Specific Cultural Appropriation Question: Sarongs
I have a lot of sarongs. I don't wear them for any other reason than because they're one of the very few skirt styles that fit my body well and I enjoy brightly colored fabric. I was showed the correct way to tie them by a Malaysian friend of mine several years back, so I have at least a reasonable idea that I'm wearing them in an appropriate manner.
My question is: Is it appropriate for me to wear sarongs, period? Basic googling says that they don't have any specific religious connotations. I already knew that they're considered primarily a man's garment, but I haven't heard anything saying that they're inappropriate for women to wear as well.
I'd very much appreciate comments. I'll happily repurpose my sarongs if wearing them is considered offensive.
My question is: Is it appropriate for me to wear sarongs, period? Basic googling says that they don't have any specific religious connotations. I already knew that they're considered primarily a man's garment, but I haven't heard anything saying that they're inappropriate for women to wear as well.
I'd very much appreciate comments. I'll happily repurpose my sarongs if wearing them is considered offensive.