Why We Wear Clothing
Mady Bixby
Protection
Wearing clothing helps to keep you warm, because the clothes insulate heat. In the summer time, you can wear loose, light colored clothing to stay cool and protect you from the sun. Wearing protective clothing , like leather, while riding a motorcycle can protect your body from road rash if you get in an accident. Some special jobs, such as a policeman or a firefighter, require certain clothing to keep you safe.
A Policeman in Uniform
A Fireman in Uniform
A Referee in Uniform
Identification
Depending on your job, your clothing may identify who you are. In sports, each team wears a different jersey, and the referee wears a black and white striped shirt. Police officers and firemen wear their uniforms to people can quickly see who they are, and can get help if they need it.
Modesty
Some people cover their body more than others. Some like to keep warm, some like to keep covered up.
Modesty
Of course, there are people that prefer not to be covered up at all. They may wear bikinis to the beach, or shorts and tank tops.
Modesty
There are some people who find the clothes that can keep themselves warm, but also not keep them covered up.
Status
Sometimes, clothing can indicate a person's rank or status. In the military, you can see a person's rank by the medals and awards they are wearing. If you are valedictorian, you wear something more ornate than the rest of the people graduating so people can tell who you are.
Adornment
Enhance Appearance
People wear clothing and jewelry to enhance their appearance.
Express Uniqueness
You can express your individual style and uniqueness by the things you wear.
Adorn Your Body
In some cultures, people paint on their body as a way to adorn themselves.