Choosing and Caring for Clothing Choosing Clothes That Meet Your Needs

Factors that Influence Clothing Decisions ____________Needs-to protect your body _____________ (cold/wet) _____________ (cold/wet) _______________ (life jacket/hiking boots) _______________ (life jacket/hiking boots) ____________ (road workers/firefighters) ____________ (road workers/firefighters) _____________ (daily activities/sports) _____________ (daily activities/sports)

 Psychological Needs-certain characteristics to convey how you feel  _________ (bright may make you feel happy)  __________ (feel relaxed in soft fabrics)  __________ (confident when in formal styles)

 _________ Needs-need for acceptance  __________ Identification  ____________-distinctive outfits that identify those who wear them with a specific group  ______________ Code-standards of dress that are enforced in a social setting (societal dress codes reflect people’s beliefs about modesty, or the proper way to cover the body in various settings)

 ____________-a person’s rank within a group (logos, accessories, varsity jackets)  _____________ VS Individuality-what others wear greatly influences clothing choices  Conformity-wearing garments similar to those worn by others (gives a felling of belonging)  Individuality-choosing clothes that set you apart from others (wearing some garments similar to peers but unique allows people to dress to suit their moods and create impressions with clothing)

____________ Needs-people with disabilities may have special clothing needs. Older people (casual, comfortable clothes) Older people (casual, comfortable clothes) Easy ____________ Easy ____________ Simple fasteners and larger openings Simple fasteners and larger openings ____________ waists and knit fabrics ____________ waists and knit fabrics

Choosing Clothes for Specific Occasions ________________ ________ interviews First time you meet the __________ of your dating partner Clothing for specific occasions should not emphasize your individuality; conformity is a safer policy in certain situations. Clothing for specific occasions should not emphasize your individuality; conformity is a safer policy in certain situations.

Fashion Cycle Someone Wears a New Style The Item is Worn by a Model or Celebrity It Becomes High Fashion Many People Begin to Wear It The Item is Not Longer Worn