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Are women (some) losing their common sense? What do you think?

varmintslayer — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 18:33:28 GMT

I've noticed a trend lately that has me wondering if some women are losing their common sense. I see quite a lot of young(er) women complaining about the cold temperatures....while wearing sleeveless tops!! I'm dating myself - but women used to have the common sense to dress appropriately for the climate. Many QVC hosts talk about how cold it is in the studio and rub their arms to warm them up - wearing a sleeveless top. I saw a car commercial last night that shows a woman standing in snow...yep, wearing a sleeveless top. I'm guessing there are some clothing designers out there laughing all the way to the bank, thinking "some women will wear anything we tell them is 'in style'"

In the scope of things, it's not a big deal, but I'm just curious - does this seem odd to anyone else - or just me?

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PhilaLady1 — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 18:41:35 GMT

I agree that it is quite silly. But I think that QVC hosts, people on TV commercials, TV news, etc. do not have a much of a choice. I believe that they are instructed about how to dress / what to wear.

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IMW — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 18:42:37 GMT

It’s not you. They want to show off toned arms ala

Michele Obama.

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AlleyCat — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 18:42:50 GMT

Honestly, I prefer wearing short sleeves. I will put on a jacket if I am cold but I like the freedom of not messing with sleeves. It may be because my arms are a bit shorter than average (along with the rest of me) and sleeves are often too long for me.

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millieshops — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 18:43:19 GMT

I don't think I'd ever draw any conclusions about the common sense of anyone working in an atmosphere like a TV position or as a model based on what they're wearing. Not without know what they're asked to wear or maybe even told to wear.

I'd want to see these women when they're off camera where their common sense is easier to see. Or not!

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lovesrecess — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 18:48:23 GMT

Turn on any cable news show and you will see snow outside behind the news desk and the women on the show in sleeveless dresses....has never made sense to me....

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Kachina624 — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 18:52:46 GMT

I don't think TV news anchors, reporters or meteorologists are told what to wear. They look totally riduculous wearing sleeveless attire in the middle of winter. As @IMW said, they just want to show off their arms. I don't think Hoda Kotbe owns a dress with sleeves.

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fthunt — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 19:07:38 GMT

Won't mention names but understand one major news channel (cable) tell female anchors to........show skin.....show skin.

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happycat — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 19:15:08 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I don't think TV news anchors, reporters or meteorologists are told what to wear. They look totally riduculous wearing sleeveless attire in the middle of winter. As @IMW said, they just want to show off their arms. I don't think Hoda Kotbe owns a dress with sleeves.

Well, I've noticed the some of our local news people showing off more than arms. It looks like they are going to a club. And yes, I do wonder if they drive to work like that or if they have more clothes in the car or something, in case they have car trouble. Poor things would probably freeze to death.

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Krimpette — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 19:21:31 GMT

On my local TV channel on the evening news, the two co-hosts most always wear sleeveless......no matter how cold the weather is. It just looks so odd to me.

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Mj12 — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 19:24:34 GMT

I tend to always be hot, so yes, I have been known to wear sleeveless tops/blouses in the winter, with a cardigan or shrug if I get chill. I like the look but more importantly, I feel better with less layers.

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Carmie — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 19:36:06 GMT

Women and men have always craved into what is considered to be in fashion at the moment.

Throughout history, they have worn ridiculous hair styles, shoes, make-up, and clothing.

This is not new and will continue. We can always look back and get a good laugh.

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Nataliesgramma — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 19:40:45 GMT

Same with men wearing shorts in blowing snow...

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ALRATIBA — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 19:47:34 GMT

@fthunt wrote:
Won't mention names but understand one major news channel (cable) tell female anchors to........show skin.....show skin.

@fthunt

Probably to distract viewers and take attention away from the nonsense they are "reporting."

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Brisky — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 19:55:39 GMT

I am from CO. People skied in bikinis 30 years ago
You can't make this stuff up!

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phoenixbrd — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 20:10:11 GMT

colored sleeveless sheaths with 4 inch heels is the uniform dujour for female newscasters...regardless of the weather.

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Phantom41 — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 20:15:32 GMT

@phoenixbrd wrote:
colored sleeveless sheaths with 4 inch heels is the uniform dujour for female newscasters...regardless of the weather.

Same here...I'm in Kansas, it's winter and they wear sleeveless all the time. I think they're crazy!

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sidsmom — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 20:20:01 GMT

Kinda/sorta like women wearing high heels all day

then B & Moan ‘my feet hurt.’ Duh.

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vermint — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 20:21:55 GMT

I find it strange that the male anchors have on suits/ties and are fully covered, summer and winter, while the females sitting on the sofas with them (cable news) wear very tight sleeveless dresses with skirts so short that they don't dare move for fear of them crawling even further up their legs!

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I am still oxox — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 20:27:26 GMT

I do not think common sense ever played a role in fashion trends