Recently, a fashion blogger on the island observed and shared the phenomenon of Taiwanese girls wearing sexy fashion items such as "crop tops" and "crotch pants".
It sparked heated discussions and controversies.
Proponents argue that women's dressing styles should be free and open, and should not be constrained by traditional ideas.
Opponents worry that this overly revealing way of dressing will have a negative impact.
As a well-known social news blogger, I will comprehensively interpret this social topic, restore the essence of the incident, and put forward pertinent insights.
There is no way to oppose it
What is wrong with "freedom to dress"? Feminism has been flourishing in Taiwan for many years, and the awareness of gender equality is deeply rooted.
Local women strongly oppose the objectification and scrutiny of women's bodies, and insist on self-centered choice of dressing.
They believe that the body is their own, and how to dress should be up to them, and they should no longer be bound and suppressed by the traditional "three obedience and four virtues" thinking.
This awakening of personal freedom is an important reason for the rise of this fashion trend of dressing.
It is undeniable that Taiwan does have a strong fashion culture atmosphere. In the streets and alleys, you can see avant-garde fashion figures everywhere.
This trendy aesthetic has made items such as "crop tops" and "crotch pants" widely popular on the island and become fashion icons.
But with it comes danger
However, on weekends, there are always many "drunk" girls at the door of major nightclubs in Taipei, and it is not uncommon to be harassed when they are dressed revealingly. This is partly due to the fact that they are dressed too revealingly.
Not only that, but this "open-minded" concept of dressing also makes some young girls ignore the importance of dressing appropriately. In formal occasions such as school and work, they still wear "crop tops" and "crotch pants", which has caused a lot of discomfort and controversy.
Experts said that this kind of overly revealing way of dressing may not only give people the impression of being casual, but also may bring certain impacts and harms to personal safety and social order. The pursuit of fashion personality is commendable, but it cannot be blind, and it is necessary to maintain basic social morality and self-esteem.
How you find balance is important
Then, how to find a balance between "personal freedom" and "social norms" is particularly important.
I would suggest that everyone should think twice before getting dressed. First of all, we must respect ourselves, dressing is not simply a matter of "showing" and "not showing", but more about how to show personal taste and temperament.
Secondly, it is necessary to take measures according to the specific situation. For example, for work and parties, obviously the dress code is different. The former needs to be decent and generous, while the latter can break through slightly.
Third, be considerate of the feelings of others. We cannot completely ignore public opinion and traditional customs, causing too much discomfort and distress to people.
Only by balancing the trade-offs between individual freedom, social norms, and the feelings of others can this society be harmonious and orderly. We should all use our own ways to create a benign fashion environment.