men wear dresses in public, why not

Discussion of fashion elements and looks that are traditionally considered somewhat "femme" but are presented in a masculine context. This is NOT about transvestism or crossdressing.
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men wear dresses in public, why not

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Dear all,

since 2005, I am wearing dresses in public and sometimes long skirts. Dresses are the most comfortable garment what I have seen. I think, that men can wear dresses at any time. I wear almost every day dresses or skirts like this
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Hello norstdresses, and welcome to the forum. Dresses are the bigger hurdle for men to cross than skirts, though this is illogical as the dress, as a male garment, was the last to disappear in the western culture. Just about a century ago for adults, and a little later for small children. I have three bib overall style dresses, one full front button like a sleeveless cassock and a sleeveless front zip model. I am waiting for the delivery of a hooded long denim to arrive from the U.S. which should arrive very soon now.

Mostly I go skirted and find the skirt a very practical garment. The dresses haven't had a public airing yet, but soon will.
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Sure, why not. My dresses get good exposure on the street, especially the more practical ones with pockets. Don't notice any adverse reactions. More toots of appreciation in fact.
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Dear Sarongmen,
thank you for your comment. If you start to wear dresses in public,you will hear very fiew comments and most of them are positive. Here some dresses I use to wear every day
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hallo Jack,

this is fact. Most of the comments are positive. Even when I wear this red summer dress, the reactions of the public is positive
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