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Making Clothing Decisions. Your Image. Base clothing decisions according to how you want to ‘fit in’ How you want others to perceive you. Parental Influence. Parents will often dictate what is acceptable for their children
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Your Image • Base clothing decisions according to how you want to ‘fit in’ • How you want others to perceive you
Parental Influence • Parents will often dictate what is acceptable for their children • Parents understand that clothing is a non-verbal form of communication and therefore want their children and teenagers to dress a certain way
Finances • Finances - influence what one is able to afford. Families for example, often will allot a budget for clothing. • Same gender siblings allow for savings. “Hand-me-downs” • Brand names vs. no names
lifestyle • Your lifestyle might determine what clothing you purchase. (Occupation) • For example, • Office worker • Farmer • Athlete • Student • Police Officer
Functions and Occasions Beachwear club wear wedding formal funeral