What's with women crossing their legs while standing?

I’m a bloke, and I did this as a kid. Barefoot, flat feet, ankles fallen inwards, and my lower legs naturally bow in a shape that locks together when I stood with my legs crossed.

I don’t do it much now because (a) I am embarresed, and (b) I worried that it contributed to the bow-shaped lower legs
I think that perhaps the approved male equivalent is to lean on/against something. I don’t think that’r a ‘proper’ look for guys either, but perhaps leaning against things is even more wrong for girls? (The “traditional” pose for street walkers is standing on one foot, leaning against something?)

Surely you jest.