The Way Women Dress on TV

As others have remarked, "appropriate for the occasion".

Newsreaders - nothing, male or female, to take away from what being discussed. Definitely be culture sensitive, and that goes for UK newsreaders since the audience can be more than nationwide.

"Strictly" is another matter altogether - its glitzy entertainment therefore clothing "codes" completely different. I dont happen to like over spilling boobs either - just personal preference I suppose- I don't find it very sexy either: and know men who feel the same.

For men and women I think "more attractive"` is often that which "hints but doesn't flash" ie "one might want to find out more" rather than upfront.

A personal thing I have is that I find men in power suits most UN attractive - dress to impress just turns me off. I prefer quirky/expressive/individual without it necessarily sexualising I think on both men and women

Blossoming

halfpint1

I don't understand the big bust comments because its not about the size of your bust its about putting any size on display in
the wrong surroundings. A bigger bust has no reason to go
unclothed than a smaller one surely?

Believe me halfpint1 they don’t need to be “unclothed” to be on display!

I don't have a big bust and don't notice other women who do
unless they are uncovered .

Blossoming

What a very enlightening* thread. I’m 5ft 2ins with a pair of FFs that could take someone’s eye out. Mother Nature is responsible for endowing me with them. It’s kind of difficult to disguise them, they’re stuck right out in front of me, and why should I? No matter how I dress they’re always going to be noticeable. If that makes me common as one poster has said, good.

*Sarcasm.

Moi aussi! If they make me common, then I'm not quite sure what I was expected to do about them?

Why do royal ladies wear high heels to public ceremonies, even to funerals? High heels increase sexual desirability due to the elongating effect on wearers' legs. Why is sexual power supposed to be okay for women? If a man went to a royal funeral wearing sexy footwear he would be blamed for his bad taste.

Caleo

Why do royal ladies wear high heels to public ceremonies, even to funerals? High heels increase sexual desirability due to the elongating effect on wearers' legs. Why is sexual power supposed to be okay for women? If a man went to a royal funeral wearing sexy footwear he would be blamed for his bad taste.

Is there such a thing as sexy footwear for men?

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That’s a very telling response halfpint1

I agree showing too much cleavage doesn't look nice too much on show with some woman these days.

I have to wonder when passing teenage schoolgirls waiting for school bus near where we live as I take my granddaughter to preschool they have skirts rolled up showing a lot of thigh and then black stockings up to their knee. I say to my granddaughter don't they look silly she agrees and when she sees them she says look nanny those girls look so silly, Now nearly five goes to reception class which is nearer so don't see girls.

I suppose the girls think they look cool they must be in this weather but really it's not a good look.

Calistemon: Kinky Boots?

A man wearing high heels would wobble and sway same as woman in high heels .

In Australia, the national broadcast station does not seem to dictate what women wear and most presenters look like we’ll groomed every
day people. Hair is also not styled to the nth degree.

Our public multi cultural channel is the same more or less.

It’s the commercial stations that are the main offenders presenting overly glamourised newsreaders, presenters etc.

I rarely watch commercial tv mostly because there are way too many adverts but when I do, I feel like I’m watching a bit of a beauty parade. These are mostly intelligent interesting women too. Such a shame studio bosses -mostly men (my guess)- insist on the glamourising, and I think, essentially objectifying these professional women.

"Such a shame studio bosses -mostly men (my guess)- insist on the glamourising, and I think, essentially objectifying these professional women."

I felt that in the 1970's and still do, well said - if thats happening - I wonder whose choice it is to "glamourise up?"

Wyllow3

"Such a shame studio bosses -mostly men (my guess)- insist on the glamourising, and I think, essentially objectifying these professional women."

I felt that in the 1970's and still do, well said - if thats happening - I wonder whose choice it is to "glamourise up?"

I don’t believe many women are pressurised to glam up now.
Don’t you accept that some of us like to dress up to the nines given the opportunity? It’s enjoyable and we can do far more than men to help our appearance along. I would certainly make the most of myself if I was called upon to work in television (leaving my non existent cleavage out of it…)
This belief that men are still controlling our every move is part of the victimisation of women that Meghan Markle keeps harping on about, we don’t live in Iran.

Off duty, can’t be bothered, sick or at home, we don’t have to do anything dress wise these days.

I think it’s refreshing watching Scandi tv detective films where the women generally look like ordinary women, and are not “glammed up”.

I dont get the "sexy shoes" comment ,I wear high heels because I'm short and they make me 3 or 4 inches taller .
My friends daughter used to call my long boots "prostitute boots" ,shame people bring their kids up with such narrow minds .
Of course we could emulate China in its Mao days and all wear the same uniform...but I can guarantee some folk would complain that other folk looked better in their uniform than they did .

We disagree on lots of things PaddyAnne54 but on this I totally agree.

Love my heels, enjoy dressing well and wearing makeup.

I’m another who doesn’t care what women wear on television. A bikini would be pushing though.

If people can’t focus on a tv programme because of someone’s cleavage, they’re probably not mature enough to be following the programme.

AmberSpyglass

If people can’t focus on a tv programme because of someone’s cleavage, they’re probably not mature enough to be following the programme.

I'm good at multi-tasking!
I can listen to Bettany and notice her cleavage too.

I'd love to be able to wear high heels.

My clumpy shoes, trainers and boots are a result of necessity, not choice.

Just returned to the thread, my goodness it’s a good job Grannygravy has been posting. Some very diverse views 😮

Same here Callistemin.

Hello

Can anyone help me?

I appear to have accidentally time travelled back to the 1950s

I can’t really wear heels, but I love makeup, clothes, and generally looking a bit more glam than the situation calls for. I don’t always wear things to show off my figure, but when I do I’m certainly not doing it for the male gaze - I’m a lesbian.

Callistomon
I think these mens loafers are beautiful.

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I love my Sketchers, they’re so very comfortable. I’ve got several pairs, ballet types, trainers, boots (with a fur trim, really nice) and I’ve even got a little evening pair with diamanté on them, I got them in New York though, never seem anything like them here in the UK. Or was LA? Oh I don’t know, it was America.

I’ve got loads of shoes with heels bought for various weddings/functions. I even bought a pair of those with red soles for my son and daughter’s weddings, they both got married the same year. I never wear them now though, none of them. I would if I went on a cruise again I would think, but that’s not very likely just yet. Because of Covid. And I’m not taking any of them to New Zealand, although we are planning a couple of afternoon teas in nice hotels. I’ve got nice sandals to take for those. I think I’ll mainly need my Sketchers sandals or trainers when I’m there.