Why do People Wear Clothes?Clothing 1101

MODESTY

Modesty Definitionthe quality of not being too proud or

confident about yourself or your abilitiesEx- How do you act with someone praises you?Do you say a simple thank you, or do you brag

and attract attention?

In relation to clothing:: the quality of behaving and especially

dressing in moderate ways that do not attract sexual or unwanted attention

#2: ModestyModesty deals with proper

dress in a community- where to wear a particular garment, and how much that garment covers the body.

Example.: School vs.The BeachFuneral vs. Dance Party

In many cultures, a man's and woman's’ body is to be completely covered.

In other cultures, people may wear only the slightest garments.

Modesty is governed in a way a community thinks about the human body and its dignity.

Some cultures feel that it is more dignified to cover the body.

Other cultures feel that displaying the body is the best way to honor it.

Examples:In the Middle East long robes for both men

and women, and veils for women, are considered the correct garments to wear.

Example #2:In the South Seas Islands of the Pacific, short

skirts for men and women, and no covering of the women’s breasts are considered correct and modest

Evolution of ModestyCultures and societies are often evolving. What may be

considered “modest” during one particular time frame may not apply to another time frame.

Example: consider ‘modest’ wedding gowns

Today’s Class Work:PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENT 5 & 6.

Portfolio Requirement #5NotesCreate a list of 10 places you need to keep “modest

dressing” in mind for.What would you wear for each?

Portfolio Requirement #6 Put a “modest” title at end of handout. Create 3 modest outfits on the mannequin handout. Underneath describe why/how each is modest