Death Threats Close Down "Wear Pants" Facebook Page

[_SteelHead]

There is no physical attraction in humanity that at its root is not sexual attraction. It doesn't mean you have to look at some one and think I want to bleep them. But finding someone attractive is at its root because of signals and ideals we developed in order to find the healthiest mate. Which is why I said inherently it is an element of the industry.

[_Quasimodo]

Right, and that is why you see so many heavier, asymetrical people in the adds.

Actually, you do. I'm guessing that you don't notice them because your looking at the product... bingo!

Fashion models aren't usually beauty pageant winners.

[_zeezrom]

There is no physical attraction in humanity that at its root is not sexual attraction. It doesn't mean you have to look at some one and think I want to bleep them. But finding someone attractive is at its root because of signals and ideals we developed in order to find the healthiest mate. Which is why I said inherently it is an element of the industry.

I'm not going for it, Steelhead.

I personally believe we should turn this all around. It is possible to find different forms of attraction in sexuality. Sexuality doesn't have to be all about selfish gratification. It can be about sharing and expression, which are by themselves fundamental aspects of life and not branches of sex.

It is possible to be attracted to something for reasons other than sex. Sex can be a part of our lives but it doesn't have to be the driver. Sex is not what fashion models are selling. They are selling clothing.

[Guest]

I agree it is not all about selfish gratification. It is much better with a partner. ;)

But the industry is built around the enhancement of sex appeal by selling sex appeal.

[_moksha]

Guess what? I don't dress for your dick.

Thank goodness. All that synthetic fur would be way too hot during New York summers and the robotic attachments could lead to tennis elbow.

[_Quasimodo]

I agree it is not all about selfish gratification. It is much better with a partner. ;)

But the industry is built around the enhancement of sex appeal by selling sex appeal.

Not always. That is part of what goes on, but I don't think it's the major part. Ask the ladies here if they dress to excite men or if they dress to express their artistic feelings.

I think most people dress to project their sense of style. The ones that dress to project sex are usually thought of as a little tacky by most people.

[_SteelHead]

The fashion industry:

Where sex is not used to sell clothes.

[_SteelHead]

Buy our jeans!

There are jeans in that pic?

[_Quasimodo]

Where sex is not used to sell clothes.

[_SteelHead]

Dress to express is still dressing to enhance appeal. It can be done "tastefully" or "tackily". Thankfully there is a time and a place for both.