RE: Should Clothes Identify Your Gender?
Hard to say. Males and Females are different in many ways, so pretending like they are not having discussions over discussions over this topics won't ever change that. And that is a good thing, diversity almost always is.
With that being said, I am against the notions of uniformation. I have been different on this topic for a while in the past, but I have changed in that regard.
Regarding the actual topic of what female and male clothing is, what it looks like and what it entails, let's be honest, that topic is fleeting as hell and highly relevant on the time, the plays and the culture.
Taking skirts as an example, usually considered to be female clothing these days, but thousands of years ago, plenty of cultures had them be a go-to piece of clothing for males too. Every now and then, we even see it in pop culture. I mean, look at this man for example:
Do you want to tell this guy that he looks girlish? Because I sure as hell do not.
Clothing has to be practical first and foremost, everything else is a secondary concern. And by practical, I mean functional for any kind of physical activity.
I am not sure on the social aspect of it all. Clothing plays a huge factor when it comes this and I see advantages and disadvantages.
Very well said:
I agree with you on this. Traditionally, clothing was gender-neutral. Men probably need to reclaim their right to wear skirts now 😊
At the end of the day, males will always be at a disadvantage when it comes to these topics because females are simply the more beautiful gender, visually speaking.
They can make everything work for them fashion wise some way or the other while man kinda have to work for these things to work.
Don't underestimate your soul ...it's the most beautiful of all! Men's body too have its own intrinsic beauty and charm.
P.S.:
Sorry, I missed upvoting your comment for this bounty though I wanted to.
It's true, us men do have a certain charm going for us as well.
Not a problem, all good.