[2ndDivisionVet]

Yeah, I don't know how much of that was “Honey, we need to head to Paris for some shopping, hurry up and write another book.” or some such. Why did he ALWAYS describe EVERY female (and most male) characters clothing from head to toe, including any and all weapons and accessories?

[ApplegateRanch]

Why did he ALWAYS describe EVERY female (and most male) characters clothing from head to toe, including any and all weapons and accessories?

Including the under-dresses, and small clothes.

I also got sick and tired of Nynaeve tugging her braid at people.

Simple answer, he was paid by the word, and his editors let him get away with it.