Nine Reasons Why We Wear What We Wear

Can you identify the 9 reasons in 60 seconds? Try to name them (silently to yourself)!

• Yes
• No

Which reason is being described: we wear clothing to keep us safe from hazards and weather. For example, padding for football players, fire-resistant coats for chefs, or scarves for winter.

• Socializing
• Culture and Family
• Style
• Protection

Which reason is being described: we wear clothing that goes along with traditions. For example, wearing black to a funeral or white to a wedding.

• Age
• Culture and Family
• School and Work
• Style

Which reason is being described: we choose clothing based on what our age group. For example, kids wear play clothes or elderly people dress for comfort.

• Age
• Culture and Family
• School and Work
• Style

Which reason is being described: we choose outfits based on the occasion, who we're going out with, or where we go. For example, wearing a formal outfit to prom or casual clothes for hanging out with friends.

• Style
• Cost
• School and Work
• Socializing

Which reason is being described: we choose outfits based on trends and what is popular. For example, tunics in roman times or breeches in the Elizabethan era. 

• Style
• Cost
• Time
• School and Work

Which reason is being described: we choose outfits based on our ability to purchase them while staying in our budget. For example, purchasing items from thrift stores that may be used but are still high quality.

• Style
• Cost
• Time
• School and Work

Which reason is being described: we choose clothing so that we will be able to physically do what we want to do without feeling confined (too tight) or awkward. For example, we should be confident when wearing our clothing or we choose soft textures.

• Style
• Comfort
• Time
• School and Work

Which reason is being described: we wear what is required as a uniform. For example, scrubs for medical professionals, dress code for school children, or uniforms for police officers. 

• Culture and Family
• Socializing
• Cost
• School and Work

Which reason is being described: we wear outfits and adornments to express ourselves as well as where we're from and our social standing. For example, a favorite band shirt, cowboy boots, or jewelry.

• Style
• Socializing
• Cost
• School and Work