Crossdressing.

[ZhaneX]

It really does suck that girls can't wear the upcoming Fanfest Tidus outfit. And in turn, that guys can't wear Yuna's Summoner Garb; nevermind the laundry list of other genderlocked outfits which generally skew towards fewer options for guys.

Likewise if they ever implement Female FF Protagonist Glamours, they should be made available to guys too.

[Terrini]

iirc that's a translation/continuity error. When said character was first introduced, details on their gender was ambiguous, and the English language lacks a proper gender neutral pronoun. So they were referred to one gender for a pretty decent chunk of time, and when it came time for the reveal, the translation team had to patch it up.

I actually recently completed that story part and upon consulting with Urianger after he confirms that said character DID undergo a change of gender.

[Gemina]

I have to admit, my thoughts about the whole thing is if you want wear female attire, then play a female character. I just get this vibe that the cross-dressing is more about making a statement towards gender equality than the game being more flexible with gender lock. In the real world, I am all for people being able to wear whatever the hell they want, so I can't figure out why I am so biased about it in-game. However, if the devs did remove the gender lock on gear, I wouldn't mind it at all. Some people will look hideous lol, but it's their choice.

This world isn't much different from the real world in the sense that desirable fashion, and fashionable options are heavily favored towards females. We still live in a world where guys are not supposed to be pretty, so please throw out any "it's 2016 arguments". Because of this, male attire remains more utilitarian than fashionable.

There is also the matter of aesthetics. Funny this comes up because it's making me think of the Weaver story line that I am currently on. I won't give any spoilers for those still getting through it, but those who know, know of a certain Lalafell who just has no clue. Point being that just because you can wear it, doesn't mean you should. So if this does ever change for us, I encourage the male characters to use female attire that complements their look.

[alimdia]

This thread is from 2014... this is why necro bumping thread is bad, the circumstances that opened this thread might have changed, the people who commented here might have changed their opinion or might not be around anymore.

[OMG]

[ZhaneX]

I actually recently completed that story part and upon consulting with Urianger after he confirms that said character DID undergo a change of gender.

The Encyclopedia Eorzea reveals that this is actually due to wide-spread misinformation, and that said character was in fact female all along.

[Magic-Mal]

Oh dear.....

[Naunet]

You look amazing, OMG. Rock on!

[Paladinleeds]

There is also the matter of aesthetics. Funny this comes up because it's making me think of the Weaver story line that I am currently on. I won't give any spoilers for those still getting through it, but those who know, know of a certain Lalafell who just has no clue. Point being that just because you can wear it, doesn't mean you should. So if this does ever change for us, I encourage the male characters to use female attire that complements their look.

That bloody lalafell. I wanted to smack him one...

[KitriaLuon]

O.o

Your forum name is so appropriate to the context of that amazing photo you just posted.