What We Wear Says It All

Throughout this trial I’ve thought a lot about what our clothes really mean. Of course they provide some protection from the elements, but with our modern comforts I really think they go beyond that. Today, I find myself using clothes for two additional purposes, broadcasting something about myself and setting an intent.

A Picture Says a Thousand Words

This is the first use of clothing that I recognize. This is one I don’t know that many people would deny. Many of us today use clothes as a way to express something about ourselves to others without having to talk or explain. A sports jersey defines a fan or a logo can let others know you’re in on a joke or movement. Have you ever walked into a room of strangers and been able to relax after seeing someone wearing a shirt for a band, game, company, etc. that you are a big fan of? Regardless of anything else, you can at least find solace in that one subject with that one person.

As I mentioned, this was the first thing that I really recognized in myself for using clothes. With the mundanity of my current wardrobe, I can’t deny I miss expressing myself with a favorite band tee.

Wearing a Mindset

This element of clothes went unnoticed until just recently for me. I’ve mentioned before that currently I work from home, and for a long time I would roll out of bed and work in generally whatever I slept in. While some may consider this convenient, looking back I feel like it really impacted the way I look at working at home. I never thought about it until a friend of mine asked me about it one day.

Even if I’m sitting at home alone, the simple act of putting on a new set of clothes has surprisingly had an impact on my mentality while working. While PJs might be comfortable to lounge around in, they aren’t particularly great for focusing on work. Wearing my current outfit of pants and a black tee, I feel as though I am finding it easier to tackle the problem at hand..

These are a few additional aspects of clothes that have been on mind my while minimizing my wardrobe selection.