A question of terminology (and possibly philosophy)
Sunday, November 27, 2022 11:35 PM
I went to a burlesque show last night. The performers stripped down to pasties and panties. Afterward, it occurred to me to wonder--
If a woman has only pasties above the waist, and nothing else, is it accurate to call her "topless"?
I can see arguments on both sides. On one hand, "topless" means a lack of both shirt and bra, which certainly is true in this situation. On the other hand, it carries a distinct implication that you are able to see EVERYTHING above the waist, which is equally not true in this situation.
If a woman has only pasties above the waist, and nothing else, is it accurate to call her "topless"?
I can see arguments on both sides. On one hand, "topless" means a lack of both shirt and bra, which certainly is true in this situation. On the other hand, it carries a distinct implication that you are able to see EVERYTHING above the waist, which is equally not true in this situation.
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Topless;
A person not wearing anything on the top half of their body.
Usually refered to females who are showing their bare breasts.
“Free the nipple an allo women to be topless at the beach, just like men are.”