1. Chapter 19-1
Clothing Needs

2. Factors that influence clothing decisions
Physical Needs
Protection
Psychological Needs
Adornment
Social Needs
Identification
Modesty
Status

3. Physical Needs

4. Protection
Weather
Cold temperatures
Sunshine
High winds
Rain

5. Protection Environmental Dangers
Provide physical protection from dirt, insects, and harmful agents
Shoes for rough terrain
Jackets with hoods to keep insects away
Life jackets when near/on a body of water
Space suits

6. Protection Workplace Hazards Guard against bruises, cuts, burns, etc.
Hard hats
Safety goggles
Gloves
Reflective clothing (vests)
Sterile gloves, face masks, for medical professionals
Specialized garments to protect against contamination, chemicals, radiation and fires
Athletes wear helmets, gloves, pads, and shoes

7. Protection Against Enemies body shields and suits of armor in past
Military
Helmets
Pockets & belts to hold weapons
Camouflage fabric
Police officers –bullet proof vests
Some cultures believe clothing can protect against evil spirits, illness, etc
good luck charms
Medallions

8. Many of your physical needs for clothing are determined by your lifestyle
Lifestyle – a person’s way of life or style of living
Daily activities dictate most clothing choices

9. Psychological Needs

10. Adornment - decoration
Provides psychological feeling of well being through beauty
Wearing clothes that enhance your appearance can boost your self-esteem
Certain colors, fabrics, and styles of clothing can affect how you feel
Adornment is found in various cultures through history
Paint
Jewelry
Body scarring
Hair styles
Fabrics differ by culture
Through adornment we can express creativity and individuality
Clothing contributes to feeling of self-respect, self acceptance and self esteem

11. Social Needs

12. Group Identification
Group identity shown by dressing like those with whom you associate
Satisfies need to belong
Profession
Social group
Country of heritage

13. Group Identification
Uniforms are one way to indicate belonging to a group
Outfits or articles of clothing identify those who wear them with a group
Athletes
Military personnel
Students
Unwritten rules of dress-people of same age, etc. dress alike
Some groups use certain colors or symbols to identify their members
Sororities & fraternities (Greek letters)

14. Group Identification
Dress codes – standards of dress that are enforced in a social setting
Formal dress codes are based on the belief that how people dress tends to affect their behavior
work
school
Informal dress codes exist in society and reflect popular beliefs about modesty

15. Modesty
The covering of a person’s body according to the code of decency of that person’s society
Dictates the proper way to cover the body for social acceptance
Molded by our culture and social system
Standards of our society about modesty have changed

16. Status A person’s position or rank in comparison to others
High status associated with recognition, prestige and social acceptance
Clothing used to gain a higher rank in society
People willing to pay extra for garments with most desired labels and logos
Shows others what they’ve achieved
Military uniform – stripes
Scouts – badges
Athletic letter

17. Choosing Clothes for Specific Occasions
Different types of clothes are needed for different occasions
Formal attire for a wedding or a prom
Career attire for a job interview
Choosing the right clothes for the occasion can greatly influence your personal effectiveness
If you are uncertain about what to wear for an occasion, check with others

18. Did You Know?
Your attire for a job interview depends on the type of job. Wear clothes a step more formal than employees wear every day. Make sure your clothes are clean and neat.
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19. Special Needs
Some people, such as older adults or people with disabilities, may need clothes that are
comfortable
easy care
easy to get on and off
easy to move in
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Elastic waist, knit fabrics, simple fasteners, larger openings

20. Create a T chart indicating the pros and cons of school uniforms.
Warm-up September 10, 2014
Create a T chart indicating the pros and cons of school uniforms.

21. Warm-up September 9, 2014
What are three types of needs met by clothing?