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In Europe and America, dresses are worn by link females of all ages as an alternative to a separate skirt and blouse or trousers
- Dresses are often acclimated by crude girls and as more formal attire by adult women.
Potential drawbacks of dresses include being either too high or cumbersome for the performance of some physical activities such as climbing stairs or ladders. Their use can run contrary to the individual or wider public clear-headedness of modesty and decency, especially given their potential to intentionally or accidentally expose the wearer's underwear. In addition, some dress styles, particularly those with rearmost closures, can be difficult or even impossible to don or remove without assistance.