HoCo dresses- Could they be any shorter

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They look exactly like they did in 07 when I graduated. Like almost exactly.

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Anonymous wrote:I am a 52-year-old mother to two college-aged sons. It is weird to me that so many people are triggered by these dresses. I don't have any issue with them -- they cover up way more than the bikinis that were on display throughout the summer. Have you guys been on college campuses recently and seen what girls are wearing to their classes? It looks really uncomfortable to me, but whatever. The amount of skin truly doesn't bother me (and it is certainly appreciated by my sons). Don't we all like to look at pretty things? (Or silently judge those who don't pull it off?)

DH went to a visit a friend who has a teen daughter. She is quite busty and was wearing a tube top. When he came by, she was constantly lifting up her tube top, and it was clear she was not comfortable wearing it. He kept thinking, "why are you wearing that ? You look so uncomfortable". And before you call him a perv, no, he thought she was ridiculous. He has no problem with nudity in general, but clearly she was not comfortable wearing that.

But why do you guys care if she was uncomfortable? Women have been uncomfortable in the name of fashion for centuries -- stilettos, corsets, headdresses, etc. (And why in the world would I call him a perv? That seems a strange reaction as well.)

When someone is constantly grabbing at a tube top and adjusting their breasts, it is poor manners and distracting. Don’t wear underwear that you feel compelled to pick out of crack in public either. Same thing

I'm sure your one of those who is always adjusting your frumpy tops due to your muffin tops. Get over it.

An interesting turn this thread has taken is the people who claim to be defending these young women to wear what they want in peace by making aggressively misogynistic and body-shaming comments about older women.

There's a PhD thesis in these comments.

I’m 51 and defending them. I don’t care what you wear. I do care you are equating athletes, honor roll students, good kids, to hookers bc they wear a short dress. I have a big problem with that, actually.

Would it be okay to equate C students who don’t participate in extra curricular activities and possibly go to parties at which there is underage drinking to hookers?

And nobody has said the the girls are hookers. But they’re dressing like absolute trash and their moms are egging them on for some completely baffling reason.

Dave Chappelle explained this “uniform” years ago…

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I agree with PPs that teen girls have been shocking their parents for many generations, and it's not something that concerns me. I think lots of the shaming PPs are pearl clutchers who are moralizing something they don't need to get worked up about.

One point that hasn't been made is the enforcement of social rules - at my kid's public HS, only the senior girls are allowed to wear long dresses to dances - and they get very angry at younger girls who attempt to do so. Social norm.

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Anonymous wrote:I care more than my daughter is a good kid. People that are concerned about the short dresses have their own issues they’re dealing with. Something about it makes these ladies feel uncomfortable inside. Maybe they didn’t have the confidence at that age or they truly believe men can’t control themselves when they see skin.

Your right it must be my issue that I don't want to be looking at someone's private parts when I am in public. My DC says the ones who wear it are the "pick me" girls.

Wouldn't be hilarious if the boys fashion came around to them walking around with their balls hanging out. Such body positivity....

Yes, because the girls are showing off their bottom lips. You are beyond disturbed.

I am not this poster and sorry to break it to you but they’re wearing thongs and for sure someone might see some private part action by accident. Unless they stay upright and standing the entire evening. If boys wore skirts this short with barely there underwear you’d see their balls at times.

I guess a reality check is disturbing.

If boys could show off their balls they would.

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Anonymous wrote:I care more than my daughter is a good kid. People that are concerned about the short dresses have their own issues they’re dealing with. Something about it makes these ladies feel uncomfortable inside. Maybe they didn’t have the confidence at that age or they truly believe men can’t control themselves when they see skin.

+1. It seems like 95% of these posters do not have a teenager daughter but they sure have a lot of opinions on teenage girls.

+1. Really gross to see these comments in 2024.

I have a teen DD who went to HoCo. I would not let her weary a trashy dress. They look like prostitutes. Her friends came over our house all dressed up, and omg.. they looked like they were spilling out of their dresses, constantly pulling the skirt down, but the bodice up. FYI if you constantly have to fidget with your dress, it's probably not appropriate.

^^^someone has clearly never seen a prostitute in real life. I assure you, they aren't wearing a shiny, brand new dress and heels.

I have also seen them irl. Some of the prostitutes do indeed wear similar dresses.

No . . . they don't.

Hm.. maybe you were in the poorer parts of the area. I saw them in CA, and they do indeed wear skimpy clothes to attract johns.

No one cares if they are new. We're talking about styles, not how much you paid for the dress. Even so, I've seen the same dress sold for $10 at a discount store that you would find in a department store for $70.

Now you’re just trying to have the last word and making sh— up.

But so what? These girls are not prostitutes. Nor do they look like one. And ppl like you criticizing them as such really shows your own hang ups and misogyny. And nothing more.

How grotesque are you to call 14-18 year olds at homecoming street walkers bc of their dresses? Lots of you seem to revel in it.

LOL I want the last word, but here you are, posting a reply.

They aren't prostitutes, I agree, but they sure dress like one. Pluck them out of the gym, and put them on some seedy street corner, and you won't be able to tell the difference.

Wearing those types of dresses is not empowering. Far from it.

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I’ve decided that all these anti short dress posters either don’t have girls in high school yet and will change their tune in a few years or have daughters that are extremely socially awkward….

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Anonymous wrote:I’ve decided that all these anti short dress posters either don’t have girls in high school yet and will change their tune in a few years or have daughters that are extremely socially awkward….

You are wrong. My DD is not socially awkward in the least and has enough self respect and is in tune with morals and would never wear that type of dress. And if she wanted to, I would not let her.

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Anonymous wrote:I’ve decided that all these anti short dress posters either don’t have girls in high school yet and will change their tune in a few years or have daughters that are extremely socially awkward….

This. I know I did. I used to judge but now I have a teen aged daughter.

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I’m one of those judging. No daughters but teen sons whose dates have worn lovely and reasonable dresses every time. Not every 25-year-old girl aspires to that sorority look.

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Oops, meant to type 15-year-old

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Anonymous wrote:I don't really care about tightness or length but the fabric in most of these dresses is so cheap-looking. That makes the look appear cheap more than anything else imo.

Yeah, fast fashion. Not a fan.

And so conformist. Like a tacky uniform.

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Anonymous wrote:I’ve decided that all these anti short dress posters either don’t have girls in high school yet and will change their tune in a few years or have daughters that are extremely socially awkward….

You are wrong. My DD is not socially awkward in the least and has enough self respect and is in tune with morals and would never wear that type of dress. And if she wanted to, I would not let her.

Keep telling yourself that…

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Anonymous wrote:I’ve decided that all these anti short dress posters either don’t have girls in high school yet and will change their tune in a few years or have daughters that are extremely socially awkward….

You are wrong. My DD is not socially awkward in the least and has enough self respect and is in tune with morals and would never wear that type of dress. And if she wanted to, I would not let her.

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Anonymous wrote:Can people just stop comparing 15 yr old girls to prostitutes and calling them whores. It’s insane. They are children figuring things out. We all went through years of figuring out who we are, what we like, how to function in society. Good god, extend some grace and why are women always one another’s worst enemies. Words matter, they impact children, be kind.

That’s what moms are for. Not only are some of you completely abdicating your responsibility, but it would seem living vicariously through your daughters! (Seriously, stop talking about your 15 year old’s “rockin’ bod” you weirdo creeps.)

If you don’t want people to think your daughter looks like a streetwalker, stop letting her leave the house dressed like one! This isn’t complicated.

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Seriously! My daughter wouldn’t wear this bc she has self respect and decency, and if she wanted to wear it, there is no way I would let her.

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Anonymous wrote:I don't really care about tightness or length but the fabric in most of these dresses is so cheap-looking. That makes the look appear cheap more than anything else imo.

Yeah, fast fashion. Not a fan.

And so conformist. Like a tacky uniform.

Are you really criticizing teens for being conformist in their fashion?! Teens have always (as a group) conformed to trends.