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From the practicality standpoint it seems that we should all be wearing togas (or robes, at most). They're basically unisex (with opportunities for expression f

From the practicality standpoint it seems that we should all be wearing togas (or robes, at most). They're basically unisex (with opportunities for expression for those who value it), flexible on size (or at least very forgiving if your exact size is unavailable), and can be made pretty cheap (assuming mass production). Everything more complicated than that is fashion.

yomly 6y ago
not convinced togas are that great for sports...?
- oftenwrong 6y ago
  It has been long known that robes are not suitable for exercise and sport. That's why we work out at the "gymnasium". gymnos = naked
Broken_Hippo 6y ago
Except they are basically a primitive dress. And I don't find such things comfortable at all. Please just give me basic pants and find a way to adjust the size slightly so they fit well. Pants are warmer and I don't have to worry about how I sit (am female, and do not enjoy this bit about dresses). Biking is not an issue, nor is extra fabric going to get stuck in a conveyor belt. I'm also pretty sure the togas would require a decent learning curve if you are wanting sleeves. I certainly want sleeves and a shirt that isn't in the way: Things like ponchos aren't good to cook in - they get in the food. Togas would be outright dangerous when swimming and I can't imagine them being great for working on a car. They might be slightly cooler in the summer if you aren't using too much fabric. And I'd argue that no matter what, you still have fashion. You'll see it in the way folks drape the toga fabric and their use of belts and things to hold it together. You'll see fashion in the color and/or print of fabric and whether or not you can keep a white one clean. Like with uniforms, you'll find more emphasis on body shape, hair, and other such things. But I suppose we could all just let our hair grow out: women and men both should just stop shaving as well. It is, after all, fashion. And not do phsyical fitness more than what is required to be healthy and do your job - excess muscles are fashion, after all.
goto11 6y ago
Togas are very complex and impractical.
coolgeek 6y ago
Seems like an expansion opportunity for Soylent (Since that's a name I hadn't heard in a while, I had to check to see that they still existed)

yomly 6y ago

not convinced togas are that great for sports...?

oftenwrong 6y ago
It has been long known that robes are not suitable for exercise and sport. That's why we work out at the "gymnasium". gymnos = naked

Broken_Hippo 6y ago

Except they are basically a primitive dress. And I don't find such things comfortable at all. Please just give me basic pants and find a way to adjust the size slightly so they fit well. Pants are warmer and I don't have to worry about how I sit (am female, and do not enjoy this bit about dresses). Biking is not an issue, nor is extra fabric going to get stuck in a conveyor belt. I'm also pretty sure the togas would require a decent learning curve if you are wanting sleeves. I certainly want sleeves and a shirt that isn't in the way: Things like ponchos aren't good to cook in - they get in the food. Togas would be outright dangerous when swimming and I can't imagine them being great for working on a car. They might be slightly cooler in the summer if you aren't using too much fabric. And I'd argue that no matter what, you still have fashion. You'll see it in the way folks drape the toga fabric and their use of belts and things to hold it together. You'll see fashion in the color and/or print of fabric and whether or not you can keep a white one clean. Like with uniforms, you'll find more emphasis on body shape, hair, and other such things. But I suppose we could all just let our hair grow out: women and men both should just stop shaving as well. It is, after all, fashion. And not do phsyical fitness more than what is required to be healthy and do your job - excess muscles are fashion, after all.

goto11 6y ago

Togas are very complex and impractical.

coolgeek 6y ago

Seems like an expansion opportunity for Soylent (Since that's a name I hadn't heard in a while, I had to check to see that they still existed)