DragnFly Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 As a male, I have wondered about this one. I hope nobody takes this topic in a disrespectful manner, as it is not intended to be that way. Historically, women typically worn dresses and skirts. In fact, it seems that it was quite rare for a woman to wear jeans in day to day life. In modern times however, the reverse seems to be true. That is, most women seem to prefer wearing jeans in their day to day lives. I'm not implying that some women don't still wear dresses and skirts, but rather that their usage seems less common. Some people state that a dress would limit movement, but to me it would seem like the reverse would be true... that a dress would allow greater flexibility. Keep in mind that not all dresses and skirts are long either. Others state that wearing a dress or skirt can be too cold. However, a lot of modern fashion choices are more revealing and popular, even in the colder months. So my question is, what exactly happened? Why does it seem like dresses and skirts fallen out of fashion in modern times? D's guide to 1 Item objects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giordano Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Because we lost faith in old Christian values. "The cry of the poor is not always just, but if you never hear it you'll never know what justice is." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I like pants better than I like skirts. That's really all there is to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiny Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I like skirts better than I like pants. Unfortunately I'm a male, and not Scottish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danqazmlp Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Typically both genders wore skirts/dresses, but that's just me being picky. It's just due to fashions. Men would still be wearing them if it were not for changes in fashion too. Want to be my friend? Look under my name to the left<<< and click the 'Add as friend' button!Big thanks to Stevepole for the signature!^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine naked men Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Ladies know they can't compete with the Utilikilt. sleep like dead men wake up like dead men Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbrideau Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Because we lost faith in old Christian values. Please don't make this another religion debate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obfuscator Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Well, from my shallow viewpoint it's a pity - I think most women look better in a dress of any kind than pants. But whatever they find more comfortable/fashionable... "It's not a rest for me, it's a rest for the weights." - Dom Mazzetti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepejetay Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I'm male and Scottish. Who mad/jelly? Visit my OSRS blogerino - otherwise my Avatar will get ya ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sees_all1 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I think a nice pair of yoga pants can be just as good as a skirt sometimes. 99 dungeoneering achieved, thanks to everyone that celebrated with me! ♪♪ Don't interrupt me as I struggle to complete this thoughtHave some respect for someone more forgetful than yourself ♪♪♪♪ And I'm not doneAnd I won't be till my head falls off ♪♪ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maleficus1055 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 A girl in a short dress (not like skanky short, I just dislike really long dresses) or in a skirt is the cutest thing ever. I wish they actually wore them more. Tumblr. Follow me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy500fan Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Sun dresses are quite possibly one of the best things ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giordano Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Because we lost faith in old Christian values. Please don't make this another religion debate... :-( A girl in a short dress (not like skanky short, I just dislike really long dresses) or in a skirt is the cutest thing ever. I wish they actually wore them more.Agreed. "The cry of the poor is not always just, but if you never hear it you'll never know what justice is." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger_Warrior Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I'd tie this in with a discussion on why more men wear cardigans these days. I just think fashion has become more androgynous and there isn't an expectancy for people to wear their gender on their sleeves. | Favourite Game Music | Last.fm | HYT Friend Chat Rules | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tripsis Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Probably because in the past it was considered manly and improper so women didn't wear them for social reasons. But now women CAN wear them and many prefer it. Skirts and dresses can be cold, uncomfortable, and oftentimes inconvenient (flying up in the wind, etc.). And I personally think it's easier to find things that match with jeans (shoes, jackets, etc.) than things that match with a dress. - 99 fletching | 99 thieving | 99 construction | 99 herblore | 99 smithing | 99 woodcutting - - 99 runecrafting - 99 prayer - 125 combat - 95 farming - - Blog - DeviantART - Book Reviews & Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alg Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I just think fashion is becoming more androgenous.I'd think it has more to do with practicality and society's values. There are bound to be quite a few things that you can't do in a skirt. And it seems Tripsis beat me to it. I painted some stuff and put it on tumblr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger_Warrior Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I wouldn't disagree with that. I'm just arguing the inverse... cardigans on men as opposed to jumpers or suits don't really hold any extra value in terms of practicality and have nothing to do with society's values towards women, but there's still an increase in men's cardigans being sold. There's more to it than the (slow) abolition of archaic "religion told us not to wear jeans" or "our only use was in the kitchen or the bedroom" sentiments. | Favourite Game Music | Last.fm | HYT Friend Chat Rules | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alg Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I wouldn't disagree with that. I'm just arguing the inverse... cardigans on men as opposed to jumpers or suits don't really hold any extra value in terms of practicality and have nothing to do with society's values towards women, but there's still an increase in men's cardigans being sold. There's more to it than the (slow) abolition of archaic "religion told us not to wear jeans" or "our only use was in the kitchen or the bedroom" sentiments.Not denying that fashion is becoming more androgynous, because pretty much everything is. Both sexes are getting a bit more freedom from traditional gender roles, and I'd think that pants for women has to do with that - Women have options that would have been restricted to men in the past, and get the clothing that fits those options. Because pants are, quite frankly, good at everything :razz: I painted some stuff and put it on tumblr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randox Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Well, guys made the change to pants first, and there must have been some upsides or it wouldn't have happened. Three things come to mind immediately:Pants have pockets.Pants are more protective/durable/warm.You don't have to shave every day if no one can see your legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 To be honest, I would love to be able to wear dresses and skirts all the time, but I don't because I'm self concious :-# Another reason is because it does get pretty cold where I live, so not really practical. Gotta Catch 'Em All!Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 It started in mines near Manchester, where girls were forced to put on pants in order to work. This was still considered a scandal. During World War One, women worked at factories and found pants more practical and durable than skirts. Same thing happened during World War Two.Also, women's fashion is constantly taking ideas from menswear and adapting them, but the opposite doesn't really happen (there was/is a skirt thing going on not long ago, though). I'm seeing a lot of shrunken elbow patches and penny loafer/flat hybrids on girls, at the moment, and same trends cropped up not long ago amongst men (except the elbow patches were big and thick and the penny loafers wre penny loafers). Not long ago, tiny wingtips were all over the place. YSL created a tuxedo for women. Marilyn wore jeans... the list goes on. Women wearing pants Matt: You want that eh? You want everything good for you. You want everything that's--falls off garbage can Camera guy: Whoa, haha, are you okay dude? Matt: You want anything funny that happens, don't you? Camera guy: still laughing Matt: You want the funny shit that happens here and there, you think it comes out of your [bleep]ing [wagon] pushes garbage can down, don't you? You think it's funny? It comes out of here! running towards Camera guy Camera guy: runs away still laughing Matt: You think the funny comes out of your mother[bleep]ing creativity? Comes out of Satan, mother[bleep]er! nn--ngh! pushes Camera guy down Camera guy: Hoooholy [bleep]! Matt: FUNNY ISN'T REAL! FUNNY ISN'T REAL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sy_Accursed Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 I don't think skirts/dresses are in anyway out. Summer they are EVERYWHERE and for evening wear they are EVERYWHERE, just see how many specialist dress shops are everywhere and can still charged hundreds for 1 item. I think girls just moved to trouser-type clothing for daywear/winter as it is warmer, more weather friendly (eg winds etc), cheaper, more durable, offers pockets etc. Operation Gold Sparkles :: Chompy Kills :: Full Profound :: Champions :: Barbarian Notes :: Champions Tackle Box :: MA RewardsDragonkin Journals :: Ports Stories :: Elder Chronicles :: Boss Slayer :: Penance King :: Kal'gerion Titles :: Gold Statue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zierro Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Because we have more perverts nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giordano Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Because we have more perverts nowadays.Romans. Heheh. :twss: "The cry of the poor is not always just, but if you never hear it you'll never know what justice is." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirschen Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Because we have more perverts nowadays. I was figuring that would be a secondary reason females would switch from skirts to pants, since convenience was topping the list before considering the other issues of formal garments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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