Is sexy worth bringing back?
More and more I find myself surrounded by women whose sole purpose in picking out an outfit is to attract the attention of the opposite sex by means of arousal.
It is not my intention to pick on the women of SMU, but in my time here, I have yet to see a single straight man labor over an outfit because it shows off what he perceives to be his best “assets.”
My friends who know me best know my personal idea of beauty is not found in the flesh, but in how a woman dresses to cover her flesh.
Just because you are going to a club does not mean that you have a free pass to wear the lowest-cut shirt and shortest skirt you own. Of course that is up to each woman, but I for one believe that by devaluing yourself in that way you are probably attracting some unwanted attention.
In the trailer for Diane Keaton’s new movie, “Because I Said So,” Keaton’s character tells her daughter “You look like you’re asking for it,” to which her daughter replies, “I am asking for it.”
While some find this hilarious, I was taken aback by it.
Do we now live in a society that promotes promiscuity and the undervaluing of one’s body?
I am not saying that every woman should cover herself from head to toe with a giant parka, but I don’t want to see another pair of cheeks hanging out from under the girl’s shorts in front of me.
For goodness’ sake, it is the middle of winter and all around me I see women wearing nothing but thin tights over their bottoms.
Even if by some bizarre chance she isn’t cold, there is no reason for that much of someone’s body to be exposed. Please leave something to the imagination.
There are plenty of ways to be sensual, as my grandmother puts it, without turning yourself into a body-part buffet. Give the illusion of skin without see-through fabric, skin-tight tops, or even worse, nothing at all.
A good friend of mine, Meg, is well known around town for her taste in “going out” clothes.
On a typical evening at Ghost Bar, you might find her in dark wide-leg slacks, simple pointy-toe pumps, a jewel-tone turtleneck, and a big belt around her natural waist.
With the addition of jewelry, hair, and makeup she is one of the most beautiful women there, and all without displaying her parts for everyone to see.
Every so often, she will wear a sparkly camisole, pairing it with a cute little shrug or fitted blazer.
There is nothing wrong with college students having a healthy sexual appetite, but as with most things, it all depends on the way you approach a situation and how you handle yourself that really matters.
And the next time a guy approaches you and says, “You look beautiful tonight” instead of saying “You’re hot,” take a moment to think.
You could even say “I know, right?” but that might be pushing it.
Jordan Traxler is a first-year Business major and may be reached for further comment or question at [email protected]
