>>717093000
You're right about the idea that feminine armor pieces should also represent feminity and not the masculine idea of the ornamental armor.
We also have to take into account that a codpiece, if they were worn in battle at all, could have also been an equipment of demoralization.
A show of greater masculinity would naturally strike fear, or atleast doubt into other male fighters.
Thus, in an idealized world with both male and female warriors, one should also take the demoralization aspect into account for both sides. Luckily the codpiece checks out on both ends.
As for female-to-female demoralization, I propose light and carved boob plates that gives the illusion of larger boobs. If entertainment media is anything to go by, chest size sparks a great deal of jealousy among women.
That naturally also works against men too.
I like your idea of the wombguard, but if it were to serve a practical use, a carved chestplate would be my personal opinion.
While men would be enthralled by the wombguard, I don't see how it would have any effect on women outside of sparking anger for being "whorish" if modern psychology is adhered to.
