GENDER DIFFERENTIATION - clothing that is made for and represents the different sex. This image is of Lady Gaga in her video for Alejandro. It is very androgonis, which is kind of contradictory to gender differentiation but I thought it was fitting for the subject.
GROUP MEMBERSHIP - a garment that is used to identify a simple group. This image is of 3 of the famous Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders.
DECORATION - decorating garments with accessories that express "self" or "other" as an individual. This image is of some of the heavily adorned Bollywood dancers.
CEREMONY - specific attire made for or worn to ceremonies. This image is of a traditional African wedding ceremony.
SEXUAL ENHANCEMENT - a style of dress that enhances the sexual appeal of the person who is wearing it. This image is of the Victoria’s Secret Angels who represent lingerie.
This photo represents all 6 of the Social Functions of Dress:
1. The fur coat is for ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
2. The feminine hair and dress is for GENDER DIFFERENTIATION.
3. The tradition of marriage is for GROUP MEMBERSHIP.
4. The hair adornment and the bead work on the dress is for DECORATION.
5. The wedding dress represents CEREMONY.
6. The corset top and sweetheart neckline contribute to SEXUAL ENHANCEMENT.
