Lookin' Good

[katestine]

Ok, so the neckline on my shirt was a leetle lower than I'd've liked last night, but hey, I was on a date, right? That said, I really didn't like that Mexican delivery guy leering as I walked home... I was so pissed at his look, I'd've happily punched him off his bike. There's nothing to be done about this, is there - are my choices really to

Comments

[jadia]

a) You're exaggerating a bit, aren't you? Since when did amount of cleavage determine frumpiness? [deleted feminist rant here] I'll have you know that you can be incredibly hot without skin-hugging clothes *or* cleavage. ;-)

b) To some extent, you are just going to have to deal with leering and sketchy people. Sometimes the right thing to do is to confront them, and sometimes it's just to move on and not let them get to you. Don't give them the satisfaction.

[katestine]

Thanks. You're so right, as usual.

The real question...

[smjayman]

What's wrong with leering????

Re: The real question...

[katestine]

In folks I know, it's not so bad. Random strangers, particularly unattractive ones? Ick!

[katestine]

Not sure how it would make you an ass - but you're probably right.

[cjsmith]

I chose "dress like a frump" about ten years ago and have never regretted it.

[katestine]

yeah, I usually do that, but I kinda see the argument against too. Esp. on dates :)

[clayfoot]

Dressing and looking attractive means that you will attract more attention, both welcome and unwelcome. So long as onlookers treat you with the respect and kindness you deserve, this is a good thing on balance.