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Clothing NeedsClothing Needs

Factors that influence Factors that influence clothing decisionsclothing decisions

Physical NeedsPhysical Needs ProtectionProtection

Psychological NeedsPsychological Needs AdornmentAdornment Social Needs Social Needs IdentificationIdentification ModestyModesty StatusStatus

Physical NeedsPhysical Needs

ProtectionProtection

WeatherWeather Cold temperaturesCold temperatures SunshineSunshine High windsHigh winds RainRain

ProtectionProtection

Environmental DangersEnvironmental Dangers Provide physical protection from dirt, insects, Provide physical protection from dirt, insects,

and harmful agentsand harmful agents Shoes for rough terrainShoes for rough terrain Jackets with hoods to keep insects awayJackets with hoods to keep insects away Life jackets when near/on a body of waterLife jackets when near/on a body of water Space suitsSpace suits

ProtectionProtection Workplace HazardsWorkplace Hazards

Guard against bruises, cuts, burns, etc.Guard against bruises, cuts, burns, etc. Hard hatsHard hats Safety gogglesSafety goggles GlovesGloves Reflective clothing (vests)Reflective clothing (vests)

Sterile gloves, face masks, for medical professionalsSterile gloves, face masks, for medical professionals Specialized garments to protect against Specialized garments to protect against

contamination, chemicals, radiation and firescontamination, chemicals, radiation and fires Athletes wear helmets, gloves, pads, and shoesAthletes wear helmets, gloves, pads, and shoes

ProtectionProtection Against EnemiesAgainst Enemies

body shields and suits of armor in pastbody shields and suits of armor in past MilitaryMilitary

HelmetsHelmets Pockets & belts to hold weaponsPockets & belts to hold weapons Camouflage fabricCamouflage fabric

Police officers –bullet proof vestsPolice officers –bullet proof vests Some cultures believe clothing can Some cultures believe clothing can

protect against evil spirits, illness, etcprotect against evil spirits, illness, etc good luck charmsgood luck charms MedallionsMedallions

Many of your physical needs for clothing are determined by your lifestyle

Lifestyle – a person’s way of life or style of living

Daily activities dictate most clothing choices

Psychological Psychological NeedsNeeds

AdornmentAdornment - - decoration decoration Provides psychological feeling of well being through Provides psychological feeling of well being through

beautybeauty Wearing clothes that enhance your appearance can boost your Wearing clothes that enhance your appearance can boost your

self-esteemself-esteem Certain colors, fabrics, and styles of clothing can affect how you Certain colors, fabrics, and styles of clothing can affect how you

feelfeel Adornment is found in various cultures through historyAdornment is found in various cultures through history

PaintPaint JewelryJewelry Body scarringBody scarring Hair stylesHair styles Fabrics differ by cultureFabrics differ by culture

Through adornment we can express creativity and Through adornment we can express creativity and individualityindividuality

Clothing contributes to feeling of self-respect, self Clothing contributes to feeling of self-respect, self acceptance and self esteemacceptance and self esteem

Social NeedsSocial Needs

Group IdentificationGroup Identification

Group identity shown by dressing like Group identity shown by dressing like those with whom you associatethose with whom you associate Satisfies need to belongSatisfies need to belong

ProfessionProfession Social groupSocial group Country of heritageCountry of heritage

Group IdentificationGroup Identification UniformsUniforms are one way to indicate belonging to a are one way to indicate belonging to a

groupgroup Outfits or articles of clothing identify those who wear Outfits or articles of clothing identify those who wear

them with a groupthem with a group AthletesAthletes Military personnelMilitary personnel StudentsStudents

Unwritten rules of dress-people of same age, etc. dress Unwritten rules of dress-people of same age, etc. dress alikealike

Some groups use certain colors or symbols to Some groups use certain colors or symbols to identify their membersidentify their members Sororities & fraternities (Greek letters)Sororities & fraternities (Greek letters)

Group IdentificationGroup Identification

Dress codes – standards of dress that are enforced in a social setting

Formal dress codes are based on the belief that how people dress tends to affect their behavior

work school

Informal dress codes exist in society and reflect popular beliefs about modesty

ModestyModesty The covering of a person’s body according The covering of a person’s body according

to the code of decency of that person’s to the code of decency of that person’s societysociety Dictates the proper way to cover the body for Dictates the proper way to cover the body for

social acceptancesocial acceptance Molded by our culture and social systemMolded by our culture and social system

Standards of our society about modesty have Standards of our society about modesty have changedchanged

StatusStatus

A person’s position or rank in comparison to A person’s position or rank in comparison to othersothers High status associated with recognition, prestige High status associated with recognition, prestige

and social acceptanceand social acceptance Clothing used to gain a higher rank in societyClothing used to gain a higher rank in society People willing to pay extra for garments with most desired People willing to pay extra for garments with most desired

labels and logoslabels and logos Shows others what they’ve achievedShows others what they’ve achieved

Military uniform – stripesMilitary uniform – stripes Scouts – badgesScouts – badges Athletic letterAthletic letter

Choosing Clothes for Choosing Clothes for Specific Occasions Specific Occasions

Different types of clothes are needed for Different types of clothes are needed for different occasionsdifferent occasions Formal attire for a wedding or a promFormal attire for a wedding or a prom Career attire for a job interviewCareer attire for a job interview

Choosing the right clothes for the Choosing the right clothes for the occasion can greatly influence your occasion can greatly influence your personal effectivenesspersonal effectiveness

If you are uncertain about what to wear If you are uncertain about what to wear for an occasion, check with othersfor an occasion, check with others

Did You Know?Did You Know?

Your attire for a job Your attire for a job interview depends interview depends on the type of job. on the type of job. Wear clothes a step Wear clothes a step more formal than more formal than employees wear employees wear every day. Make every day. Make sure your clothes sure your clothes are clean and neat.are clean and neat. © Stephen Coburn/Shutterstock

Special NeedsSpecial Needs Some people, such Some people, such

as older adults or as older adults or people with people with disabilities, may disabilities, may need clothes that need clothes that areare comfortable comfortable easy careeasy care easy to get on and easy to get on and

offoff easy to move ineasy to move in

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Create a T chart indicating the pros and Create a T chart indicating the pros and cons of school uniforms.cons of school uniforms.

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What are three types of needs met by What are three types of needs met by clothing?clothing?