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I don't think people have to be aroused sexually by what you wear.
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The speaker rejects the idea that clothing must sexually excite other people. What someone wears does not have to be chosen for others’ arousal or judged by that standard. The statement separates personal dress from the expectation of producing a sexual response in anyone who sees it.
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