Quick and Easy Illustrations by Mai Manaloto
There is this general misconception that currently prevails when it comes to the term 'clothing'. Before I became a clothing technologist I believed that the term clothing was limited to garments made of textiles that we wear. Meaning tops, bottoms, cover-ups and dress we have in our closets would fall under such a term. However, upon undertaking my journey as a clothing technology student, the term 'clothing' evolved to being more than just the fabric that adorns the body. Prior to this journey, my concept of clothing, just like with most people, was limited.
In a comprehensive discourse by Eicher and Roach Higgins
(1992) it was said that dress or clothing includes body modifications and other
non-clothing items added to the body as part of completing self-presentation. Or
in other words, it is anything that is attached or altered on the body.
It includes your swimwear and accessories, but not just
limited to such merchandise.
It
can be the watch you wear, the heels you flaunt, and even the perfume you wear!
That hair and make-up artistry that you got is a form of
clothing.
Even that tattoo you hid from your parents for years are forms
of clothing.
That umbrella you carry to protect yourself from the sun or
rain becomes part of your clothing and self-presentation once you attach that
item with you.
Hence, as you can see, the possibilities with what constitutes 'clothing' are so large and endless that it has given rise to the fashion runways we have come to adore today.
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