during the post-wwii occupation, douglas macarthur further took it upon himself to civilize japan. the wearing of western clothing for everyone was encouraged--for women, blouses, skirts, brassieres, and panties instead of kimonos, and for men, shirts, trousers, and boxer shorts. it may be noted that while japanese men traditionally wore a loincloth known as a fundosi, women generally went commando under their kimonos--it was observed that on windy days they would "often be blown open, presenting quite an eyeful.