What you wear TALKS

First Impressions
It is in the very first instant that you form an

impression of that person. In that instant, you decide: Friend or foe friendly or threatening worthy of our attention or not Assumption opinions or ideas we take for granted as true or factual

Its Natural
The ability to judge another creature is an instinct

essential to our survival.we react to how others dress either consciously or subconsciously. This reaction to a persons clothing is instinctive and involuntary. Fight or Flight Perceptions- our own frame of reference Halo Effect based on physical appearanceit results from a first impression and may stick with the person regardless of future encounters.

What do you think your clothing says?

We can express our personalities in our clothing

We can also present conflict or confusion.

People dress in a manner that is accepted and

approved by our friends. We are often critical of those dressing in a different manner. It seems that the wider the variation, the harsher the criticism. Stereotype - a standardized mental picture that is held in common by members of a group Values- the assumption of which can be the basis for ethical action.

We dress to
Secure the right job

Find a good mate

Be successful Winning a case in court

Athletics
Funerals Weddings

influences:
culture

environment
family associates experiences mass media

- shows our social origin, our artistic bend, our sexual makeup, show our politics, to protest, to emulate, to attract, to intimidate, to be accepted, to find security, to identify with a group.

Impression management strategies

enable you to explain predicaments, counter

evaluation, and demonstrate legitimacy. People manage impressions through their nonverbal behavior (appearance, demeanor), verbal cues (vocal pitch, tone and rate of speech, grammar) and demonstrative acts (conduct and job performance).

 Our culture is rich in color associations In the pink Red with shame Green with envy Black with despair Yellow bellied coward Having the blues Rose colored glasses

 It is so important to establish our self identity?

Self-esteem How someone feels about their self

Different people make different value judgments

about the same thingswhat is fine for me may be not so fine for you. What is fine for parents or school administrators may not be fine for students. Attitudes- expressed by how we feel, think and by our behavior. Our attitudes are often learned from parents and other family members.

Affective component
refers to the feelings or emotions associated with a

given object. Feeling sexual.clothing revealing Feeling happy.clothing fun bright Attractiveness- How do we define attractivness?Pleasing or appealing to the senses.

Cognitive component
concerns the beliefs about clothingclothes make

the man. Orclothing is superficial. Psychological comfort Being comfortable with yourself.

Behavioral component
what the person really does

stay home from an event because he/she didnt have the right or appropriate clothes. Lifestyle- a pattern in which we live.

What do you think?

Write a two page philosophy of your own personal attire.

Write about what you wear the cloths you do. Include: Values Culture Society views Accessories What you wear on different occasions such as funerals and weddings. And what you think you are conveying to the general public