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You know, you shouldn't dress like that. People might think you're trying to sleep your way to the top.
— Vince • Fierce Creatures
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Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
The speaker warns someone that their clothes could be read as an attempt to advance through sexual favours. Framed as advice, the remark carries an insinuation, placing the burden of other people's assumptions on the person's outfit and linking appearance with gossip about advancement.
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