TED: A tailored history of who wears what -- and why | Richard Thompson Ford

The video explores the history and impact of dress codes, from Renaissance laws to modern-day biases. It highlights how fashion has been used to signal status and identity, and how dress codes can perpetuate stereotypes and biases. The discussion includes historical examples, modern legal cases, and the implications of unwritten dress codes in today's society.

What was Richard Walweyn arrested for in 1565?

• Wearing a hat indoors

• Wearing a pair of trunk hose

• Wearing a colorful shirt

• Wearing a long coat

What modern example was given of someone facing consequences for their attire?

• A student wearing a hat

• A student wearing a revealing top

• A student wearing a long coat

• A student wearing colorful shoes

What was a key reason for the establishment of clothing laws in the late Middle Ages?

• To protect the environment

• To encourage creativity

• To assert social status

• To promote trade

What did Cosimo de Medici say could make a gentleman?

• Two yards of red silk

• A hat

• A pair of shoes

• A gold ring

What is a common issue faced by women of color in workplaces regarding dress codes?

• Being required to wear hats

• Being required to wear long skirts

• Being required to wear high heels

• Being required to straighten their hair

What movement in Japan is mentioned as a pushback against dress codes?

• #MeToo

• Fashion Equality

• Shoe Pain

• Dress Freedom

What does Mark Zuckerberg's choice of attire symbolize according to the speaker?

• A lack of professionalism

• Indifference to fashion

• A new kind of dress code

• A desire to stand out

What was the reaction to Marissa Mayer's appearance in a fashion magazine?

• She was celebrated for her boldness

• She was ignored by the media

• She was criticized for looking unprofessional

• She was praised for her style

What did Goldman Sachs do in 2019 regarding dress codes?

• Required employees to wear uniforms

• Removed its formal business dress code

• Introduced a new formal dress code

• Banned casual attire

What is the main message regarding biases and dress codes?

• Biases are beneficial

• Biases should be checked

• Biases should be ignored

• Biases are unavoidable