Pearl Harbor: Bare Legs Weren’t Appropriate
There are many period movies on the list, especially ones that deal with World War II. Pearl Harbor is a good example. In spite of what the crew’s intent may be, bare legs weren’t really a norm in the 1940s. Back then, many found it far too scandalous when a lady wears a skirt without any stockings.
Braveheart: Gibson’s Scottish Skirt Was Totally Premature
This film is another classic. Who hasn’t heard of this critically-acclaimed motion picture? The story takes place in medieval Scotland. Although its appearance is iconic, the tradition of donning kilts only began near the end of the 1600s.