The concept that I found the most interesting in class has been those on nonverbal communication, specifically dress and clothing. I know I ranted about it in the first posting, but it boggles my mind how people do not think that what you wear conveys a message about who you are. There are even shows about it (TLC's What Not to Wear happens to be my personal favorite). The second part to this concept, which people either forget or do not realize, is the location in which the outfit it being worn. Most (hopefully none) people would not attend a black-tie event in yoga pants and a tank top. Or, a wedding in jeans (unless it is super casual and you confirm it is okay ahead of time). What people wear is only half of the issue - where they wear it is more important.
I don't know. I find it easy and logical (though I am often told by my boyfriend to either dress down or up, pending the company we are in), but some have serious issues. And I'm not talking about whether the shoes you wear look good. I'm talking about clothes that do not fit right (too tight or too baggy can tell others you are not confident in your body, there for lack confidence in other aspects of life), or provocative clothing at work/church/kids events (low-cut shirt, hot-pants, etc., can tell other you have another agenda for other than the duties you are there to perform; seducing the boss, not being religious enough, or inappropriate for kids). Either way, people should watch What Not to Wear... or read a chapter on nonverbal communication about dress.
Hello Miss B
ReplyDeleteNonverbal behavior of clothing and dress was a very interesting topic. I completely agree with you when you say “people do not believe what they wear leaves a message about who they are”. I see many people who I personally know that do not know what to wear in certain situations. When I seen people show up for interviews when I used to be a coach of the Junior All American Football League, I felt I would have been embarrassed to show up looking the way some of those people did. Another place where I see it is in college classes too. When one of my communications professors made us do a mock interview for a job as a PR, some of the young women in there were dressed as if it were the weekend and they were going to have a good time. I find it very funny that your boyfriend tells you to dress up or down depending on the situation, because I used to do the same thing with my girlfriend.
Great Post.
Hi Miss B!
ReplyDeleteI loved your post because it was funny, and also so true! Sometimes my boyfriend would get irritated with me for asking him to change his shirt or shoes or whatever it was that was not quite right. He didnt understand why I cared so much about what he looked like. But the way you dress is the first thing people notice about you when you meet them, and if your dressed like a homeless person people will think that your homeless. I had to make him understand that the way he dresses reflect who he is as a person, and it also reflects on me. If he goes out with me looking like a bum, people will probably wonder why Im with him. After I explained this to him, he stopped resisting my efforts to help his fashion sense. Its really cute because he swithched from wearing t shirts at work to button up casual shirts, because he wanted to look more professional. woo hoo! thanks for the post and enjoy the rest of summer!
-Lars
As the previous two people stated, great post!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you as well, the clothes you wear tell people other people who you are. Appearance gives people the first impression, walking up to someone you have never met, what they are wearing will be the first thing you either like or dislike. You can tell a alot about a person by what they wear. I personally take pride in what I wear. Although I am an athlete, I still own more than work out clothes. I know those clothing options are not appropriate for a nice dinner out with my girlfriend, but perfectly okay to go rent a movie. People who wear clothes that do not fit them right will not appear to be confident or professional. I have seen so many heavier girls dress as if they were much smaller because it is possible they wish they were. Any girl can look hot if they are confident and own what they are wearing. I have never dressed with shorts hanging down my ass with my boxers showing. I think guys that dress like that are trying too hard to be cool and are not comfortable with who they really are.
It is odd, but clothes can tell so much about a person. Your post was very enjoyable to read so thank you very much for sharing.