Even in the cases where people dress differently than the global norm (ie the Middle East and parts of Africa), clothing is increasingly homogenized throughout

Even in the cases where people dress differently than the global norm (ie the Middle East and parts of Africa), clothing is increasingly homogenized throughout the region and each constituent area's unique style has disappeared. I'm all in favor of trying on other clothing styles. Don't be shy about wearing a Chinese dress to prom. People complain about cultural appropriation, but really, the only way to ensure that modern western clothes don't become the sole form of acceptable formal and casual wear is to let more people wear and provide demand for alternative styles.