What is socially acceptable about policing the bodies of others?

Whether it's telling someone how his or her hair should look or recommending which clothing is appropriate for his or her body type, whether or not piercings and/or tattoos are taboo...why is this an acceptable form of communicating to others who are not related to you?

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bijouxbroussard · F

The only circumstance [b]might[/b] be an employer wanting his or her business to project a certain image or attract a certain clientele. They could control someone else’s dress or appearance only in terms of choosing whom they hired, or a stated dress code.