You can't wear that.

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Can I wear this dress?
It's cute I guess.
"Your straps are on show."
I guess the answer is no.

Can I wear these shorts?
It's just a thought.
"No, we can nearly see your bum."
Ok, off the shorts will come.

Can I wear this crop top?
It's from my favourite shop?
"No, it makes you look fat."
Fine then, I'm sad about that.

Can I wear a skirt slightly above my knee?
Or will you be an enemy?
"No, that distracts us."
Sorry, sorry, don't make a fuss.

It's just not fair.
It's a piece of fabric,
With colour and flare.
Cute designs, modern or classic.

My outfit is my style,
Not anyone else's property.
Their opinions are wild,
Thinking that short skirts are dirty.

I'll wear something uncomfortable,
Because boys can't control themselves.
They control what we wear,
Objectify us and make beauty standards.

They will no longer do that,
We will fight.
Fight for women's rights,
Because we get to choose what to wear.

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