Are women judged by the clothes they wear?
@sunnystarfish (210)
Philippines
July 7, 2011 3:51am CST
Personally I like to wear tank tops and shorts. This is my usual get up. I can't help but get annoyed when someone always says "Are you going to the beach?" As if that's the only thing you can wear at the beach. I also get annoyed when guys say "Don't wear this, Don't wear that." Maybe I'm just comfortable with my body so I am confident to wear anything. What do you guys think?
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@drasnian (548)
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7 Jul 11
It's entirely up to your personal style what you choose to wear, and you shouldn't let anyone make you feel bad about it. If you know tank tops and shorts are flattering on you, then who cares what anyone else thinks?
I think women do get judged by the clothes they wear, there used to be two facebook groups, one called "Are you a model? No wait, you're an idiot who got dressed up to go to class" and one called "Are you homeless? No, you're the idiot who didn't get dressed for class". It seems like you get judged for not making enough effort, or making too much, and either way you just can't win, so wear what you want!
• United States
7 Jul 11
I agree with you Drasnian. Women have been judged for what we wear for as long as the world has been civilized. My opinion is to make sure that you wear what you want but keep in mind to be modest. If your heavy don't wear little bity clothes that show everything. Even if your small don't wear things that are going to show your backside when you bend over in public. Just make sure that your clothes are appropriate for your body type. Then again if your the type of person that HAS to go out in public in daisy dukes and a bra. Don't get offended if anyone says anything. Remember that society is watching and judging when your out in public no matter if you like it or not.
@moneywinner (1864)
• Brazil
12 Jul 11
I think that definitely women are judged by the clothes that she wear. The same way the we judge man for the clothes that they are, at least I always look for the clothes of the men. It's one of the first thing I see and when the guy is wearing a nice clothes, he stay a lot more interesting.
But, I think that everyone should wear the clothes that they want. If you feel ok with your clothes than no matter what the others people think.
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
9 Jul 11
Well in my case, I love it when people comment (whether negative or positive)about my get-up. I know that I have the right to wear what I think is comfortable and fitting and most of all modest but I always consider the opinion of people around me because in the first place I dress up not only for myself but to look good to others as well. I want honest and frank opinions when it comes to my clothing and every thing that concerns my looks. This is the reason why appreciate my son and my husband and some honest friends a lot because they always give comments whether the dress I wear looks good on me or not. Whenever they say, it's not I always change. I can't keep wearing a clothing which they find too revealing, or too old fashioned, or not fitted for my age because I know they won't lie to me. On the other hand, whenever they say I look great, I really feel great! I am happy I have people around who cares that much for me because I know my choice of clothing can't be perfect all the time.
@AvonByCarmen (54)
• Catoosa, Oklahoma
8 Jul 11
Unfortunately, ALL people are judged by what they wear. If you see a guy wearing baggy jeans, or down to their knees, people will judge. It's in our nature.
@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
8 Jul 11
Hi Sunny!
Every people have their own perceptions and opinion. For me myself in my own view, woman should not wear clothes that are exposed when they are outside unless if they are trying to get an attention. We can deny that but truly the fact that anyone who wear that way will surely get an attention. If you are comfortable and feel confident then what others thought will not make you have doubt and you will not asking this question to others. Hate to say this but that is the truth. People can wear anything they want but they can't stop others from thinking what they want to think too~ To want them letting you go with your own way in return you can not reject what others think about yourself too~ Not just for women we tend to judge the men as well. All of us did it but we just did not realize it.
Forgive me as I did not mean to be rude but that is the reality. Please don't get angry to me.
@ozarkcat (43)
• United States
8 Jul 11
I live on a farm, and am a grad student. I've gotten a lot better at making sure I do a "mirror check" before leaving for classes, but before I figured that out, I'd be halfway to campus (an hour away) and realize I still had my chore boots on, mud on my jeans, or had forgotten to fix my hair or makeup. Fortunately I'm in an Agriculture focus, so it's a bit more forgiving :)
That being said, I have chewed my husband out a couple times for not mentioning that I had mud on my forehead/hair sticking out in all directions/a work shirt on that's seen better days - when we do go to town ;)
@allknowing (137914)
• India
8 Jul 11
"Clothes make the man" There is truth in this inasmuch as looking at a well dressed man or woman one gets some kind of opinion of that person's status in life. I am for dressing up. Why should anyone go in rags if there is no money problem. A garden filled with flowers is a sight to behold.
@madteaparty (2748)
• Japan
8 Jul 11
Not only women are judged by the clothes we wear, but men are too. In modern societies -fortunately not in all- people have completely lost respect for others, and they think they have the right to criticize other's fashion sense. Most of people who do that are people who don't have fasion sense at all, and would wear a potato sack if many other people started doing so just to go on being boring and "normal".
Dress as you want to, and ignore them, as the important thing is to dress for yourself, to feel confortable with your looks
@nangisha (3495)
• Indonesia
8 Jul 11
I think its depend were you life. Here my parent won't let me go around the house like that's especially my dad. There is time I wanna have short and I only wear it in comfort of my own room. My dad always I am men and I know what men thinking to see a woman in that's kind of cloth.
I know he love us and he just wanna protect us from bad thing or bad word that's will come because what we wear.
@whispers168 (768)
• United States
8 Jul 11
Don't let no one make you feel bad.I do agree we as women do get judged by what we wear.I think some men might get judged by what they wear also.People sometimes worry to much about what others are wearing.It isn't fair.I wear what I want and what makes me comfortable as a person and you should do the same :)
@readandtell (31)
• India
8 Jul 11
i think that clothes should match the situation.. Moreover i dont see the 'im confident with my body' inference as logical..
@thetis74 (1525)
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7 Jul 11
Many people judge a person by what they wear, and normally, they are the people who doesn't know you. I think when it is not too provocative, then it is okay. And it depends on the place that you are going. It is okay to wear clothes that we feel comfortable wearing. But say for example, if we go to church-it would be more appropriate to wear things that are fitted to be worn in church. Tank tops and shorts are really comfortable. But in some occasions we also need to dress properly. Hence, i don't think it is right for people to judge us for what we wear because no matter what we wear behaving properly is more important. Also try other clothes if you like and explore your beauty by dressing with different kinds of comfortable clothes. You can start trying if you like because there are different types of clothes that I am sure will be as comfortable as wearing tank tops and short.
@dodo19 (47336)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
7 Jul 11
I do feel that this is the case. Maybe not for everyone, but I do feel that it happens. I certainly don't think that everyone judges women or people in general based on the clothes that they wear. I don't feel that it's always the case, but sadly, I do feel that there are people who do so.
@emilyn1997 (171)
• United States
7 Jul 11
I think that women are judged on their cloths a lot more than men.
I think this is ridiculous. I think you should be able to wear what you are comfortable with and not be judged. If you have a nice body why not show it off.
Now I am middle aged so, I wear more things like nicker pants and tee shirts instead of short shorts or tank tops. My dresses are now longer and I don't go for bikini's.
Now I do think you should wear appropriate cloths for certain occasions. Like going to church. I think you should wear dresses (not to short) or a decent pair of pants and a nice short.
@fitriadi21 (386)
• Indonesia
7 Jul 11
I think not a judge, but rather the way people perceive a person by looking at how to dress someone. Especially in the Eastern World, people will give a conclusion abot someone by looking at how clothing, especially woman.
And it's not entirely wrong, because person's personality is reflected in what the way of dressing.
@genesisgroldan (214)
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
I find nothing wrong with your outfit. With your attitude and style, I guess that really suits you. As cliche as it may sound, you really cannot please everyone. I also do not believe that women are judged by the way they dress. For me, I may judge a woman by the way she acts but has nothing to do with her outfit. Well, since you are confident enough, you can just choose to ignore those comments about the clothes you wear. Just focus on the positive ones as long as you find yourself beautiful every time you're on your tank top and shorts.
@lilbit311 (10)
• United States
7 Jul 11
i like to wear tanktops all the time i live in florida so it's hotter then hell. guys do judge woman by what they wear, some guys arejust creeps where some guys are just negative people that like to hurt other people's feelings becuase they dont care. woman also judge other woman maybe because they are jealous maybe because they dont think it's right for someone to walk around showing that much skin and stuff like that who knows. no matter what you wear if you show a little skin someone is always going to say something about it. as long as your comfortable the way you are just dont pay attention to anyone else because it only matters what you think not everyone else.