In medieval Europe, showing legs was one of the biggest taboos for women, especially the ones with a high social status. In Victorian England several centuries later legs were not to be mentioned at all (not only human ones, but even those of a table or a piano), and referred to as "limbs" instead. Miniskirts and other clothing that reveal legs first became popular in mid-20th century science fiction. Since then, it became mainstream in Western cultures, with female legs frequently being focused on in films, TV ads, music videos, dance shows and various kinds of sports (i.e. ice skating or women's gymnastics).
In medieval Europe showing legs was one of the biggest taboos for women especially the ones with a high social status In Victorian England several centuries later legs were not to be mentioned at all (not only human ones but even those of a table or a piano) and referred to as "limbs" instead Miniskirts and other clothing that reveal legs first became popular in mid-20th century science fiction Since then it became mainstream in Western cultures with female legs frequently being focused on in films TV ads music videos dance shows and various kinds of sports (ie ice skating or women's gymnastics)