Well to start off - uh huh, I'm hiding my body with clothing. *giggles
I guess because I'm a free spirit, I feel dresscodes are oppressive. And while I run around in sweats and jeans, I love getting "dressed-up" so that I feel pretty. I just don't like to be forced to dress a certain way.
It doesn't matter to me what others think; however, receiving compliments is always nice, especially from other women. I mostly dress to please myself, because I don't have to prove anything to anyone. And I'd venture to say if I were suddenly thrown into a Muslim society, I'd probably be beheaded.