We've all had those days: you get up in the morning, shower in a groggy haze, then sit staring at the contents of your wardrobe, asking yourself that age-old question, What am I going to wear? In some parts of the world (including some that may surprise you), though, that question can get increasingly difficult to answer, as dozens of little battles and skirmishes are being fought over one fashionable minefield: women's clothing. Take a look at the list below and tell us in the comments what you think of this battle for sartorial supremacy — do they make sense or are our rights at stake? – FHA

Italy

In the small town of Castellammare di Stabia, miniskirts and low rise jeans are on the hit list. Mayor Luigi Bobbio thought the move would "restore urban decorum and facilitate better civil co-existence," and curb "rowdy, unruly or simply badly behaved."  Those who disagree will find themselves poorer by between 25 and 500 euros.

America

In Dublin, Georgia, you'll be breaking one of the town's decency laws – the same ones that govern masturbation, fornication and urination in public places – if you wear sports bras in public, show bra straps, or wear saggy pants or skirts ("more than three inches below the top of the hips exposing the skin or undergarments.") Expect to pay up to USD200 for that misdemeanor.

The United Kingdom

In 2005, one of Britain's largest shopping centres banned hooded jackets or sweatshirts in the mall, part of a movement by several retail outlets who insisted that hooded youths "intimidated" the rest of the customers. The ban sparked outrage and debate all over the UK, but the shopping centre insisted that the move increased the number of shoppers by 22.6 per cent

Vietnam

In 2009, the Vietnamese government announced new regulations banning mannequins modelling underwear in shop windows, including undershirts, underskirts and male shorts. The decision, which is only effective in Ho Chi Minh City, also bans the display of diapers and sanitary napkins. However, for some reason, swimwear isn't affected.

Greece

Also in 2009, Greek authorities told female visitors at key archeological sites to leave the stilletos at home, to prevent damage. That's perhaps a better than the UK's predominantly male Trade Union Congress, who made a statement that same year to say that high-heeled shoes should be banned from the workplace because "they are sexist and pose a health and safety hazard", instead insisting that female workers should wear "sensible shoes" no more than an inch high.

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