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Whatever a person chooses to wear makes a statement about that person.
The statement a person is making may not be what the people viewing that person think it means.
Clothing is a form of communication whether you like it or not.

In the example (picture) provided, what this girl's statement is in her mind, and what other people view her statement is can be completely different.
It is up to interpretation.

If for instance if she is a guest at your local nudist colony, maybe she is covering up because she's not yet comfortable going all out yet.

If she is in a place where all of the other girls are dressed like her, she may be trying to blend in and not be seen.

If she is hanging out with the local FLDS Jazzfanz, she may be saying "look at me, I'm hawt", or "I'm not one of you".

My guess would be that if she's a regular teen in the US, she wants boys/girls to look at her and want's some attention.

It's a two way street, if you don't want certain attention then don't advertise for that attention whether intentional or unintentional.

You can't pick how other people will translate what you are wearing to mean, but you can minimize or maximize it by dressing differently.
If you dress in a suit and tie and put a black name tag on, then walk around in Utah you are just going to have to get used to people calling you Elder.
If you wear an Army uniform and go about your business you will most likely be asked questions about where you served and might even get a thank you.
If you wear a lifeguard uniform while enjoying a day at the beach, you may be asked to help if someone is in trouble in the water.
If you walk around Target with tan pants and a red shirt you will most likely be asked where stuff is.

What you wear says something about you to other people. It can be absolutely wrong, but that's just how it is.
Half of the equation is what message you are giving off, the other half is how others will react to it.
Does this girl dressing in a short skirt and showing off some skin say something about her, absolutely.
Does this tell others much about who this girl is or what truly makes her who she is, not at all.
One thing is certain to me, she is asking for attention. The uncertain thing for me is if she will get the type of attention she is looking for, no clue because I don't know her or her environment.

As to you (OB) stating your daughter will be harassed by men, judged by men and women and treated as an object by men and women no matter what she wears... I'm not sure I agree, but for arguments sake lets say this is true. I would still make the point that the degree of harassment/judgement/objectification would change based on what your daughter was wearing depending on the circumstances. It might still happen but to a much greater or lesser degree depending on the situation and what is being worn.

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...by the way, since most victims of rape, a great majority of them, know there assailants, is it possible they were dressed provocatively or immodestly? Just asking.....no stats on this either.
 
provocative (prəˈvɒkətɪv)

— adj
acting as a stimulus or incitement, esp to stimulate sexual desire;

How to dress provocatively?
1. Choose that perfect and provocative look for you, depending on your body type and features. If you are comfortable wearing a minidress, go for it! Look for above-the-knee styles and also cleavage-revealing necklines (such as a low-cut V-neck)

Don some high-heeled shoes. Go for something that is 2 ½ to 4 inches. For those really brave souls, you can go to your local lingerie shop and purchase stripper heels--there's a reason why dancers wear these.

Read more : https://www.ehow.com/how_2054856_dress-provocatively.html?ref=Track2&utm_source=ask
 
This thread needs to get back on track.

needs more pics of scantily clad dames
 
This thread needs to get back on track.

needs more pics of scantily clad dames

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