Many women wear trousers or jeans today, and so a dream that either men or women have featuring a dress or skirt may suggest a desire for both sexes to express their feminine side. It could also be a symbol of the mother and the security of her nurture. The colors and length of the skirt will say a lot about what is being done with sexuality in a social sense. A woman wearing trousers may—in line with the idiom ‘wear the trousers’—express a fear of being dominated by a woman. In general, trousers in a dream suggest masculinity, whilst jeans suggest socialized sexuality.
If you are wearing shorts, you may be outgrowing former pleasures and need to look to new experiences for your entertainment. On the other hand you may just be longing for the carefree days of holiday summer sun.
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