It’s the oldest profession in the world and also the most contentious. Sex work has been a facet of society since 2400 BCE and has been the subject of generational scrutiny ever since. Much like any marginalized community, the most categorically ridiculed factions of the population often serve as the biggest inspirations because irony is a cruel mistress. The latest cog in this painfully cyclical machine is the cultural obsession with the aesthetic profiles of sex workers. Platform “pleaser” style heels , fitted shapewear-esque lacy dresses á la Poster Girl and more are all undeniably inspired by the form-fitting, racy and eclectic style. This trend has been going on for years, but it’s recently been placed under a new microscope thanks to TikTok’s discourse-stirring nature. @theresagodandiamhim they tb “theres no dresscode” & “idk when i go out to eat ion be worried about what somebody has on” mane i hate bringing my nephew out & having to turn his head n sht PUT SOME CLOTHES…