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

Clothing ManagementUnit 1:

Clothing Selection1.1 List reasons People Wear Clothes?

1.1 List reasons people wear clothes?

Protection Modesty Identification Status Decoration

Protection-

• 1. Climate and Weather-• We can be easily affected by the

elements…

Protection-

• 1. Climate and Weather-

• We can be easily affected by the elements…

• a. Rain

Protection-



• a. Rain• b. Snow

Protection-

• 1. Climate and Weather-• We can be easily affected by

the elements…• a. Rain• b. Snow• c. Wind

Protection-



• a. Rain• b. Snow• c. Wind• d. Cold

Protection-



• a. Rain• b. Snow• c. Wind• d. Cold• e. Heat

Protection-

• 2. Safety- Harm and Injury• Clothing serves to protect your skin

to prevent injury…

Protection-


to prevent injury…• a. Sports

Protection-


to prevent injury…• a. Sports • b. Occupations

Protection-


to prevent injury…• a. Sports • b. Occupations• c. Recreation

Protection-

• 3. Sanitation• Special clothing and accessories are

often worn for sanitation to prevent contamination…

Protection-



• a. Face masks

Protection-



• a. Face masks• b. Gloves

Protection-



• a. Face masks• b. Gloves• c. Hair coverings

Modesty-

• 4. Modesty-• What people feel is the proper way

for clothing to cover the body…

Modesty-


for clothing to cover the body.• Give 3 Examples:• a. Shirtless at the beach vs.

wearing a shirt at school.

Modesty-


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

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.

Modesty-

• 5. Modesty in other Cultures-• Standards of modesty may differ

from one culture to another…

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.

Modesty-


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.

Modesty-

• 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?

Modesty-


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!

Identification-

• 6. Uniforms-• Is one of the easiest ways to identify

group members…

Identification-


group members…• a. Public safety employees- Police

Force, Fire • Department and Military…

Identification-


group members…• a. Public safety employees- Police

Force, Fire• Department, and Military… • b. Athletic teams- Baseball, football,

wrestling…

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…

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.

Identification-

• 7. Styles and Colors• May be worn for occupations or

special occasions… a. Judges wear the traditional black

robe

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

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

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.

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.

Identification-

• 8. Insignias- Are badges or emblems that show

membership in a group.

Identification-


membership in a group. Give examples: a. Patches or emblems – can be worn on

jackets or blazer pockets.

Identification-


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.

Identification-


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.

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.

Status-

• 9. Status – position or rank with a group

Status-

• 9. Status – position or rank with a groupGive Examples:a. King or queens – wear a crown to set them apart from

the rest of their subjects.

Status-

• 9. Status – position or rank with a groupGive 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.

Status-

• 9. Status – position or rank with a groupGive 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.

Status-

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

Status-

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

Status-

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

Status-

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

Status-

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

Decoration-

• 11. Decoration-• People decorate themselves to enhance

their appearance, and to express their uniqueness and creativity.

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.

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.

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