1. UNIT 1 ~ CH. 1 CLOTHING & SOCIETY Influences on Clothing
Objectives:
After completing this study, you should be able to -
Describe the basic functions that clothing fulfills.
Compare the influences of family and friends on clothing choices.
Evaluate the media’s impact on clothing.
Explain how societal changes influence clothing.

2. How do you make decisions about clothing purchases?

3. What does a persons clothing choices reveal about their personality?
Should clothing guide the way people treat others?
Who decides what clothing you wear?
What influences your clothing preferences?

4. Choosing What to Wear Your basic needs
Protection, identification, modesty, status, adornment
Your Activities
Your personal preferences
Colors, Fabrics, Styles, Comfort, durability, cost, care, status, the latest style

5. What values affect your clothing choices????
Answer this question, by identifying 5 of your personal values that you use when choosing clothes for your wardrobe.

6. Other Influences Family – where you live, activities
Friends – peer group, following trends, fitting in
Media – magazines, advertisements, tv sitcoms, movies, radio, celebrities

7. What influenced you to buy that???
List 5 garments or outfits in your wardrobe that are your favorites to wear, and explain what influenced you to buy them.

8. A Changing Society
Society – group of individuals who live together in a particular area
5 Major Trends in Society constantly changing – more casual living, rapid communication, multiple shopping options, consumer power, global marketplace

9. Looking Ahead No doubt – clothing has great impact
Fashion styles reflect history
Clothing expresses culture
Clothing expresses your own personality
Color design
Choosing the right styles for YOU
Practical knowledge

10. Design a CREATIVE Solution
If you could submit design ideas for new school uniform options, what would they be?
First, identify some concerns and points to consider as a guide for your designs!!
Think about REALISTIC factors to consider!!!