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Clothing and SelfExpression
Fashion Design
Mrs. Wagner
Clothing and Behavior
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People sometimes wonder whether clothing affects a
person’s behavior. Some say it does, and some say it
doesn’t. For example, does wearing clothing that is
very casual mean that less work gets done in an
office? Does wearing clothing similar to that worn
by gangs make a person adopt the characteristics of a
gang member? Are students more studious if they
wear school uniforms? Are they more respectful? Do
immodest clothes affect behavior?
What do you think? After thinking about each of
the situations described, what impact would you say
clothing has on behavior?
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Impressions – an image that forms in the
minds of others
Formed within seconds
What affect Impressions?
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Appearance
Behavior
- Verbal Messages – communication with
words
- Nonverbal Messages – communication
without words – body language – eye contact,
facial expressions, posture, etc.
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Are all first impressions accurate?
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Risk – stereotype – simplified and
standardized image of a person or group
Clothing Communicates
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1. Personality - individual’s unique
combination of mental, emotional & social
qualities
Expressed Through:
- Emotions
- Self-Concept – image of self
- Self-Esteem – feel about self
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2. Conformity – going along with standards,
attitudes or practices followed by a group
Peer Pressure – peer groups push to conform
– positive & negative
3. Individuality – total combination of
characteristics that set one person apart from
others
Dress Codes - Attention