Basic Functions of Clothing What are some of

Basic Functions of Clothing What are some of the influences on fashion decisions?

Learning Targets l Describe the basic functions of clothing. l Identify the uses of the basic functions of clothing.

Basic Functions of Clothing l Protection l Identification l Modesty l Status l Adornment

Protection Clothing insulates from the cold and keeps the sun from burning and dehydrating the body in the heat. l Construction workers, firefighters, and police officers need special clothing for protection. l Hospital workers wear gloves and facemasks to protect themselves from contamination. l

Identification l Clothing and accessories can identify people as members of a group. l Uniforms can help us identify hotel staff, airline personnel, etc.

Identification Uniforms also identify athletic teams. l What type of uniforms would identify each of the following? l Baseball player l Hockey player l Tennis player l Football player l Golfer l

Modesty: reserved in the way one speaks, DRESSES, or behaves. l Various cultures have different standards or beliefs about acceptable ways to cover the body with clothes. l What is considered modest can be different for men and women. l Different time periods in history have varying degrees of modesty in clothing. l

Status l Clothing and accessories can show a person’s status or rank within a group. l Members of the military or the captain of a team might wear insignias (a badge or emblem) to indicate rank or status. l Clothes or accessories might be used as status symbols by ordinary people.

Adornment Decorations, such as clothing, jewelry, and cosmetics, that are worn to enhance appearance and attract attention. l Adornment is used in some cultures to bring admiration and recognition. l l Example: henna

Influences on Clothing & Clothing Decisions What are some of the influences on fashion decisions?

Learning Targets l. Compare the influences of family and friends on clothing choices. l. Evaluate the media’s impact on clothing. l. Explain how society influences clothing.

Group Share l Who or what influences what you decide to wear? l Weather? l Media? l Friends? l Parents? l The event?

Choosing What to Wear l People choose the clothes they wear for a number of reasons: l To fulfill basic needs l Based on the activities in which they will be participating l Personal preference l Based on the influence of family, friends, the media, and society

Your Basic Needs l Physical l Comfort, protection, and safety l Intellectual l Clothes communicate a lot of information about people & their lives l Emotional l Make you feel attractive and self-confident l Social l Help you identify with other people and feel like a part of a group

Your Activities l Clothing choices are linked to how and where you spend your time. l Sports l Traveling l Working l Dining l What activities influence the clothing choices you make each day?

Your Personal Preference Everyone has likes and dislikes. l Clothing likes and dislikes are determined by your values - your beliefs about what’s important, desirable, or worthwhile. l That’s why clothing comes in many colors, fabrics, and styles. l

Your Personal Preference Your clothing philosophy is your overall attitude toward clothing. l What do you look for in clothes? l Comfort? l Durability? l Cost? l Status? l Trends? l

Influence of Family l Where the family lives and what they do impacts clothing choices. l Families who live in northern climates need heavy coats, boots, etc. l Families who enjoy outdoor activities need clothing for hiking, water sports, etc.

Influence of Friends l A peer group consists of people with a similar background, social status, and age. l Your peer group is your friends and classmates. l An adult’s peers are friends and job associates. l A peer group can have a big influence on how people dress and act.

Influence of Friends During the teen years, young people usually have a strong need to be accepted by peers. l Acceptance hinges on wearing the “approved” style. l The group may have a strong need to decide what clothing is “IN. ” l

Impact of the Media Messages are communicated through the media to a large audience. l The media is all around you! l Sources of media: l TV l Internet l Magazines l Others? l

Impact of the Media When you read a magazine article on the season’s latest fashion trends, you get ideas about what to buy and wear. l Advertisements are used to promote products and persuade you to buy! l If you buy certain jeans that you saw advertised you have been influenced by media. l

A Changing Society influences what people wear. l A group of individuals who live together in a particular area, often as a nation or community. l 5 major trends as influences: l More casual living l Rapid communication via the Internet l Multiple shopping options l Consumer Power - price, quality, service, & least hassle l Global marketplace – clothes made in other countries can be sold anywhere! l

Making Clothing Decisions l Step 1: State the Situation l l Step 2: List various Options l l What choices do you have? Step 3: Evaluate the Options l l Clearly identify the problem or situation What are the pros and cons of each option? Step 4: Consider your values l What is most important to you? Step 5: Select the Best Option l Step 6: Evaluate the Results l