How to react when men stare?

I never how to react. I’m not used to it admittedly and have only noticed it in the last year and a bit maybe, which is probably due to the fact my appearance has changed. I dress better, carry myself better, etc.

I notice it particularly when I wear a dress or something. Tights and it means my legs are on display. Whenever I notice them doing it I sometimes see it starting at my legs and then looking at my face. I know it’s part of a whole package, I’ll have makeup, perfume and jewellery on and have something done with my hair. Admittedly this is a much more feminine way to dress.

I was in Italy a few weeks ago and saw a guy looking me up and down, the same day I saw a man looking at me at the traffic lights, he did the exact same when I got to the other side. I caught another guy looking at me up and down and when I made eye contact with him he just stared at me briefly. Another guy another day was staring at me when I was using maps on my phone. Admittedly he was probably just trying to be helpful but he kept looking at me long before he asked if I needed help.

Again I walked past a bunch of three guys, when I turned around to take some pictures I saw one of them looking me right in the face.

I used to kind of enjoy it which I know is sad but I kinda can’t stand it now. I know it’s something which just happens and will never change.