Who do you dress for?

Photographed by HB Nam for vogue.com

I didn't realize that theories could be applied to clothing until I read 'Fashion & the Self'. As CT majors, the motivations for dressing are interesting and practical ideas to look into as we can all relate to it and at the same time, apply it in the future when it's our turn to provide dresses for different kinds of people.

Most of the points in the article suggest that people dress to attract other people. My initial reaction to this was disagreement, I'm not dressing up to attract guys. But I realized that it does not necessarily mean 'trying to attract guys or possible partners', but also to attract or please other women. Sometimes, getting the approval of fellow females is more satisfying. I, for one, find it more flattering when a girl compliments me.

I also learned this week that the term 'clothing' is not limited to the garments one wears, but it encompasses everything we obtain and attact to or wear on our bodies. Garments, accessories, and grooming are all parts of the clothing. Yes, braces and contact lenses included.

If I Had A Uniform

Fighting Lola by rizzinim featuring checkered shoes

White top, $44
Cotton shorts, $68
Paul's Boutique checkered shoes, £19
Roxy cotton bag, $50
Burberry umbrella
Ted Baker metal aviator sunglasses, $129
rain drops - colorful pastel dripping silhouettes on white - 8.5 x 11..., $20

My mindset when selecting an outfit for this exercise was: If I could wear just one outfit for the rest of my life, what would it be?

I chose this loose knit top because I can use it when its cold and I can always just roll up the sleeves when it gets hot. Because I go to different places all the time, it's important that I am ready for different kinds of temperature. It's also in a nude color so that I won't get tired of it too easily.

I chose shorts because I find shorts more comfortable than pants. And since I already chose a thick and long top, it would be too hot if I wear pants. The details on the shorts also adds interest to the outfit.

Since I walk a lot, it's more practical to wear sneakers. It's more comfortable and it keeps my feet clean. It also adds just enough color to the outfit.

I carry a lot of things all the time so this backpack is perfect. I can put my notebook, camera, make-up kit, and all the unnecessary things I carry with me in here. Plus, I think it's really cute.

Umbrellas are very important since in the Philippines, it's either raining or it's too hot outside. I prefer big umbrellas because they are more trusty and they can also double as self-defense tools!

And lastly, aviators to protect my eyes from harsh sunlight OR to hide my sleepiness. It's in pink to break the blue colors and I chose an aviator because it matched my face shape.