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So a lot of my girlfriend's outfits, though they don't really show anything inappropriate (no boobs spilling out, no butt cheeks), it's still a lot of skin. She still very often shows her legs in shorts that cover her butt but offer no leg coverage, she often shows her stomach, she often shows her back, she often shows her feet, she often shows her shoulders, and she often shows a bit of cleavage (only a bit, but it's there).

And to the gym, she wears shorts of the same length, a sports bra, and a sheer shirt... the sheer shirt doesn't really cover anything, it's just so her bare skin and sweat doesn't get directly on the equipment. And she takes it off on the threadmill, or when she's just gonna be running around her neighborhood. And to the beach... she wears a regular bikini. It shows a bit of cleavage, but not a lot. And the bottoms are a bit cheeky, but not over the top.

Even her most modest outfits... a regular blouse, and long pants... the long blouse never completely covers her stomach. It shows a bit, and if she lifts her arms, her belly button shows.

And unless it's a professional occasion, my girlfriend doesn't modify the way she dresses around children or her elders. Like with her much younger relatives who are children, she just has fun with them and plays with them in her regular crop top and short shorts. And when meeting my parents, she dressed the same way, and was very respectful to them. Her attitude changes to be appropriate, but not her clothing.

We live somewhere hot, Orlando Florida... and I've always been rather prude. Plus, she doesn't actually ever do anything dirty. So maybe there's no problem in the first place. But I can't help but be curious. I've associated skin with being promiscuous, but it's not exactly true.

When I personally told her about it, she just laughed and said she never even thought about it. She said it was just the style she found the cutest and most comfy.

On FB, I often get a kick out of seeing my former students get dressed in their finest, be hounded by parents taking pictures while pretending not to be embarrassed, and going off to their prom.

To answer my own question, I had a fantastic time at my senior prom. I had a great date (we're still in touch, btw). I had a great time with friends. We did the Norman Rockwell let's-go-get-a-sundae after the dance (at an old Googie style coffee shop in Santa Monica which sadly no longer exists).

But from talking to my friends, I think I might have been more the exception than the rule. Any rate, let's here from you.