To address the "Fridge Armor Males" vs the "Bikini Plate Females":

It is incorrect to suggest that the bikini plate on females is done to accentuate the female form (ie show of lady figures for maximum appeal), but then assume that male armor is all about functionality.

Most armors in teh game are extremely non functional (and if anything would be dangerous to the wearer). When comparing male armors that are bulky and large, theyre actually more akin to a codpiece than armor. The goal of the armor is to accentuate the male figure - Broad big powerful shoulders, bulky strong bodies, tough, imposing, solid, etc. This is whether or not the male character is that or not is irrelevant.

Both armors suit a gendered purpose that accentuates the form of the sex that is generally associated with it. Now if we want to say "Why cant women have big bulky armor too?", thats fine. That should be an option available to female players, as well as having more loose/tight/effeminate armors available for men. More options is better for everyone.

I just take exception, however, when people claim "Well only female armors that show skin are non functional and make no sense, where the guys get these cool big armors!" When most male armors are overly built, bulky, and accomplish the same thought process of trying to make 'men look more manlier'. The issue cuts both ways, but were selectively defining what is acceptable by pointing out that male and female glamour armors vary because they accomplish emphasizing different aesthetics.