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In the European tradition, casual is the dress code which emphasizes comfort and personal expression over presentation and uniformity. It includes a very wide variety of costume, so it is perhaps better defined by what it isn't than what it is. The following are not considered casual wear:
Blue jeans and a T-shirt have been described as the "casual uniform". With the popularity of spectator sports in the late 20th century, a good deal of athletic gear has influenced casual wear. Clothing worn for manual labor also falls into casual wear. While utilitarian costume comes to mind first for casual dress, however, there is also a wide range of flamboyance and theatricality. Punk costume is a striking example. Madonna introduced a great deal of lace, jewelry, and cosmetics into casual wear during the 1980s. More recently, hip hop fashion has played up elaborate jewelry and luxurious materials worn in conjunction with athletic gear and the clothing of manual labor. Casual wear is typically the dress code in which new forms of gender expression are attempted before being accepted into semi-casual or semi-formal situations. 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. Skin exposure is most pronounced in casual wear, since it includes all swimwear, but the trend toward female exposure in the 20th century has also pushed the necklines of formal ball gowns ever lower and the skirts of semi-formal cocktail dresses ever higher. For men, the exposure of shoulders, thighs, and backs is still limited to casual wear. Full nudity is still considered shocking in casual circles, except at very few progressive clubs and beaches. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What are some styles of women's shoes that work well for evening and casual wear? Q. I am fairly tall, so heels are kind of not what I am thinking as far as the casual side is concerned. I wear ballet flats a lot, but what are some of the kinds you wear that are different than the typical ballet flat? That can be used for nicer occasions as well as the everyday situation. Asked by Penny - Tue Oct 17 18:16:58 2006 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments A. i like those pointy ones that make the legs look lean and they dont have a lot of heel, like only a centimeter, and they r very stylish and can go with an evening gown or just some jeans Answered by Kumani - Tue Oct 17 18:21:40 2006 office work smart casual wear for women? Q. I am asked to wear smart casual for tomorrow's work. Since tomorrow's work requires a bit of movement. so they say I can wear jeans and sneaker. But how about the top? does T-shirt belong to smart casual? tmr is my first day of my job so I don't have chance to ask or to observe what other ppl wear... Thanks very much! Asked by spongebobelaine - Tue Mar 11 00:24:16 2008 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments A. just dont wear anything inappropiate or offensive and im sure you will be fine Answered by Harry G - Tue Mar 11 00:33:55 2008 Shortly I plan to launch a casual wear brand.Any name suggestions?
Q. I am into manufacturing of Garments for children. I plan to launch a casual wear brand for girls and boys. I would like to ask for a catchy name. Asked by Bhagwan Singh - Sat Nov 14 01:18:22 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments From Yahoo Answer Search: "Casual wear" From Wikiquote under the GNU Free Documentation License.
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