.........also, as mentioned above, clothing of any kind not dependent on environmental needs is fashion.

As we are aware, until relatively recently, people living in equatorial regions didn't wear any clothes at all, other than various odd pieces to protect [or enhance the appearance of] their naughty bits!

In human history. it seems various types of coverings initially evolved as ways of keeping warm, dry, cool, or as protection from the sun, wind, rain, snow, one's occupation etc.

Over the aeons these coverings became 'traditional' 'fashions'.

But as we readily appreciate even here in the good ol' U of K, there's times when formal dress is totally impractical & yet folk controlled by the mores & expectations of the particular element of mainstream society they've become embroiled in, nevertheless must adhere to the dress code or be sidelined or punished.

I think all this control of our own individual lives is daft!

but I've lived almost all my life here in UK so have options.


Guess lots of newcomers here need to keep their 'comfort blankets 'til they're assured about their rights of self expression in their new environment.