1. Unit 1: Clothing Selection 1.1 List reasons People Wear Clothes?
Clothing Management
Unit 1:
Clothing Selection
1.1 List reasons People Wear Clothes?

2. 1.1 List reasons people wear clothes?
Protection
Modesty
Identification
Status
Decoration

3. Protection- 1. Climate and Weather-
We can be easily affected by the elements…

4. Protection- 1. Climate and Weather-
We can be easily affected by the elements…
a. Rain

5. Protection- 1. Climate and Weather-
We can be easily affected by the elements…
a. Rain
b. Snow

6. Protection- 1. Climate and Weather-
We can be easily affected by the elements…
a. Rain
b. Snow
c. Wind

7. Protection- 1. Climate and Weather-
We can be easily affected by the elements…
a. Rain
b. Snow
c. Wind
d. Cold

8. Protection- 1. Climate and Weather-
We can be easily affected by the elements…
a. Rain
b. Snow
c. Wind
d. Cold
e. Heat

9. Protection- 2. Safety- Harm and Injury
Clothing serves to protect your skin to prevent injury…

10. Protection- 2. Safety- Harm and Injury
Clothing serves to protect your skin to prevent injury…
a. Sports

11. Protection- 2. Safety- Harm and Injury
Clothing serves to protect your skin to prevent injury…
a. Sports
b. Occupations

12. Protection- 2. Safety- Harm and Injury
Clothing serves to protect your skin to prevent injury…
a. Sports
b. Occupations
c. Recreation

13. Protection- 3. Sanitation
Special clothing and accessories are often worn for sanitation to prevent contamination…

14. Protection- 3. Sanitation
Special clothing and accessories are often worn for sanitation to prevent contamination…
a. Face masks

15. Protection- 3. Sanitation
Special clothing and accessories are often worn for sanitation to prevent contamination…
a. Face masks
b. Gloves

16. Protection- 3. Sanitation
Special clothing and accessories are often worn for sanitation to prevent contamination…
a. Face masks
b. Gloves
c. Hair coverings

17. Modesty-
4. Modesty-
What people feel is the proper way for clothing to cover the body…

18. Modesty-
4. Modesty-
What people feel is the proper way for clothing to cover the body.
Give 3 Examples:
a. Shirtless at the beach vs. wearing a shirt at
school.

19. Modesty-
4. Modesty-
What people feel is the proper way for clothing to cover the body.
Give 3 Examples:
a. Shirtless at the beach vs. wearing a
shirt at school.
b. Fancy party clothes vs. work clothes

20. Modesty-
4. Modesty-
What people feel is the proper way for clothing to cover the body.
Give 3 Examples:
a. Shirtless at the beach vs. wearing a
shirt at school.
b. Fancy party clothes vs. work clothes
c. Buttoning a shirt up to the neck vs.
leaving two or more buttons open.

21. Modesty- 5. Modesty in other Cultures-
Standards of modesty may differ from one culture to another…

22. Modesty- 5. Modesty in other Cultures-
Standards of modesty may differ from one culture to another…
Give 3 Examples:
a. Women of the Muslim religion completely cover their
head. Only their eyes can show through a small
opening.

23. Modesty- 5. Modesty in other Cultures-
Standards of modesty may differ from one culture to another…
Give 3 Examples:
a. Women of the Muslim religion completely cover their
head. Only their eyes can show through a small
opening.
b. In other parts of the world, very little is acceptable.

24. Modesty- Why? 5. Modesty in other Cultures-
Standards of modesty may differ from one culture
to another…
Give 3 Examples:
C. Around the turn of the century, American women wore
long skirts. A woman also always followed a man
when walking up stairs.
Why?

25. Modesty- Why-It was unacceptable for him to see
5. Modesty in other Cultures-
Standards of modesty may differ from one culture
to another…
Give 3 Examples:
C. Around the turn of the century, American women wore
long skirts. A woman also always followed a man
when walking up stairs.
Why-It was unacceptable for him to see
her ANKLES!

26. Identification- 6. Uniforms-
Is one of the easiest ways to identify group members…

27. Identification- 6. Uniforms-
Is one of the easiest ways to identify group members…
a. Public safety employees- Police Force, Fire
Department and Military…

28. Identification- 6. Uniforms-
Is one of the easiest ways to identify group members…
a. Public safety employees- Police Force, Fire
Department, and Military…
b. Athletic teams- Baseball, football, wrestling…

29. Identification- 6. Uniforms-
Is one of the easiest ways to identify group members…
a. Public safety employees- Police Force, Fire
Department and Military…
b. Athletic teams- Baseball, football, wrestling…
c. Service occupations- Restaurant
workers, Airline personnel,
Hotel staff…

30. Identification- 6. Uniforms-
Is one of the easiest ways to identify group members…
a. Public safety employees- Police Force, Fire
Department and Military…
b. Athletic teams- Baseball, football, wrestling…
c. Service occupations- Restaurant
workers, Airline personnel,
Hotel staff…
Note: Uniforms help to identify the worker to their customers, as well as create an image for the company.

31. Identification- 7. Styles and Colors
May be worn for occupations or special occasions…
a. Judges wear the traditional black robe

32. Identification- 7. Styles and Colors
May be worn for occupations or special occasions…
a. Judges wear the traditional black robe
b. Ministers, priests and other clergy members may
wear special clothing for conducting religious
services

33. Identification- 7. Styles and Colors
May be worn for occupations or special occasions…
a. Judges wear the traditional black robe
b. Ministers, priests and other clergy members may
wear special clothing for conducting religious
services
c. Traditional brides wear white wedding gowns
and a veil

34. Identification- 7. Styles and Colors
May be worn for occupations or special occasions…
a. Judges wear the traditional black robe
b. Ministers, priests and other clergy members may
wear special clothing for conducting religious services
c. Traditional brides wear white wedding gowns and
a veil
d. Babies are dressed in long white christening
gowns that are passed down from generation
to generation.

35. Identification- 7. Styles and Colors
May be worn for occupations or special occasions…
a. Judges wear the traditional black robe
b. Ministers, priests and other clergy members may wear
special clothing for conducting religious services
c. Traditional brides wear white wedding gowns and
a veil
d. Babies are dressed in long white christening
gowns that are passed down from generation
to generation.
e. Graduates may wear long robes and
mortarboard hats with tassels.

36. Identification- 8. Insignias-
Are badges or emblems that show membership in a group.

37. Identification- 8. Insignias-
Are badges or emblems that show membership in a group.
Give examples:
a. Patches or emblems – can be worn on jackets or blazer
pockets.

38. Identification- 8. Insignias-
Are badges or emblems that show membership in a group.
Give examples:
a. Patches or emblems – can be worn on jackets or blazer
pockets.
b. Ties – with special colors or design may be worn by club
members.

39. Identification- 8. Insignias-
Are badges or emblems that show membership in a group.
Give examples:
a. Patches or emblems – can be worn on jackets or blazer
pockets.
b. Ties – with special colors or design may be worn by club
members.
c. A school letter – with a sports pin can be worn on a jacket
or sweater to indicate participation in athletics.

40. Identification- 8. Insignias-
Are badges or emblems that show membership in a group.
Give examples:
a. Patches or emblems – can be worn on jackets or blazer
pockets.
b. Ties – with special colors or design may be worn by club
members.
c. A school letter – with a sports pin can be worn on a jacket
or sweater to indicate participation in athletics.
d. Scarves or hats can identify people as members of a group.

41. Status-
9. Status – position or rank with a group

42. Status- 9. Status – position or rank with a group Give Examples:
a. King or queens – wear a crown to set them apart from
the rest of their subjects.

43. Status- 9. Status – position or rank with a group Give Examples:
a. King and queens – wear crown to set the apart from the
rest of their subjects.
b. Leaders of marching bands – may wear tall fur hats to
help them stand out from the rest of the band.

44. Status- 9. Status – position or rank with a group Give Examples:
a. King and queens – wear crown to set the apart from the
rest of their subjects.
b. Leaders of marching bands – may wear tall fur hats to
help them stand out from the rest of the band.
c. Presidents and Deans of Universities – wear special
scarves or hoods over their robes during ceremonies to
show their rank.

45. Status- 10. Status symbols-
Are clothes or other items that offer a sense of status for the ordinary person.

46. Status- 10. Status symbols-
Are clothes or other items that offer a sense of status for the ordinary person.
Give examples:
a. Fur coats

47. Status-
10. Status symbols-
Are clothes or other items that offer a sense of status for the ordinary person.
Give examples:
a. Fur coats
b. Expensive jewelry

48. Status-
10. Status symbols-
Are clothes or other items that offer a sense of status for the ordinary person.
Give examples:
a. Fur coats
b. Expensive jewelry
c. Designer clothes

49. Status-
10. Status symbols-
Are clothes or other items that offer a sense of status for the ordinary person.
Give examples:
a. Fur coats
b. Expensive jewelry
c. Designer clothes
d. Certain model car

50. Decoration- 11. Decoration-
People decorate themselves to enhance their appearance, and to express their uniqueness and creativity.

51. Decoration- 11. Decoration-
People decorate themselves to enhance their appearance, and to express their uniqueness and creativity.
a. You can select the styles, colors, and fabrics that
will best complement your own characteristics.

52. Decoration- 11. Decoration-
People decorate themselves to enhance their appearance, and to express their uniqueness and creativity.
a. You can select the styles, colors, and fabrics that
will best complement your own characteristics.
b. Clothing can also be decorated to make it
special and unique, by adorn your clothes with
many types of needlework, painting, and trims.