Originally posted by: Mahisa22
Kilts, togas and lungis have always been regarded as menswear, for CENTURIES. Nothing gender-fluid or revolutionary about them.
Also, nobody will call Henry VIII feminine because of his clothing. Everything has a context.
Wearing a skirt-like robe in a past century (which was considered manly clothing at that time) is not the same as wearing clothing considered manifestly feminine today.
If men have worn skirts or skirtlike garments for centuries then why is any man wearing a skirt even considered gender-fluid?
If Henry the VIII wasn't feminine for wearing tights and tunics, why would Ranveer Singh or Harry Styles be considered feminine for wearing skirts, dresses, or boots? Maybe it makes some people uncomfortable because they think these clothes are made for women. But there are literally thousands of women who find them very masculine and sexy.
Once upon a time jeans and pants were considered male garments. Women who started wearing pants were deemed masculine or improper. But today it is widely accepted. Men wore what is considered 'female style' clothing once upon a time. Today some people consider it feminine or gender-bending for men. It could become widely accepted again tomorrow.
Clothes evolved to protect humans from the elements. Today we wear clothes to cover our bodies. People seek clothes that are comfortable and look/feel good. None of the functions of clothing have anything to do with gender. So it is absurd to divide clothing by gender. IMHO, people can wear what they want. If people are bothered by it. Too bad.
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