1. Clothing & Self-Expression
Chapter 4

2. Clothing is a tool used for self-expression
Sends messages
Express your personality, emotions and individual style

3. Creating Impressions An image that forms in the minds of others
Walk into a room and you create an impression
Judgments are made quickly
First impressions formed within a minute or two, remarkably powerful

4. Appearance
People notice what a person is wearing before they see the face or hear the voice
Good grooming gives the finishing touch to a pleasing appearance

5. Behavior Way you speak Politeness gives and impress
Verbal messages – with words
Nonverbal – no words

6. Body Language Eye contact – look directly at person
Facial expressions—reflects what is in their minds
Posture– self assurance and positive attitude
Arm and leg positions—open and relaxed or closed and clenched
Distance – how far a person sits or stand indicate feelings

7. Accuracy of First Impressions
Affect your judgment of others
May be misleading
Stereotype – simplified and standardized image of a person or group

8. What Clothing Communicates
Wearing an appropriate outfit for a job interview
Clothes communicate information
Know what and you know how to dress for the occasion

9. Personality
Individual's unique combination of mental, emotional and social qualities
Express personality through attitude, emotions, behavior
Clothing may reflect your changing moods and self image

10. Emotions Emotions affect clothing choices
Happy and cheerful = bright, bold colors
Depressed = dark, subdued colors

11. Self-Concept Thoughts about who you are
Self assured will show good clothing choices
Negative self image impacts your clothing choices

12. Conformity
Identify with peers and go along with their standards, attitudes, practices
Brings a sense of identity, belonging, security

13. Peer Pressure
Peer group pushes for conformity
Gentle to more strong

14. Handling Peer Disapproval
Understand source of criticism
If remarks are intended to be helpful, accept it that way

15. Individuality
Total combination of characteristics that set one person apart from others
Clothing styles, colors, accessories

16. Developing Your Personal Style
You decide what to buy and wear
People who adopt extreme clothing styles create a false image
Dress too old, too young, too extreme
Trying to fulfill a need for attention

17. Putting too much emphasis on appearance is usually a mistake
Showing no interest can also cause trouble
Either too much or too little may limit your life experiences

18. Clothing & Consequences
Every decision has a consequence
Open one door and close another
Missed opportunities

19. What Difficulties might Arise from these decisions?
Regularly wears clothes disapproved by parents?

20. “Lives” in jeans and T-shirts without owning any dressy clothes??

21. Wears the same colors and styles worn by gangs…

22. Buys only trendy fashions….

23. Consequences could affect personal safety
Learn from mistakes and make corrections

24. Searching for the “Real” You
Teen years are a time to loow inward and evaluate who you are and who you want to be
Experiment with clothes and new styles, colors, and fabrics

25. Exploration lets you learn more about yourself
Discover what you like and what is best for you