to your shoes!! (They also wear t-shirts that women could use as a mini dress!) Suddenly, those became the norm and every bonehead on the streets was wearing them! VERY quickly, it became some kind of rule that if you showed more leg than your ankles, it was obscene and you were labeled a fag! But, I didn't give a fuck!! When I wanna wear shorts, I'm gonna wear SHORTS!! REAL shorts!! The ones that only go just past my crotch!! Those ankle-length baggy motherfuckers are too fucking hot to wear in the summer!! I wear real shorts so I can keep cool. I'm not the least bit interested in LOOKING "cool"!!
Finally, about 15 years ago, the fashion police stated to let up a bit and nobody really said much about me wearing shorts that came to just above my knees. Sadly, I couldn't find anything shorter. But, at least they were kinda baggy so, that helped. So, during the summer, I used to wear those to work at the print shop. When I go to work, I bust ass so, I DON'T want long pants making me hot & sweaty or making me stop to pull them up every time I need to bend over! One day, just to be goofy, I decided to pull up those shorts as high as I could, the waistband nearly covered my tits, and that exposed almost the entirety of my legs! People actually got upset because they could see the bulk of my thighs!! Some of them got the joke I was going for and had a great laugh but, others took it as something perverse!!
As for women's' tops, I've often wondered, too, why they feel the need to show off about 60% of their tits!! (Not that I'm complaining!! walk around topless, for all I give a shit!) Especially when they claim they DON'T WANT guys to LOOK AT or even notice they HAVE tits!! Also, since they are usually the first ones to get cold in just about any setting, WHY would you wanna wear something that bares half your chest and something that shows of nearly all of your legs, especially in the dead of winter? A skirt, especially a mini, is nothing more than a very loose piece of cloth hanging from your waist via an elastic band! You're, basically, walking around in your underwear, IF you wear any, with something that keeps most people from seeing them/it.. unless a good breeze comes up. Outside of that British comedian, Russell Brand, I don't know of any guys that wear scoop-neck tops! I was just thinking the other day of doing so just to sort of prove how silly it is for ANYBODY to be wearing them, especially in winter!
I'm sure I've said something here about it before (like above) but, women DON'T want guys to look at their tits or even notice that they have them but will do ANYTHING to make them more visible and pronounced! They'll get implants, try to grow them bigger, wear push-up bras, water bras, breast enhancers, apply make-up that makes it look like you've got bigger tits, wear very tight and/or shiny tops, deep scoop necks, if any neckline at all! You practically present them on a silver platter and scream, "HERE THEY ARE!! MINE are bigger than hers!!" And then get pissed at us for looking at them! Make up your damned mind!!

[Oliverlogan263]

Yo man, that's a good point you're making. I've definitely noticed the difference too.

I think part of it is how the fashion industry sees girls vs boys, you know? Like they want us dressing in baggy comfy clothes, but for ladies it's all about looking "sexy".

Probably also a money thing - they know revealing clothes will sell better cuz dudes will look. And girls get pressure from a young age to dress a certain way too, for attention and likes and stuff.

It does suck that modest options are harder to find. Especially in the summer - must be tough always worrying about flashing people. Or being uncomfortable in stuff that's basically underwear lol.

I try not to judge what girls wear, cuz sometimes those tight clothes do look good on them! But I get why some aren't comfortable in that stuff all the time either.

Maybe more brands could offer classy cute clothes that still leave something to the imagination, ya know? Give girls more choice. At least online boutiques make searching for modest gear a bit easier these days.

Overall it just comes down to respecting what others choose to wear or not wear. As long as they feel good, who cares what society says is "sexy"? Keep doing you ladies, don't let nobody pressure you into clothing you ain't comfortable in!

[Val713]

Depends, for some guys these clothes are still revealing. There are also just as many men's clothes in this category as there are women's, but it depends on the guys body and even if he would wear something like that.

Men's shorts = to the knee

Women's shorts = rarely more than a 6" inseam, often 2-4". And some are incredibly short to the point where u can literally see half of buttcheeks. (These are a very specific style, its like a guy choosing to wear a speedo to swim)

Yea, but that depends, its to your knee if you are short. I'm really tall so they barely cover the middle of my thigh. Also, guys that are "bigger" show their body more visibly, so they can be just as revealing or more revealing than women's.

Men's t-shirts = sleeves cover almost the entire bicep
Women's t-shirts = sleeves barely cover the delts (to the top of the bicep)

Again, depends on the guy. I'm tall, and got a decent amount of muscle, so the shoulders and biceps are tighter. If I lift my arms up my lower stomach will show because my arms are a little to big for the arms of the shirt. They make mens shirts that are designed to fit like that to show off the biceps, but if ur arms are big enough even normal shirts do.

Men's jeans = Flattering but not tight
Women's jeans= Skin tight, "form fitting", "sexy"

There are jeans of both types for both genders. I've got some jeans that aren't skinny jeans that are so tight it leaves nothing to the imagination. You can even see the definition of my calf muscles.

Men's formal wear = the only skin showing is the neck, head, and hands

Women's formal wear = bare shoulders, legs, arms, cleavage, etc.

This is clearly true, they make specialized formal wear for men that are more revealing, but you have to seek it out. I really don't like suits, they are too constricting.

Men's fabrics = Sturdy, strong, lasting
Women's fabrics = See-through, light-weight, clingy, fragile

Men have these shirts too, I've got plenty that are so thin you can see my entire chest.

Why is this difference so pervasive in the fashion industry? Yes, if one looks hard, one can find clothing that isn't so tight or revealing, but the vast, vast majority of women's fashion is.

Thoughts? Insights?

Companies make similar things for both men and women, but big stores carry what they think will sell best. So for both groups, the sexy revealing clothes for men, or the "modest" clothes for women (specifically modest clothes for women that look good), are less commonly sold. So u will see sexy revealing stuff for me, and good looking modest stuff for women in stores, just not as often. If you specifically want to buy that kind of stuff, u got to buy it online.

[RebelinSteel]

Because the fashions and social norms are different between men and women. The fashion industry for women changes every xx months, for guys it’s more along years. For women’s formal wear, it is dresses, ball gowns at ankle level and most of arm covered. The formal wear you describe would see them prevented entry for the majority of formal events I have been to.

womens fashion has been like this for years and will not change, the industry controls it and along with social media decides what is in and what is out. Women are into fashion, most men are not really followers of fashion.

[GregorSamsa]

Because women care about this shit, we don't. We look how we look and wear what we don't have to think about. We need more practical clothing because (traditionally) we've done more physical labor and needed sturdy clothes that could wear. I hate shopping for clothes. I'll buy a pack of briefs and socks once in a while, new shoes when the old ones wear out, and whatever free swag/T-shirts are thrown my way at sporting events or work conferences.

But women and clothes... the cheaper the fabric, the less of it, the more you can keep the cost down when it's out of fashion in a month and you feel the need to replace it. And you tell yourselves you wear revealing stuff for men, but men will fuck you in a sack-cloth. You're dressing for the approval of other women.

[soe11]

• Female beauty is her body.
• It's by nature female are revealing more than male.
• I personally like my girlfriend wear much more revealing and exposure outfits in public.

[elizamichale1]

Maybe thts how its supposed to be

[Anonymous]

Because men look ridiculous when naked.

[GregorSamsa]

That too! 🤣

[Anonymous]

Women's bodies are nicer to look at.