How much do you think, society/societal-pressures governs what we wear ?

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1. I think that societal-pressures have a big influence on what people wear. For example, people might dress a certain way to fit in with a certain group of friends, or to be accepted by a particular social circle. Additionally, the media often dictates what is “in style” and what is not, which can pressure people into wearing certain items or following certain trends.

2. Society and societal pressures can definitely have an influence on what people choose to wear. For example, certain clothing may be associated with a particular profession, culture, or social group, and people may feel pressure to dress in a way that conforms to these expectations. In some cases, people may feel pressure to dress a certain way in order to fit in or be accepted by a particular group, or they may feel that certain types of clothing are more appropriate or acceptable in certain situations. On the other hand, some people may choose to dress in a way that defies societal norms or expectations as a form of self-expression or to make a statement. Ultimately, the extent to which society and societal pressures influence what we wear can vary widely from person to person and depend on a variety of factors.

3. Well, I have to weigh out my energy levels vs the amount of sexual violence I’m likely to receive wearing xyz thing. I will not wear blue jeans for that reason, actually.

4. I would say 95%, the other 5% is your own style, your own flair, but that too would be within the “acceptable social norms”.

   We, as humans, are social animals… We have an innate need to “fit in”, which includes what the society deems acceptable clothing

5. I don’t get it at which point in our society we made a rule for this kind of clothes are for men, this are for woman. It makes no sense that a piece of fabric should have gender. Also the size problem. Why there’s so few sizes? Why they didn’t make more clothes with bigger sizes? They don’t get it that this way they get more costumers?

   Also there’s a harassment issue that we suffer. If you wear a dress or skirt, there would be someone looking at your butt and under your skirt. And you think, well I would stop using them and I would wear trousers. But you will have the same issue. With any type of clothes, “more feminine” or “more masculine” you will get harassment. And it’s so fucked up that we get to live like this and men tells you that it’s cause you dress like that.

6. I’m trying to avoid going to public in dirty or ragged clothes and dress nice for special events but that’s very much it.

7. For me, it is that society governs what is available to purchase to wear. I’m not sure how fashion marketing works but I’m sure the buyers are either picking up on emerging trends or trying to create trends but either way that’s society in the end.

   So if I need black tights, my available choices in black tights are limited to what is trendy or what *was* trendy via a thrift store.

   On the other hand, what I wear isn’t based on trends but on weather (keeping me warm or cool, dry or can get wet because I want to go swimming) and UV exposure. I long ago decided I’m not a fan of the sensation of sunscreen so would rather substitute fabric.

   In the pursuit of my goals, I then am forced to select from available stock.

8. In my area, the weather is a much, much larger factor, along with what’s available to buy.