Exceptions in uniform?

 The link between uniform and practicality can be observed here where formal uniform takes second place to the requirements of the task such as helping out in the stables or open fields where for girls trousers my help more with getting the job done while preserving ones modesty.

There was parallel discussion running in occupations where women worked such as physiotherapy around uniform where traditional thin dresses were changed to trousers.

While normally being more traditionist in outlook, I feel it is important to respect such concerns as they apply in certain contexts.