Quote Originally Posted by ReineD View Post
That's precisely my point. The woman in the sexy sweater dress feels better about herself when she receives positive responses from men (not women).
Why would she not be receiving compliments from women too? Everytime my wife wears something sexy and revealing all the women she meets makes her outfit a big topic of conversation not just a polite openner. And she wears sexy clothes whether I am with her or not so its not for my benefit and usually she only goes out with female friends.

Are we not forgetting that most women are eager to attend any event that gives them the opportunity to dress up and have fun doing so. Cocktail dresses for example are often very sexy and revealing and yet many women attending a cocktail party do so without their partners. They are not seeking male attention and most will not get it either. Many men will not compliment a women on her outfit either because this is not something they are interested in talking about, or are committed or they do not want to be accused of sexist remarks. Mostly it is men on the game that will compliment.

If women only wore sexy clothes with men in mind then happily married women going out without their partner would never dress up. Go to any bar/club/event and you would see that is not correct.

I believe many women enjoy feeling good by wearing sexy clothes. They enjoy knowing that they are presenting a sexy image and are considered sexy by everyone (men and women) they meet. It is not different than getting a new hairstyle and feeling good because it makes you look more sexy.

I think this topic also touches upon a person's level of self confidence and upbringing. Women are often taught when young to avoid looking sexy because bad things will happen to them if they do.