An obvious example is masculine jewelry, which was once considered
shocking or titillating even in casual circles, and is now hardly noteworthy in
semi-formal situations. Amelia
Bloomer introduced trousers (of a
sort) for women as a casual alternative to formal hoops and skirts. In a recent
mirror image, sarongs and other skirts have been embraced by
a few men of the European tradition as a casual alternative to formal trousers.
Both of these innovations caused great embarrassment in formal circles.
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