women and dress

Dress has historically been a weapon in a woman;s armory to captivate men! Over time women's dress has also undergone tremendous changes reflecting the rise or decline of women.
In the classical period of history dress was a symbol of elegance,grace and beauty. In the medieval ages which was marked by wars and conquests, the dress stressed more on utility and was a mere accessory  In the age of Reinessance dress took on a poetic and aesthetic hue. In the Modern times the Jeans and T-shirts have become the symbol of Women power!
While a Man is judged by his manners,intellect and heroism, a Woman is judged by her dress and carriage!
In the present times public women have to dress according to Media dictates which at times borders on the obscene and vulgar.
Sophia Loren,Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor,Margaret Thatcher.Indira Gandhi and many others had a very refined sense of dress and elegance!