Neoleo2143
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really?
why are men shirtless in tropical setting?! god forbid someone has skin shown.
Actually there are some funny stories about how missionaries tried to get some Tribes in South America to wear Clothing. How they'd cut holes in their shirts to make it easier to breast feed or they'd alter the underwear to make it more comfortable for them to wear.
However, Aloy herself was seemingly raised in a rather conservative group (pretty significant detail because that's what leads her to want to explore the outside) that wore heavy clothing. I fail to see that would change even if she were to enter a jungle (unless she was specifically recommended to do so by the nearby village which would be a valid reason but I don't see that happening because it isn't encouraged by the mechanics). Otherwise, she would want to cover up in most spots to avoid insect bites. A midriff doesn't really offer her anything practical and she's a very practical character (barring some character development). It's a conflict and I don't think it matches her character.