Hike up your skirt a little more And show your world to me

Appropriate title me thinks :)

About 8 years ago I used to do my travelling in the bus and going through Fort area where my bus used to park itself I would have to walk a few hundred meters to get to it. At that point in time the general attire of most girls who would get into a bus was something along the lines of a long ankle length black skirt and a light coloured blouse of some sort. A walk through and fort I would see plenty of them. I would have to say this was the way most girls dressed 8 years ago.

Come 2008 trends have gone from that to most girls wearing knee length skirts not afraid to show a bit of leg and even some wearing stuff that is just above the knee. I know this sounds pervy but gimme a break I'm an observer of the ant like society at large. The bra straps show more often now and multi coloured bikini bras are the "IN" thing even in busy towns these days. I do recall there is used to be so much stigma over showing a bit of leg.

In my opinion one reason for this drastic change would be due to TV channel's like Sirasa TV, I think they captured a fusion of Indian-western-attitude and gave Sri Lankan's a dose of it. The promotions they run to boost their ratings can almost always be equated to that. Now you get the low necks the V necks the Bear Backs the Bikini bras and off the shoulder and the sleeveless and Spaghetti Straps that are the norm (There must be plenty more that I don't knwo the names to). All due to, I suppose a desensitizing of people's attitudes. Mothers are no longer shocked to see a girl showing skin and I believe most folk watch the various entertainment with great pleasure. One thing leads to another and thus more girls are conscious about what they're wearing but I think they are less cautious of what they are wearing.

I personally have no problem if people walked around in the Nude even. However this has been a fascinating project for me. I've been noticing how the skirts get shorter. Girls are bolder and I'm hoping guys are a little less frustrated because they must be getting more now. At least more eye candy.

This maybe not in the correct order but I also remember the general hypocrisy with guys where they don't mind looking at a chick in a Mini Skirt but the minute their chick wears one... well you know how it goes. (This part is for a friend of mine, I hope you read it) :) I have no idea as to why that is.. I mean I have been accused of being possessive and protective and all that but a chicks dress sense is her personal space me thinks and so is mine by the way...

Anyway given that more guys do see short skirts and more leg now.. seeing a chick in short skirt wont be a reason to stare anymore. I'm all for looking but admiration and desperation are too different perspectives altogether.

Most times unfortunately Sri Lankan society which is influenced by religion and its generally hypocritical values has led to the condemning of many things without reason for the sake of religion. A woman dress sense has been one of those things discussed by all faiths I guess. Still change has taken place and this is what has happened in 8 years, who knows what we will see in the next 5 years or less. I'm guessing the average length of a girls skirt will drastically reduce, more skin will show, public displays of affection will not be a thing of the past.. who knows really.. lets wait and see...

Or.. maybe I'll be writing about cleavage next time. Have a nice day.. its too early in the morning for me to be up anyway..