Dressing like that is pretty much a norm in today's world, although just because it's a norm also doesn't mean a woman is not dressing like that for attention. It really depends on the type of clothing. A woman wearing any old tank top and shorts is probably not doing it for attention. But depending on the style of such clothing, and if she has a very physically attractive body and she knows it, and the attitude she wears on her face and in her body language, then most likely she is doing it for attention, yes.
But also, just because she's complaining about the attention doesn't mean she's still not looking for it. Many times women - like in the latter description I laid out - are actually hoping that guys will respond or try to talk to her in some way just so she can try to brush them off, be a bitch, or complain that they're bothering her. Because being able to do any of this still satisfies a girl's ego. She's receiving attention and gets to complain about a guy or brush them off for making her existence feel validated, which is still satisfying to her.
Some do, others just follow the "trend" of this time. The problem is, there are so many who do seem to dress in a way that makes you suspect that they are seeking attention. Especially when their social media is all about showing off. But it is not an absolute rule that any person who shows too much skin is automatically an attention seeker. It just means that there is a bigger chance it being the case.
Even though I wouldn't immediately jump into conclusions, as life is full of nuance, I would be quicker to suspect the woman in the first pic to be an attention seeker in contrast to the woman in the second pic.
It depends on your culture and how sexualized the human body is in it.
The body is not as sexualized where I am as it is in America. It's more relaxed here. Showing some skin doesn't offend most people (there are laws against indecent exposure. It's just not a huge deal and people don't automatically assume you want to make a statement). Even if you do it for attention, most people won't give you any - you'll just be considered an annoyance. People can see nicer boobs if they want to.
But if you live in a place where people aren't used to seeing even a little bit of skin on the streets and consider all body parts sexual, they will obviously think you're making a statement and fishing for sexual attention.
It's relative. Ranting about it is pointless when/if your culture is constantly reinforcing the idea that the entire naked human body is sexual.
It's funny because guys think we're wanting attention from them but honestly the reality is we probably want other women to notice us and think we look cute or ask us about our outfit, makeup, hair, bag whatever it is. Compliments and getting noticed by another woman just hits different and it's so good
That maybe true for some woman but you have to be honest some really do want attention from guys
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Well when it's hot that's a great excuse to show your skin if you have a great body but if a girl believes she has an unattractive body, girls are less likely to wear those kinda clothes even in hot weather.
Now when girls wear those kinda clothes in cold weather like how many young girls do, what is a guy supposed to think? She loves freezing to death? Girls, from my observation, especially young girls, at least in the US and most parts of developed countries, are showing more skin for more attention. Not always but often
I know right? Just because someone's wearing a crop top doesn't mean they want to show off their stomach. What if they like the design or how it looks on them? Some people are so inflated they don't even think that maybe it's because people prefer to dress in a certain style and they feel confident/good not because they're trying to impress. Skin tight clothing LOOKS good, it's not always to impress people.
Some guys are just unevolved apes. They think everything is about them and that their appetites are unsuppressable. If they act like douche bags, they blame someone else.
I love the sight of beautiful women. And exposed skin is charming. I love other sights, too, like landscapes, flowers, sunsets, cute puppies and beautiful art. It doesn't mean that I want to possess those things or that I have a right to demean them or cause them harm. For example, I think people who call women sluts are the scum of the earth. Fuck them and their self-righteous priggishness.
I appreciate beauty and wish that women could wear what they want without being made to feel like it was an invitation to be harassed or molested.
Genetically we're all unevolved apes.
Are we going to sit here and pretend that tank tops and short stuff are the only clothing items that are breathable when the weather is hot? Like... there are tons of clothing out here that you can wear as a girl that cover you up and cool you off. The reason why men think your doing it for attention when you wear that kind of stuff is because if you show off your body you get a lot of stares directed towards the areas that you are revealing and stares are a form of attention. girls who cover up do not get much attention.
Because it gets more attention. It's the correlation/causation faulty reasoning. Sometimes it can lead to a right conclusion, but the reasoning itself doesn't work. Such as:
When you eat more, you must be trying to gain weight. Because you know that if you eat more you will gain weight, so if you do it, even if that's not the only reason, you must at least a little bit *want* to gain weight. Otherwise you would just eat a normal amount.
Maybe a person is eating more to gain weight, but you don't know this just because gaining weight is a consequence of eating a lot and they eat a lot. You need something else, like that they are happy about gaining weight, often go out of their way to gain weight in other situations, and talk about wanting to gain weight. In that case you have good reasons to believe they would be eating more in order to gain weight. For other people, they won't be, and it will just be a side effect of their actions not the goal.
For the same reason I put soda in the refrigerator to get cold.
When you put things in a refrigerator that's what I expect to happen.
When you expose yourself, that's what one would expect to happen.
Men do it as well, men do most of what we do to win female attention, we work long hours at jobs we hate, drive cars we can't afford, work out daily and eat nothing but protein for months to get a six pack just fir a tiny hint of notice.
. If wearing a pink tutu got positive female attention it would be dress code for the fire department.
Half of jack3ss is videos of men litteraly getting killed for women attention.
Just be glad all you have to do is dress different to get the response you want not work 80 hours a week or put on a uniform and risk death or worse killing someone you don't even know.
Purely a comfort thing? Come on girl, we women are not known for dressing for comfort. We dress to look good, and yeah we enjoy the attention we get. Let's keep in real.
Shhh don’t tell the guys that lol. Let them believe the facade 😅
@TruthBringer Lol
This is an age old question and now in today's world it's wrong to state facts like this.
The truth is dressing like that takes a lot of confidence, why? Because of the attention and eyes it gets, not to mention the fact that ur almost naked in a place that you aren't usually.
I wouldn't go as far as to say that all women do it for attention but you have to be aware of yourself and how attractive you are to feel comfortable realistically.
But... I am not a woman so I can't speak accurately.
Maybe you are doing it for practical reasons. But women DO dress this way for attention no matter how much they deny it.
That doesn’t give guys an excuse to act douchey or catcall. But don’t be surprised if a guy you are not interested in gives you unwanted attention.
When I say “unwanted” I mean he isn’t being rude or aggressive. I am talking about him staring at you an extra moment and/or trying to start a conversation. That it isn’t “harassment” if he shows you attention and fails to read your mind that you don’t want it from him in particular.
Dressing provocatively and then getting pissed off at who says hello to you is like opening the front door to your house and yelling for people to come in. You might not always get certain kind of visitors you want.
just because you don't do it on purpose , it does not mean other girls don't do it on purpose. I live in New York City and I see Spanish girls wearing pants so tight that they could barely walk in them. Don't tell me that women don't dress like that on purpose.
Here it’s fairly the norm for short skirts, tops etc, it’s basically background noise.
it’s only when someone says “wow look at her etc” that you really even notice.
Walking through say Newcastle or a University city in the summer, and it’s wall to wall short tops and shorts, skirts etc.
most don’t really notice that much.
Well truth regardless of if it is truly a comfort thing or not... you probably would not do it if it made you look 50 lbs heavier, 50 years older and people found that you looked thoroughly disgusting.
So I will accept that you do it purely to beat the heat, as long as you're honest about the fact that you know you look good when you're doing it... and that maybe not every look you get is unwanted or not appreciated on some level.
Because it gets their attention and it is the sort of attention men want reciprocated. And when it isn't they come up with excuses to avoid considering the possibility that they are not worthy of attention. Somewhat unrelated, in general men like to antagonize women to get their attention. Blaming the woman for just being a ham fits neatly into both themes.
Because some stereotypes refuse to die.
Most men know better than to conclude that a woman who is showing skin is doing it for the male gaze and just loves their body. Its the very few and unfortunate loud ones that keep pushing that notion.
Wear what you wanna wear while being cognizant of the fact that showing skin will draw attention whether you want to or not so just be mindful and do you.
I blame the puritans. As a species we still haven’t recovered from their indoctrinations. To this day, most people can’t separate bare flesh from sexuality in their own minds. Then they project that onto others. There’s also the fact that so many people DO show more skin for the attention it garners. You might even be one of them. Briefly studying some body language basics should help you generate a less approachable manner if you’re finding it a real concern.
That depends. If it is something SUPER revealing then I do assume that. But I can't read minds I don't know why someone is wearing something especially when it's hot. In the cold I think it looks silly.
But I don't really pay attention either so if they are trying to get attention many times it doesn't work at least not for me.
I’ve always wondered the same thing. If anything, I worry about the clothes I wear because no matter what men will sexualize it and it’s annoying. But at the end of the day, it’s my life and if I’m wearing something that I think is cute and I’m comfortable that’s all that matters. Most people just want to view showing more skin as wanting attention, it’s a personal choice on how that person chooses to view it. It’s all about the persons perception. Some will perceive it as “she looks really nice” and others will perceive it as “She wants attention” lol.
Damn I'm soaking those picture with this question I'm pretty sure it would have been pretty hot I think a lot of guys do that just so they have an excuse to be a little bit bruised instead of just kicking back and enjoying the beauty of it all the sexy list of it all I think with a guy can do that it's just ten times better but when he has to make a big deal out of it it gets kind of old I would bet
I dont think guys are too judgmental about it, if the skin on show is nice, we tend to just enjoy it irrespective of the reasoning, 9/10 it will just be assumed that she is probably warm, wants to wear clothes that allow her to be cooler, some women, sure, they will do it for attention but theyre as obvious to men as they are to women
People that think you’re doing it for attention likely just have insecurities. Everyone dresses to look good on some level. Some extremes could be perceived as attention grabbing but that doesn’t sound like that’s what your talking about. If it’s comfortable and you feel good wearing it then you do you🥰
I’m not sure about scientific evidence, but our society is still adjusting in some ways to people covering up so much for so long. I mean just last century it was way out of the norm for the better half for women to wear skirts that showed knees. Think about that, and many of those people are still alive and trying to run things. It takes society time to adjust. Understanding history makes a lot of the present mysteries more clear.
To be a decent lady, you shouldn't be showing a lot of skin, if you're feeling hot, you can always wear a decent summer outfit, but to walk in public semi nude or wearing barely something is undecent and i'd look down on you and consider you a cheap girl...
Exactly!
Cause assuming is easy and almost unpreventable I guess
I'm suspect you wear skimpy and sexy clothes not just skimpy clothes. Because, like most young women, you like attention.
Or maybe… just maybe… we like the clothes lol? 😂
@gabbydoll14 No girl likes clothes unless she believes other people like them and she believes it makes her look good.
Look I’ll admit I do enjoy attention. I’m not secret about that. But it’s not the only reason I dress less when out on Summer you know.
@StormMistress Of course attention is not the only reason. You can get a lot of attention in a long sleeve, full length, very tight fitting red dress and high heel. However, for the summer time, that is neither cool nor comfortable so naturally you would rather wear something cool and comfortable.
Well I have some clothes that I think are cute and I’m not worried about if someone else thinks their cute so can’t agree with you on that one. I just like what I like, it’s really not that complex.
If you think it is a comfort thing and don't have a problem wearing those clothes, then why bring it up? It makes it sound like you want attention from it. Does what others think matter to you?
Because it often seems like that since there are girls that show of a lot of their body and then it happens that we connect both experiences meaning we think what fits for them fits for her as well.
they're just douches stuck in the 1950s. crop tops are my preferred top of choice. no one will change my mind or make me change. sorry but i look good. and i'm not here to look good for you, i'm here to look good for me and to feel comfortable.
Cuz they thirsty and want to believe we are signaling that we are DTF xD.
We get hot too guys. Im not gonna wear a parka when its 90 out so you guys dont get all horny
can I dm you for some advice?
A related question: Knowing that showing more skin gets this kind of attention from guys, should you consider different fashion decisions? At some point, you choose the attention.
Because men think that everything is done for them and them only... nope sweeties it's not for you☺️
Not all guys think that
@Bklynbadboy12 i know😊
I don't think guys necessarily think that some girls show a lot of skin this because it makes them feel like they are who they are you know like I said I think this yeah maybe a little hung up about it or or insecure themselves but I myself I think girl showing a lot of skin is great yeah I had my my girlfriend do you know she shows as much as she likes
Well the less you have on there’s more to see for a guy or girl 🤭😂 but you should understand that. It’s like I can’t get mad when I’m standing in-line at the grocery store and ppls eyes are locked on me because I have tattoos all over me. I practically asking for the attention. Though I got tattoos because I like them. Hope it makes sense 😂
We are meant for pleasure of men. Don't you know that? Whatever we do is sexualized. Even our farts and poop 😅
It's because we see women wearing that same kind of thing when they want to be flirty on dates. Also, every woman is different, so you're wearing that stuff to be comfortable, but we know other women are wearing it to get attention.
I don’t think all guys think that but most girls who show off more skin do do it for attention even if it’s subconscious. I mean women will put on a full face of makeup and pretend it’s not to get more male attention.
Mmmh depends… women wear make up and nice clothes to feel better about themselves, we just want to look beautiful and sexy, to look good basically, unconsciously following modern beauty standards and trends. Many trends involve showing more skin and being sexy. It’s obvious when you look at groups of girls they all dress pretty much the same following insta trends, mini tops skirts etc.
I mean women showing more skin does attract more men it’s not necessarily or attract men but it does attracted more men because we’re guys and we like skin
I have been wearing the same kind of clothes since I was a young teenager, so why change now?
And what type of clothes is that
Girls do that to me too. The less clothes the healthier, I do it for my health and yet girls get uncomfortable seeing me naked.
I live in Australia - I don’t assume it’s attention seeking, but I’ll enjoy the aesthetics
I agree, in hot weather wearing breathable clothes is common sense. Duh.
What gets me is when women show some skin then complain from unwanted attention 🤣
@Hairylegs222. Women only complain when non-Chads give them attention.
@KrakenAttackin Are you ok love?
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Well said! It's not a secret anymore that women try to get the attention/validation from the men they are interested in. but when getting it from the ones who they aren't, they would feel insulted or even go as far as calling it sexual harassment
@TruthBringer hath Brung tha truth
@TruthBringer Exactly right.
Because we don't better and often times it really seems like that if a woman shows a lot of cleavage that seems like a logical explanation.
But some do it for attention.
Look at insta models.
Probably because many girls show more skin when they want attention...
Some people can't fathom the fact that some of us just like to dress that way to feel comfortable
Well said now that I believe
Yes, I dress 👗 for hot weather too. I wear my bikini to the beach and shorts/tank top when doing errands. Not trying to attack attention but guys are always looking…
there's a big difference - and a few inches of extra cloth - between keeping cool and showing off.
take a peek at how your wardrobe fits. if you have trouble figuring it out, ask a few close HONEST friends and see what they say.
I do think it's one of the reasons. It depends on how far you go with it really. I also think girls do it to attract the attention of other girls as well. Like wanting compliments from anybody kind of thing.
Not always the case where people thought Brittany Spears did it for attention but in reality she lived in Louisiana where it was always hot and humid and the paparazz would be taking pictures and then try labeling her as slutty
I don't even show that much skin yet men still say I'm dressing for attention 🙄
It’s such bull shit hey!
I have no idea why people think like that but do I give a f? Nope, I wear what I want.
Some do it because they simply feel pretty and want to share it with others. It's not seeking attention. It is giving it.
I dont thank that we dress how we dress , hell if I have the answers to all the questions out there,, In the end just be yourself, someone will love you for it.
I don't. wear what ever you want if it makes you happy. All these people saying you want attention are just fools.
Because most of the time it is. Yes, you may do it for that reason. But there are more women then not out doing it for attention more than anything else
Consciously or subconsciously, most women are trying to show off their body and get attention.
Guys are weird lol. I do the same thing in the summer.
Not more skin, more of between-the-legs space by wearing the shortest skirt in the world. Or pants drawing out the pussy.
women in long dresses are very sexy and classy the way you act is sexier than what you wear
@TruthBringer. OMG, but she's showing bare leg, arms and upper chest to get attention! She must be a slut. LOL
@TruthBringer. Do you have a fallacy fetish? That seems to be your response to everything. Is the concept new to you or something? Do you think it makes you sound smart?
You are obviously not smart enough to read between the lines. I never said that long dresses couldn't look nice. I was merely mocking the idea that long dresses were an answer to the original question. You remember the original question, right?
The answer seemed like a way of saying that being fully covered is preferable and that women who wear what they want are trying to attract attention.
Are we living in Victorian days?
I doubt if he was talking about the kind of dress you posted, Mr. Strawman.
I see nothing wrong with bare legs, shoulders, arms, midriff, cleavage, or going braless under a shirt. Then again, I don't have conservative religious values and I don't slut shame women.
Your inability to have an intelligent conversation tells me that you are just an argumentative dick.
@Lliam Once you understand fallacious arguments, you can’t ignore it. When you make a fallacious argument, be ready to be pointed out about it by someone who understands why they are fallacious. If you have a problem with myself taking the approach of dissecting arguments by pointing out why they are logically fallacious, then boohoo for you.
“Do you think it makes you sound smart?”
- The fact you already interpreted as something smart is telling. I don’t use them to sound them. I use them because they are effective in dissecting flawed arguments. Sounds like someone is stepped on his toes for having his fallacious argument pointed out.
“You are obviously not smart enough to read between the lines. I never said that long dresses couldn't look nice. I was merely mocking the idea that long dresses were an answer to the original question. You remember the original question, right?”
-Oh yes, I can read between the lines. Hence why I called out your strawman argument when you mentioned the Burka or the Taliban. Because not only did you misrepresent the other person’s argument, but you seem to like to throw shade at the more conservative Muslim community as well. Something that has absolutely nothing to do with the original question. Newsflash Lliam, just because a man doesn’t fancy a woman showing off too much skin, doesn’t mean he expect a woman to wear a Burka.
“The answer seemed like a way of saying that being fully covered is preferable and that women who wear what they want are trying to attract attention.”
- He never said they had to be fully covered. He only said he likes women with longer dresses. That’s not synonymous with wanting them to wear a Burka. Sounds like you need to practice some reading comprehension.
“Are we living in Victorian days?”
Another logical fallacy. Nobody said women should wear styles of over 2 centuries ago. For someone who says another person doesn’t sound smart, you don’t really seem to be doing a much better job, Lliam.
@Lliam “I see nothing wrong with bare legs, shoulders, arms, midriff, cleavage, or going braless under a shirt. Then again, I don't have conservative religious values and I don't slut shame women.”
- Good for you, Lliam. At the same time, other men don’t share your opinion. Others may be a bit more conservative and prefer a woman to be slightly more covered without it being over the top. And another newsflash: You can be conservative and not slut shame women. Shocking, I know.
“Your inability to have an intelligent conversation tells me that you are just an argumentative dick.”
- Says the guy who clearly got stepped on his toes and is not resorting to ad hominem attacks for no other reason than being shown that a long dress doesn’t have to be a Burka. By all means don’t let me stop you from projecting your own flaws out of your emotional state.
is now resorting to ad hominem attacks *
@TruthBringer. Ho hum. You're boring. Worse than listening to a woke liberal.
In closing, I'll say that everyone is entitled to their preferences. It's normal. But they have no right to force them on others. And people who slut shame women are immature bullies.
@Lliam "You're boring". Got nothing better to say apparently. Of course anyone who corrects you on your flawed conclusions is "boring". Anyway, nobody is forcing anything on anyone. The premise of the original question is asking for opinions. Nobody here claims to force anything on anyone. And I agree, forcing your belief down other people's throats is bad, regardless what the belief might be. This is the main issue I have with liberals myself. But expressing an opinion that is asked for and pushing an opinion on someone are not synonymous.
Considering Skin isn’t Some Beautiful interesting thing.
It Just Makes you Look like your denying the very Real Dangers of Having Skin.
Cancer
Bruises Gun shots
Getting Bruises hit by a car
Knocked out
Physical problems
Life ain’t No JOKE.
Life is very Real and dangerous That’s why I Prefer to be by myself.
As long as I am by myself I Don’t have anything or anyone to Fear.
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