I attended the Navy Ball once, just because my wife wanted to go to one before I retired. I was in my dress blue uniform with medals and everything on it. She was in a ball gown that was not sleeveless, didn't have a plunging neckline or exposed back/midriff... but she was only one of a couple of women who dressed conservatively. The rest of them were dressed in skimpy outfits. I believe by choice, because my wife chose her gown. So did they.

If I had a nickle for ever time a woman told me to get lost, I could buy Manhattan.