Why you shouldn't wear clothes inside out - what does the omen promise

13.05.2023 04:30

The superstition of not wearing clothes inside out is one of the most common superstitions that has survived to this day.

Probably, each of us in childhood heard advice from our parents to wear clothes “correctly” so as not to attract trouble.

What is the origin of this superstition? Some historians believe that its roots go back to ancient times, when people believed that the worlds of spirits and living people were in contact with each other.

Thus, wearing clothes inside out could serve as a way of protection from evil spirits, which, according to superstitious beliefs, could enter a person through open areas of the body.

In modern times, the superstition has remained popular, but its meaning has changed. Today, people do not wear clothes inside out because of the superstition that it brings bad consequences, but rather out of respect for society or for ethical reasons. But there are other reasons as well.

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For example, when someone puts their clothes on inside out, it can be a sign that they have a problem or that they feel uncomfortable. It can also indicate that the person simply forgot to put their clothes on the “right” side.

In any case, the superstition of not wearing clothes inside out remains a fairly popular habit in our lives, and despite the existing reasons and rationality of these actions, it is still better not to take risks and wear clothes "correctly".

It's always better to be on the side of caution, because who knows what might happen if you carry your clothes inside out.

But in most cases, people still try to dress correctly, despite the fact that they are not ready to explain their actions as related to superstition.

As for rational reasons, wearing clothes inside out can compromise the presence of buttons, fasteners, folds in these clothes, which are initially put in a certain pattern, and when wearing clothes inside out, these folds and buttons can begin to press on the skin, become awkward and look awkward.

Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor