DRESS AS A SIGN OF SELF-CREATION OF THE MODERN WOMEN

Monika FOLTYN¹

Contemporary Culture and Art

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-4 (72-75) 2012,  Publication date: 25 October 2012

Article No. 20121025205402405

Abstract In the article I pay particular attention to the social nature of women"s clothing. Fashion gave us a large possibility of choice – when we select concrete clothing we choose a matching identity. Feminine apparel facilitates interpersonal communication and self-expression. By proper clothing every women can not only create their image but also the world around her. In the article i also consider three very important aspects of the perception of apparel in modern society:

• clothing is a message,
• clothing allows self-expression,
• brand clothes help self-creation.

1. Instytutu Nauk o Kulturze Wydziału Filologicznego Uniwersytetu Śląskiego w Katowicach

   E-mail: monika_foltyn@wp.pl

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