Young girls are taught that others have the final say in their choice of clothing and that clothing turns them into sexual beings. In The Handmaid's Tale, the leaders of Gilead assign the women simplified, color-coded uniforms to prevent any oversexualization as in the past. Offred describes the various outfits specific to each type of woman. For the handmaids: “Everything except the wings around my face is red: the color of blood, which defines us. The skirt is ankle-length, wide, gathered on a flat yoke that extends over the breast, the sleeves are wide. White wings are also a prescribed problem; they must prevent us from seeing, but also from being seen” (Atwood 8). Her impression of her outfit shows how strict the wardrobe rules are. It is an interesting paradox that the wings frame her face but she cannot be seen, so she additionally wears a veil over her face. This makes her lose