I don't think these women are dressing to get the approval of other women. They look like they are on the way to their jobs as "Working girls." I couldn't find the worst one, Evidently somebody had the good taste to remove it.
http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/2013/06/27/do-women-dress-for-men-or-other-women/ Still debatable I guess.
@Gloria Mitchell - I have never dressed for other womens approval and never asked 'does this suit me ?' I know what suits me and have always dressed to please meself. A new dress is a tonic for 'me'
No, we men do not openly comment on each other's apparel but we also do not go to the powder room together at a restaurant. Generally speaking, we're not that comfortable with foo-foo conversation nor acts that might perchance make us seem effeminate. The western man normally will not hold hands with other men nor kiss them even on the cheek when we meet. Men and women are different and the differences go way beyond that of merely having different uh......parts. But, every red blooded testosterone afflicted man looks. Not only do we look at a woman who strikes us as different (good and bad) but we also look at other men and the way they dress. Simply put, it's a human thing but men just do not talk about such things but we do react and some of us react more openly and physically than others. So far as a man answering the female trap question, "honey, does this skirt make me look fat?" We men with more experience with such things will change the subject faster than a heart beat or lie our proverbial butts off in order to avoid an inevitable confrontation. Men and women alike already know if something makes them look fat but women like to go fishing. Of course, why men do not ask each other about such things is again, seemingly effeminate and openly shows too high a degree of vanity. We might be vane, but we do not even like to be seen looking into a mirror unless say, it's at a gym but only briefly.
I like your photos, particularly the last one showing a little leg and braless. I'm sure however she is dressing for the ladies who is also attending the same event she did.
Women, up to a certain age, definitely dress to gain attention. I agree that there is a great deal of competition between females, however, when she is dressing in a manner that displays her shape, especially flashing cleavage, or the super tight "yoga" pants she is seeking male attention. The more attention she gets , the more of an ego boost. As long as she is getting attention from high status men she is pleased, but when she is getting attention from low status men she complains.
Hey and Greetings to you @Eric Cook! Joining at around 3 A.M. you kind of snuck in on us. I do hope you have a pleasant and rewarding stay here and enjoy our small but growing group! And back to the topic, yes indeed, yoga pants do have a remarkable ability to attract the attention of we, the male gender. However, as it is displayed at nearly every Walmart in the world, some ladies wearing them need to really, really look into the mirror, especially at the caboose, before leaving home. The material by which the pants are made of has only sooo much stretch to it.................
Some women may dress to please or attract other women but I still say dressing " sexy " is intended to arouse other people and women ( and men ) who do so are openly inviting sexual response. Even, if only as an excuse to call someone sexist . The yoga pants illustration raises a point I have never really understood regardless of whether it is presented by male or female. Moslems and other asian males argue that naked legs or western fashions such as mini-skirts are immodest and provocative, yet are quite happy ( though there are exceptions ) to see Moslem and other Asian women wearing figure-hugging jeans, leggings, etc. Tight-fitting jeans are more revealing than short skirts and leggings can be equally so. I work with a lot of Asian people and find many regardless of sex are incredibly hypocritical and selective as to what is and isn't immodest female attire. Confusing signals from women are something western men are used to , but such confusing arguments from Moslem and Asian men are even more irritating. Not wearing a Hijab is regarded as immodest yet belly-dancing is excused- regardless of religion - on grounds of culture? The mind boggles!
Well, I'm sure my reply won't be popular but it's not that hard. No matter what a woman is wearing....keep it in your pants guys...unless invited.