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hi professor, i call this a change in preference. most countries especially india wants to retain their culture and traditions especially in the costumes that is worn. but due to the fast pace and technology, the people had to change and join the crowd or be left behind. i think that is what is happening. it is easier to wear the casual shirt and jeans, and much more comfortable too and be off to work than to wear the sari. maybe that is the reason. have a very nice day. ann

I think this happens in many countries, Professor. One of the reason I guess is that women like to show off hence there are make up of any trades and usages, new cloth design ever year, and others. Well, I am a woman and I am one of those who like to show off...

Hello brother, Culture differences throughout the world cause clothing to adapt. Climate also tends to dictate the attire. I'm sure the western culture has an influence on much of the clothing in the world but so does Paris, France, the clothing presented there by the great fashion houses. What is worn as the tribal attire in middle Africa would never be worn in India, or America, and definitely not in some of the Muslim world. Clothing seems to adapt to the needs of the culture. I've noticed more and more traditional attire is changing not only in places like India, but even here with cultures like the Amish. I know by my grandson's standard attire, I'm old fashioned and an old lady. But according to many of my contemporaries, I'm modern and up to date. I definitely do not try to keep up with the latest fashions. It would just be way to expensive for me. If I lived in India, I would probably wear the traditional clothing because I find it quite attractive and since I wear caftans a lot, I would probably feel comfortable in one. IF I lived in Hawaii, I would probably love wearing a moo-moo, long and loose fitting. I love wearing long skirts and blouses. But I do wear pants a lot with a decorative t-shirt and a sweater or sweat suits. I've long since passed the age of wearing shorts and feeling good wearing them. And high heels have given way to tennis shoes in my wardrobe. I prefer a more conservative style of modern clothing and showing off my body is no longer appealing to me except in the private connection with my husband. Thanks for the discussion!

Yes, the same trend is happening here too. The funny thing that I observed is, the girls will wear long sweaters but their leg is exposed by wearing extremely short shorts. I noticed this especially in the cinemas where the air conditioning system is extra cold. I will be wearing jackets with hoodie on and long jeans. I told my son that these girls leg could be made of cold protective elements ... If they are fat, maybe! But they are so slim.

hi, for me i think people just on only follow the on the flow of fashion now a days,if what is in they will go for it,and because new generation really different from previous generation and it is noticeable,and for those who wear short skirts are very confident because they have the looks.

In my mind,I think this tendency is causes by so many TV drama or other TV shows,and in my city,actually girls tend to show their cleavages at the public and want to attract more attention. But actually I have get used to it because it is so common in my city.

I wear salwar kameezees. I dont usually wear the chunnis...but not for any displays....its much too hot in my town as you must know. I think we should dress as per climate as well. I mean, traditional clothing was fine when the cities were not hot. Now, so many tall concrete structures have come up that heat is constantly reflected and has no escape route. Our genetic composition does not change as rapidly. So we need to either move out of the main city and remain in a cooler place, or opt for an attire that ensures that the skin is not tormented too much. Tradition or not, I am for common sense. I have no issues with whoever wears what they want as long as I am comfortable with what I wear...comfort matters.

Hello there ! One time i saw a profile of an Indian woman who wore a Saree but it was just in midrib , i find it so beautiful but inside my mind runs a question that says why such thing wore that kind of blouse when i know they are very conservative , women are almost wrapped all over the body. Maybe the way women wear dresses today are brought by western influences. In my country women are dressing with practicality and not so much of the influence of the western. This is evident by wearing of shorts and a blouse up. Sometimes shorts are really very short . This is so because of the economic situation of our country . Women thinks that wearing shorts can be very practical and economical because we can save both water and detergent in washing it and because it is a short thing so it needs small amount of water , detergent and fabric conditioner. If instanced brought to laundry shop , shorts weigh so less ,so therefore less budget in washing . Woman wear short not so much for fashion but for comfort and for for economic aspect .

Yeah, here in our country, there are a lot of changes already when it comes to dresses and grooming.Wearing so short dresses are already wide spread except in the Southern most part of the country where Muslims are existing. I can say that ,we were being influenced by the Western countries. I remember my granny told me before that they were wearing a long skirts and pants were not yet been recognized to wear. It was only for the men.

Women should wear what they like. They should wear clothes which are comfortable. Some finds a sari comfortable while some finds modern clothes comfortable. They should wear the clothes they want not what others want.

Perhaps women are more free to choose now? I don't know, I live in the UK so we have different cultures and traditions here and clothes aren't really a big part of that. :) I remember when I started high school, girls were only allowed to wear skirts with their uniform. A girl in my class started a petition to let the girls wear pants if they wanted to... and so the head teacher took notice, and changed the uniform rules, because girls wanted the CHOICE to wear pants, and he had no right to deny them that. To me these things are progress. Change can be difficult to accept though, so I understand what you're saying.