'inappropriately-worn' originates from the combination of 'inappropriate' and 'worn', where 'inappropriate' means 'not suitable or proper' and 'worn' refers to 'being dressed in a particular way'.

The term 'inappropriately-worn' evolved from the need to describe clothing that does not fit the context or occasion.

Initially, it meant 'clothing that is not suitable', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.