For thinking that women should wear what they want

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Regardless of their body size.

Do you think people should 'dress for their size'? If so, what does that look like/mean to you?

In their own home /garden they should dress (or not dress) however they want.

Out and about, I guess we should all show a bit of basic consideration for people around us.
Some people find bare feet offensive. I'm not keen on seeing people's butt cheeks regardless of their size. But it's not difficult to cover up the obvious bits.

And that applies to men or women!

Why, what does it mean for you?

You should contribute before setting essay questions.

They can wear what they want of course but don’t expect everyone to agree with them that it looks good or go along with the charade.that it’s desirable to be XXL size when frankly it must be so uncomfortable.

I know huge women get loads of praise on Snag Tights FB page for instance but I think this is a false reality. The praisers are virtue signalling for a start; it’s insincere.

@phishy is this a MN rule I'm not aware of?!! New here and keep being told what I should or shouldn't do!

I think women should wear what they feel comfortable in and not worry about what others think of their figures (location appropriate of course; no soley wearing a thong for the school run!)

I think people who often use the phase 'dress for your size' mean 'anyone who isn't thin shouldn't wear xyz'.

I think they can wear what they want but don't expect everyone to think they look good. It's been known for years and years and years that different styles suit different body shapes, different colours suit different tones. There is no outfit that will look good on every single person ever...

Perhaps you’re unaware of how much lazy pseudo-journalism is based on these kinds of threads blandly inviting opinions with no input from an OP.

I think the majority of men and women care about what they look like.

They can often do that while still wearing what they want.

However, what a person wants to wear will often change if their body changes.

And it shows up in the Daily Heil headlined MUMS SLAM BIKINI FATTIES.

@RhubarbCheekbones I honestly am! New to posting here but not new to forums.

and I agree with you.

@TeapotTitties absolutely. My whole style changed after I had my child as my figure did.

so long as I think I look good I give zero flying figs about what other people think

Yes, in a nutshell.

Or in other words, I think women should be able to give as much or as little consideration to their outfits as men do.

And I think we should take it as given, that we shouldn't assume that 'looking good' is part of that consideration process.

Absolutely women should wear whatever they like and whatever they find comfortable, within reason (primary school teacher shouldn't be wearing highly sexualised clothes, don't wear bright patterns to a somber funeral etc).

However, some women choose to dress for style, fashion, appearance etc as well as (or even instead of) comfort. For those who are interested in the appearance of their clothes, then some things will look better or worse on bigger/smaller/taller/shorter/differently proportioned bodies and it's natural that people who are interested in clothes in that sense will discuss it.

I think people can dress how they like, but need to accept that most people form an immediate judgement on you based on the first impression, and after about three seconds.

As you mention dressing for your size I'm assuming you are asking whether plus sized women should wear clothes that were basically designed for very thin women with model figures. I'm which case I would say feel free to wear what you like, but don't believe it's doing you any favours. I am plus sized myself and prefer to wear things that are well cut and flatter my shape. I can't imagine choosing to wear something I knew I looked shit in.

Good point! If u don't care what anyone else thinks and feel good in it, then wear it! 😊

The problem is, you don't have to look at yourself. Everyone around you has to. Eg sitting opposite me in the office, wearing a crop top and hipster trousers with loads of flesh exposed is unpleasant. Cover yourself up please.

That would apply whatever someone's size, though it is more noticeable if there is a huge spare tyre hanging out too.

Or another colleague with white leggings stretched so much her floral thong is showing through. Yuk. Yapping to someone at the desk next to me with arse at my eye level.

Our office has a 'wear whatever makes you comfortable' dress code. I often wish it was a bit more formal.

@whiteroseredrose aside from people dressing obscenely/inappropriately for where they are - would someone's body type make you think 'cover up'?

As long as the clothes fit properly and are appropriate for the occasion, people should be able to wear what they want.

I think that people should wear whatever they like as long as it's appropriate and isn't overexposing them to innocent bystanders! I don't care about body type/size/shape, it applies to everyone, but I suppose larger body types would be more easily overexposed by e.g. wearing the wrong size, or wearing thin leggings that stretch and therefore clearly show butt cheek etc. And I think it applies equally to men and women, i.e. I don't want to see builders' bums either.

I've always thought 'dress for your size' was advice on looking good, not an order. Wear clothes that suit your frame/figure. Applies to anyone and everyone, I'm lanky and I look like shite in lots of styles.

People can wear whatever they like as long as it is (and them) are clean. Someone in a stinking 3 day old t-shirt is more offensive than someone with sideboob on show. I'd rather see a clean size 28 bum cheek than a manky unwashed foot in a sandal.

Why would this be unreasonable? Nobody is going to say 'yes, they should only wear bin bags'. Yes, most people still want to wear clothes that are somewhat flattering and accentuate features they like/hide ones that they don't like.

Depends on the occasion surely?

If I am going to a wedding....
If I am going to work....
If I am going to clean my toilets....

This whole 'wear what you want thing' always seems to me to have a streak of narcissism about it. " I do what I want"

But yes, overweight people can wear what they want, but they should 'match the occasion'.