So I was in an Internet discussion on how opressive wearing muslim dresses was for muslim women, when it got me thinking of the rest of us. Isn't all clothing somehow opressive? I love women in uncomfortable clothes? Just the fact that women make such an effort to be pretty, and suffer through all kinds of shit, is half the joy of seeing them.

And myself. I don't spend as much time shopping for clothes like I used to, (wearing trendy stuff was important for my job then) but I spend a fair time being pretty. Also eating right and working out.

I wouldn't say that any of this makes me suffer but I'm lazy at heart. If I could get everything this brings me anyway I would stop in an instant.

I'm not defending muslim clothing, because I think they look like shit, and I have a sneaking suspicion that getting appreciated for their looks is important for girls, (and boys) everywhere. I think we need to be flirted with for our mental well being, which is inherantly linked to how you dress and look.

Anyway. I don't have any clear opinions on this. I'm just opening up my skull here and scooping my thoughts out.

Would you dress differently if you could wear anything at any time? Do you like the oppresiveness of dresscodes, (which I must say I do to a extent)? Is worrying about looks only distressing and painful? Is being dressed like god intended us to be, (ie naked) any less opressive? Are we just hiding our bodies with clothing, or making them prettier?

Thoughts on this?