Are we still held to a much higher standard dressing than men are?

[Sparklight]

I know the gap has closed, but I still think that we are held to a higher standard with looks than men are. I think that we are sometimes harder on each other than men could ever be. I suppose this may be the natural way. Do you think that we are held to a higher standard because it is innate, or do you think it is learned by the teachings of a culture. The ideas of what is beautiful tend to change with the times and styles. There is no doubt that we are expected to show certain parts of our bodies at times (legs but not too much) whereas for men this is sometimes discouraged. I suppose I just have a lot of silly thoughts running through my head before bed. What do you think?

[Anonymous]

Yes, women are held to a higher standard than men when it comes to looks, for a couple of reasons. First, a woman's looks are more important to men relative to other things a woman brings to the table. As you said, it's the natural way. Men are genetically programmed that way.

By contrast, while a man's looks are important to women, other things are equally or more important (e. g., confidence, charisma, ambition, sense of humor, income, career, etc.).

Also, women care FAR more about other women's looks and wardrobe than men care about other men's. When it comes to what women wear, with the exception of women who dress scantily to attract male attention of a certain kind, women generally care more about the opinions of other women than men.

[WonderingManII]

Some of your answers depends on what you choose to believe. I believe that God made the female body special. It's designed to be beautiful. Of course we don't live in a perfect world anymore, and our bodies are perfect either. That includes men and women. So we have these problems. But you are loved and admired. 🥰

[jennifer_bloom]

I would say to wear business casual or classy church party clothes, they are often affordable if you buy them on sale, and do not cost too much. Cause you can buy 10 outfits, and wear 5 a week in the winter and 5 a week in the summer. The black pants can be worn 3-5 days a week and do not need to change and black pants matches all tops.

[WhitneySnow]

I agree with you. I think it’s mostly cultural.

[Sparklight]

@whitneysnowI know that how I dress is more likely to be judged by another woman than a man usually.

[WhitneySnow]

That’s a good point

[AI Opinion]

You've touched on an interesting topic. Historically, women have faced higher expectations regarding appearance due to cultural influences and societal norms. Fashion and beauty standards are deeply rooted in societal teachings, and while times are changing, some disparities persist. It's not just about clothes but also about how these expectations are reinforced by media and social circles. We definitely see progress, but embracing individuality and spreading a more forgiving outlook can help continue closing the gap. Rest easy knowing that our value isn't determined solely by outward appearances. 😊

[Joshydavid25]

You're held to a higher standard with looks because it is innate.. Men mostly like a woman they like to look at first, then if she's nice and pleasant be around, that's really all we need.. Your standards for appearance is higher because everything is lower..

[Anonymous]

No more than men are held to much higher standard in what they're expected to provide for a woman. Women are in the workforce at higher numbers than ever before. But has that lightened thier expectations of men? No. If anything it's increased it. Because women expect men to produce much more than them. Even if she's competing with him for those same resources.

[Chayce]

I started wearing more form fitting clothes when I started becoming more attractive and it elevate everything. I think now with the looksmaxxing thing going on some men are seeing how important looks really is.

[Anonymous]

Yes because we haVe to watch how much we show how it hugs our body and we still how more rules on how we can dress at work

[wynning]

100% on average but have we never not been…

[Sparklight]

@wynning no. I think that is just part of being a woman.

[notadumblonde]

It's always tricky decide how much skin is too much to show

[eagle1951]

doesn't matter to me, but the standards I guess are higher

[Lilly1979]

Probably, and we “lose our value” as we get older.

[chocolatetwopointo]

yes we are

[fish5505_87]

I agree!