The Impact of Clothing

What your clothing choices show about you… 1. Your cultural traditions 2. How you feel about yourself or the world 3. Your individual personality 4. Your values

Judging on the basis of clothing Judging someone on the basis of their clothing is inaccurate as clothing is only a clue You can’t guess why people are dressed as they are

Dress Code A dress code is a set of rules that outlines how people should dress It might infringe on freedom of expression

Unwritten dress Code Peer group pressures can act as unwritten dress codes

Conformity The desire to conform is so strong among teens as it meets their need for belonging and shows unity

Clothing makes a positive first impression Job interviews School interviews

Occasions that require appropriate clothing choices Weddings/proms Funerals Multicultural events Religious services

Formal Clothing Formal clothing includes tuxedos, suits & ties, and dresses or gowns It is worn by members of wedding parties and prom attendees

Colors appropriate for funerals Black and neutral colors

Occasion required to cover ones head Religious occasions

Dressing for a Multicultural Party Ask the people giving the party if there are any clothing restrictions that you should observe

Dressing Warmly in Cold Weather Avoid hypothermia and frostbite

Dressing During Hot Sunny Weather It is important to dress appropriately and wear sunscreen to avoid sun poisoning, skin cancer, sunstroke, and heatstroke

Safety Issues as a Factor in Clothing Choice Certain workers need protection on the job People who perform certain sports or activities

Fashion Fashion is a style of clothing that is accepted in a society at a given time

Fashion Trends Fashion trends reveal what is important to large groups of people

Garment Industry All the companies involved in the design and manufacture of clothing

Designers Designers are inspired from a variety of sources: history, current events, movies & tv, styles from other cultures, and styles worn by others