The document discusses how clothing is chosen based on different factors such as wear purpose, religion, age, geographical conditions, gender, and socioeconomic status. It provides examples of clothing categories like outerwear, activewear, swimwear, tailored clothing, casual wear, and more. The types of clothing worn in different religions like Islam, Hinduism, Christianity, and Buddhism are also described. Finally, it discusses how clothing choices vary based on age groups like children, young adults, adults, and the elderly.

1. I love looking at pictures of historical clothing in books. They are fascinating. Yes, even the togas
of ancient Rome look so romantic.
But I guess it was not so romantic back then. There is a story of back breaking labor behind each
and every garment. Without the modern advances and technology available today, clothing was
expensive and a good-looking garment was the privilege of the rich. So, I feel very lucky that I
have so many choices today as to what to wear. The variety and scope of types of clothes
available to us are astounding. Clothing has become an integral part of life and there are vast
usages of it for our use and fashion. We have developed fabrics and garments according to our
need. We have also Nowadays clothing’s has been divided into many categories per use and
fashion. some of the important clothing categories are given below-
❖ Clothing is chosen based on- wear purpose
❖ Clothing is chosen based on- Religion
❖ Clothing is chosen based on- Age
❖ Clothing is chosen based on- Geographical conditions
❖ Clothing is chosen based on- Gender
❖ Clothing is chosen based on- Socioeconomic status etc.
Clothing is chosen based on-wear
Wrapping yourself up in comfy and stylish clothes types of your liking not only leaves a lasting
impression on people, but it can also play an important part in making you feel good about
yourself and affects your own self-confidence and self-image. This makes it utterly important to
bring up your dressing game and tweak up your wardrobe a little. Clothing is chosen based on
wear are given below-
• Outer wear
• Active wear
• Swimwear
• Tailored clothing (Suits)
• Casual wear (Sports wear)
• Leg wear
• Neckwear
• Shawls and wraps
• Bridal wear
• Evening wear
• Undergarments
• Uniforms & Work wear

2. • Knit wear
• Lounge wear
• Sleep wear
• Resort wear
• Mourning wear
Outer wear
The term for clothing designed for use outdoors.; Also called overclothes. Includes all items
ranging from Coats, Overcoats, Blazers, Capes, Jackets and Rainwear. They are mainly of these
fabric types – Wool and wool blends, microfiber, leather and fur.
Active wear
Includes all clothes suitable for an active athletic lifestyle; The two types are real activewear
(Active sports clothes – those worn for participating in active sports) and those worn as street
styles.
Include fitness clothes like compression garments, crop tops, t shirts, jogging sets, unitards, bike
shorts, leggings, Ski jackets, tennis shorts, windbreakers, sweat suits and jackets. All items
ranging from Bodywear, Golf wear, Jog suits, Playwear, Skiwear, sweat wear and Tennis wear are
included.

3. Swimwear
Includes bikinis, one piece bathing suits, cover up clothes, burqinis Swimsuits, Maillots, Tank
Suits, Bikinis and Wet Suits.
Tailored clothing (Suits)
Also called after-5 suitings or career clothing; Professional wear including Jackets, pants and skirts
worn for office as a set for women. Tuxedos are included in men’s wear.
Social wear / special occasion wear
Includes dresses, gowns, bridal gowns, long and short cocktail dresses; Debutante and Pageant
Gowns, Christening, Communion and Confirmation dresses.

4. Casual wear (Sportswear)
Also called leisurewear, coordinates, weekend wear or sportswear. Clothing designed for comfort
and casually styled but often acceptable for many business or social occasions. Includes
Coordinates, Separates, Bottoms, Tops put together to achieve a casual look. Sport Jackets, shirts,
blouses, shorts, skirts, pants, sweaters, knit separates, casual trousers are included in sportswear
which are then mixed and matched according to preference.
Leg wear
Term for any close-fitting hosiery or covering for the foot. Includes all articles ranging from Dress
and Casual Socks, Opaques, Tights, Stockings, Thigh-highs, Knee-highs, Nylons, Pantyhose,
Anklets, Hose, Argyles and Leggings.
Neckwear
Articles worn around the neck; Includes all articles ranging from Cravats, Collars, Scarves and
Ties.

5. Shawls and wraps
A square or oblong piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders.
Bridal wear
All clothing and accessories related to a wedding. Includes all items ranging from Wedding
Dresses, Mother of the Bride, Bridesmaid Dresses, Gowns, Evening Gowns, Formal Dresses.

6. Evening wear
The term used for evening attire, usually gowns, for Women; also called formal wear and After-
5 clothes.
Undergarments
This refers to all clothing that are used as lingerie and underwear, designed to be worn under
outer clothing near the skin. Includes innerwear, bodywear, sleepwear, and loungewear and
body slimmer and all articles ranging from Lingerie, Underwear, Corsets, Stays, Corselets, Girdles,
Garter Belts, Bras, Peignoirs, Camisoles, Teddies, Long Underwear, Shapewear, Petticoats, Slips
and Brassieres.

7. Uniforms & Work wear
Work shirts, overalls and such clothing worn for labor-oriented work or clothing with a distinctive
design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification. Smocks, Pinafores,
Aprons, School uniforms, Coveralls, Camouflage and Military clothes.
Knit wear
Clothing made of knit, crocheted, or woven wool, cotton, or synthetic yarn

8. Lounge wear
This includes clothing designed for relaxing or lounging while in the home like Pants, Shirts,
Dresses, Jackets, Robes, Bed Jackets, Housecoats, Dressing Gowns, Smoking Jackets, Bathrobes.
Shirts and blouses
Garments for the upper part of the body; Includes Blouses, Dress Shirts, Sport Shirts, Knit Shirts,
Jerseys, Polo Shirts, V necks, Turtlenecks, Tanks, Halter Tops, Tube Tops, Bandeau tops, Tunics, T
shirts, Hawaiian Wear and Dickeys.

9. Bottoms
Refers to a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately;
Includes pants and trousers, Dress Pants, Casual Pants, Jeans and Corduroys
Sleep wear
Clothing designed to be worn in bed like Pajamas, Night Shirts, Night Dresses, Nighties.
Resort wear
This includes clothing designed for use in Resorts or on Vacation; refers to all items ranging from
Shorts, Tanks, Swimwear and Beachwear.

10. Mourning wear
This depends on the country you are in. In some countries black is the color for mourning clothes.
In some it is white. Usually mourning clothes means full black clothing. It can also be just an
armband or a trim.
Clothing is chosen based on-Religion
Religious clothing is clothing which is worn in accordance with religious practice, tradition or
significance to a faith group. It includes clerical clothing such as cassocks, and religious habit,
robes, and other vestments. Accessories include hats, wedding rings, crucifixes, etc. Clothing is
chosen based on religion are given below-
Muslim
Hindu
Buddhist
Christian etc.
Muslim’s cloth: Muslims have different dress codes for different contexts. Conservative ideas of
hijab require people to dress modestly both for outside and religious contexts. Clothing for
everyday wear, inside and outside the house is different, and very much depends on the family.

11. Fig: Muslim cloth
Muslim Man’s cloth: Muslim men wear thobes as well as Kufi Hat's. Muslim men also have many
rules about clothing, some of the strictest ones involve gold, there are over 160 rules. A man’s
clothing is modest and loose so as not to emphasize the shape of the body. It should cover at
least the area from navel to knees. They should wear knee covering religious clothing to prayer
and many more.
Fig: Muslim men cloth
Muslim Woman’s cloth: Islam says that women should dress in a very special way. This dress
code applies to women and adolescent girls, but not to children. Usually, women who travel to
Islamic countries should also wear such dress. In the very least, the garment should cover the
shoulders. Long-sleeved garments (and trousers) are preferred. Use a headscarf to cover the hair
(especially when you enter a mosque or other place of worship).

12. Fig: Muslim women clothes
Abaya long flowing outer garment worn over all other clothing.
Jilbab garment that may be worn like a dress, usually with trousers underneath.
Dupatta a long rectangular scarf usually worn over the shoulders in front of the neck, or
however you prefer. Women will sometimes use a dupatta over their head for a hijab.
Scarf or veil - the head covering worn by many Muslim women. Traditionally, it is a square
folded into a triangle or simply a triangle, but also can be a rectangular shape. To wear-
bring the two corners together and pin/knot/wrap at the neck.
Niqab a veil worn to cover the face. A niqab can be made to leave only the eyes
uncovered, only the eyes and forehead uncovered, or to leave the forehead, eyes, and
nose uncovered, covering only the mouth.
Burka a long, loose piece of clothing covering the whole body from head to feet, worn in
public by women in many Muslim countries.
Hindu people’s clothes: Men and women in India are draped and wrapped according to tradition,
history and location. A dhoti or lungi, which is a loose skirt- or shorts-type wrap for men, is
common in rural areas and in high heat, and most often it is worn alone, without a shirt. Women
also wore these garments and went topless until Muslim conquerors overtook large parts of India
in the 12th century and ordered women to cover their bodies and heads. In urban areas men

13. often wear long, buttoned shirts and loose pants called Sherwanis or kurta pajamas. Women
throughout India wear traditional saris made of cotton, silk or factory blends and the 5 to 7 yards
(4.57 to 6.4 meters) of fabric that make up a sari are wrapped on the body in countless ways
depending on where the wearer lives. Hindu women wear short tops and slips or petticoat-type
garments underneath and tuck the ends of fabric into waistbands. Other forms of wrapping leave
cloth falling loosely over shoulders or covering the head. Salwar kameez, a pant and long-tailed
or to thickness shirt outfit made of lightweight fabrics is most common for women in more urban
areas.
Fig: Hindu clothes
Christian people’s Clothes: Vestments are liturgical garments and articles associated primarily
with the Christian religions, especially Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglicans, Methodists, and
Lutheran Churches. Other groups also make use of vestments, but this was a point of controversy
in the Protestant Reformation and sometimes since - notably during the Ritualist controversies
in England in the 19th century. Clerical clothing is non-liturgical clothing worn exclusively by
clergy. It is distinct from vestments in that it is not reserved specifically for services. Some women
belonging to various Christian denominations also practice Christian head covering, a traditional
practice since the days of the early Church. Additionally, some Christians practice the wearing of
plain dress, notably traditional Anabaptists (such as Old Order Mennonites), Conservative
Friends, and Methodists of the conservative holiness movement; for example, in its 2015 Book
of Discipline, the Evangelical Wesleyan Church teaches that.

14. Fig: Christian clothes
Buddhist Clothes: Buddhist kāṣāya are said to have originated in ancient India as a set of robes
for the devotees of Gautama Buddha. A notable variant has a pattern reminiscent of an Asian
rice field. Original kāṣāya were constructed of discarded fabric. These were stitched together to
form three rectangular pieces of cloth, which were then fitted over the body in a specific manner.
The three main pieces of cloth are the antarvāsa, the uttarāsaṅga, and the saṃghāti. Together
they form the "triple robe," or ticīvara. The ticīvara is described more fully in the Theravāda
Vinaya (Vin 1:94 289).
Fig: Buddhist clothes

15. Clothing is chosen based on- Age
We can divide the whole age of man and women into four parts-
✓ Children
✓ Young
✓ Adult
✓ Old
Children
Children's wear is clothing for children who have not yet grown to full height. Children's clothing
is often more casual than adult clothing, fit for play and rest. Hosiery is commonly used.
Various type of children's cloth-
Children's winter clothing
Summer clothing for children

16. Sport clothes of children's wear
Fashion children's wear
Young
Now a days, young people like both traditional and modern type of clothes. They actually like
those clothes in which they find comfort. They like clothes such as jeans, tops, skirts, casual shirts,
salwar suit etc.
Various type of young's cloth-
Winter wear

17. Summer wear
Sports wear

18. Fashion wear
Adult
Adults generally prefer to wear comfortable and quality clothes. They like both traditional and
modern type of clothes. Various type of adult's cloth-
Casual
Formal
Traditional or occasional
Casual

19. Formal
Traditional or occasional
Old
Old people usually wear comfortable and simple dresses. They generally don’t like to wear
colorful clothes. They prefer white, khaki, gray type of color.
Various type of old’s cloth-
Winter wear
Summer wear

20. Winter wear
Summer wear