Social Influences
This type of influence includes what friends wear.
What is peer influence?
In tropical climates, clothing is often made from these lightweight materials.
What are cotton and linen?
What is changing?
For infants and children, clothing should be easy to do this.
Clothing designed specifically for people with disabilities is called this.
What is adaptive clothing?
TikTok outfits and celebrity influence are examples of these.
What are trends and fads?
Hijabs and yarmulkes can reflect these.
What are religious beliefs?
Self-expression and following trends are especially important during this life stage.
What are teens and adults?
Magnetic closures and easy-access zippers are examples of these.
What are adaptive clothing features?
Designer labels and luxury brands can communicate this.
What is prestige and status?
Cold climates often require clothing with this type of construction/material.
What are layers and wool?
Comfort and ease of dressing become especially important during this life stage.
What is elderly?
This type of fashion promotes dignity, independence, and confidence.
What is inclusive fashion?
When everyone suddenly starts wearing the same style, it may be called this.
What is a trend/fad?
eddings, festivals, and cultural celebrations can influence clothing through this.
What is tradition?
School and workplace clothing choices can be influenced by these requirements.
What are workplace requirements?
Tagless fabrics can be especially helpful because they address this type of clothing consideration.
What are sensory/accessibility considerations? The PDF specifically lists tagless fabrics among adaptive features.
Exclusive product releases can influence clothing choices because people associate them with this.
What is prestige/status?
A person's clothing choices can be influenced by this combination of environmental factors.
What are climate and geography?
What are infants/children, teens/adults, and elderly?
Name the three broad age groups discussed in the presentation.
Beyond physical function, inclusive fashion can affect a person's sense of this.
What are dignity, independence, and confidence?