Our Apparel

Any three reasons are:

- Modesty: clothes are worn because in society people generally do not go about without them.
- Protection: clothes protect us from weather, dirt, pollution, and even physical harm.
- Adornment: clothes are worn to look attractive and enhance appearance.

Other reasons mentioned in the chapter are status and prestige.

The factors that affect the selection of clothing for children are:

- Age
- Climate and season
- Occasion
- Fashion
- Income
- Geographical features, cultural influences, and family traditions

These factors influence the style, fabric, colour, cost, and suitability of clothes for children.

Any four clothing needs of children are:

1. Comfort — clothes should allow children to roll, crawl, run, jump, and play freely.
2. Safety — clothes should not be too loose, should not have unsafe trims or buttons, and should be visible in bright colours.
3. Self-help — clothes should be easy for children to put on and take off by themselves.
4. Allowance for growth — clothes should have room for growth, especially in length.

Other needs include appearance, easy care, and suitable fabrics.