Eugene Perry 
Stylish man shopping in a clothes store
Clothing is any garment worn on the body for warmth, protection or decoration. Depending on its cultural context, clothing may also serve additional functional purposes like covering nakedness or signalling social status. Clothing can be made of materials like wool, cotton silk leather and synthetics like polyester and acrylic; and laundered, ironed and folded when not needed or displayed for sale at stores. Clothes hangers can help preserve their creases for display purposes in stores.
Some clothing provides protection from wind, sunburn and cold temperatures; others reduce risk during certain activities like sports or work by offering insulation against equipment or people that could come into contact. Finally, clothing can also serve as a statement about status, religion, ethnicity, nationality or any affiliations you might hold.
Clothing can be seen as a form of art and expression in some cultures. Some individuals design and craft their own attire while others buy and sell them to others. Different cultures have also developed standards of acceptable attire for certain activities and events throughout history.
A functional wardrobe includes versatile basic pieces that work together. While statement pieces may add flair, neutral items should always play an integral part in creating the ideal outfits – for instance a black blazer can pair easily with various pants or skirts, while white blouses will fit seamlessly in most closets.
Dressing appropriately for your job is integral to its success at work, regardless of your position or role. From secretaries and CEOs alike, dressing professionally gives confidence and respect from colleagues and clients. Avoid wearing clothing that may turn away hiring managers or cause unnecessary anxiety; provocative clothing could turn away future promotions or simply make you uncomfortable in your workplace environment.
If you work from home, it is beneficial to keep a separate set of professional clothing for this activity. This will help to distinguish work from home life more clearly in your mind while making it easier for you to concentrate when necessary.
Make mornings quicker by doing your laundry and ironing once every week, to ensure you have plenty of clean outfits to select for each week’s events. Avoid wearing the same look twice; doing so reduces decision fatigue which can reduce productivity loss.
Have a backup outfit ready at work in case of accidents or emergencies, including having a shirt-and-tie combo, pants or skirt, shoes and an overshirt on hand in case something spills on you or you run late for work. Additionally, having something light like a light jacket or cardigan handy can come in handy during long meetings that run late.
