Just curious re Shawls.

[MeToo!]

I appreciate your mentioning how the Victorian era women (according to the program you saw) wore their shawls. I have wondered for some time why women didn't just wear sweaters or jackets to keep warm both outdoors and in cool houses. Was this a case of outer garments with sleeves being considered unfeminine, like women wearing pants? Thank God that times have changed.

I have made a shawl and it's sitting in a drawer. Another one which I completed is long and narrow, so I use it as a scarf. I started a proper shawl (won't fall off) quite some time ago and am going to finish it.

The shawl is not an ergonomic garment, it's a veritable error in clothing design (in most cases). Thanks for responding.