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What is considered “normal” clothes today was probably considered “goofy” by many/most at some point.



Modern men’s clothing often originated as work clothing (e.g. jeans) or military clothing (e.g. chinos), or something with practical use (ties stopped you spilling food on your shirt).


>ties stopped you spilling food on your shirt

Uh?? Given the size of normal ties, their "use" as a protection for a shirt is dubious!




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