Some people say that it is possible to tell a lot about a person’s culture and character from their choice of clothes. Do you agree or disagree?

Attire or clothing of a person can help define several characteristics of that individual. Some people tend to agree with
this
opinion. I,
however
, partially agree with
such
an argument and will try to provide an explanation for both sides. On one hand, the type of wardrobe a person wears can sometimes help in determining the location and occupation of an individual.
For example
, anyone who has served in the military or worked as a banker will generally tend to wear formals as compared to a musician who will mostly prefer casuals like tees or jeans.
Moreover
, the attires
also
change with the geographical locations , to illustrate, women in India have more inclination towards saree while in western countries women prefer jeans and tees.
However
, there is another side to
this
argument that suggests that judging someone on the basis of dresses or attire is not a very good practice. There are cases where people start perceiving things about a person if they are wearing something
that is
not appropriate according to them.
For instance
, recently, there was a comment by a politician condemning the use of ripped jeans by today's generation and having a notion that youngsters wearing these clothes do not have the right morals or values.
Subsequently
, notions are developed about their culture, values and morals without even having a conversation with them.
In addition
, everyone does not have a choice regarding what to wear.
For example
, poor people are sometimes forced to wear clothes that are passed upon by the rich. In conclusion,
although
, the choice of clothes can be an indicator of a few characteristics like occupation or geographical location, yet, it is not right to judge an individual's culture or morals based on what he/she chooses to wear.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • garments
  • traditional attire
  • sartorial choices
  • expressive style
  • cultural identity
  • psychological implications
  • non-verbal cues
  • globalization
  • perceptions
  • professional demeanor
  • societal norms
  • economic constraints
  • subcultures
  • fashion movements
  • individualism
  • stereotype
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