provocative [prE'vQkEtIv] adjective
            acting as a stimulus or incitement, esp. to anger or sexual desire; provoking

BUT it makes no mention as to intention to invite intercourse or rape.

You said it yourself... much of the time it is as others see it. If men see a girl who has a lovely body, even being inviting, that does not mean she is asking for it.

If I saw a man buying condoms in a chemist I would not immediately think he is after having sex with me or about to go out and rape a woman. He is 'going eqipped' by his provocative actions? Why should men automatically think a girl is up for it because of how she dresses? Women often dress for themselves and not for men. Yes, we like some of the attention, as men like the looking... but rape should never be the outcome.

The flirty, fashion should be kept for what it is. Not an invitaion.

If Toyota advertises it's new car does that mean it's okay to steal one because it looks good?

mp