A man shared an analogy about meeting a couple, becoming flirtatious with the wife, and a fight breaking out before he apologized. He justified his behavior by claiming the woman did not “look like a wife” because of her dressing and accessories, implying her appearance invited the attention.
Reacting to this, one comment stated “I love my partner to look elegant even if she’s putting on revealing clothes and other body accessories that might look indecent.” This view goes beyond the traditional belief where men discourage their wives from wearing revealing outfits. Instead of focusing on modesty, it still ties a woman’s appearance to public judgment and male reaction, suggesting her clothing must be carefully framed as “elegant” to be acceptable, rather than recognizing personal autonomy and holding others accountable for their conduct.
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