The Rhetoric of Clothes

In general, I typically do not think about the message I am sending to others with my clothes. I usually like to think that I pick clothes for comfort and also something that I think pleases me. However, I also try to choose clothes that are conservative and will not draw attention to myself. I would rather my clothes allow me to blend in with rather than stand out from a crowd. The message I send to my peers is probably more related to me not being particularly concerned with clothes and fashion. I probably look boring, conservative, introverted, and perhaps even slightly like a nerd. My type of style would probably be closest to preppy. Teachers and bosses probably see me as conservative and conscientious. My dress probably portrays that I care more about doing my job or school work than going out and having a good time.

A lot of what is portrayed in my clothing is the fact that I am a college student. I dress to walk around campus on hot days in Houston, and then also be able to go off to work at the college gym. Most of the time I expect to get dirty or sweaty by the time the day is through so I will dress casually. I also do not spend a lot of time with make up and hair for the same reason. This may cause me to look messy to peers or other authority figures; however, my sense of style and appearance just reflect my practicality.