Girls, If not to impress men, why do many girls wear revealing clothes?

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OK, I've seen people state that it's utterly hypocritical for women to wear sexy or revealing clothes and complain about it when they get "unwanted attention". Now I for one do NOT subscribe to that line of reasoning. I understand that just because something is appealing to the opposite sex doesn't mean that there are other reasons people like to do it. For example, being good at sports or playing instruments is a trait many women find attractive in guys but guys still do them for enjoyment versus to attract women. So I'm not trying to be accusatory in any way, I'm just curious as to why women wear revealing clothes (apart from times where the situation would call for it if for example, it's hot outside).

Xoxocutekitty · Accepted Answer

Girls dress cute for other girls. A lot of guys really don't know enough about women's clothing to fully appreciate it. Consider the age old example of the boyfriend complaining about how much time it takes for his girlfriend to get ready to "go out." If he had it his way, she'd be done in 10 minutes, but would still "look" put together. That doesn't happen.

The same way we have standards for what "looking professional" means, there are standards for "looking put together." Often that boils down (for guys) into "looking hot" even though they aren't going to notice how her nails match her bag, or how hard it must be to find a bra that cut, or deciding to show midriff over legs but pairing that with a sandals instead of a stiletto's because you're going for the bohemian look and pointy heels would scream urban socialite.

Wanting attention (from society as a whole) for looking put together (think like an art) is not the same as wanting to be cat called on the street, told your ass looks nice by a stranger, being followed down an alley way. It's not classy to act the way you would at a ball game in front of the mona lisa, even if you think you are "showing your appreciation."

Lizzzzz288283 · Accepted Answer

We wear clothes for ourselves, not for men. I don’t know why some people think it’s so crazy for women to actually just dress for themselves.

dandiecandie · Answer

I like to dress up depending on the occasion. There are some occasions where revealing clothes is required. Like for example, at the club, or Halloween parties (scary and sexy). So I guess women dress in revealing clothes because they don't do it everyday unless their job requires them to. So in a way its exciting and we know we look hot so we also feel good about ourselves. I for one feel like da bomb when I wear revealing clothes. Revealing clothes either make you or break you because they show your body like it really is. So for me it's a reminder to myself that "damn girl you got it going on" It Depends on the girl though, for me the reason is self appreciation, and confidence. Knowing I look good makes me happy therefore i like wearing revealing clothes but again there is a place and time for everything. So that means I wouldn't dress like that all the time just when the occasion calls for it.

VIVANT · Answer

For me it’s art

revealing stuff if I wear it I will usually wear stuff under- I e legging crop tops under cut pot stuff or short shorts skirt etc — if im going out. If I’m alone I wear what I like. I don’t look for escaping things but most in my opinion interesting styles , tend to have asymmetrical cuts or fit - which happens to show skin. Unless you want stuff under like I do.

Many women really just enjoy putting out guys together. Many do like to show off.

But no one can know someone’s motive... They may be showing off they may be gay they may be bi they may be hereto they may be Asexual or they may just like the style and not care at all for attention - you never know... so no one should assume it’s “for them”🤷‍♂️😊

Tedee18 · Answer

Because, they are hypocrites.
They say "to feel confident, because I feel sexy, hot etc..."

I mean, I think it is the looks you get that make you feel like that because if you wore it in a place that there are no people around, you wouldn't feel like that.

For example, in your apartment/flat/house if you live alone, I don't think that you would feel sexy or confident.

It shows that it is for people to see you, not for yourself.

And also, you girls dress like prostitutes if you didn't know.

SwanHale · Answer

I have the perfect answer. A analogy to compare this phenomenon with is price check. When a product is for sale at a lower price at, for example, Walmart. Target is then basically FORCED to lower their price for that item as well. Same thing with women and clothes. Once all the celebrities start wearing less and less (started with Marilyn Monroe by the way) all the girls want to match that standard to have the same traffic (attention from men) as the other girls. And if they don’t, they usually get unnoticed and zero attention these days. Which is very sad. But it’s just how it is.

GlitterFairy16 · Answer

Lots of reasons really. one is sometimes it gets really hot so we were less clothing. Sometimes when it's hot men take their shirts off and just wear shorts but yet no one says he's asking for attention from women for showing skin.

Secondly when girls are out clubbing, they want to look nice to show off to other girls but she's better looking there for her social value is grater if im totally honest a lot of it has to do with showing up other girls. Plus in clubs when dancing, we get really hot and sweaty too there for less clothing helps.

Sbgirl · Answer

I don't go out looking for revealing clothes, I just gravitate to what colours and styles appeal to me. If it happens to be revealing (but not too extreme lol) I will wear it. Also, what may be deemed as 'sexy' to men is just normal for us girls. For example, although I am aware that men obviously love boobs, when I see myself in a nice outfit and it happens to give a subtle enhancement to my cleavage, I just see that as kind a feminine look rather than being sexual.

Also, sometimes its a confidence boost. Not from attention (for me anyway) but just having the guts to wear it. I had a lot of body confidence issues in my teens, especially surrounding my boobs, so actually wearing a top which shows cleavage is a good sign that I don't feel ashamed of my body anymore.

sejla · Answer

A quick glance or a smile is one thing. I think what women don't want is lecherous looks or slimy conversations about it. I'm sure it's a combination of looking good for oneself and looking good for others. Women should have the option to dress light for whatever reason because clothes in general can somewhat restricting. Men can run around with shorts and no shirt like for jogging, etc. I don't see much difference.

Post Note: What a woman wears doesn't always correlate with the lifestyle which she lives.

itsmyownname · Answer

You kinda answered you own question already and I mostly agree with you.
Another reason is to feel good about themselves.. I like skirts and dresses because I like my legs and feel good in it. But I don't want to be stared at or even worse in public..
We do it for ourselves, to feel good, to look good and sometimes for others (like a boyfriend, date or special events).
Also everyone has a different opinion about what's "revealing"..

Ellainemnl · Answer

In my personal perspective : 1. I feel good about myself and confident with my own body. 2. Weather is on the factor especially if you live in tropical country. 3. It is my prime years, once I get older and saggy I have to dress appropiately based on my age. 4. We also dress sometimes for other girls too. Hope this helps but I am sure that there are 1000 different reasons for other woman out there.

PBandJ_Nerd · Answer

There's many reasons why. They might be feeling sexy so they wear revealing clothes. They could have a partner and maybe want to dress up for them. It could be the weather conditions are very humid so they wear short skirts and crop tops. I'll just leave a few here for now.

MissRomantic · Answer

I’m saying this as a biological female. I may wear revealing clothes like fitted tops, dresses, or skirts and crop tops to impress both men and women. I’m straight, but I love to feel beautiful and wearing these clothes boost my confidence because I feel beautiful in them. I recently got more fit from following a workout program consistently. I also want to look more desirable for my boyfriend by showing off my flat abs and toned frame.

Dazed0N0Confused · Answer

To feel confident. But I will say that it is hypocritical for ladies to get pissy when they get attention due to their clothing choices. If you're not prepared for the attention you're not prepared for the clothes.
I wear dresses to work, I bartend, with DeWine's order I lose 4hrs of prime money making. Fridays I show off my large breasts, I work in a primarily dude bar, so I always get attention, but I know that I'm going to get it and I'm prepared for it.

MissLlyn · Answer

Haha no it is to attract attention. I show cleavage or wear tight clothes if I want to turn heads. If I don't, I don't dress up. ( not like it stops men from staring) Ladies don't need to lie now we know dressing half nude is to get attention. The amount of butts hanging out and tits popped out i see.

I'm prepared for the hate coming towards me as well.

chrissykerdock · Answer

i've always loved wearing mini skirts and still do to this day... sometimes it feels like i'm suffocating if i can't wear a mini skirt and show off my legs... also i don't feel one once embarassed wearing a mini skirt and a lot of girls still wear them so i don't feel like a fish out of water either i don't know why guys complain about girls wearing revealing clothes unless they're gay or don't like getting boners.

Smoke-n-Growls · Answer

Lots of women - me included - enjoy the look and feel of tastefully revealing clothing. As cultures have changed, more revealing clothing has become acceptable.

We dress up so we feel good about ourselves. Fashion can be, for some, an avenue of self-expression. For others, it's like armour - dressing in a certain way to achieve a certain effect.

BlackTealLazer · Answer

Well, I'm answering for myself when I say this, but for me, I would because it gives a hint to my nature. My clothes expresses who I am. I'm not ashamed of my body, or I'm comfortable with it. Also, I mainly think it just looks good to me.
Wearing clothes that support little things about me makes me feel good.
So then, revealing clothes and why I'd wear it?
Not necessarily because I'm trying to get a man's attention, but I think it looks cool, and I'm all about that style.

chapawapa · Answer

To feel super sexy, to celebrate your skin, and feel free.

And if you can spend a night without callers and haters, then it would be a perfect night out celebrating your skin feeling flawlessly beautiful and sexy.

I mean, sometimes I feel super sexy in jeans and a fitted graphic T.

stacey77 · Answer

I feel like stereotypes is definitely present in our society. Maybe it makes them feel confident themselves. It can also be because it’s a nice outfit that they like and it happens to be revealing.

Some may do it because they like keeping their man on their heels.

Godofmyownwurld · Answer

To attract other women😏
Because being dressed nice and looking sexy is as much about presenting a social image and lifting your self esteem as it is attracting people.

But you'll always get narcissistic people (mostly men) who see a woman's beauty as existing and having no other purpose for its display than purely for their attention and pleasure. To those people, I present you with my most sincere go fuck yourself✌😊

JennyFoxworth · Answer

I have the same questions for girls wearing revealing clothes because I feel weird having too less fabrics going out🙄, and constantly dealing with a risk (in my head) that wind blows by and the fabrics would not stay in the same position.😂
Am I in the majority or minority? 😅

SarahP080102 · Answer

I dress for me and not anyone else. I wear what I like and what I find comfortable. If it happens someone else likes it or thinks I'm cute or sexy then great!!

Dinklex3 · Answer

Because we like the clothes. Just as you said some people enjoy sports. Some of us enjoy fashion and are comfortable in our own skin and with the human body. Revealing clothing isn't anything major.

just_a_potato · Answer

If I ever do which is an occasion for me, it's because I like the way it makes me look, feel, I feel sexy in that specific outfit and not because I want a guy to notice me, but because it fills me with confidence and tells the world, "yeah I think I pull this off swimmingly too, now move on!" (Unless I specifically am trying to get someone's attention) 😊

honeybunSs · Answer

Some women feel more confident wearing revealing clothes. That's pretty much what "we do it for ourselves" means (but that's not only what it means). If I had a perfect body I would show it off too. I'm not working out 2 hours a day for nothing.

laPrincesitaRoxi · Answer

We do it for us and the simple fact we like what we see in the mirror and feel like it’s “us” also the process is fun and for me it makes me feel like my own makeup artist and Whatever those people are called that put outfits together for people :).

Cherokeehp · Answer

Cause my body is is good looking and I like how it looks in those clothes.

DaisyAimi · Answer

Cause i just want to see myself in sexy clothes once in a while. So i just feel hot instead of plain 🤣

meetkitty123 · Answer

Because it's comfortable it's my body and I want to.  it has nothing to do with the men honestly I like the way I look in the outfit.

Miley19new · Answer

Umm. We wear it because WE want to. That's simply it. Dont look for a deeper meaning

Darcia · Answer

It brings confidence to women. It makes us feel sexy and pretty. Now, I dunno why most women wear revealing, revealing clothes it just makes me think they are looking for sex & makes them look like a slut. in my opinion

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