What is it with men and dresses in these days of business casual?

[TexasSissy]

Most of the women at my work place wear pants these days. I can't recall exactly when the switchover from dresses and skirts to pants took place, but it probably was a gradual thing as a result of the women's movement and business casual attire combined.

Anyhoo....a man I've seen a few times has mentioned - several times - how much he likes dresses....do you have any dresses?....he likes dresses. I told him I don't even know if I have any winter dresses; all my dresses are stored in another closet, and I haven't looked at them in years.

I can see where a man would like, say, a flimsy feminine sexy dress. But we're talking work dresses here. Just what IS it with men and dresses? I personally think that if a women has the hips and thighs to look good in pants, that that's pretty alluring. But there seems to be something about dresses that some men find particularly appealing.

Anyone got a clue? (BTW....I BOUGHT a black velvet skirt, which I am wearing to work today. I took the hint. But I think black velvet pants would look better.)