In the modern world, men and women wear trousers, but this was not always the case. There was a time when trousers were exclusively men's clothing. But the ancient Egyptians wore dresses and skirts. Alexander the Great conquered the world by wearing a skirt. The Greeks preferred togas, and the Chinese preferred dresses. This means that men in skirts are far from news from the point of view of history.
An excursion into history
How long did the men wear skirts? Think of Christopher Columbus. He wore a green tunic, tights and leather shoes, as well as a wide cloak and a leather hat. This painting does not represent a model of masculinity in the human mind.
Thomas Jefferson also didn't wear pants. He preferred pantaloons. In the 1760s, many men wore knee-length pantaloons and stockings. Sailors began to wear very loose trousers in the 1580s, but these clothes were intended only for lower-class men, and gentlemen wore skirts until the 1760s. The French Revolution of 1789 protested that trousers should only belong to the upper class. At the same time, the first peasants in trousers appeared.
So, men's pants are a pretty new fashion. Men have worn skirts for at least ten thousand years. And modern mankind wears trousers for only 200 years. And some of the world's male population continues to wear dresses.
Our days
The very idea that a man in modern society wears a skirt is puzzling today.
It seems that these days a strong half of humanity is rediscovering the practicality and convenience of a skirt. This garment is, of course, less restrictive on the lower body. In addition, some doctors argue that loose-fitting clothing that does not constrain the body can help a man live a healthier life and have high reproductive functions. An important fact is that skirts are very comfortable for both men and women.
In different parts of the planet, such as Africa, Indonesia, the Middle East, the Philippines, India, men prefer to wear skirts. In Greece and Scotland, men's skirts are still the official military uniform. After the catwalk in Milan and Paris has recently begun to present men's skirts, it seems that this trend has begun to slowly take root.
The main reason for doubt is that the male gender is afraid to wear skirts lest they be mistaken for homosexuals. However, the fashion rules are not for men to wear women's skirts, but rather that they wear skirts made specifically for the male figure.
Pants are mainly European or American clothing. In other parts of the world, males often wear skirts or dresses of one kind or another. Going on a trip to a foreign country, try on typical clothes for her, and you will be pleasantly surprised. These clothes will help you not to stand out from the crowd. Moreover, you will not be considered a stranger and you will be received with great hospitality.
