What are autumn pants?
Autumn pants, also known as lining pants or cotton trousers, are cotton or synthetic long pants worn under outer pants for warmth. They are typically ankle-length. The corresponding "autumn shirt" usually has sleeves that reach the wrists.
Do foreigners wear autumn pants?
Not only Chinese people wear autumn pants, but also Americans wear them during cold winters (the bare legs in movies are for the sake of beauty). However, their teenage daughters do not wear them because "wearing autumn pants makes it impossible to wear other pants, and it looks ugly."
In the United States, autumn pants are rarely used in daily life, but they are not as difficult to find as mentioned in the article "Do You Wear Autumn Pants?" according to a netizen from Atlanta named Dante. They can be found in large supermarkets, although the styles are not as diverse as in China.
In the United States, autumn pants are mainly used for outdoor activities in winter, such as skiing and mountaineering. Their usage frequency is similar to that of the military coat for Chinese people, and few people would wear them on the street. Speaking of military coats, the soldiers stationed in Northern Europe wear extremely thick ones made of genuine leather and fur—this further illustrates that Europeans and Americans also need warmth when they need to be exposed to freezing wind for a long time.
Therefore, the world is united. Autumn pants are worn all over the world, not just by Chinese people.
Should Chinese people wear autumn pants?
The herd mentality also has a great influence on people's clothing choices. Those who wear too much are often seen as lacking resistance and vitality, and are mocked by their peers. Moreover, thick clothing does not conform to modern aesthetic standards. Therefore, many young people would rather endure the cold than wear autumn pants. From this perspective, the dressing concepts of young people in China and the United States are the same.
However, in the northern regions, wearing autumn pants is necessary, especially since the winter in the north is very cold and the heating system is not as good as in foreign countries. Many people have to wait in the cold wind for unreliable buses. Furthermore, no colleague or classmate will mock you all day just because you are wearing autumn pants. In this situation, there is really no need to prioritize style over warmth. It is important to stay comfortable and warm.
Interpretation of leg warmth in autumn and winter by Chinese medicine experts
A professor from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine said, "According to traditional Chinese medicine, 'cold evil' is congealing and contracting, so there is an old saying 'cold originates from the feet.' After late autumn, regardless of age, if the weather is indeed cold, don't bear it, wear autumn pants in time. The best way to stay healthy is to adapt to nature and the four seasons."
Young people may not wear autumn pants when they are young, and they may not feel much discomfort from the cold. However, as they get older, the accumulated coldness can manifest as pathological conditions such as low immunity, arthritis, and cold lower limbs, all of which may be caused by exposure to cold when they were younger. According to Chinese medicine, the legs are associated with the liver and kidneys, and exposure to cold can lead to symptoms such as kidney yin deficiency and loose stools. These diseases caused by coldness in the legs are very common in clinical practice.
Young people mainly do not wear autumn pants for two reasons: one is that they believe they are young and have strong vitality; the other is that they feel that wearing autumn pants is too bulky and not good-looking, especially for fashion-conscious women who prefer wearing short skirts and thin socks in cold autumn and winter weather. However, this can cause significant harm to women's bodies, especially in terms of menstrual symptoms, such as reduced menstrual flow, irregular menstruation, and dysmenorrhea. This is particularly important for postpartum women, as their bodies are at their weakest point, and a lack of attention to leg warmth can lead to health problems.
Friendly reminder
In the modern era, where fashion concepts are so strong, many young people refuse to wear autumn pants. However, as long as they are exposed to cold winds for a long time, both foreigners and Chinese people should wear autumn pants. Not wearing autumn pants may seem beautiful and slim for a moment, but exposing the legs to cold can cause various symptoms and pose health risks due to the inability of the body to dispel the coldness.
