"Women only dress for male attention"

I’ve always wondered why people automatically assume that any woman who dresses "sexy" is only seeking male attention. Why can’t she wear those clothes simply because she likes them, feels confident in them, or thinks they look good? It often seems that the default assumption is that she craves attention from men, particularly when the discussion leans toward heterosexual viewpoints, which often overlook other orientations.

Why can’t women wear what they want? Why is it that so many of a woman's choices revolve around men? It’s surprising how many guys claim they could never date a girl who "dresses for male attention," and how frequently they try to control what their girlfriends wear.